# Disguised Exercise Toys The Big Linde Forklift Lets Your Child Play with a Healthy Routine By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-11-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-linde-forklift References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/44351/) & [bigtoysusa](http://www.bigtoysusa.com/lindeforklift.aspx) As a kid I always thought it would be fun to drive a forklift, and if the Big Linde Forklift was around during my childhood it would have definitely been on my wish list. The Big Linde Forklift looks like the real deal but is actually a [children's toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luki-lab) that features a [pedaling component](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woom-wow). Don't let the design for children fool you though, the forklift actually works in lifting objects. Teach your child to bike while they have fun and exercise with the Big Linde Forklift. **Implications** - Parents in modern society look for products that will promote a [healthy lifestyle for their children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumbo-walker). Creating items with an element of fun along with exercise could help a company attract more consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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's Driving This Trend - **Disguised Exercise Toys:** Companies can capitalize on the trend of disguised exercise toys to create products that promote physical activity in children while also providing entertainment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can explore the market for disguised exercise toys and develop innovative products that combine play and physical activity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [STEM-Inspired Balance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bike1.md) - [Sustainable EV Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-tikes-cozy-coupe.md) - [Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funphix.md) - [Infant Wellness Play Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-me-moments.md) - [Bilingual Baby Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebe-fuerte.md) - [Hybrid Educational Toy Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-little-feelings.md) - [Trampoline-Enabled Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekygo.md) - [Child-Friendly Balance Training Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super73-k1d.md) - [Independence-Encouraging Toy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-storage-box.md)