# Super Laser Pointer Can Light Matches, Pop Balloons Hercules 400 Laser By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-11-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hercules-400-laser-not-your-daddys-laser-pointer References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/misc-gadgets/hercules-400-laser/) & [laserglow](http://www.laserglow.com/index.php?hercules) $3000 may be a lot of money to drop a [hand held laser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xlaserlab-e3) but this one is powerful enough to melt through plastic, light fireworks, pop balloons and be seen from miles away splitting the night sky. OK, $3000 is still a lot of money to spend on this, but it is the closest thing to a real [light saber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitecore-edc29) that you can get even if you can't slice off somebody's hand with it. Maybe with the Hercules 500 Laser? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Powerful Handheld Lasers:** The development of powerful handheld lasers capable of melting through plastic and lighting fireworks presents opportunities for new applications in industries like construction and entertainment. - **Long-range Visibility:** The ability for lasers to be seen from miles away opens up possibilities for industries like outdoor advertising and event management to create impactful and attention-grabbing experiences. - **Laser-based Recreation:** The popularity of lasers that can pop balloons and create visual effects creates a market for industries like laser tag and amusement parks to offer unique and immersive recreational experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The integration of powerful handheld lasers in construction tools could revolutionize tasks like cutting and welding, enhancing efficiency and precision. - **Entertainment:** Incorporating long-range visible lasers into stage productions or light installations can create mesmerizing visual displays and captivating performances. - **Outdoor Advertising:** Using lasers with long-range visibility in outdoor advertising campaigns can make messages stand out, attracting attention from far distances and generating brand awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crowdfunded EDC Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazsaber-ls1.md) - [Tiny Animated Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laserabc-laser-show-projector.md) - [LED-Powered Laser Swords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-series-obiwan-kenobi-force-fx-elite-lightsaber.md) - [Economical Laser Engraver Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laser-engraver.md) - [Powerfully Compact Tactical Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactical-flashlight.md) - [High-Powered Portable Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highpowered-portable-flashlights.md) - [High-Power Desktop Laser Engravers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highpower-portable-laser-engraver.md) - [High-Performance Off-Grid Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acebeam-terminator-m1.md) - [Ultra-Bright Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optoma-uhz68lv.md)