# Flippable Wooden Fidget Toys The Kururin Japanese Desktop Toy Keeps Hands Busy During Brainstorms By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-toy References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/household/desktop/kururin-japanese-desktop-toy.asp) & [shop.kendamausa](https://shop.kendamausa.com/products/kururin) The market for [fidget toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigglets) is increasing exponentially, so the Kururin Japanese desktop toy comes as one of the latest to hit the market. While many of the toys for your desktop are focused on [spinning or fidgeting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinner-ring) in a literal sense, the Kururin toy takes a different approach. The Kururin is [crafted from wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuvi-hegde) and features a sculpted aesthetic that allows it to be pushed over and rolled onto the opposite end. Users can perform a number of different moves and techniques with the Kururin toy in order to satisfy a need to physically fidget as you partake in some brainstorming or downtime. The Kururin Japanese desktop toy can be used in a variety of different ways in order to help keep your hands busy when you are at (or avoiding) work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Increasing Market for Fidget Toys:** The demand for fidget toys is growing rapidly, presenting opportunities for innovative designs and unique features. - **Alternative Designs for Desktop Toys:** There is a trend towards desktop toys with unconventional designs that offer different ways to stimulate and engage users. - **Combining Fidgeting with Brainstorming:** There is a growing interest in toys that can be used for fidgeting while also enhancing focus and creativity during brainstorming sessions. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can tap into the increasing demand for fidget toys and explore new designs and materials to create unique and appealing products. - **Desktop Product Industry:** The market for desktop products has the potential to incorporate fidget toys with alternative designs, providing users with engaging and interactive experiences. - **Workspace Innovation:** Innovative companies focused on workspace design and productivity can explore the integration of fidget toys that enhance brainstorming sessions and promote a more interactive and stimulating work environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Japanese Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerdama.md) - [Stylish Four-in-One Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infini-fidget-toy.md) - [Optical Illusion Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezmocoin-infinity.md) - [Solid Brass Workstation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-desk-toy.md) - [Gamified Silicone Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kulbutoo.md) - [Pocket-Sized Fidget Toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slidergamemackey.md) - [Meditative Desktop Concentration Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-zero.md) - [Therapeutic Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speks-magnet-balls.md) - [Wearable Fidget Toy Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-flip-mobius-fidget-band-toy.md)