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Cities In Bags

Japanese Design Store Muji Sells Wooden Toys For Adults

— May 22, 2009 — Art & Design
The Japanese multi designer store Muji sells lots of amazing varieties of adult toys for designer geeks like these cute little ‘Cities in a bag.'

So, now you can spoil your loved ones with a wooden model of their favorite city: Paris, Tokyo, Barcelona, London or New York.

The wooden blocks are shaped to mark the most iconic symbols and architecture of the respective cityscapes.

I think Muji's cities in bags are a brilliantly stylish way to treat your partner to a trip away. You can wrap them up and make the collect the country of your destination.

The bags are sold for £5.95. Time to either travel or start collecting these adorable city sets!
Trend Themes
1. Wooden Toys for Adults - The trend of creating sophisticated, well-designed wooden toys for adults presents an opportunity for innovative products that blend playfulness with elegance.
2. Iconic Cityscapes - The trend of creating wooden blocks shaped like iconic cityscapes opens up opportunities for unique and visually appealing home decor items and collectibles.
3. Travel-inspired Gifts - The trend of gifting travel-themed items like Muji's cities in bags creates a market for meaningful and wanderlust-inducing presents.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - The toy manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of wooden toys for adults to create new product lines that cater to design-conscious customers.
2. Home Decor - The home decor industry can tap into the trend of iconic cityscape blocks to offer stylish and visually striking decorations for urban dwellers and travel enthusiasts.
3. Gift and Souvenir - The gift and souvenir industry can capitalize on the trend of travel-inspired gifts to create unique and memorable products that resonate with tourists and travelers.
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