# Wooden Breakdancing Toys The David Weeks Studio 'Cubebot' is Inspired by Japanese Puzzles By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-weeks-studio-cubebot References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/cubebot-replaces-plastic-and-batteries-with-wood-for-green-entertainment/) & [davidweeksstudio](http://www.davidweeksstudio.com/home) Since not everyone can get their hands on [real robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots) right now, the David Weeks Studio 'Cubebot' will have to be a wooden substitute. Considering that they are very eco-friendly, forgoing plastic and batteries, these peculiar toys are perfect gifts for all ages. Inspired by the [Japanese Shinto Kumi-ki puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerdama), the David Weeks Studio 'Cubebot' is [made out of beechwood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cul-de-sac-japon-x-karimoku-furniture). Available in small or large versions, they are flexible enough to take on a number of positions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Wooden Toys:** Opportunity for creating eco-friendly and sustainable toy options without the use of plastic and batteries. - **Robot Substitutes:** Opportunity to provide alternative options for individuals who cannot access real robots. - **Flexible Design:** Opportunity to develop toys with flexible structures that can be manipulated into various positions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for toy companies to create wooden toys that are eco-friendly and appeal to consumers of all ages. - **Robotics Industry:** Opportunity to develop robot substitutes that offer similar functionalities as real robots using alternative materials and designs. - **Design Industry:** Opportunity for designers to explore flexible and modular designs that can be applied in various products, including toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Sculpture Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-sculpture.md) - [Modular Robotics Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-robotics-kit.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Timber Tech-Packed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-wooden-dolls.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection.md) - [Interactive Early Education Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes.md) - [Elegant Desktop Brainteaser Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-tetra.md) - [Combination Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicompatible-wooden-bricks.md)