# Catapulting Pencil Toys These Cleverly Fun Pencils Also Shoot Rubber Bands By M | Published 2014-07-15 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-pencils References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/379403007252500531/Catapult-Pen) & [fancy](http://fancy.com/) If you want to terrorize your teacher, these [catapult pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otona-no-yaruki-pen) are fun pencils that are sure to wreak havoc wherever you are. This clever [pencil looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-multitap) just like a [classic wooden catapult](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisher-space-pen) with an innovative Y-shaped design. The pencil is fully functional and even comes with two eraser heads. Between the two eraser heads is a nifty little rubber band that makes firing at unsuspecting victims unbelievably easy. No matter how old or young you are, you can have some fun practicing your aim with the catapult pen. Get ready to aim and fire chunks of paper, eraser bits and other miscellaneous things at anyone who bugs you. No one will ever want to mess with you when you have your catapult pencil ready to fire. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Catapult Pencil Toys:** Opportunity for creating innovative and interactive stationery products that blend fun and function. - **Rubber Band Shooting:** Opportunity to incorporate rubber band launching mechanisms into various products, creating playful and unexpected interactions. - **Wooden Catapult Design:** Opportunity to reimagine classic designs with modern materials and technology, merging tradition and innovation. ### Where This Applies - **Stationery:** Innovative stationery products that combine traditional writing tools with playful elements. - **Toy:** Toys that promote imagination and engagement through interactive and unexpected features. - **Educational:** Educational tools that engage students and make learning fun through interactive and creative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Breakable Magnetic Fidget Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmopen.md) - [Performance-Driven Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p3n-pen.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Dumpster Pencil Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders.md) - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md)