# Playful Pen Characters The Doodle Toys by Bugs and Plush Comes with a Set of Customizable Stickers By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-23 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-toys References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Doodle-Toys-Real-Pens-All-Vinyl-/5559835) & [bugsandplush](http://www.bugsandplush.com/) It is hard to tell whether the Doodle Toys are [pens or playthings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-pen). That is because they are a bit of both. Shaped like a quirky cartoon character, the pen portion, which works, of the Doodle Toys act as the head while the body was inspired by an old fashioned ink bottle. Complete with [stubby arms and legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedhedz), the Doodle Toys are adorable to look at and use. Designed by Bugs and Plush, a studio based in Mexico Distrito Federal, Mexico, the Doodle Toys is available in four different models: Pencil, Pen, Paint Brush and Fountain Pen. They each come with a [set of stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taggeez) so that children (and adults) can customize their faces with eyes and mouths. Coming in ten different colors, the Doodle Toys are made out of vinyl. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: South 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Toy-inspired Writing Tools:** Opportunities exist to create writing instruments inspired by popular and well-loved toy designs. - **Customizable Stationery Products:** Incorporating features that allow for personalization or creativity can elevate traditional stationery items and capture new markets. - **Artistic Office Supplies:** Expanding beyond function to add aesthetic elements to office and school supplies can add a new level of enjoyment to daily tasks. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Collaborating with stationery companies to create crossover products that appeal to both children and adults can lead to new revenue streams. - **Stationery and Office Supply Retail:** Incorporating customizable and artistic elements in product lines can attract a wider and more diverse customer base. - **Graphic Design and Illustration Services:** Partnering with stationery companies to incorporate custom designs into products can expand business opportunities and showcase artistic skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Pen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio.md) - [Pattern-Drawing Dual-Tip Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-curve-pens.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Edible Sugar Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefdoodler.md) - [Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenless-toys.md) - [Dental Instrument-Inspired Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handwriting-tool.md) - [Captivating Stylus Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quill.md)