# Sophisticated Wooden Minifigs The Art Toy by Malet Thibaut is Made for Grown Up LEGO Lovers By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-toy-by-malet-thibaut References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/11/limited-edition-wood-carved-lego-guys-by-malet-thibaut/) & [thibautmalet](http://www.thibautmalet.com/) The slew of [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-room-copenhagen) creations ranging in size, depth and imagination prove that it is a hobby that some adults will never grow tired of or too old for, but for those who find it a little overboard to decorate their home with the colorful blocks and accompanying characters, they should get their hands on the Art Toy by Malet Thibaut, a designer based in Montpellier, France. It is a [wooden depiction of the classic minifig](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-top). Much more sophisticated than the original plastic version, it will fit in nicely with other mature home decor. A limited edition of 20, each Art Toy by Malet Thibaut is numbered under the feet for avid collectors. Since they are made by hand, they are one of a kind as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Sophisticated Art Toys:** Opportunity for designers to create more refined versions of traditional children's toys for adult collectors and art enthusiasts. - **Handcrafted Collectibles:** The trend of handcrafted, limited edition collectibles continues to grow, providing niche markets for skilled artisans. - **Mature Home Decor:** As adults engage in play with traditional toys, opportunities arise to incorporate them into more sophisticated and adult-focused home decor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Companies can tap into the growing market of adult toy collectors and enthusiasts by creating high-end, collectible versions of traditional children's toys. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** Handcrafted collectibles provide opportunities for skilled artisans and craftspeople to create one-of-a-kind pieces, targeting niche markets. - **Home Decor:** Designers and companies can explore the trend of incorporating traditional toys into sophisticated home decor for adult enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Building Block-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-room-copenhagen.md) - [3D-Printed LEGO Minifigures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-toy.md) - [Artist-Designed Toy Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-toy-series.md) - [Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-art-building-set.md) - [Miniature Building Block Plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-tiny-plants.md) - [Building Block Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-project-create-together.md) - [Iconic Artist Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bob-ross.md) - [Building Block-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-luggage.md) - [Solid Wooden Collaborative Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cul-de-sac-japon-x-karimoku-furniture.md)