M&M’s family size bag looks like Jawa Sandcrawler

Yesterday, I made what seemed like two ordinary purchases: a Hot Wheels Sandcrawler from Target and a family-size bag of M&M’s. Nothing out of the ordinary, right? Well, as I put the M&M’s bag into my cart, I had a funny realization. The shape of the bag, with its folded-in sides and broad base, looked strikingly similar to the Sandcrawler sitting beside it.

First, let’s talk about the Sandcrawler. For a Hot Wheels toy, this thing is a beast. It’s solid metal, fits right in my hand, and has a hefty weight to it. Even though it’s just a replica of the iconic vehicle from Star Wars, it has the kind of presence that feels substantial—like you could almost hear it rumbling through the deserts of Tatooine, picking up trash and discarded droids in its path.

Now, the M&M’s bag—bright yellow and colorful—isn’t the kind of thing you’d normally compare to a massive junk hauler. But once the bag is sitting upright, the sides curve inward at angles that resemble the blocky architecture of the Sandcrawler. This little resemblance sparked a fun thought: both of these items are containers, but for completely different things.

On one hand, we’ve got the M&M’s bag, a vessel of joy, carrying vibrant, sweet treasures that melt in your mouth. Its cheerful mascot, the yellow peanut M&M, waves at you as if to say, “Get ready for something fun!” It’s a promise of indulgence, something that brightens your day.

Then, on the other hand, there’s the Sandcrawler—a rolling fortress designed to carry junk. This rusty, lumbering vehicle may not be as cheerful, but it’s a workhorse. It collects remnants of a harsh desert world, the castoffs that the Jawas have made a business out of scavenging. Not the most glamorous haul, but essential for their survival.

So, what do these two containers have in common? Both are functional haulers: the M&M’s bag stores sugary treats, while the Sandcrawler transports salvaged parts and refuse. Each serves its purpose, representing two extremes—one of joy and indulgence, the other of necessity and survival.

Both of these vessels have one undeniable similarity: when fully loaded, they weigh a lot more than you’d expect. Whether it’s a sack full of candy or a vehicle crammed with junk, they’re both a lot heavier than they look.

Sometimes, even the smallest, most ordinary things can reveal surprising connections. Who knew that a snack-sized indulgence and a sci-fi hauler could have so much in common?