# USB Robot Speakers Optimus Prime Fights Bad Music in Speaker Form By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-prime-speakers References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/optimus-prime-transforms-into-usb-speakers/) & [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2009/07/g1_optimus_prime_head_built_usb.html) [Optimus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-25) Prime is no longer just a crime-fighting robot that can turn himself into a vehicle, as he now comes in a speaker format as well. This [robotic home entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/come-together-robot) is called the Optimus Prime USB Speaker Set, which comes with a helmet that folds out into speakers. If you're not into the whole good robot thing, there is also an Ultra Magnus version of the [speaker set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurassic-world-x-klipsch-speakers). **Implications** - One of the best ways a company or brand can establish a foothold in the marketplace is by altering a conventional item with a non-traditional design or imagery. By eschewing the traditional design of a practical product, the brand will draw interest from consumers seeking to differentiate themselves from the general public, as well as consumers attracted to the novelty of an item. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Non-traditional Design:** Companies can attract consumers by altering conventional items with non-traditional designs or imagery. - **Differentiation From General Public:** Consumers seek products that allow them to stand out from the crowd. - **Novelty Items:** Consumers are attracted to products that offer a unique or novel experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore non-traditional designs to appeal to a wider range of consumers. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can create novelty items that serve practical purposes as well. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory brands can offer unique and eye-catching designs to allow consumers to express their individuality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Mechanical Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-shell.md) - [Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearbrick-collectible-toy.md) - [Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravastar-supernova-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Sci-Fi Speaker Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mecha-stand-for-echo-dot.md) - [Futuristic Tabletop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-cyber-speaker.md) - [Oversized Headphone-Inspired Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlabs-blue-xl.md) - [Bear-Themed Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinaro.md) - [Otherworldly Desktop Gaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-speaker-concept.md)