# Mega Magnetic Toys BuckyBalls are the New Snuggie By Bianca | Published 2009-03-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buckyballs References: [getbuckyballs](http://getbuckyballs.com/) Buckyballs are a $20 jar of fun that will keep you entertained for hours! The jar contains “216 [powerful rare earth magnets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-set)” which can be shaped, molded, torn apart and sculpted in unlimited ways; you can use your BuckyBalls to make [jewelery, chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-bands) and figurines, or invent [new games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slidergamemackey) by throwing them at metal surfaces. Check out the videos for BuckyBalls in action. Want some? You bet you do. We’re offering Trend Hunter readers a $2 discount on their Buckyballs with the special code: “trendhunter.” Be sure to post your reviews in the comments below! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Magnetic Sculpting:** Opportunities for new shapes and designs of magnetic toys that can be molded and sculpted. - **Interactive Games:** Innovation opportunities for new games that involve the use of magnetic toys on metal surfaces. - **Educational Magnets:** Opportunities for educational magnets that can help kids learn about science and engineering. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can capitalize on the trend of magnetic toys with new design and game ideas. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can use magnetic toys as teaching aids for science and engineering. - **Gaming Industry:** The gaming industry can create new games that utilize magnetic toys, creating a new genre of games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnecraft.md) - [Magnetic Building Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magna-tiles.md) - [Magnetic 3D Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-kit.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Sculpture Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-sculpture.md) - [Pocket-Sized Stress-Relief Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yijoo.md) - [Gamified Silicone Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kulbutoo.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Wearable Magnetic Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-fidget-toy.md) - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md)