# Grenade Piggy Banks Military-Inspired Ceramics Keep Your Change Secure By Cowbag | Published 2009-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grenade-money-boxes-chic-way-to-keep-your-pennies-safe References: [ilovebadthings](http://www.ilovebadthings.com/2009/04/love-grenade-coin-bank.html) & [aplusrstore](http://aplusrstore.com/product_detail.php?show=product&pid=395) Unlike many of the breakable money boxes out there, this hand grenade design by Biaugust has a little more protection to offer than most. You would have to be seriously broke in order to break this hand grenade and get to your pennies. This [ceramic grenade bank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project) is yet another example of how this [destructive weapon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) has become an iconic symbol, increasingly finding its way into our homes under a variety of guises. **Implications** - The irony of this dangerous weapon is that the proceeds from their sales will benefit A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now to Stop War & End Racism). This creative piggy bank was created by a student at the [Musashino Art University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wara-art-festival) and Cloud at Tama Art U in Japan. Another prime example of how Generation Y is obsessed with giving back to their communities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Military-inspired Home Decor:** The use of military-inspired designs in everyday household items creates opportunities for designers and retailers to create disruptive innovations in the home decor industry. - **Charitable Consumer Products:** The inclusion of charitable donations in products appeals to socially conscious Generation Y consumers, providing opportunities for companies to create disruptive innovations in the consumer product market. - **Durable Piggy Banks:** The demand for durable piggy banks provides opportunities for designers to create disruptive innovations in the ceramics industry, appealing to consumers seeking longevity and protection for their savings. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can take advantage of the popularity of military-inspired designs to create disruptive innovations in everyday household items. - **Consumer Product Industry:** The inclusion of charitable donations in consumer products appeals to socially conscious Generation Y consumers, providing opportunities for companies to create disruptive innovations in consumer products. - **Ceramics Industry:** The demand for durable piggy banks provides opportunities for the ceramics industry to create disruptive innovations, appealing to consumers seeking longevity and protection for their savings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank.md) - [Digital Currency Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-piggy-bank-concept.md) - [Grenade-Inspired Table Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839.md) - [Opulent Armory Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839-grenade-clock.md) - [Wishing Well-Inspired Coin Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coin-bank-concept.md) - [Compact Campsite EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-lamp-and-alarm.md) - [Inflation-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter.md) - [Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-up.md) - [Auto-Savings Digital Bank Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superbank.md)