# Interactive Fleece Toys The Werzid Toy Collection is Ambiguous to Encourage Imaginative Play By Jana Pijak | Published 2018-03-06 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fleece-toy References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2086277329/werzid-by-hoosier-made-toy-co?ref=discovery&term=toy) The Werzid fleece toy collection by Hoosier Made Toy Co. engages it users with a design that is left ambiguous in an effort to encourage creative play. Recognizing that most children are likely to spend more time in front of a screen versus playing outdoors, the founders of Hoosier Made Toy Co. aimed to bring back the days of old-fashioned play with their conceptual product. Encouraging kids to [use their imagination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset), these [triangular fleece toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-play-silk) feature subtle and simplistic characteristics. While some draw inspiration from sharks and dolphins, none bear too much of a resemblance to specific creature, and instead invite kids to interpret each product personally. Werzid toys' purpose is left to a user's imagination with popular interpretations ranging from [plush characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-reversible-plushies) to ball alternatives when playing outside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ambiguous Toys:** Creating toys with ambiguous designs will encourage imaginative play for children. - **Simplistic Toy Design:** Simplistic toy design will set new standards for creative play experiences. - **Outdoor Play Alternatives:** Ambiguous toys can replace technology as fun outdoor play alternatives for kids. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can incorporate simplistic and ambiguous design features to promote imaginative play. - **Outdoor Recreational Equipment:** Outdoor recreational equipment manufacturers can develop ambiguous toys alternatives to promote outdoor physical activities for kids. - **Educational Toys:** Educational toy manufacturers can incorporate a simple and ambiguous design approach to promote learning through imaginative play. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-toy.md) - [Furry Fidget Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furry-fidget-friends.md) - [Developmental Bath Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection.md) - [Animal-Tracking Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fahlo.md) - [Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-and-multisensory-toys.md) - [Zoomie-Inducing Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plushdog-toy.md) - [Interactive Early Education Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes.md) - [Dense Cuddlable Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepy-blobfish-plushie.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md)