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# DIY Plaything Printers
The BattleBricks MakerLegoBot is a Fully Functioning Block Printer

By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-19 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battlebricks-makerlegobot
References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/homemade-3d-printer-made-of-legos-constructs-lego-creations/) & [battlebricks](http://www.battlebricks.com/makerlegobot/)

It took 2,400 [lego blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fan-build) and lots of patience to create the BattleBricks MakerLegoBot printer. The printer is a fully functioning [3D piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2d) that is not only composed of lego, but 'prints' in lego as well.

The BattleBricks MakerLegoBot picks up the blocks and moves them to a specified location on a lego 'sheet.' Ultimately, the BattleBricks MakerLegoBot is a kid's creation dream, making playtime easy for children and adults alike.

**Implications** - While this BattleBricks MarkerLegoBot may not stimulate hand-eye coordination for young children, it definitely makes building those monster and life-size [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world) creations much more convenient. Society seems to be evolving at such a rapid pace that humans no longer need to play on their own -- they now have something to direct them as they build!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 27% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **LEGO Printers:** Creating printers made entirely of LEGO blocks opens up a new niche market within the 3D printer industry.
- **Toy 3D Printers:** The creation of toy 3D printers could lead to new, innovative ways for children to play and learn with technology in a hands-on way.
- **Automated Construction Toys:** The concept of building toys that are incorporated with automated building technology could revolutionize the toy industry and its traditional methods of play.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Toy Industry:** The toy industry has an opportunity to incorporate automated building technology into their products to keep up with the changing market demands.
- **3D Printing Industry:** The 3D printing industry has a new niche market for creating LEGO block printers that cater to a niche market.
- **Education Industry:** Toy 3D printers could revolutionize the way children learn and play in the classroom, providing hands-on technology experiences in a fun way.

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