# Keyboard-Powered Toys The USB Ferris Wheel By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-10-02 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-powered-toys-usb-ferris-wheel References: [taktak.net](http://www.taktak.net/Playground/Flimflam/Entry/472/USBpoweredFerrisWheel.aspx) & [gadget4all](http://www.gadget4all.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00487) If your grand plan is to transform your office into a minature theme park, then you are going to love this [USB Ferris Wheel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine). This amazing Ferris Wheel is powered by your [computer's keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gboard-dial), and each time you type the wheel lights up, spins and the dodgem cars ride the rollercoaster. This innovative and fun toy is sure to shake up the [boring office atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-cybertruck)--at the very least, it will keep kids amused for parents who are trying to get some work done at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Keyboard-powered Toys:** Innovative use of everyday gadgets and technology to create interactive and engaging toys for all ages. - **Usb-powered Gadgets:** The convenience and versatility of USB-powered devices that can be easily connected to multiple devices for use. - **Interactive Office Toys:** The increasing popularity of engaging and interactive office toys that encourage creativity and relieve stress. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunities for toy manufacturers to create more interactive and fun toys by incorporating everyday technologies into their design. - **Office Supplies:** Opportunities for office supply companies to expand into the toy market by offering unique and innovative products for the workplace. - **Technology:** Opportunities for tech companies to explore ways to incorporate USB-powered devices into interactive toys and gadgets for all ages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Christmas-Themed USB Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psb-xmas-tree.md) - [Mesmerizing Gyroscopic Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyro-spin-spectre.md) - [Solid Brass Workstation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-desk-toy.md) - [Desktop GIF Displayers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-cube.md) - [Industrial Sci-Fi Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keysme-lunar-02.md) - [Hub-Integrated Computing Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computing-keyboard.md) - [Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmoglobe.md) - [Always-Active Mouse Jigglers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaydeer-mechanical-mouse-jiggler.md) - [AI-Powered Keyboard Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autokeybo.md)