# DIY Eco War Toys Battle It Out With These John Lacko Kami Bush Paper Warriors By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kami-bush-paper-warriors References: [toydesignserved](http://www.toydesignserved.com/gallery/THE-KAMI-BUSHI-PAPER-WARRIORS/485538) & [johnlacko](http://www.johnlacko.com/) Lots of paper craft toys have been reported here on Trend Hunter but not many look as fun, diabolical and epic as John Lacko's Kami Bush Paper Warriors. These Kami Bush Paper Warriors were designed as eco-friendly toys for people to print out and eventually recycle as an alternative to plastic playthings. Four characters were created for the series, each with a back story featured in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Toys:** The trend of eco-friendly toys is growing as consumers seek sustainable alternatives to plastic playthings. - **Paper Craft Toys:** Paper craft toys are gaining popularity due to their fun, diabolical, and epic designs. - **DIY Toys:** The trend of DIY toys allows consumers to print and assemble their own toys, promoting creativity and customization. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly toys by creating sustainable and recyclable toy options. - **Printing and Packaging:** The printing and packaging industry can benefit from the rise of DIY toys as consumers print their own designs at home. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The trend of eco-friendly toys contributes to the environmental sustainability movement, promoting recycling and reducing plastic waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Rice Husk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-toy-game.md) - [Eco-Friendly Paper Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-camera.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Recycled Collectible Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recyclings.md) - [Reusable Water Fight Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-water-balloon.md) - [3D-Printable Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick.md) - [Educational Climate Change Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-brick-sets.md) - [Eco-Friendly Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders.md) - [Eco-Friendly Surprise Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lol-surprise-dolls.md)