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Toy Truck Desk Sweepers

The Mini Cleaner is a Fun Little Way to Clean Up Around the Office

— September 17, 2012 — Life-Stages
If you work in an office where little bits of paper litter your work space, you should pick up the Mini Cleaner. This little toy truck will clean up scrap paper off your desk with a simple run over.

The Mini Cleaner uses no batteries; it is powered by you! Just run it over the dirty area and little brooms sweep away the scraps into the truck. When it's filled up, open the tray and empty it out. The Mini Cleaner comes in three different colors: red, blue and clear.

At $17, this little guy seems a bit overpriced, though it is from Japan. If you are a professional hole puncher, the Mini Cleaner is probably just what you were looking for.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Desk Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive desk accessories that combine playfulness with functionality to enhance productivity in the workplace.
2. Human-powered Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop human-powered devices that eliminate the need for batteries and promote sustainable practices.
3. Toy-inspired Cleaning Tools - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design cleaning tools with a playful toy-like aesthetic to make cleaning more enjoyable and engaging.
Industry Implications
1. Office Supplies - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redesign traditional office supplies to incorporate fun and innovative elements that enhance the user experience and efficiency.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with toy manufacturers to create unique products that bridge the gap between playtime and practicality, targeting both children and adults.
3. Home Cleaning Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce cleaning products inspired by toys to make cleaning tasks more appealing and enjoyable, particularly for younger demographics.
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