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# Juvenile Maker Kits
The littleBits Electronics Gizmos & Gadgets Kit Enables Customization

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-11-21 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littlebits-electronics
References: [holycool.net](http://www.holycool.net/littlebits-electronics-gizmos-gadgets-kit/) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B0147YATSW)

There's nothing better than enabling children to work and build something with their hands, which is exactly what the littleBits Electronics Gizmos & Gadgets Kit puts front and center. Coming packed with a [variety of pieces and projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits) for makers young or old, male or female to partake in, the littleBits Electronics Gizmos & Gadgets Kit can provide hours of customization with the only limits being the inventors ingenuity.

A few of examples of some possible projects that can be made with the littleBits Electronics Gizmos & Gadgets Kit include an automatic bubble blower, a [remote control car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick) and even a bumper ball game. The more neutral aesthetic of the littleBits Electronics Gizmos & Gadgets Kit makes it suitable for boys and girls rather than just one or the other.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 52% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Hands-on Learning:** The trend of hands-on learning is on the rise, as seen with the littleBits Electronics Gizmos & Gadgets Kit, which enables children to work and build something with their hands.
- **Customizable Maker Kits:** The customizable nature of the littleBits Electronics Gizmos & Gadgets Kit showcases the trend of maker kits that allow users to create their own projects and inventions.
- **Gender-inclusive Toys:** The littleBits Electronics Gizmos & Gadgets Kit addresses the trend of gender-inclusive toys with its neutral aesthetic that is suitable for both boys and girls.

### Where This Applies

- **Education:** The hands-on learning trend creates opportunities for the education industry to develop more interactive and experiential learning tools and curriculum.
- **Toy Manufacturing:** The rise of customizable maker kits presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the toy manufacturing industry to create more personalized and creative play experiences.
- **Gender-neutral Products:** The demand for gender-inclusive toys opens up opportunities for industries in the toy and retail sectors to develop more inclusive and diverse product offerings.

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