# Huggable Monkey Toys WowWee's Interactive Fingerlings Hugs Plush Toys Have Extra-Long Arms By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-03-06 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerlings-hugs References: [businessinsider](http://www.businessinsider.com/fingerlings-hugs-stuffed-animals-2018-2) & [fingerlings](https://www.fingerlings.com/) [WowWee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/got2glow-baby-fairy-finder) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirumi). The oversized Fingerlings Hugs take the form of [large plush toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftable-squishmallows) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Pixel Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-hugs.md) - [Anxiety Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugimals-antianxiety-plushie.md) - [Weighted Plush Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugarounds.md) - [Warming Weighted Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs.md) - [Interactive Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-plush-toys.md) - [Weighted Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugz.md) - [Cuddly Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skoosherz.md) - [Fuzzy Musical Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furblets.md) - [Comforting Pillow Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow.md)