# Avian-Flinging Ballpoints The Angry Birds Slingshot Pen Brings The Game Into Reality By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angry-birds-slingshot-pen References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/angry-birds-slingshot-pens-are-too-cute.php) & [coolpencilcase](http://www.coolpencilcase.com/Angry_Birds_Slingshot_0_5mm_Ballpoint_Pens_p/p1078.htm) The Angry Birds Slingshot Pen is designed to overcome classroom boredom and unleash your avian-gaming fantasies into reality. The [colorful ballpoint pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flash) come with a characteristic bird attached to a branch-like perch with stretchy rubber bands. The pens come in four distinctive shades: red, blue, yellow and black -- all of which are characters from the popular [Rovio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rovio-classics) game. Although these feathered friends won't be sailing across the room, knocking down life-sized building blocks, they could be modified for some cheeky prankster fun. Whether it's tossing paper balls or sending messages across the table, the Angry Birds Slingshot Pen can be used however the owner desires. At only $5 a pop, these [gamer-inspired writing utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocketink-titanium-pocket-pen) are an affordable and playful way to live out your virtual world pipe dreams. Add a geeky gamer addition to your pencil cases with an Angry Birds Slingshot Pen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gamer-inspired Writing Utensils:** The Angry Birds Slingshot Pen is just one example of the growing trend of incorporating gaming elements into everyday objects. - **Classroom Prankster Tools:** The modification potential of the Angry Birds Slingshot Pen opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the school supply industry. - **Affordable Virtual World Accessories:** The affordable price of the Angry Birds Slingshot Pen highlights the demand for low-cost products that allow consumers to bring their virtual world fantasies into reality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** The Stationery industry has the potential to embrace the trend of gamer-inspired writing utensils like the Angry Birds Slingshot Pen. - **Toys & Games:** The Toys & Games industry can explore the modification potential of popular gaming characters in creating playful and interactive products like the Angry Birds Slingshot Pen. - **Education:** The Education industry can leverage the disruptive innovation potential of products like the Angry Birds Slingshot Pen to engage students and make learning more interactive. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breakable Magnetic Fidget Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmopen.md) - [Infinitely Refillable Writing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refillable-writing-pen.md) - [Gamified Writing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otona-no-yaruki-pen.md) - [Clipping Pen Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-clippen.md) - [Floating Futuristic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen.md) - [Space-Inspired Hovering Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen-30.md) - [Suspended Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen.md) - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md) - [Pattern-Drawing Dual-Tip Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-curve-pens.md)