# DIY Cardboard Toys MacoshDesign Created Downloadable Templates to Make Eco-Friendly Toys By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-toy References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/04/20/cardboard-creativity/) & [macoshdesign.pl](http://macoshdesign.pl/cardboard/) As fancy as many toys have become over the years, it can't be denied that a lot of children can be more than satisfied playing with cardboard toys. But what if these cardboard toys can be made into something more than stacked boxes? MacoshDesign has created a couple free instructional templates to turn the unassuming materials into impressive [race cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-2-fast-card-racers) and planes. Perfect for parents and children who like to get crafty, these [do it yourself cardboard toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos) will exercise creativity and imagination on a whole new level. Not to mention that they are extremely affordable for households that do follow a strict budget. Yet no one will make fun of kids playing with these cardboard toys. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic toys. - **DIY Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating interactive and customizable experiences for consumers to assemble their own products. - **Affordable Play:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering low-cost options for families on a budget to access engaging toys and activities. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating environmentally friendly materials and manufacturing processes into toy production. - **Arts and Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and marketing DIY craft kits that cater to various age groups. - **Budget-friendly Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing economic solutions for affordable and entertaining products for families. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders.md) - [Recycled Rice Husk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-toy-game.md) - [Affordable Minimalist Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petsy-cat-house.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playin-choc-christmas-toychoc-boxes.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Cardboard Airplane Builds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-airplane.md)