# Customizable Plush Toys The Mixed Animals by Huzi is Made Up of Interchangeable Parts By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-23 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-plush-toys References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/07/soft-toys-let-kids-design-creatures.html) & [huzidesign](http://huzidesign.com/product/mixed-animals/) The Mixed Animals collection is made up of customizable plush toys that encourage active play and imaginations in children. Instead of playing with static [teddy bears and dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-teddy-kumma), these Mixed Animals can become almost anything a child chooses them to be. Whether that means having wings like a angel or trunk like an elephant, pretty much anything goes. Of course, these customizable plush toys come with specific parts. At least for now. Each are outfitted with [magnetic strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishmallows-x-bldr) to make them easier to put together and pull apart. Created by Hong-Kong based design studio Huzi, this collection allows the children and perhaps parents become a part of the designing process. It brings another level of interaction to the game of make-believe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Plush Toys:** Opportunity for personalized play experiences with toys that can be adapted to children's preferences. - **Active Imaginative Play:** Demand for toys that encourage children to use their imagination and engage in interactive play. - **Child Participation in Design:** Growing interest in toys that involve children in the creative process. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Potential for innovative companies to develop customizable plush toys with interchangeable parts. - **Children's Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to create engaging experiences that combine imagination and play. - **Design and Innovation:** Rise in demand for design studios to develop interactive toys that allow for child participation and customization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Pixel Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-hugs.md) - [Auto Cartoon Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-reversible-plushies.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Animal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nini-amici-toy-set.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md) - [Recordable Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubido-factory.md) - [Interactive Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-plush-toys.md) - [Cuddly Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skoosherz.md) - [Anxiety Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugimals-antianxiety-plushie.md) - [AI-Powered Plush Teddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-teddy-kumma.md)