# Childhood Toy Revivals Space Hoppers By Cowbag | Published 2008-11-23 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoptastic-fun-alternative-space-hoppers References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) Once upon a time, a space hopper was merely a large orange ball that you sat and bounced on for a minute before falling off. But now space hoppers have become a truly iconic product. You can [race on them](http://www.corporateeventsuk.co.uk/images/space_hoppers.jpg) for corporate days out and even [knit one](http://www.bhkc.co.uk/jpeg_images_07/Knitting). In terms of space hoppers you can ride on, there is a wide variety of designs, from space hoppers that look like pool balls to naughtier versions with protrusions for open-minded adults. [Sexy calendars](http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/06/12/article-1026014-0194F11700000578-896_468x553.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1026014/Hollyoaks-girls-pose-racy-calendar--help-Seventies-space-hopper.html&usg=__7sVy2iEBoOclA8bCQ22-4IkB2Qo=&h=553&w=468&sz=50&hl=en&start=87&um=1&tbnid=0YVVY1Wd6b45xM:&tbnh=133&tbnw=113&prev=/images?q=space+hopper&start=84&ndsp=21&um=1&hl=en&sa=N)have even made them part of their central creative theme. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Toy Revivals:** Brands can capitalize on nostalgia by reviving childhood toys in different and unique ways, as seen in the example of space hoppers being used for corporate events and racy calendars. - **Adult Versions:** The creation of adult versions of classic children's toys offers a new market opportunity for innovative entrepreneurs to create unique and edgy products. - **Limited Editions:** Brands can create collectible limited editions of classic toys or variations of these toys to generate excitement and exclusivity among collectors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Event Planning Industry:** Event planners can offer unique and nostalgic experiences by incorporating childhood toy revivals, such as space hoppers, into corporate events and team-building activities. - **Adult Toy Industry:** The creation and marketing of adult versions of childhood toys, like the space hopper, can tap into a niche market of consumers looking for edgy and unique toys. - **Collectibles Industry:** The creation and distribution of limited edition classic toys or their variations can become a new trend in the world of collectibles and generate excitement in collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bouncy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-bouncers.md) - [Space-Inspired Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-collections.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Adult-Focused Modeling Dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-doh.md) - [Wind-Up Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windupz.md) - [Next-Gen Hatching Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-master-hatchimals.md) - [Pump-Up Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-biggies.md) - [Pastel Indoor Bounce Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smol-bounce-houses.md) - [Trampoline-Enabled Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekygo.md)