# Toy Block Bank Machines The LEGO ATM is a Solid Investment By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-atm References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/functional-atm-made-out-of-legos/) & [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/04/21/lego-atm-design/) I will give you respect if you can build a [life-size replica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1950s-cadillac-fleetwood) out of [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set) bricks, but to build a fully functioning LEGO ATM? Well, I would hail you as some sort of toy block god. This incredible machine doesn't just spit out $20s at you, it lets you deposit funds, cash checks--heck, it probably even draws you up a mortgage rate. My favorite part of this contraption is that it actually gives you change. No *real* bank machine in Canada can do that! The LEGO ATM comes from the brilliant mind of Ronald McCrae. Complete with flashing lights and sounds, this gadget houses more competence than most human tellers. I have no problem paying the surcharge to use this baby! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Functional Brick Contraptions:** Opportunity to create other functional contraptions using LEGO bricks, such as vending machines or ticket dispensers. - **Interactive Toy Technology:** Opportunity to incorporate interactive technology into traditional toys, enhancing their functionality and play value. - **DIY Financial Services:** Opportunity to create DIY financial services that allow consumers to perform basic banking tasks at home using simple and customizable tools. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to explore new ways of integrating technology and functionality into their products to enhance the user experience. - **Financial Technology:** Opportunity for FinTech companies to develop innovative solutions that allow consumers to perform basic financial tasks through customizable and user-friendly interfaces. - **Diy/home Banking:** Opportunity for the banking industry to create user-friendly and customizable tools that enable consumers to perform basic banking tasks from the comfort of their own homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Arcade Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set.md) - [3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-machine-1.md) - [Retro-Inspired Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-atari-2600.md) - [Mechanical Heart Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-beating-heart.md) - [Brick Coffee Maker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nespresso.md) - [Interactive Bloclk Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-hula-girl.md) - [Automatic Card Shufflers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ornate-card-shuffler.md) - [Building Block Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ps-one.md) - [Building Block Launderettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launderette-of-dream.md)