# Spooky Candy Dispensing Devices The Zombie Head Gumball Machine Will Give You Treats & Nightmares By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-07-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-head-gumball-machine References: [obviouswinner](http://www.obviouswinner.com/obvwin/2012/7/16/chew-on-this-a-taxidermied-zombie-head-gumball-machine.html) & [zombievoodoofest](http://zombievoodoofest.com/) The Zombie Head Gumball Machine is one way to prevent children from over-indulging in sweets before dinner. This super terrifying gumball machine will turn your [candy cravings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-gummy-mix) into candy nightmares. The [gumball dispenser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mms-rescue-booths) is incredibly realistic; it features a dried out zombie head with a transparent gumball case for its brains. The candy is dispensed in a truly gruesome fashion -- right off the tip of the zombie's tongue. This nightmare-inducing machine was spotted at the Zombie Voodoo Fest. This item is certainly great for [Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house) or die-hard fans of The Walking Dead, but for any other occasion, it would be a tad bit tormenting. As an odd piece of decor or as an incentive to steer clear of sweets, this is truly an interesting piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spooky Candy Dispensing Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more terrifying and realistic candy dispensers to enhance the Halloween experience. - **Realistic Gumball Machine Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop gumball machines with unique and attention-grabbing designs to attract customers and increase sales. - **Novelty Incentives for Behavioral Change:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unconventional incentives, like scary candy dispensers, to encourage people to adopt healthier habits and resist indulging in sweets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Halloween Decorations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce more creepy and realistic Halloween decorations, like the zombie head gumball machine, to cater to the growing demand for unique and immersive Halloween experiences. - **Gifting and Novelty Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market innovative and unconventional gifting and novelty products, such as the zombie head gumball machine, to target niche markets and stand out from traditional offerings. - **Behavioral Change & Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine elements of gamification and novelty incentives, like spooky candy dispensers, to drive behavioral change and promote healthier lifestyles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monstrous Halloween Gummy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-approved-candies.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Frighteningly Festive Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-candy-brands-halloween.md) - [Squishy Skull-Shaped Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-squashies-squeletons.md) - [Fizzing Skull-Shaped Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-sour-scary-skulls.md) - [Cinematic Candy Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/character-candy-cases.md) - [Spooky Popcorn Snack Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-scary-eyes.md) - [Halloween-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebeto-spooky-mix.md)