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As of May 6, 2026, there’s a new accessory rumor making the rounds: Slate is reportedly working with Smarties on candy-color wraps. That part is still unconfirmed. What the Engadget report actually puts on the record is a Crayola tie-up, five colors, and a $1,550 kit. It’s a short update with a surprisingly heavy price tag, so let’s unpack what we know and what still needs official confirmation.
Engadget says Slate is teaming with Smarties on candy-color wraps. That would be a bright, playful direction for the brand, especially if the wraps are meant to work as full-cover skins or interchangeable shells. But the key word here is “reported.” Slate hasn’t made a big public announcement about Smarties, and no product page has been linked yet.
Crayola is the cleaner part of the story. According to the same report, the Crayola side is confirmed, with five colors and a $1,550 kit. The exact contents of that kit are still vague. It could be five separate wraps, a bundle with a Slate device, or a premium set with add-ons. The report doesn’t give a complete spec list, so the safest read is: Crayola is in, Smarties is still a question mark.
Pricing is the first thing that makes this story different from a typical accessory leak. Most off-the-shelf wraps, skins, and shell kits sell from $40 to $150. A $1,550 kit is not in that range. That price puts Slate’s Crayola offering closer to a designer product than a commodity accessory.
One likely explanation is that the kit includes more than just color films. It could include hardware, a special finish, installation tools, or several wrap sets meant for different devices. Another possibility is that Slate is using Crayola’s name to test a more premium tier. Either way, $1,550 creates an expectation that the product will look and feel expensive.
The bigger picture here may not be about wraps at all. It’s about color recognition. Crayola has a distinct set of familiar names and tones. Smarties also has a palette that people recognize, even if the candy itself is small and simple. By partnering with those brands, Slate can borrow a sense of nostalgia and personality without having to explain the colors from scratch.
This is not a new trick. Tech companies have used Pantone colors, fashion brands have licensed automotive paint names, and phone makers have released limited-edition colorways with fashion houses. Slate would simply be doing the same thing at the accessory level. The benefit is obvious: a color story is easier to market when it already has a cultural hook.
If both collaborations move forward, Slate will need to keep the two looks distinct. Smarties candy colors are often pastel and bright. Crayola colors are bolder and more saturated. They may both be “candy” adjacent on first glance, but consumers can tell the difference. A strong product line would need to respect each brand’s identity rather than blend them into a generic rainbow.
That also matters for licensing. A brand like Crayola is protective of its name and color associations. An official partnership means Slate has permission to use those color names and specific shades. A reported Smarties partnership, if true, would likely follow the same licensed model. If either brand is just a vague “inspired by” color source, the legal and marketing value changes significantly.
“Wrap” is one of those words that can mean several things. In the gadget world, it usually means a sticky film that goes over a phone, laptop, or tablet. In the automotive world, it means a vinyl cover that changes the paint color. There are also branded wraps for packaging, fashion, and even furniture.
Engadget’s phrasing leans toward a device accessory, but it doesn’t give material details. We also don’t know whether these wraps are removable, reusable, or meant to be applied once and left on. Until Slate shows the actual product, the format is open to interpretation.
The biggest missing pieces are basic launch details. When does the Crayola kit go on sale? Is it available today, or is it another pre-order? Which Slate devices does it fit? And, if the Smarties version is real, is that a later release or a parallel product?
There’s also the question of whether the $1,550 kit stands alone or requires a separate Slate purchase. If the kit is just wraps, that pricing will be very hard to justify. If it includes a device, it becomes easier to understand. Right now, neither reading is confirmed.
Even a partial leak like this can move the conversation. Slate is not the first company to use brand partnerships to sell color, but it may be one of the first to try it at this price level. If the Crayola kit sells well, other accessory makers may start looking for licensing deals with candy brands, paint brands, or even sports teams.
The risk is that $1,550 becomes the story instead of the actual product. Customers will want to know what makes the kit worth that amount. A recognizable brand name may help, but it won’t replace the need for a well-designed, high-quality wrap.
As of today, the Smarties collaboration is a report. The Crayola collaboration is confirmed in that same report, but we’re still waiting on Slate to show the full package. That’s where the line should be drawn: Crayola is close to official, Smarties is not.
We’ve reached out to Slate for clarification on both partnerships and will update this story if more details come in. Until then, treat the candy-color wrap assortment as an interesting possibility, not a complete lineup. If Slate really is planning to sell a $1,550 Crayola kit, the company should probably share the full contents soon.
