# Spinning Pencil Toys This Unique Writing Tool Transforms into a Spinning Top as You Sharpen It By David Ingram | Published 2015-11-09 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-toy References: [ortiedesign](http://ortiedesign.com/spincil/) & [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2015/11/09/this-pencil-turns-into-a-spinning-top-but-only-after-youve-sharpened-the-entire-pencil/) This imaginative pencil toy reimagines the everyday writing tool by transforming it into a fun spinning top. The 'Spincil' by Ortie Design features one side made to be a standard 2B graphite lead penicl, and the other side shaped to function as a [spinning top toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-spinning-coffee-table). The 'Spincil' can also act as a motivator for work because the more you [sharpen your pencil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pencil-sharpener), the better the top will twirl. This pencil toy is made from a natural beechwood material and features a decorative paint coating on the rounded top end. A perfect desk accessory for creative types, the construction of this playful pencil is actually more advanced than it would first appear. Each spinning pencil top is actually turned vertically by hand to form one solid wooden piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Transformative Writing Tools:** Creating writing tools that serve multiple purposes, such as transforming into a spinning top, can bring excitement and innovation to the market. - **Motivational Office Accessories:** Designing office accessories that can motivate users, like a pencil toy that improves its spinning performance as it is sharpened, opens up opportunities for novel products. - **Advanced Construction Techniques:** Exploring advanced construction techniques for everyday products, such as turning a spinning pencil top vertically to create a solid wooden piece, can lead to unique and durable designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Stationery:** The stationery industry can incorporate transformative writing tools, like the spinning pencil toy, to offer customers innovative and engaging products. - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can tap into the trend of motivational accessories by developing products that inspire and encourage productivity in the workplace. - **Woodworking:** The woodworking industry has an opportunity to explore advanced construction techniques, such as vertical turning, to create intricately designed wooden pieces for various applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Vertical Pencil Sharpening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencil-sharpener-1.md) - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Three-in-One Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tp-pen.md) - [Mesmerizing Gyroscopic Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyro-spin-spectre.md) - [Dual-Functioning Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-penpass.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md)