# Mysterious Digital Egg Toys 'Hatchimals' Digital Toys are an Interactive Companion for Kids By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-toys References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/09/29/hatchimals-draggles/128899) & [amzn](https://amzn.com/B019HP21SC) The 'Hatchimals' digital toys are a [mysterious new toy lineup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal) that provides children with a toy that requires love and care in order to hatch. Coming in several color and style options for girls and boys to enjoy, the 'Hatchimals' are a surprise toy that requires kids to have patience before the toy will come out of its egg. Kids are required to care for them and keep them safe before they will hatch to reveal the magical digital creature within. Set to launch on October 7th, the 'Hatchimals' digital toys help to teach children the basics of [caring for pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-pets) and others. Their hard work and dedication is rewarded when the mysterious creature emerges from the shell to offer kids a [digital pet to play with](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-hamster-ball). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 85% | 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) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Digital Toys:** The mysterious 'Hatchimals' digital toys demonstrate the growing trend of interactive digital toys that require love and care from children to hatch and reveal the digital creature within. - **Surprise Toy:** The 'Hatchimals' toys capitalize on the trend of surprise toys, providing children with excitement and anticipation as they wait for the toy to hatch and reveal the magical creature. - **Virtual Pet:** The 'Hatchimals' digital toys tap into the popularity of virtual pets, offering kids a digital companion to play with and care for once the creature hatches from the egg. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers have an opportunity to incorporate innovative technology and interactive elements in their toy offerings, such as the 'Hatchimals' digital toys, to engage children and enhance their play experience. - **Educational Toys:** The 'Hatchimals' digital toys highlight the potential for educational toy manufacturers to create toys that teach children important skills, such as nurturing, responsibility, and patience, through interactive play. - **Virtual Pet Market:** The success of 'Hatchimals' digital toys suggests a growing market for virtual pets, creating opportunities for companies to develop and market unique digital pets that offer engaging and interactive experiences for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Hatching Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys.md) - [Hatching Duck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mama-duck-surprise.md) - [Digital Floating Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee.md) - [Phygital Fairy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobrite-pixie-lantern.md) - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md) - [Interactive Pixel Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-hugs.md) - [Insect-Inspired Science Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-a-butterfly.md) - [Eggshell-Made Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-tamagotchi-celebration-egg.md) - [Tactile Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punirunes-touchable-digital-pet.md)