# Giant Orb Toys The Human Ball Allows People to Roll and Bounce By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-01-15 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-ball References: [opulentitems](http://www.opulentitems.com/Unexpected-Gifts.html) & [opulentitems](http://www.opulentitems.com/) The [Human Ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-quality-dog-beds), a luxury play item by Opulent Items promises to redefine what it means to “have a ball.” The product is designed to allow one to experience life on the inside of a [rolling and bouncing ball](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-stress-ball), and is said to bounce differently based on the terrain. The ball takes 15 minutes to inflate and seems to provide the [Bubble Boy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bubble) experience, but with a larger emphasis on fun. The Human Ball is priced at $1,350 and comes in two different sizes. Since one may be in for a bumpy ride, to ensure safety there are two security belts on the inside. There are two openings for getting inside, and up to two small individuals can fit at a time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Play Items:** Opulent Items' Human Ball demonstrates the market potential for high-end, experiential play items. - **Bubble Boy Experience:** The Human Ball's emphasis on fun and unique bouncing capabilities highlights the demand for immersive and amusing experiences. - **Safe Inflatable Entertainment:** The inclusion of safety features like security belts in the Human Ball creates opportunities for the development of innovative and secure inflatable entertainment products. ### Where This Applies - **Recreational Products:** The Human Ball's luxury play item status presents new possibilities for companies specializing in recreational products to explore premium and unique offerings. - **Experiential Entertainment:** The demand for immersive experiences demonstrated by Opulent Items' Human Ball opens avenues for the experiential entertainment industry to develop creative, boundary-pushing attractions. - **Safety Equipment:** The development of safety features in the Human Ball provides an opportunity for the safety equipment industry to create innovative solutions for life-size, inflatable entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Changing Tennis Equipments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-tub.md) - [Digital Hamster Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-hamster-ball.md) - [Self-Moving Smart Dog Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-ball-rolly.md) - [Bouncy Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-bouncers.md) - [3D-Printed Sports Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-sports-goods-co.md) - [Transparent Sphere Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-vehicle.md) - [Collaborative Kid-Focused Sensory Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-balls.md) - [Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-teller-squish-ball.md) - [Immersive Oversized Crane Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-busters-human-crane.md)