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Kid Plaything Stats

The History's Hottest Holiday Toys Infographic is a Fun Look Back

— November 12, 2011 — Life-Stages
With the holiday season coming up, it seems that the hardest family members to buy gifts for are always children, but hopefully the History's Hottest Holiday Toys infographic will put things in perspective and make shopping a little bit easier.

The History's Hottest Holiday Toys infographic takes you through the most popular toys that were purchased during the holiday seasons from 1903 to 2010. To understand just how much things have changed in the past century, consider this: in 1903, the most popular gifts for children were teddy bears and crayons. Last year, in 2010, Xbox Kinect topped the chart.

To all the parents reading this, can you even imagine the look on your child's face today if you gave them a pack of crayons for the holidays? Check out the History's Hottest Holiday Toys infographic to make sure your child is happy this season.
Trend Themes
1. Shift in Toy Preferences - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new toys that cater to the changing preferences of children, moving away from traditional options like teddy bears and crayons.
2. Technology Integration in Toys - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop toys that incorporate technology, such as interactive features or augmented reality, to meet the demand for more advanced play experiences.
3. Personalized Toys - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer customizable toys that allow children to create unique and personalized play experiences, tapping into the growing trend of personalization in consumer products.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink and redesign the traditional manufacturing process to accommodate the production of new and innovative toys that align with changing consumer preferences.
2. Technology and Gaming - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with toy manufacturers to develop cutting-edge technology and gaming solutions that enhance the play value of toys and captivate the interest of children.
3. Personalization and Customization - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms or services that enable the personalization and customization of toys, providing unique and tailored play experiences for children.
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