# Toy Brick Printers The LEGO Printer is Cute as Hell and Fully Functional By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-04 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-printer References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/lego-printer-that-uses-felt-tip-markers/) The [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-typewriter) Printer has to be the most amazing printer that I have ever seen. This printer uses felt tip markers to print pictures and text, which I also find equally amazing. Usually, [LEGOs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-microscope) are used to be build badass buildings and occasionally awesome headphones. I would be first in line to pick up the LEGO Printer if it ever hit stores. Check out the video here to see the LEGO Printer in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **LEGO Printing:** The trend of using LEGO bricks as 3D-printing parts will change the way makers develop printing devices. - **Felt Tip Marker Printing:** The trend of using felt-tip markers in printers will revolutionize the way printers work in the industry. - **DIY Printing:** The trend for makers creating custom printers with readily available materials and components will disrupt the 3D printing industry. ### Where This Applies - **Printing Industry:** The printing industry will need to adapt and adopt new technologies to keep up with innovations in LEGO and felt tip marker printing. - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry will be impacted by the development of toy brick printers, creating new opportunities for customization and innovation. - **Maker Industry:** Makers and tinkerers will drive innovation for DIY printing, changing the way that 3D printing is approached. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Block Brick Typewriters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-typewriter.md) - [Functional Building Block Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-zh1.md) - [Brick Coffee Maker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nespresso.md) - [3D-Printed LEGO Minifigures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-toy.md) - [Lego-Centric Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world.md) - [3D-Scanning Block Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascand-for-lego-3d-scanner.md) - [Vintage Puzzle Gramophones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-gramophone.md) - [Vintage Building Block Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-polaroid-onestep-sx70-camera-set.md) - [3D-Printable Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick.md)