# App-Connected Dwelling Toys Jazwares' Nanables Invite Kids to Discover the Homes of "Nanos" By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-08-07 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwelling-toy References: [toyworldmag](https://toyworldmag.co.uk/news/nanables-from-jazwares-to-hit-uk-shelves-this-month/) & [jazwares](https://www.jazwares.com/nanablestm) Nanables is a new line of [collectible tiny dwelling toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse) from Jazwares that consists of ultra-small yet highly detailed homes of "[Nanos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Trululu)." Each eye-catching small home has its own balcony and built-in hangout, plus a peephole that can be peered within to get a glimpse of the life of the Nanos who inhabits the space. Beyond low-tech play, there's even more fun to be had by kids who connect to the free Nanables app and scan their Nanable. The [augmented reality play experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobrite-pixie-lantern) unlocks exclusive games and activities that are unique to each house. The Nanables that can be collected fall under themed lands like Sweetness Town and Rainbow Way, which include special homes like the Dusted Donut Diner, Milk & Cookie Mill, the Rainbow-tique and Twinkle Twinkle Inn. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **App-connected Toys:** Opportunity for integrating physical toys with digital experiences through app connectivity. - **Collectible Toys:** Increasing popularity of collectible toys that offer unique and personalized experiences. - **Augmented Reality Play:** Growing trend of incorporating augmented reality into toy play experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** Innovative toy companies can capitalize on the demand for app-connected and collectible toys. - **Technology Industry:** Opportunity for tech companies to develop interactive apps that enhance the play experience of physical toys. - **Entertainment Industry:** Collaboration between toy companies and entertainment studios to create engaging augmented reality play experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hexagonal Connectable Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-pods.md) - [Interactive Collectible Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-mini.md) - [Tiny Decorating Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-spaces.md) - [Interactive Dollhouse-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabbys-dollhouse.md) - [Miniaturized Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-barbieland.md) - [Miniature Baking Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-food.md) - [Micro Toy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-toy-box.md) - [Screen-Free Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luki-lab.md) - [Festive Baking Miniatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-food-holiday-series.md)