# Breaded Cartoon Flash Drives The ‘USB Toaster Hub’ Will Add Delight to Your Desk By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-09-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-toaster-hub References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/tech/usb-toaster-hub-with-toast-thumbdrives/attachment/toast-usb-drives/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com//) Adding a cute factor to electronics is a must, and what better way to so than with the ‘USB Toaster Hub?’ This absolutely adorable item is shaped like a toaster with [little pieces of toast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-goods-plushies). The toaster has [four different USB slots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubkey) and the pieces of toast are cute little [USB thumb drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-series). Each piece of USB toast even has their own different and delightful personalities. The four pieces are named RY RY, BUTTA, CRISP and TATO. Favorites among the bunch are BUTTA, who has a big grin on its face because who doesn’t love butter? Another sweet one is CRISP, who appears to be dead after being left in the toaster a bit too long. This is definitely a fun piece to add to any breakfast lover's desk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cute Electronics:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate adorable designs into electronic products. - **Novelty USB Accessories:** Potential for creating unique USB devices that add delight and personality to workspaces. - **Personalized Tech Gadgets:** Demand for customizable technology products with distinct personalities and features. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a line of cute and playful electronic devices to differentiate from competitors. - **Tech Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market a range of novelty USB accessories that tap into the demand for fun and unique workplace gadgets. - **Gifts and Souvenirs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create personalized tech gadgets as unique gifts or souvenirs, offering customization options and distinct characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Object-Resembling USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-1.md) - [Spaceship-Inspired USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docking-station-usb-hub.md) - [Game-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minecraft-green-creeper-toaster.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Sleek Console-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-2.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Hot Dog Bun Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-dog-bun-toasters.md) - [Retro Docking Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docking-hub.md)