# Woodwork Toddler Activity Toys Manhattan Toy's Deep Sea Adventure Activity Station is Imaginative By Jana Pijak | Published 2021-02-19 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhattan-toy References: [manhattantoy](https://www.manhattantoy.com/collections/wood-toys/products/deep-sea-adventure) [Manhattan Toy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groovy-girls) Deep Sea Adventure activity station is a wood-crafted toy that encourages hands-on, imaginative play. The colorful toy is hand-painted using non-toxic, water based finishes and is suitable for ages 12 months and up. Bringing a whimsical underwater world to life, this Deep Sea Adventure activity station resembles a jellyfish-shaped dollhouse and is decorated with colorful coral, shells, fish, crabs and more swimming creatures alongside 3D spinning gears that stimulate [sensory play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-tonies). Named by the Toy Association as a Finalist in the Infant/Toddler Category, Manhattan Toy's Deep Sea Adventure is part of the brand's wood-crafted range -- also including pretend play food toys, [stacking toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-set), dollhouses and other activity stations resembling outdoor playgrounds and forest settings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Eco-friendly Wooden Toys:** The use of non-toxic and water based finishes in producing wooden toys encourages green living while promoting imaginative play. - **Sensory Play:** The Deep Sea Adventure Activity station stimulates sensory play through the use of 3D spinning gears and colorful underwater creatures - a trend that encourages the development of hand-eye coordination and motor skills. - **Imaginative Play:** The Deep Sea Adventure Activity station is designed to stimulate imaginative play in toddlers - a trend that is important in developing creativity and critical thinking skills. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** The production of eco-friendly and non-toxic toys that promote imaginative and sensory play creates opportunities for innovation and growth in the toy industry. - **Education Industry:** The incorporation of sensory and imaginative play in early childhood development creates opportunities for innovation and growth in the education industry, especially in the design of learning toys and tools. - **Eco-living Industry:** The use of non-toxic and sustainable materials in the production of toys creates opportunities for innovation and growth in the eco-living industry, especially in the design and development of eco-friendly toys. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Sensory Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-bright-light-station.md) - [Children Storytelling Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler-pretend-play.md) - [Developmental Bath Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection.md) - [Fine-Motor Skills Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janod-meadow-activity-table.md) - [Baby-Focused Learning Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matchstick-monkey.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Sense Development Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babys-first-shapes-senses-teacher.md) - [Toddler Development Activity Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-quiet-book-activity-book.md) - [Multisensory Toy Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janod-box.md)