# Playfully Packaged Engineering Toys These Construction Toys for Kids Have Boxes Double as Playsets By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/construction-toys-for-kid References: [packagingdigest](https://www.packagingdigest.com/sustainable-packaging/reusable-toy-packaging-boosts-fun-factor-gallery) & [educationalinsights](https://www.educationalinsights.com/) Kids always seem to know how much fun can be had with a product packaging—sometimes a box is even more entertaining than the toy it contains—and a new line of [construction toys for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishmallows-x-bldr) is acknowledging this. Design & Drill Bolt Buddies is a new product line from Educational Insights that introduces kids to the [basics of construction and engineering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-set), plus the packaging doubles as a playset that matches the theme of the toy. In the product line, there's a rocket, a truck and [a race car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-2-fast-card-racers), each of which comes with a kid-safe drill. The boxes can be unfolded to create a 3D playset that helps to support a different story. For instance, the rocket toy is enhanced with a control panel, a launch center and a moon scene. Image Credit: Educational Insights ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Playful Packaging:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative packaging designs that can double as playsets or enhance the overall play experience for children. - **Educational Construction Toys:** Growing demand for toys that teach children about construction and engineering, providing opportunities for companies to develop engaging and educational products. - **Kid-safe Power Tools:** Market for child-friendly power tools that allow kids to safely explore the world of construction and engineering, presenting an opportunity for companies to develop innovative and safe tools for young builders. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend by developing construction toys with playful packaging and educational features. - **Packaging Design:** The packaging design industry can take advantage of this trend by creating innovative packaging solutions that enhance the play experience and functionality of toys. - **Educational Products:** The educational products industry can tap into the demand for toys that teach children about construction and engineering by developing engaging and interactive educational toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pump-Up Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-biggies.md) - [Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funphix.md) - [Eco-Friendly Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Children's STEM Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engino-stem-club.md) - [Kid's Felt Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knop-knop.md) - [Learning-Focused Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-in-motion.md) - [STEM-Driven Building Block Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits.md) - [Dinosaur Tile STEAM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-adventure-pack.md)