# Digital Block Clocks The Hans Andersson Time Twister is a LEGO Made Minute Machine By Regan Canie | Published 2011-11-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hans-andersson-time-twister References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/28/time-twister-lego-clock/) & [tiltedtwister](http://tiltedtwister.com/timetwister.html) The toys you once tampered with as a kid, building castles and blockades, are now components of something much more complicated like the Hans Andersson Time Twister, a clock made of LEGOs and logistics that will make both your head and the time spin. The timepiece is powered by two [LEGO Mindstorm NXT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fan-build) micro-computers that communicate via Bluetooth to tediously turn the white and black-colored blocks arranged in a fixed formation, to display the digits of hours and minutes. The clock is actually captivating to watch, as it moves so slowly and strategically, almost as though it's a [robotic Rubik's Cube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-hula-girl). The Hans Andersson Time Twister is a great gadget watch tick-tock and an unproductive but playful way to pass the time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lego-based Timepieces:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating unique and playful timepieces using LEGO components. - **LEGO Mindstorm NXT:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in utilizing LEGO Mindstorm NXT micro-computers for creative and interactive applications. - **Robotic Timekeeping:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing robotic timepieces that display time in unconventional and captivating ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in combining toys and technology to create innovative timepieces. - **Gadget Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in incorporating playful and interactive elements into electronic gadgets. - **Timekeeping Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in reimagining traditional timekeeping accessories with robotic and LEGO-inspired designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Hyper-Detailed Building Block Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-gshock-mudmaster.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Snowglobe-Inspired Dynamic Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-to-snow.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md)