# Toy Brick Gatling Guns The LEGO Machine Gun Packs a Serious Punch By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-12 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-machine-gun References: [uniquedaily](http://uniquedaily.com/2010/11/lego-chain-gun/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp48bL5jgjQ&feature=player_embedded) I find it hard to worry about terrorist attacks and global conflicts when there are DIYers building weapons like the [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-hourglass) Machine Gun. This LEGO Gatling gun can hold and fire 20 rubber bands in a matter of seconds. The LEGO Machine Gun may not sound all that impressive, but it packs a powerful punch. [LEGO models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-diorama) and Jenga towers are instantly destroyed by the fury that it unleashes. Check it out in the video above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Weapons:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating innovative and safe DIY weapons. - **LEGO Modifications:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by modifying LEGO bricks and accessories for alternate purposes. - **Rubber Band Gatling Guns:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing faster and more efficient rubber band Gatling guns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating new toy designs that combine creativity and play with safety. - **DIY Hobby:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in providing DIY hobbyists with safe and creative alternatives for weapon-building. - **LEGO Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new LEGO accessories and attachments for diverse applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md) - [Creator-Backed Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast.md) - [LEGO-Inspired Hourglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-hourglass.md) - [3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-machine-1.md) - [Nostalgic Arcade Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-arcade-machine-set.md) - [Functional Block Brick Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-typewriter.md) - [Ultra-Intricate Motorcycle LEGOs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-lego.md) - [Hyper-Detailed Building Block Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-gshock-mudmaster.md) - [Interactive Bloclk Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-hula-girl.md)