# Phone Operated Attack Bots The App Attacknid App Toy Turns Your Phone into a Remote Control Device By Angela Rajic | Published 2013-12-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-toy References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/499093767073043972/App-Attacknid) This app toy will blow the minds of any young kid looking for an exciting new game or toy. The App Attacknid is a [six-legged war machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ari-by-ozobot) remote-controlled with a downloadable app for iOS and Android phones. The Attacknid fires darts at opponents and moves in whatever direction the operator commands. The darts can be shot one at a time or in rapid fire mode. Its armor springs off when the Attacknid is hit, and the toy powers down with three direct shots to the head. Each app toy comes with combat sound affects for every shot and hit. Buy two or more Attacknids for the ultimate grudge match. The App Attacknid is the perfect toy for any kid who loves technology and competitive games. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Phone-operated Toys:** Opportunity for disruption in the toy industry with mobile app integration. - **Remote-controlled War Games:** Potential innovation in the gaming industry with realistic and interactive experiences. - **Interactive Combat Toys:** Opportunity for disruption in the toy industry with the combination of technology and physical play. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the toy industry with the integration of technology and remote control functionality. - **Gaming:** Potential innovation of interactive gaming experiences with realistic and remote-controlled war games. - **Mobile App:** Opportunities for innovation and disruption within the mobile app industry by creating integrated toy experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md) - [Motion Control Combat Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganker-ex-pro.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Programmable Pocket-Sized Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kt2-kungfu-turtle.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal-one.md) - [Lighthearted Mobile Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-big-robots.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-cans.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocar.md)