There are several toy advent calendars available for the Christmas season, but rather than featuring a random assortment of playthings, the 'Toot-Toot Drivers Advent Calendar' from VTech keeps kids excited by adding something new to a themed playset each day.
The driving toy-themed advent calendar includes 24 days of treats, such as a sleigh, detachable trailers, decorations, a panel that folds down to form a road, plus a miniature book and more. As VTech notes, the "sleigh responds to smartpoint locations with different phrases, sound effects and more on all toot-toot drivers playsets."
While there are a few decorative holiday items such as sleighs and wreaths included in the set, most of the toys are not specific to Christmas, which makes them ideal for year-round play.
Advent Calendar Playsets
VTech's Toy Advent Calendar Includes a Road, Cars and a Storybook
Trend Themes
1. Themed Advent Calendars - Opportunity for toy and retail industries to create themed advent calendars that enhance a child's play experience and promote year-round play.
2. Interactive Playsets - Opportunity for toy industry to develop playsets that respond to smartpoint locations, immersing children in imaginative play.
3. Expandable Sets - Opportunity for toy industry to create expandable playsets that can be added to over time, creating a versatile toy that grows with the child.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Create new themed advent calendars, interactive playsets, and expandable sets that leverage technology and enhance children's play experience.
2. Retail Industry - Partner with toy manufacturers to sell and promote unique themed advent calendars and interactive playsets in brick and mortar or online stores.
3. Education Industry - Develop educational playsets that offer interactive learning experiences using technology such as smartpoint locations and augmented reality.