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Illuminated Tile Toys

The Creatto Building System Creates Animal-Shaped 3D Creations

— October 3, 2020 — Life-Stages
Thames & Kosmos' Creatto is a building system that makes it easy for kids ages six and up to create their own illuminated 3D decorations using flexible and durable tile toys. The animal-shaped creations are simple to link together and they can be displayed using strings of LED lights, all without the need for extra materials or hardware.

To get young kids started, there are beginner-friendly kits like the Moonlight Elephant Safari and Magical Moose. Once kids get the hang of the building system, there are also sets for more experienced builders like the Shimmer Shark & Ocean Pals and Sparkle Unicorn & Friends for kids ages nine and up.

These kits are not only entertaining but also help to add light and sparkle to homes during the dark fall and winter months.

Image Credit: Thames & Kosmos
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Toy Building Systems - Opportunity to develop new toy building systems that offer flexibility and durability for kids to create 3D decorations.
2. Illuminated Toy Decorations - Potential for creating illuminated toy decorations that add light and sparkle to homes during specific seasons or events.
3. Age-appropriate Building Kits - Possibility to design building kits that cater to different age groups, providing beginner-friendly options and more advanced sets for experienced builders.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Innovative toy manufacturers can explore the development of flexible toy building systems and illuminated toy decorations.
2. Home Decor - Home decor companies can leverage illuminated toy decorations to add a touch of light and sparkle to their product offerings.
3. Education and Learning - Education-focused businesses can incorporate flexible toy building systems into their teaching tools, promoting creativity and hands-on learning.
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