# Hollywood's Uzi Replacement Micro Tavor By Ben Preiss | Published 2008-01-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-tavor References: [ynetnews](http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3489344,00.html) & [israeli-weapons](http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/small_arms/tavor/Tavor.html) It looks like the [Tavor](http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/small_arms/tavor/Tavor.html)may replace the Uzi as Hollywood's favorite "sexy" Israeli gun. Hollywood studios are interested in buying Micro Tavors, the smallest version of Israel's newest [assault rifle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f2-bravo-tactical), for their latest action movies, for obvious reasons. Placing the magazine and firing chamber behind the trigger (bullpup configuration) enables the rifle to have a relatively long barrel for its compact size. The Tavor makes use of hi-tech composite materials to cut down on weight but this also gives it an aggressive [futuristic look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-rav4-dark-side-performance-concept). In terms of accuracy, sophistication, and sexiness the Tavor has all over the Uzi. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Micro Tavors in Hollywood:** Micro Tavors are gaining popularity in Hollywood as the replacement for the iconic Uzi in action movies. - **Bullpup Configuration:** The bullpup configuration of the Tavor, with the magazine and firing chamber behind the trigger, offers a compact size with a relatively long barrel, making it a disruptive innovation in firearm design. - **Hi-tech Composite Materials:** The use of hi-tech composite materials in the Tavor not only reduces its weight but also gives it a futuristic and aggressive look, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in material science. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment Industry:** The entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood studios, can take advantage of the popularity of Micro Tavors to enhance the authenticity and appeal of action movies. - **Firearm Manufacturing Industry:** The firearm manufacturing industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the bullpup configuration of the Tavor, which offers a unique and compact design compared to traditional firearms. - **Material Science Industry:** The material science industry can explore innovative applications of hi-tech composite materials showcased in the Tavor, opening doors for lightweight and futuristic designs in various sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional EDC Tactical Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a7-zastava.md) - [Sci-Fi Foam Dart Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ee3-blaster.md) - [Range-Roving Sniper Scopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniper-scope.md) - [Military-Inspired SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vengeance-suv.md) - [4-in-1 Gel Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unlocx-gel-blaster.md) - [Biometric Smart Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-smart-guns.md) - [Rugged Unmanned Ground Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unmanned-ground-vehicle.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Dart Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfleet-phaser-blaster.md) - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md)