# Imaginative Toy Stores The Kolkid Toy Store's Offerings are Designed to Boost Kids' Imagination By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kolkid References: [spotsintoronto](http://www.spotsintoronto.com/spots/kids/kolkid/) & [store.kolkid](http://store.kolkid.ca/) Kolkid is an independent toy store, located in the bustling Queen Street West district of Toronto, that gives parents the opportunity to find toys that can inspire their kids and enrich their playtime. You won't find the usual boring uninspiring cliche toys here, but toys designed to boost the imagination and stimulate childrne. The Kolkid store stocks a wide variety of highly innovative and original toys. It also offers other products of interest to children such as kids' clothing and hand-crafted decor. At a time when technology is taking over entertainment and recreation and a growing number of kids simply plant themselves in front of a computer or other electronic device all day, Kolkid offers toys that open the mind and engage kids' spirit. These toys encourage children to actively engage with their playthings, learning and enjoying themselves along the way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Imaginative Toys:** Opportunity to create and market toys that stimulate children's imagination and promote active play. - **Original Toy Stores:** Opportunity to open independent toy stores that offer unique and innovative toys to parents. - **Engaging Playtime:** Opportunity to develop products that encourage children to actively participate in their playtime and enhance their learning experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Retail Industry:** Opportunity for toy retailers to incorporate more imaginative and engaging toys into their product offerings. - **Childcare and Education Industry:** Opportunity for childcare centers and educational institutions to integrate imaginative toys into their curriculum and learning environments. - **Children's Product Industry:** Opportunity for companies to develop and market a range of child-friendly products that promote creativity and open-ended play. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Children Storytelling Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler-pretend-play.md) - [Colorful Kid's Toy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretend-play-toys.md) - [Theater-Inspired Children's Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-le-kid1.md) - [Kid-Inspired Learning Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-kids-learn-play.md) - [Independence-Encouraging Toy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-storage-box.md) - [Interactive Early Education Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes.md) - [Nostalgic Toy Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmasville-cove.md) - [Play-Based Learning Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playbased-learning.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md)