# Glittery Gadget Really Flies Silverlit iBird By Bianca | Published 2008-03-05 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glittery-gadget-really-flies-silverlit-ibird References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/home_improvement/silverlit_ibird_a_mesmerizing_creation_that_gets_you_chirpy.php) So you like [remote control toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots), but are afraid to admit it because you think they're only for boys? You're wrong little ladies. Just look at this stunningly elegant iBird from Silverlit. The dainty, glitter-encrusted gizmo flutters gracefully thanks to Silverlit's [mini-ornithopter technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-machine-set) and four AA batteries. "It is possibly the smallest RC flapping-wing model in existence," according to Gizmodiva. The beautiful bird comes in green, yellow and a vibrant red and fly both inside and out. A six-pack of birds costs $49.68. These [remote controlled devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kt2-kungfu-turtle) are all really cool too, but none are as geared to geeky girls as the iBird! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Mini-ornithopter Technology:** The development of mini-ornithopter technology creates innovative opportunities in the field of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles. - **Gender-inclusive RC Toys:** The trend of gender-inclusive RC toys presents disruptive innovation opportunities for toy manufacturers and marketers to tap into new and diverse consumer markets. - **Fashionable Gadget Design:** Fashionable gadget design represents an innovative opportunity for manufacturers to shift the focus of the tech industry from solely function to a more stylish and fashionable appearance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry has the potential to leverage gender-inclusive RC toys trend to capture new markets and generate greater revenue. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the mini-ornithopter technology trend to develop and market smaller and more efficient drones for various commercial and industrial applications. - **Fashion Technology:** The fashion technology industry can utilize fashionable gadget design to create stylish wearables that can appeal to a wider audience and increase the popularity of wearable technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-bird-xfly.md) - [Whimsical Remote-Controlled Car Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars.md) - [Digital Fairy-Catching Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/got2glow-baby-fairy-finder.md) - [Kids Innovative Stunt Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerostorm-stunt-plane.md) - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-hw-transforming-rhinomite-rc.md) - [Illuminated Flying Discs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-led-flying-disc.md) - [Bird-Like CO2-Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdie-1.md) - [Birdcage-Inspired Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-intelligent-sound-box.md)