# Makeshift Miniature Motorcycles Joe Dusk Revamps a Pair of Lighters into a Few Hot Mini Bikes By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bikes References: [boingboing.net](http://www.boingboing.net/2011/01/11/howto-make-a-motorcy.html) & [joedusk.imgur](http://joedusk.imgur.com/#######_awesome/2) User Joe Dusk of the image-sharing site Imgur has recently shared his interesting creation of mini bikes to the world through his site. Using just [disposable lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-lighter), he constructed these amazing works with plenty of detail. It is unclear how long it took Joe Dusk to put these mini bikes together, but I'm sure those who've seen these amazing pieces would hope that he takes the time to make more. **Implications** - Nevertheless, no one can discount the impact of Imgur on the world of the Internet. June 2011 Imgur stats show that the site was responsible for 6.18 million uploaded images which generated 5.32 billion views. Count Joe Dusk as one of the company's many loyal users who create and share [art, photography, and entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) with the rest of the world through a simple image sharing website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of repurposing everyday objects into unique and creative products. - **Miniature Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the growing demand for small-scale artworks that offer intricate details and novelty. - **User-generated Content Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop user-friendly platforms that empower individuals to share their creations with a wide audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new markets by promoting DIY culture and innovative artistic expression. - **Online Image Sharing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance existing platforms or create new ones that cater to the needs of creative individuals and artists. - **Collectibles and Novelty Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the trend of unique and unconventional collectibles by offering miniature and repurposed items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutely Compact Commuter Mopeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bike.md) - [Barebones Motorcycle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbones-motorcycle.md) - [Custom Aluminum Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-821.md) - [Retro Mini Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1969-dax-st125-minimotorcycle.md) - [Angular Dirt Bike Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducati-adventure-scrambler.md) - [Custom-Made Foldable Titanium Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minivelo.md) - [Swappable Battery Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honda-edax-mini-moto.md) - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md) - [Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pennyfarthing-bike.md)