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Customizable Magnetic Stuffed Animals

Animoodles Can Be Taken Apart and Snapped Back Together

— November 23, 2017 — Life-Stages
Every child loves stuffed animals, but the one-of-a-kind plush toy, Animoodles, have taken the classic cuddly toy one step further, by incorporating elements of personalization and imagination.

This incredibly popular toy was released on Kickstarter and exceeded its goal of $31,749 after receiving $113,103 in funding, in just a few weeks. What separates these toys from the rest is their magnetic components, which enables children to take them apart and snap them back together, creating something entirely new, each time they play. The entirely interchangeable and rotating plush parts, result in endless combinations of fun that become more wild and imaginative, as a child's Animoodles' collection grows.

This product was designed with longevity in mind, as it serves as both a cuddly stuffed friend and a building set, appealing to a wide demographic of children, even as they grow older.
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Stuffed Animals - Create a new market for kids' stuffed animals with personalization elements that allow children to create unique characters that adapt to their interests.
2. Interchangeable Magnetic Toys - Develop magnetic toys that can be taken apart and snapped back together, encouraging creativity, imagination, and motor skills in children.
3. Long-lasting Plush Toys - Produce plush toys with interchangeable parts that will grow with children and provide years of entertainment and learning.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Develop magnetic and customizable toys that cater to the evolving interests of children, providing meaningful and lasting play experiences.
2. Education - Implement interactive and creative toys such as Animoodles, that offer learning through tactile experience, enhancing children's imagination, cognitive and fine motor skills.
3. Technology - Combine traditional toys with advanced technology to create personalized, interactive, and educational products that appeal to new generations of kids and parents.
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