The SelfieMic is a new singing toy launched by Moose Toys at the North American International Toy Fair. This new toy is like a hybrid of a selfie stick and a handheld karaoke machine, which allows kids to imagine themselves as a pop star.
The selfie stick toy has a slot for a smartphone, which is used alongside a microphone, an earpiece and a companion music app. With this setup, kids are able to create their own music videos, record their voices singing or lip sync to millions of available songs.
While creating a music video typically involves someone to be behind and in front of the camera, the SelfieMic makes it even easier for kids to produce their own entertainment. With special voice and video effects, kids will be feeling like superstars in no time.
Selfie Singing Toys
The 'SelfieMic' Combines a Selfie Stick with Karaoke
Trend Themes
1. Selfie Singing Toys - The trend of combining traditional toys with technology, such as the SelfieMic, provides opportunities for the toy industry to tap into the digital market.
2. User-generated Content - The popularity of SelfieMic demonstrates the trend towards user-generated content, creating opportunities for the technology industry to develop similar products that capitalize on this trend.
3. Virtual Entertainment - SelfieMic points towards the trend of virtual entertainment, providing opportunities for the media and entertainment industry to offer digital products that cater to kids and teenagers who are interested in creating and sharing their content online.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Toys like SelfieMic demonstrate how the toy industry can explore the digital market, by incorporating technology such as mobile devices and apps.
2. Technology Industry - The trend for toys like SelfieMic creates an opportunity for the technology industry to develop and offer similar products that cater to the younger generation's desire for interactive digital experiences.
3. Media and Entertainment Industry - SelfieMic's popularity highlights the importance of user-generated content and virtual entertainment in the emerging trend of digital media and entertainment industry for kids and teenagers.