# Kids DIY Toy Kit Make-My-Own-Monster by FAO Schwarz By Juan Carlos Bonilla | Published 2007-11-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-my-own-monster References: [fao](http://www.fao.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=7192&categoryId=133&parentCategoryId=90) Instead of just buying your kids highly marketed pop culture gimmics this Christmas, why not let them design their own? The Make-My-Monster kit is a [creative new toy concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch) from United States business man, FAO Schwarz. The designer is offering this funny toy concept that allows your kid to draw their own monster and write a little history or short bio on his creature. After FAO receives the details of the monster, he puts his crafty skills to transform the sketches into a real toy. Your children will be sure to keep these [little guys forever](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys). It's a fantastic way to make your kids' fantasies a reality while letting them impliment some of their own creativity. If you're into this, but want something a bit more environmental, check out Stuff-Your-Doodles: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customized Toy Design:** Opportunity to tap into children's creativity by offering them the chance to design their own toys. - **Personalized Play Experiences:** Market for creating unique toys that cater to individual preferences and interests of children. - **Craft-based Toy Making:** Rise in demand for toys that require hands-on creativity and DIY skills. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create customizable toy-making platforms for children. - **Creative Education:** Opportunity to integrate personalized toy design into educational programs to foster creativity and imagination. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Growing market for craft-based toy-making materials and kits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Squishy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmers-squishies.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Holiday-Scented Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-holiday-box.md) - [Experiment-Based Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-lab.md) - [Kid's Felt Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knop-knop.md) - [Customizable Pen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio.md) - [Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-n-colour.md) - [DIY Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-own-music.md) - [Imaginative Soft Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blabla.md)