# Flame-Throwing Horses Fire-Breathing Pony Revamps the Toy to an Epic Level By Matt Ho | Published 2011-12-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-breathing-pony References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/12/08/fire-breathing-pony/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Fire-Breathing-Animetronic-Pony-from-FurRea/) This fire-breathing pony is quite the markup from the regular rocking horse. Instructable user lvl_joe hacked a [FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys) and transformed it into an epic fire-breathing pony. He took control of the motor control system of the toy and integrated an actual [flamethrower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonflame) right into it. With the addition of a few Arduino boards, lvl_joe has even managed to make the head move around. The result? A pony from hell that literally breathes fire as its head sways back and forth. The good news is that you can learn how to make your very own because he was kind enough to post up the instructions. Watch the video to see this devilish creature at work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Toy Hacking:** Opportunity to innovate by modifying and enhancing existing toys with new features and functionalities. - **Integration of Arduino Boards:** Opportunity to incorporate Arduino boards into toys for enhanced control and customization. - **Fire-breathing Toys:** Opportunity to create unique and interactive toys that incorporate fire-breathing features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Innovative toy manufacturers can explore new possibilities by incorporating toy hacking and fire-breathing features into their products. - **Electronics:** Electronics industry can benefit from the increasing demand for Arduino boards for integration into various products, including toys. - **Diy/maker Community:** Opportunities for DIY enthusiasts and makers to experiment with toy hacking and create their own fire-breathing toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flame-Throwing Robotic Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermonator.md) - [Toy Pony NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-little-pony-nfts.md) - [Comic-Inspired Toy Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-rider.md) - [Sleek Structural Rocking Horses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-horse-chair.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hires-player.md) - [Children Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-critters-magicoders.md) - [Animated Show-Inspired Butane Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch.md) - [Seaside Pony Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visit-maretime-bay.md) - [Contemporary Restomod Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-pony-coupe-concept.md)