# Building Block Vending Machines This LEGO Coca-Cola Machine Works Just Like the Real Thing By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-02 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-cocacola-machine References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/caffeine/lego-coke-vending-machine/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjdWQoLZrKq6nAqjmN_9OZA) While it's unlikely that you're going to see a LEGO Coca-Cola Machine at a mall near you anytime soon, [YouTuber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast-lab-the-descent) ElectryDragonite has taken the task upon themselves to create a fully functioning vending machine out of the tiny building blocks. Not only does this LEGO Coca-Cola Machine offer four beverage options, but also features a coin return system that will provide change. An internal cooling system within the LEGO Coca-Cola Machine allows drinks to be dispensed at a cold temperature, while the system itself is powered by two Mindstorms NXT controllers. While this LEGO Coca-Cola Machine might only hold a handful of beverages, it's a clearly awesome achievement by ElectryDragonite and might just become a common DIY for those who want an [at-home vending machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vending-machine-toy). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Vending Machines:** The trend of creating DIY vending machines out of unconventional materials like LEGO blocks presents an opportunity for innovative entrepreneurs to disrupt the vending machine industry. - **Robot-controlled Vending Machines:** The integration of robotics, like the Mindstorm NXT controllers, into vending machines creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automation and robotics industry. - **Customizable Beverage Vending Machines:** The development of vending machines that offer multiple beverage options and customizable features allows for disruptive innovation in the beverage industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Vending Machine Industry:** The use of unconventional materials and the integration of robotics in vending machine design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the vending machine industry. - **Automation and Robotics Industry:** The incorporation of robotic systems into vending machines opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity for the automation and robotics industry. - **Beverage Industry:** The creation of vending machines that offer multiple beverage options and customizable features creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-machine-1.md) - [Brick Coffee Maker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nespresso.md) - [Tiny Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-washing-machine.md) - [Nostalgic Arcade Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set.md) - [Building Block Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ps-one.md) - [Retro-Inspired Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-atari-2600.md) - [Retro Puzzle Block Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-fan-build.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogenpowered-vending-machine.md) - [Building Block Launderettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/launderette-of-dream.md)