# Toy-Playing Machines The Slink-O-Matic Slinks a Slinky When There are No Stairs By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slink-o-matic References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/08/11/slink-o-matic/) & [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/08/11/slink-o-matic-does-the-slinking-for-you/) Looking at the Slink-O-Matic, you might think to yourself, "Now there's one [pointless invention](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-hula-girl)." You would be correct in thinking this, except there is a point to it beyond the fact that is [simply plays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-masters) with a Slinky for you. Designed by Jim Sellers, the Slink-O-Matic can actually determine which hemisphere you occupy. According to the inventor, "Due to Coriolis forces it will "slink" from right to left in the northern hemisphere and from left to right in the southern hemisphere." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Automated Toy-playing:** Opportunity to create innovative machines that can play with toys on their own, increasing convenience and amusement for users. - **Sensory-responsive Gadgets:** Potential for gadgets that can detect environmental factors and respond accordingly, enhancing the interactive experience for users. - **Region-specific Devices:** The development of devices that can adapt to different hemispheres, providing personalized experiences based on the user's location. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can explore the integration of automation and sensor technology to develop self-playing toys that captivate and entertain children. - **Gadget and Electronics:** Opportunity for companies to create interactive gadgets that can sense and respond to their surroundings, offering a more engaging user experience. - **Geolocation Technology:** Geolocation technology providers can innovate by developing devices that can identify the user's hemisphere and adjust their functionality accordingly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3-in-1 STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-spring-science-kit.md) - [Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmoglobe.md) - [Pocket-Sized Fidget Toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slidergamemackey.md) - [Hypnotic Mechanical Marble Runs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marble-track.md) - [Mesmerizing Gyroscopic Desk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyro-spin-spectre.md) - [Solid Brass Workstation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-desk-toy.md) - [Optical Illusion Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmocoin-infinity.md) - [Perplexing Wave-Like Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavelinks-puzzle.md) - [Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slay-to-pay.md)