# Self-Launching Kites These Kite Toys Make It Easier to Send a Kite Flying into the Sky By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-23 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kite-toys References: [prnewswire](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tucker-toys-transforms-outdoor-play-300409882.html) & [toysrus](http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=121031836&prodFindSrc=search&cp=) One of the problems with traditional kite toys is that they typically require a certain amount of skill to launch them into the sky on a windy day. All too often, both kids and parents struggle with getting a kite up into the air, which can diminish the excitement and anticipation of seeing a kite soar. To remedy this, one of the new [outdoor playthings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-splash) that Tucker Toys recently introduced at the [New York Toy Fair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-toy-fair) is the Kite-A-Pult, a [self-launching kite system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kirigami-parachute). The Kite-A-Pult works in a similar way to a slingshot and includes a handheld apparatus that can be used to rocket a kite high into the air. With this toy, the design of a kite has also been slightly retooled, including a pop-open kite that effortlessly glides in a spring or summertime breeze. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Self-launching Kites:** Opportunity for innovation in creating self-launching mechanisms for kites, making it easier for anyone to send a kite flying into the sky. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** An untapped market for introducing self-launching kite toys that offer a seamless experience for kids and parents alike. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from incorporating self-launching kite systems that enhance the enjoyment and accessibility of flying kites. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spinning Toy Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-dancers.md) - [Rechargeable Child Rocket Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-geographic-power-rocket.md) - [Pop-Out Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luki-lab-pets-2-love.md) - [Travel-Ready Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-2-fast-card-racers.md) - [Obstacle Avoidance Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uahpet-iretriever-dog-ball-launcher.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Space-Inspired Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-collections.md) - [Innovative Toy Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-building-system.md) - [Innovative Outdoor Play Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-splash.md)