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# Wooden Toy Boats
The FriendlyFairies Old-School Vessels are Hand-Crafted

By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-25 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendlyfairies
References: [inhabitots](http://www.inhabitots.com/2010/07/24/hand-carved-wooden-toy-boats-by-friendlyfairies/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/FriendlyFairies?section_id=5350942)

FriendlyFairies have created a series of old-school [wooden toy boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelata-collection), each one handcrafted with [nontoxic paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeysticks-bath-drops) and triple-finished with nontoxic sealant. Inspired by real boats on the Oregon Willamette River, the intricate FriendlyFairies boats are exquisitely detailed.

FriendlyFairies' creations are the perfect addition to your [kids' nighttime bath routine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nailmatic-kids-bath-bomb-maker). Everyone will be chanting, "Rub-a-dub-dub!"

**Implications** - Careful parents are especially willing to embrace toys that they know will be safe for their kids, which is why these FriendlyFaries toy boats are sure to be a big hit in safety-conscious homes. As the marketplace increasingly moves towards thoroughly vetted merchandise, it is products like this that will establish a new standard to be met and adhered to.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.8/10
- Popularity: 3% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## 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

- **Safe Toys:** Parents are prioritizing the safety of their children's toys, creating opportunities for products like FriendlyFairies' non-toxic wooden toy boats.
- **Handcrafted Toys:** Consumer demand for unique and artisanal products presents an opportunity for handcrafted toys like FriendlyFairies' wooden vessels.
- **Nostalgic Play:** The popularity of nostalgic play experiences opens up a market for old-school toys such as FriendlyFairies' wooden toy boats.

### Where This Applies

- **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can explore the production of safe and handcrafted toys to meet consumer demands.
- **Children's Bath Products:** The children's bath products industry can incorporate safe and intricately designed products like FriendlyFairies' wooden toy boats.
- **Artisanal Crafts:** The artisanal crafts industry can leverage the demand for nostalgic and handcrafted toys by creating unique products similar to FriendlyFairies' wooden vessels.

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