# Snack-Inspired Plush Toys The Cheesy Puffs XL Plush is a Clever Toy with Its Own Storage Bag By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-04-01 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-puffs References: [kidrobot](https://www.kidrobot.com/products/yummy-world-xl-cheesy-puffs-food-plush?variant=32545031046) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/jojg/) The Cheesy Puffs XL Plush toy is a fun creation from [KIDROBOT's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1) Yummy World collection that takes after the form of a [packaged snack food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/once-you-pop). The toy is made up of nine individual Puffs with a "crunchy surprise," which can be packed into a zippered Cheesy Puffs bag with a clear window for storage. To play up the idea of taking inspiration from a snack bag, the back of the plush bag features a UPC code, claims of being "crunchtastic!" and even a panel on nutrition facts that claims how beneficial Cheesy Puffs are to one's daily intake of cuddles, happiness and laughter. The quirky plush toy for kids ages three and up is one of many [fun Yummy World playthings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urupochachan) that takes inspiration from food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 58% | 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) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Food-inspired Toys:** Manufacturers can explore creating more food-inspired toys for kids with creative designs and packaging to appeal to young audiences. - **Interactive Plush Toys:** Developing interactive plush toys with unique features like crunch and tactile sensations can increase engagement and entertainment for children. - **Packaging-inspired Designs:** Creating products with packaging-inspired designs can increase the novelty and appeal of the products as well as provide a unique experience for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** Toy manufacturers can explore creating food-inspired plush toys with unique packaging to appeal to younger audiences and create more engaging products. - **Food Industry:** The food industry can partner with toy manufacturers to create licensed products with unique packaging-inspired designs that can expand into the toy market. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can explore adding more novelty products with packaging-inspired designs to their inventory to create unique shopping experiences and appeal to consumers who seek unusual products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toy-Themed Snack Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-story-lil-puffs.md) - [Puffy Pretzel-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffzels-puffed-snacks.md) - [Baked Goods Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-goods-plushies.md) - [Witty Plushie Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-are-punny-collectibles.md) - [Sensory Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooshmoosh.md) - [Puffed Cheese Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-puffd.md) - [Protein-Rich Puffed Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-puffs.md) - [Puffed Pizza-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-puffs-cheese-pizza.md) - [RPG-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobold-plushies.md)