# Artful 60s-Inspired Toy Cars These Toy Car Miniatures are Fun for Kids and Adults Alike By Joey Haar | Published 2018-06-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/60sinspired-toy-cars References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/candylab/artful-toy-cars) Kids and adults find joy in toys for different reasons, and these 60s-inspired toy cars from design studio Candylab should appeal to both equally. Designed in collaboration with Joey Ruiter, the toys are fun to play with for kids, and their nostalgic aesthetic is innately appealing for parents as well. There are four 60s-inspired toy cars in the Candylab collection. The [White Beast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rabbit-england), [Black Sheep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proudly-hair-care-collection), and [Pink Flowmingo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-stork) all have similar designs that take after the retro-futuristic Cadillacs of the 50s and 60s, and the Surfin Griffin has the look of a wood-paneled station wagon. All four of the cars have rolling wheels that make them fun toys, but they also come with artfully angled display pedestals that make them an attractive bit of decor for one's home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgic Toy Cars:** The popularity of 60s-inspired toy cars demonstrates the potential for creating nostalgia-driven products that appeal to both kids and adults. - **Retro-futuristic Design:** The success of the Cadillacs-inspired toy cars highlights the opportunity for creating products that combine retro aesthetics with futuristic elements. - **Dual-function Toys:** The inclusion of display pedestals with the toy cars showcases the potential for creating toys that can also serve as decorative items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** The demand for 60s-inspired toy cars indicates a market opportunity for manufacturers to develop more nostalgic toy options. - **Home Decor:** The incorporation of the toy cars as decorative items suggests a potential crossover between the toy industry and the home decor industry. - **Retro Fashion:** The popularity of retro-futuristic design in the toy cars suggests a trend that could be capitalized on by the fashion industry in creating nostalgic-inspired clothing and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automotive Brand Decor Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-cameo.md) - [Geometric Design Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-toy-by-eames-office.md) - [Decayed Car Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-x-daniel-arsham.md) - [Meticulous Electric-Free Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-car.md) - [Miniature Art Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Car-Branded Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbase.md) - [Miniature Designer Collectible Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1.md) - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Transforming Racetrack Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racetrack-toy.md)