DIY Gakken Car Toy Kit Runs on Alcohol
Vishal Bhardwaj — December 30, 2008 — Autos
References: japantrendshop & techeblog
This DIY car kit from Gakken can be really fun to build. It takes just two hours to assemble, has its very own vacuum engine, and once you pour in the alcohol fuel, all you have to do is put the car in gear and watch it run. The car’s design looks cool and tinkering with the little steering wheel could be fun. The only glitch is that the manual only comes in Japanese. If you can read Japanese, or if you are confident enough to do all the assembly by yourself, $210 can get you this car.
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Fuel Vehicles - The development and sale of DIY car kits that run on alternative sources of fuel such as alcohol could signal an increase in alternative fuel vehicles in the market.
2. DIY Toy Kits - The popularity of DIY kits that teach users how to build complex mechanical structures could disrupt the traditional toy industry by decreasing demand for pre-assembled toys.
3. Multilingual Manuals - The need for multilingual instructions for DIY kits highlights potential opportunities for publishing companies to offer translation services and create multilingual manuals for non-native speakers.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry could benefit from investing in the development of alternative fuel vehicle models that cater to DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists.
2. Toy - The toy industry may need to reconsider its business model to incorporate DIY toy kits that empower users to assemble their own toys and reduce reliance on pre-assembled toys.
3. Publishing - Publishing companies could capitalize on the increasing demand for multilingual manuals and offer cost effective translation services to create manuals for niche markets.
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