# Heating Homes with Toys The LEGO Radiator By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-10-18 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warm-up-to-this-lego-radiator-its-hot References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5063997/lego-radiator-is-the-new-hotness) & [scirocco.it](http://www.scirocco.it) For those of you who live in locales where winter will soon be arriving, Italian company Scirocco has a new toy-inspired radiator to heat your home. The Brick is a [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-room-copenhagen)-style thermally efficient radiator with a double plumbing connection that permits the blocks to be snapped together--just like their smaller toy counterparts. **Implications** - Functional and aesthetic concerns don't always go together, but when a company manages to make it possible, consumers are definitely appreciative. Products like this allow consumers the unique opportunity to turn the things their house needs (like heating) into decor statements that are simultaneously fun, exciting and whimsical. For a consumer who isn't keen on an ugly utilitarian apparatus ruining their cheerful decor, innovations like this are very appealing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Toy-inspired Radiators:** Innovative heating systems that double as decor statements. - **Thermally Efficient Radiators:** Radiator systems that optimize heat output while still maintaining a stylish design. - **Double Plumbing Connection Radiators:** Radiator systems with plumbing connections that allow for creative and customizable designs. ### Where This Applies - **Home Heating Industry:** Opportunities for companies to create innovative heating solutions that combine function with design. - **Toy Industry:** Opportunities for companies to partner with home heating companies to create playful and whimsical heating solutions. - **Interior Design Industry:** Opportunities for interior design companies to incorporate innovative heating systems into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Conscious Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-heater.md) - [Building Block-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-room-copenhagen.md) - [Bathroom-Ready Wall Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-heater.md) - [Antique-Style Building Block Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-led-lamp.md) - [Building Block Tech Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charger-platform.md) - [Hanger-Resembling Towel Drying Radiators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zehnder-archibald.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Design-Conscious Connected Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-heater.md) - [Playful Brick-Born Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1.md)