# Missile Distractor Devices The iLaunch Thunder Will Keep Co-Workers On Their Toes By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilaunch-thunder References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/12/nerf-missile-la.php) & [usb.brando](http://usb.brando.com/ilaunch-thunder_p02614c048d15.html) Start an office war with the iLaunch Thunder, or simply pull some playful pranks. It is the end of the year after all, and everyone probably is already distracted with their holiday plans and Christmas lists; this mini missile launcher will potentially wake everyone up and keep them on their toes until the end of December. Brought to you by [Brando](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brando-pokemon-pikachu-wireless-mouse), the iLaunch Thunder is specifically made to work with the iPod touch, [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuxiu-wireless-charger) or iPad. It connects to these [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkin-autotracking-stand-pro) devices to enable the wireless control. Therefore, the user can take their co-workers completely unaware. The iLaunch Thunder boasts a 270-degree horizontal rotation, a vertical flexibility of more than 40 degrees as well as a shooting distance of about 25 feet. This baby can cover a lot of ground. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 23% | 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) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wireless Office Toys:** The iLaunch Thunder highlights the trend for wireless office toys that can be controlled through smartphones. - **Office Pranking:** The iLaunch Thunder is part of the trend for office pranking, using harmless but disruptive innovations to liven up work spaces. - **Remote Control Devices for Fun:** The iLaunch Thunder is part of a growing trend for remote control devices that bring joy and amusement to people's lives, even in professional settings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The iLaunch Thunder points toward opportunities for gaming companies to create remote controlled toys that tap into people's competitive spirit. - **Consumer Electronics:** The iLaunch Thunder highlights opportunities for innovative companies in the consumer electronics industry to create playful devices that surprise and delight users. - **Office Supplies:** The iLaunch Thunder shows how the office supplies industry could evolve to incorporate more playful and fun designs that make people enjoy their work environment more. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatulence-Firing Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttheads-fart-launcher-3000.md) - [Slacking Support Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-slacker.md) - [Mischievous Scent Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scent-blaster.md) - [Desktop Miniature Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-beach-volleyball.md) - [Obstacle Avoidance Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uahpet-iretriever-dog-ball-launcher.md) - [Cutting-Edge Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-range-blasters.md) - [Synchronous Firing Water Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synchronous-firing-water-gun.md) - [Smart Target Launcher Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caldwell-clays-app.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-dock-concept.md)