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Big Belly Dinosaur Banks

The Coinosauraus Piggy Bank That Time Remembered

— January 8, 2009 — Lifestyle
“Get in my Belly!” cried the dinosaur to the quarter. Well, not really, but you can pretend with the Big Belly Dinosaur Bank. The Coinosauraus (as it’s known around the dinosaur techno dance circuit) can eat quarters, nickels,d imes, and yes, even pennies (although I’d rather let it devour something worth more than a penny.)

You can watch as the money zigzags it’s way into the dinosaur’s belly. But if you think you just lost your hard earned money, fear not! Simply unscrew the center bolt, and you can be singing “We’re in the Money” in no time. The bank stands 20 inches tall, and can hold up to 970 quarters (you could wash 194 loads of clothes with that kind of money.)

The dinosaur is made of well crafted painted wood, and weighs around 4 lbs empty, but I’m sure that this dinosaur will gain weight quickly as people will want to feed it their spare pocket change just to see the money zig-zag its way into the dinosaur’s belly.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Piggy Banks - Creating piggy banks that engage users with interactive elements, such as the Big Belly Dinosaur Bank, opens up opportunities for innovative and immersive saving experiences.
2. Novelty Coin Collecting - The Big Belly Dinosaur Bank represents a trend in novelty coin collecting, where consumers are drawn to unique and playful ways to store and collect spare change.
3. Tech-enhanced Money Management - Integrating technology into traditional money management tools, like the Coinosauraus bank, allows for convenient tracking and visual representation of savings, facilitating better financial habits.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can explore innovative designs and concepts, such as interactive piggy banks like the Big Belly Dinosaur Bank, to cater to children's play and saving preferences.
2. Gift and Novelty Products - The Big Belly Dinosaur Bank taps into the demand for unique and quirky gift items, making it an ideal product for the gift and novelty industry to explore.
3. Personal Finance Technology - By incorporating technology and smart features into piggy banks, the personal finance technology industry can create intuitive and engaging tools for individuals to manage their savings effectively.
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