# Pop-Out Pet Toys Luki Lab Pets 2 Love Tuck into Heart-Shaped Purses That Doubles as Launchers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-03-19 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luki-lab-pets-2-love References: [goodhousekeeping](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/toy-reviews/g64056702/most-anticipated-toys-2025/) & [lukilab](https://lukilab.com/products/pets-2-love-milo)  [Luki Lab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-pets) applied the technology from its award-winning [Flat 2 Fast Card Racers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-2-fast-card-racers) and applied them to Pets 2 Love, introducing a pop-out toy that can be launched from its cozy home in the shape of a purse. These flat-pack toys introduce kids to friendly cat characters like Luna and Olive, as well as dogs like Louie and Milo, each of which is housed in a heart-shaped purse with a handle that doubles as a leash. When placed on a flat surface, the pet-coordinated accessory turns into a launcher, and with the press of a button, the pet companion pops out with speed for solo play or racing against another Pets 2 Love toy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 37% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Convertible Toys:** Toys that transform from one form to another, such as purses that convert into toy launchers, provide a dynamic play experience appealing to innovative engineering. - **Compact Playsets:** Flat-pack toys that expand from a compact format offer high convenience and portability, influencing the design of future children's products. - **Interactive Pet Toys:** The blend of plush animal characters with mechanical launching capability creates new interactive elements in toy design, enhancing the engagement factor for children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Incorporating dual-functionality in toys presents a unique opportunity in manufacturing to pair traditional comfort with mechanical innovation. - **Children's Apparel and Accessories:** Developing children's items that double as toys allows businesses in the apparel field to tap into cross-product functionality. - **Packaging and Design:** Advancements in compact and multifunctional packaging reflect a shift towards sustainability and efficiency in modern product design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Activated Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-pets.md) - [Travel-Ready Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-2-fast-card-racers.md) - [Screen-Free Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luki-lab.md) - [Pump-Up Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-biggies.md) - [Squishy Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punirunes.md) - [Collectible Wear-and-Share Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisty-petz.md) - [Makeup-Themed Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeupthemed-dog-toys.md) - [Puppy-Inspired Collectible Toy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pucci-pups.md) - [Cosmetics-Themed Dog Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawer-grip-primer-dog-toy.md)