# Building Block Dispensers Miguel Valenzuela's LEGO Peristaltic Syrup Pump Makes Breakfast Easy By Leslie Chen | Published 2013-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-peristaltic-syrup-pump References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/designer-makes-a-pancake-syrup-dispenser-out-of-lego-blocks.php) & [blog.makezine](http://blog.makezine.com/2013/02/26/lego-peristaltic-syrup-pump/) These [childhood building blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits) have been used to create some of the most amazing things, and now it's been turned into the [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nespresso) Peristaltic Syrup Pump. Built by Miguel Valenzuela, the handy breakfast time tool does exactly what its name suggests: pumps out maple syrup onto a pile of fluffy pancakes. The pump accompanies Valenzuela's PancakeBot, a fellow LEGO contraption that makes the pancakes. How the LEGO Peristaltic Syrup Pump works is a bottle of the liquid goodness is situated at the back of the pump while a tube connected to it reaches all the way to the pancakes and dispenses. This LEGO contraption is definitely an impressive addition to the already amazing inventions that have come from the [colorful blocks of fun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-typewriter). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Custom LEGO Inventions:** The LEGO Peristaltic Syrup Pump is an example of the trend towards creating custom inventions using LEGO blocks. - **Automated Breakfast Tools:** The LEGO Peristaltic Syrup Pump fits into the trend of automation in breakfast preparation tools, making it easier and more convenient to serve syrup with pancakes. - **Playful Kitchen Gadgets:** The LEGO Peristaltic Syrup Pump represents the trend of incorporating playful and fun elements into everyday kitchen gadgets, appealing to both children and adults. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** The custom LEGO trend presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for toy manufacturers to create new products that encourage creativity and invention. - **Kitchen Appliance:** The automated breakfast tools trend opens up potential for kitchen appliance manufacturers to develop innovative products that simplify and enhance breakfast preparation. - **Home and Garden:** The playful kitchen gadgets trend offers an opportunity for companies in the home and garden industry to create unique and entertaining products that add joy and functionality to the kitchen. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brick Coffee Maker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nespresso.md) - [Mechanical Heart Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-beating-heart.md) - [Interactive Bloclk Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-hula-girl.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Human-Shaped Puzzle Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souper-connect.md) - [Puzzle Espresso Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moka-pot.md) - [Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-lantern.md) - [Automatic Card Shufflers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ornate-card-shuffler.md) - [Building Block Snow Globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-lofi-girl-snowglobe.md)