# Toy Brick Light Switches The Building Brick Light Switch Plate Lets the Energy-Conscious Play By Michael Hines | Published 2013-12-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-brick-light-switch-plate References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/12/03/building-brick-light-switch-plate/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1513/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=2470763) Turning on and off a light is about as exciting as watching paint dry, but the Building Brick Light Switch Plate is about to change all of that. This light switch cover integrates play into one of the most mundane household activities. The cover takes up a decent amount of space, allowing you to get creative with your bricks and mini-figs. Perhaps the best thing about the Building Brick Light Switch Plate is that it's compatible with just about every kind of toy brick there is. That's right, whether you're a [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1) loyalist or a manic Mega Bloks supporter, the [toy brick light switch plate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-blocks) let's you play. The open compatibility should also make for some fun mixing and matching, if you're the type of person to mix your toy blocs, that is. ThinkGeek is selling the cover (with blocks not included) for $9.99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Light Switches:** Creating light switches that incorporate play to make the mundane task of turning on and off lights more exciting. - **Integration of Toy Bricks:** Developing products that can be customized and enhanced with the use of toy bricks, allowing for creative expression and personalization. - **Open Compatibility in Toy Brick Products:** Designing toy brick products that are compatible with multiple brands, providing flexibility and options for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Automation:** Exploring opportunities to incorporate interactive and innovative solutions into home automation systems, such as light switches. - **Toy Industry:** Developing new toys and products that can interact with existing toy brick systems, expanding possibilities for play and creativity. - **Interior Design:** Integrating toy brick elements into interior design, offering a unique and customizable option for light switch covers and other decorative features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Brick-Born Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1.md) - [Antique-Style Building Block Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-led-lamp.md) - [Building Block Tech Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charger-platform.md) - [Sensor-Driven Play Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-smart-bricks.md) - [Tech-Driven Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-9.md) - [Pixelated Toy-Like Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-pop-wow-wall-art.md) - [Brick Toy Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-boy-set.md) - [Building Block Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pottery-barn-kids-x-lego-collection.md) - [Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-6.md)