# Letter-Shaped Toy Blocks Alphabuild Blocks are Unrestricted Magnetic Learning Toys By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-07-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphabuild-blocks References: [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2017/07/alpha-build.html) & [maammo](https://maammo.com/collections/all/products/alphabuild) The Alphabuild blocks are unrestricted, [magnetic learning toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-toy) that lets children build, learn and play. The set comes with 20 magnetic pieces that connect to make shapes, structures or letters. This device lets kids problem solve independently and helps them learn the skills necessary to solve abstract problems. The blocks come in bright colors in a soft plastic material that makes the Alphabuild blocks safe for babies to use. Alphabuild intends for the blocks to be so sturdy and useful for childhood development that they can be passed down for generations. Infants can work on developing their [motor skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes) while older children can [build abstract structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits) out of the blocks. Due to the unguided learning the Alphabuild blocks provide, this toy promises to be quite successful at teaching children to think in abstract ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unrestricted Magnetic Learning:** Alphabuild blocks offer unrestricted magnetic learning, enabling children to build, learn, and play in a freeform manner. - **Independent Problem Solving:** The Alphabuild blocks encourage independent problem solving, helping children develop the skills required to solve abstract problems on their own. - **Multi-generational Educational Toys:** Alphabuild blocks are designed to be so sturdy and useful for childhood development that they can be passed down for generations, offering long-term educational value. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can develop similar unrestricted magnetic learning toys that allow children to build, learn, and play in a freeform manner. - **Education Technology:** Education technology firms can integrate unrestricted magnetic learning toys like Alphabuild blocks into their curriculum to promote independent problem solving and abstract thinking skills. - **Childcare Products:** Childcare product companies can capitalize on the demand for multi-generational educational toys by creating safe and durable toys designed for childhood development and learning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic 3D Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-kit.md) - [Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-set.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Magnetic Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnecraft.md) - [Combination Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicompatible-wooden-bricks.md) - [Interactive Spelling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginning-word-builder.md) - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funphix.md) - [Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-bricks.md)