Universal Submits Trademark Application for Fart Blaster

Gru’s Weapon of Choice? Universal Files Trademark for ‘Fart Blaster’

In a move that is sure to delight mischievous fans, Universal City Studios LLC has officially submitted a trademark application for the name “FART BLASTER.”

While the name itself is instantly recognizable to millions of moviegoers, the move to secure the trademark signals that the studio is solidifying its commercial grasp on the iconic gag weapon and hinting at a major push in merchandise, likely tied to its most beloved—and gassiest—franchise.

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The Ultimate Minion Merchandise

Although the trademark application is broad, the product it refers to is anything but a mystery. The “Fart Blaster” is the signature, giggle-inducing gadget used by Gru and his yellow-skinned Minions throughout the wildly successful Despicable Me film series.

Far from being a simple prop, the Fart Blaster has evolved into a key piece of Universal’s toy and theme park merchandise strategy. According to product descriptions, the most recent iterations of the toy—specifically the “Ultimate Fart Blaster” tied to the release of Despicable Me 4—are highly interactive and multi-sensory:

• Scented Fumes: The blasters now feature “Fart Formula” vials that emit real fog rings, which are either banana-scented (a Minion favorite) or a more classic, “stinky” fart smell.
• Lights and Sounds: The toy is loaded with over 15 distinct fart sounds, complete with a chamber that lights up to show the “gassy action.”
• Role-Play Fun: The Fart Blaster remains a staple item at Universal theme park shops, such as the Super Silly Stuff store, confirming its importance as an ongoing fan collectible.

Securing the Brand

For a studio like Universal, trademarking key phrases and props is a crucial step in protecting intellectual property, ensuring that the company can control the quality and licensing of merchandise. The formal submission for “FART BLASTER,” often categorized under toys, games, and playthings, solidifies the studio’s plans to keep the product central to its retail strategy for the foreseeable future.

With new installments in the Despicable Me universe—and the ever-growing popularity of the Minions—this latest trademark application ensures that the iconic Fart Blaster will continue to bring loud, obnoxious, and highly profitable humor to fans worldwide.

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