# Catapulting Wooden Toys The Trebuchette by E&M Labs Turns the Office into a Warzone By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trebuchette-by-em-labs References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3021563/wanted/trebuchet-your-boss-right-in-his-stupid-face-with-these-desktop-siege-engines) & [em-labs](http://www.em-labs.com/products/trebuchette) Sometimes heading into work can feel like going into war, especially if a person has a Trebuchette by E&M Labs, a Californian toy company founded by Caltech students Evan Murphy and Michael Woods, waiting for them on their [desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-cybertruck). It is a siege engine modeled after the trebuchets used in medieval warfare. Easy to assemble, the Trebuchette by E&M Labs is a downloadable file that allows people to print their own. They recommend using 1/4" birch plywood, 1/32" delrin and 1/32" leather as well as a piece of string to construct one. Once built, it is capable of hurling a [toy ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-rober) over 70 feet. Although it might not be the most productive toy to have at the office, it is certainly one of the most fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Desktop Warfare:** Creating and marketing of office weaponry for fun and entertainment. - **3D Printable Toys:** Production and distribution of digital toy plans that can be printed and assembled at home. - **Throwback Toys:** Reviving the popularity of historically inspired toys and games for modern-day use. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Producing and selling physical toys to consumers. - **3D Printing Services:** Offering on-demand 3D-printing services for consumers who want to print pre-made models at home. - **Office Supplies:** Creating and distributing office supplies with entertainment value, such as games and toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Military Replica Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m142-himars.md) - [Geometric Design Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-toy-by-eames-office.md) - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md) - [Elegant Desktop Brainteaser Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-tetra.md) - [Solid Brass Workstation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-desk-toy.md) - [Innovative Toy Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-building-system.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Sculpture Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-sculpture.md) - [Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-puzzles.md) - [Stress-Alleviating Desktop Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-toy.md)