# Sporty Doll Accessories Maplelea's Hockey Gear Gets Dolls Safely Suited Up for Sports By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-15 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doll-accessories References: [shop.maplelea](http://shop.maplelea.com/clothing-accessories/by-doll/leonie-1/hockey-gear.html) & [maplelea](http://www.maplelea.com/en/dolls/maplelea-girls/leonie.aspx) While there are lots of doll accessories out there that are frilly and pink, these ones from Maplelea appeal to girls with a sporty side. The set of hockey gear includes toy versions of practical sporting gear like shoulder, shin and elbow pads, pants, gloves, a neck guard and of course, a hockey puck and stick. For girls who play hockey, this adorable set is sure to be a hit. Léonie, one of the [culturally diverse dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-roots-dolls) available from Maplelea has a backstory that describes her roots in Quebec, Canada, as well as a love for the [Montreal Canadiens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montreal-canadiens-childrens-foundation) as her favorite [NHL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-4) team. In the doll's journal, she describes some fun facts about the origins of the sport to help girls dive deeper into the game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sporty Doll Accessories:** The rise of sports-themed dolls and accessories cater to girls with an interest in athletics. - **Culturally Diverse Dolls:** The trend towards dolls with backstories and diversity representation. - **Interactive Learning Dolls:** Educational aspects integrated into dolls to aid in learning and inspire curiosity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunities to create innovative sports-themed accessories and toys to appeal to sporty girls. - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunities to produce diverse doll options with cultural significance and representation and inspire diversity in the fashion industry. - **Edtech:** Opportunities to design toys that encourage interactive and educational learning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Hockey Equipment Grants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-stay-playful.md) - [Sporty Collectible Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lol-surprise-x-fifa-world-cup-qatar.md) - [Hockey Fan Cosmetic Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyesleafsface.md) - [Premium Hockey Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-4.md) - [Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-sweets.md) - [Friendship-Celebrating Doll Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hey-bestie.md) - [Glam Pickleball Paddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-nettie.md) - [Accessible Hockey Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montreal-canadiens-childrens-foundation.md) - [Emotional Well-Being Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartfuls.md)