WowWee previously introduced its Fingerlings as charming monkey toys with limbs and a tail to hold onto one’s finger. At the 2018 Toy Fair, WowWee introduced two new sizes of the toy, including larger and smaller versions of the interactive playthings.
The oversized Fingerlings Hugs take the form of large plush toys with extended arms that are fit for holding and cuddling. Just like the original toys, kids can interact with the Fingerlings Hugs in a number of ways, such as by swinging, kissing, petting or rocking them gently to sleep.
The Fingerlings Hugs also introduce an all-new recording feature, which makes it possible for kids to capture the sound of their voice—but then throw the toy into their air to hear the toy play back a funny remix of their spoken words.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Interactive Plush Toys
- Opportunity to develop interactive plush toys with unique features and functionalities.
- Extended-arm Toys
- Potential to create toys with extended arms for hugging and cuddling purposes.
- Voice Recording Toys
- Innovation opportunity to integrate voice recording capabilities into toys for interactive play.
Where This Applies
- Toy Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation potential in the toy manufacturing industry to create new and captivating interactive plush toys.
- Children's Entertainment
- Opportunity to enhance children's entertainment experiences by offering toys with extended arms for hugging and interactive play.
- Technology Integration
- Innovation potential for the technology industry to develop voice recording features for toys, expanding interactive capabilities.
