Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 477,692 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,285 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 107,665 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,285 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 107,665 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,232 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 477,692 cutting edge ideas.

26 Practical LEGO Products

From Toy Block Peripherals to Tech-Savvy Toys

— December 8, 2009 — Life-Stages
Building block creations have been featured on Trend Hunter numerous times not only because of their ties to nostalgic times, but also because of the multitude of ways in which they can be used and molded into imaginative toys. Yet as adults, we appreciate more day-to-day items. With these practical LEGO products, we can combine our fun, creative side with our more realistic, business side.
5.2
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
26
LaCie Lego Brick Desktop Hard Drive
LaCie Lego Brick Desktop Hard Drive
<
25
Geektastic Illuminators
Geektastic Illuminators
Lego Flashlights Make it Easy to Find Pieces Under the Couch
<
24
Lego Calculators
Lego Calculators
Solving Mathematical Problems With Every Kids Favourite Toy
<
23
Toy-Inspired Dishware
Toy-Inspired Dishware
‘Ceramics Lego' Stacking Dish Set
<
22
Tech-Savvy Toys
Tech-Savvy Toys
LEGO 1GB Nano USB Makes Taking Care of Business Fun
<
21
LEGO Cams for Kids
LEGO Cams for Kids
Colorful 'Animation Station' Camcorder Set to Sell in Summer
<
20
Toy Block Peripherals
Toy Block Peripherals
The LEGO Brick Mouse is Perfect for Your Favorite Geek
<
19
Snazzy LEGO Speakers
Snazzy LEGO Speakers
The Soundblock External Speakers Look Like Toy Blocks
<
18
Reuse Your Lego
Reuse Your Lego
Salt n' Pepper Shaker
<
17
LEGO Wallets
LEGO Wallets
Geektastic Cash Carriers from ColorByNumbers
<
16
Lego Brick Calendars
Lego Brick Calendars
10,000 Year Desktop Calendar
<
15
$33,000 LEGO Chairs
$33,000 LEGO Chairs
Mario Minale's Limited Edition Building Block Seating
<
14
Toy Shaped Knapsacks
Toy Shaped Knapsacks
The LEGO Brick Backpack
<
13
Lovely LEGO-Like Watches
Lovely LEGO-Like Watches
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Releases 'Pop Hours' Watch
<
12
Heating Homes with Toys
Heating Homes with Toys
The LEGO Radiator
<
11
DIY LEGO Lamps
DIY LEGO Lamps
Hideous Lampshade Made of Melted Melange of Toy Bricks
<
10
LEGO Sunglasses
LEGO Sunglasses
Custom Shades From Lynx Optique Bring Out Your Nerdy Side
<
9
Zip Zip LEGO USB Memory Stick
Zip Zip LEGO USB Memory Stick
<
8
Creative Business Cards
Creative Business Cards
Lego Brick Card
<
7
Kid-Approved Electronics
Kid-Approved Electronics
LEGO Releases More Made-for-Children Gadgets
<
6
LEGO Ice Cube Tray
LEGO Ice Cube Tray
LEGO Just Got Cooler
<
5
Fun Furniture
Fun Furniture
Lego Sofa
<
4
Building Block Kitchens
Building Block Kitchens
Munchausen Lego Kitchen Toys With Traditional Countertops
<
3
Second Childhood Decor
Second Childhood Decor
Lego Novelties for Households
<
2
DIY Edible LEGO
DIY Edible LEGO
How to Create Your Own Brick-Shaped Candy Made of Jell-O
<
1
Eats for Geeks
Eats for Geeks
Lego Cakes
<