# Colorful Bubbles Zubbles Changes the Face of Bubble Blowing By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-15 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zubbles-colored-bubbles References: [newslite](http://newslite.tv/2009/07/14/man-spends-2million-on-coloure.html) & [zubbles](http://www.zubbles.com/index.asp) A man has spent 10 years and more than £2 million to create this [colorful set of bubbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-is-for-ball). Zubbles creator, Tim Kehoe, designed a special dye that sticks to the [bubbles until they pop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atomic-bubbles) and can stain for 15 minutes, giving parents a scare when these splashtastic bubbles hit their perfectly white linens. Zubbles launched in the US earlier this month and will soon hit stores in the UK. **Implications** - Modern consumers who face many new stresses each day desire ways for some sort of relief. Products featuring a [whimsical element](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trouble-maker-makeup) are appealing to those who want an entertainment while completing their everyday tasks. Companies trying to increase their popularity could focus on this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Products:** Consumer demand for products with a whimsical element presents an opportunity for companies to increase their popularity. - **Color-driven Trends:** Zubbles' success shows that consumers are embracing colorful, novelty experiences. - **Unique Dyes:** Innovations in dyes and color additives can unlock new product possibilities that incorporate color in fun and creative ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** New, unique colored options for traditional children's toys can differentiate products in a crowded market and appeal to consumers' desire for novelty experiences. - **Cleaning Industry:** Products that use colored cleaners have the potential to add a fun element to a typically mundane task, attracting consumers looking for more enjoyable ways to complete everyday chores. - **Beauty Industry:** Experimenting with new and unique color pigments can create fresh and exciting options for cosmetics and other beauty products, appealing to consumers seeking novelty experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Squeezable Bubble Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubiloons.md) - [Computer Generated Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baffling-bubbles.md) - [Innovative Outdoor Play Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-splash.md) - [Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-planet.md) - [Pet-Friendly Flavored Bubbles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-soap-bubble.md) - [Bubble Bath Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-bath-powder.md) - [ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-motion-bubblers.md) - [Nostalgic Bath Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-bubble-bath-days.md) - [Athlete-Founded Nostalgic Bubblegum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblegum-kids.md)