# Transformer Gadgets Flashlight Becomes Machine Gun By Dee Sandin | Published 2008-03-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-flashlight-machine-gun References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2008/03/transformer_flashlight_turns_i.php) & [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2008/03/transformer_flashlight_turns_i.php) Transformers are slowly making their way into our everyday lives, from [transformer furniture](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-public-urban-furniture) to this **[Transforming Flashlight/Machine Gun](http://www.geekologie.com/2008/03/transformer_flashlight_turns_i.php)**. It fits into your back pocket where it looks like a flashlight. However, if someone gets stupid, you pull it out, open it and much to your attackers chagrin, they're looking at a machine gun. Yes, a folding machine gun. Sad that we need such toys. And would your wife/partner let you have one? "But be careful not to confuse it for your wallet! A wallet is highly ineffective at killing attackers. And whipping out your machine gun to pay for a hot dog at 7-11 is a definite no-no," says Geekologie. Take a look at our cluster of 17 Transforming designs: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Transformer Gadgets:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more versatile and multi-functional gadgets. - **Transformer Furniture:** Opportunity to revolutionize the furniture industry by designing adaptable and space-saving pieces. - **Transforming Flashlights:** Potential for innovation in developing compact and concealable self-defense tools. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gadgets:** Opportunity for disruption in the gadgets industry by creating transformative and multipurpose devices. - **Furniture:** Opportunity to disrupt the furniture industry by producing adaptable and space-efficient furniture designs. - **Self-defense:** Potential for disruption in the self-defense industry by introducing compact and easily concealable protective tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminating Miniature Multifunctional Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maglight-mini.md) - [Compact Campsite EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-lamp-and-alarm.md) - [Interactive Pocket Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loopdot.md) - [Smart Safety Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeli-flashlight.md) - [Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitt-flashlight.md) - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Transforming Robotic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen-soundwave.md) - [Multifuntional Modular Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table.md) - [Rapidly Retractable Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retractable-multitool.md)