# Cute Customizable Robots The DIY Paintable Android Figurine is the Perfect Geeky Craft By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-07-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-paintable-android References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5594082/project-your-true-inner-fanboy-on-this-paintable-android-figurine) & [deadzebra](http://www.deadzebra.com/dyzplastic/welcome.php) The DIY Paintable Android is a creation of Dyzplastics that stands 3" tall and is made of vinyl. Perfect for geeky craft day at camp! You can paint the little guy however you like. You can get creative and make him look like an alien, get inspired by epic film characters like the Joker or paint him green as he is meant to be. The DIY Paintable Android is fun for geeks, cool kids, the artsy set and the whole family. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Figurines:** Creating and selling customizable figurines for different age groups, interests and occasions could disrupt the traditional toy industry. - **Do-it-yourself Crafting:** Promoting hands-on craft activities such as painting, drawing or building could disrupt the digital entertainment and screen-centric industries. - **Personalized Gifts:** Offering personalized and unique gifts such as customizable robots could disrupt the traditional gift and souvenir industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** Providing customizable and unique toys that cater to different age groups, interests, and occasions could disrupt the traditional way toys have been marketed and sold. - **Craft Industry:** Establishing a company that focuses on do-it-yourself crafting activities can disrupt the digital entertainment and screen-centric industries by promoting hands-on creativity and skill development. - **Gift Industry:** Introducing customizable and unique gift items like DIY figurines can disrupt the traditional gift and souvenir industries by providing customers with personalized and interesting gifts that cannot be bought in traditional souvenir shops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Adorable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodoro-bot.md) - [Giftable Customized Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself-funko.md) - [Maker-Targeted Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irobot-create-3.md) - [Cartoon Robot Art Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-boy-figure.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Customizable Vinyl Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeship.md) - [Miniature Animated Custom Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself.md) - [Collectible Dinosaur Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chrome-dino.md)