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# Assault Rifle Squirt Guns
The AK47 Aqua Fire Proves That Water Fights are War

By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-02 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ak47-aqua-fire
References: [iwantoneofthose](http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/ak-47-aqua-fire/index.html)

The AK47 Aqua Fire is the perfect [toy for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-kids) or adults who want to own every single [water fight this summer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzballz-pool). There is no way you can lose with a wannabee Kalashnikov on your side.

The AK47 Aqua Fire is a fine example of human ingenuity. Why not turn a tool of war into a toy? I wouldn't buy this for my little brothers, but I'd let them look at it longingly. Check the source links for the specs on this [epic squirt gun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arivia-watersurface-drone).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.6/10
- Popularity: 46% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Weapon-themed Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating more squirt guns modeled after iconic weapons for an immersive play experience.
- **Transforming War Tools:** Opportunity to repurpose and transform war tools into harmless toys for recreational activities and imaginative play.
- **Adult Water Fight Toys:** Opportunity to create water guns and accessories specifically designed for adult water fights, tapping into the nostalgia and thrill of childhood water play.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to explore the production of weapon-themed toys that provide a unique play experience for children and adults alike.
- **Military Surplus:** Opportunity for military surplus companies to repurpose war tools into harmless recreational items, catering to a wider consumer base.
- **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for outdoor recreation companies to create innovative and high-quality water guns and accessories targeting adult consumers for organized water fight events or personal entertainment.

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