# Toy Block Airplane Machines These Amazing LEGO Creations Fold and Launch Paper Airplanes By Ryan Fowler | Published 2013-03-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-lego-creations References: [geekologie](http://geekologie.com/2013/03/lego-machine-that-can-fold-launch-paper.php) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=TDiIOTjyHzU) Amazing [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-machine-set) creations are nothing we haven't heard of before, but with this creation, you are surely in for a surprise. This [LEGO machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-claw-machine) takes a normal sheet of paper and folds it into a paper airplane, then launches it! I can remember playing with LEGO as a young boy, creating what I thought at the time to be the best inventions on the planet. Most of the time, these creations just ended up being fun and imaginative mishaps. [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-dreamzzz) user Hknssn has displayed incredible engineering talent by creating this fantastic machine every child most likely dreams of putting together. This just goes to show you that with a lot of time and creativity, even children's toys can do amazing things. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **LEGO Engineering:** The trend of engineering using LEGO sets can disrupt the toy industry, promoting creativity through play. - **Paper Airplane Technology:** The trend of using technology to create paper airplanes can disrupt the aviation industry, making manufacturing and launching more efficient. - **Toy Robotics:** The trend of building robots using toys like LEGO can disrupt the robotics industry, promoting automation with a lower cost of entry. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can innovate by creating more engineering-focused toys like LEGO sets to promote creativity and learning in children. - **Aviation Industry:** The aviation industry can innovate by incorporating technology into paper airplane manufacturing and launching for higher efficiency and accuracy. - **Robotics Industry:** The robotics industry can innovate by creating more accessible and affordable automation options using toy robotics like LEGO sets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Historic Bird-Like Contraption Recreations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-machine-set.md) - [Brick-Based Aviation Jet Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockheed-sr71-blackbird.md) - [Lego-Centric Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world.md) - [3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-machine-1.md) - [Dream-Inspired Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-dreamzzz.md) - [Insanely Intricate LEGO Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-rollsroyce.md) - [Automatic Card Shufflers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ornate-card-shuffler.md) - [Interactive Bloclk Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-hula-girl.md) - [Brick Coffee Maker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nespresso.md)