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Silverlit iBird

— March 5, 2008 — Unique
So you like remote control toys, but are afraid to admit it because you think they're only for boys? You're wrong little ladies. Just look at this stunningly elegant iBird from Silverlit.

The dainty, glitter-encrusted gizmo flutters gracefully thanks to Silverlit's mini-ornithopter technology and four AA batteries.

"It is possibly the smallest RC flapping-wing model in existence," according to Gizmodiva.

The beautiful bird comes in green, yellow and a vibrant red and fly both inside and out. A six-pack of birds costs $49.68.

These remote controlled devices are all really cool too, but none are as geared to geeky girls as the iBird!
Trend Themes
1. Mini-ornithopter Technology - The development of mini-ornithopter technology creates innovative opportunities in the field of drones and unmanned aerial vehicles.
2. Gender-inclusive RC Toys - The trend of gender-inclusive RC toys presents disruptive innovation opportunities for toy manufacturers and marketers to tap into new and diverse consumer markets.
3. Fashionable Gadget Design - Fashionable gadget design represents an innovative opportunity for manufacturers to shift the focus of the tech industry from solely function to a more stylish and fashionable appearance.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry has the potential to leverage gender-inclusive RC toys trend to capture new markets and generate greater revenue.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can explore the mini-ornithopter technology trend to develop and market smaller and more efficient drones for various commercial and industrial applications.
3. Fashion Technology - The fashion technology industry can utilize fashionable gadget design to create stylish wearables that can appeal to a wider audience and increase the popularity of wearable technology.
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