# Hi-Tech Artsy Toys This Mechanical Butterfly Was Designed to Be Decorated by the Child By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-01-15 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-butterfly References: [amazing-toys.hk](http://amazing-toys.com.hk/v3/en-us/shop/detail/id/120) Once upon a time, a child made his own toy from the simplest of things. Times have certainly changed; however, this [mechanical butterfly toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windupz) is an example of a contemporary plaything with some grounding in classic creativity. The product may be manufactured with wiring and [moving auto-moving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine), but it encourages the kid to decorate it. The stand and the body of the Innonex Flying Insects toy are made from neon green plastic, but the wings are the child's job to design. A blank slate and a set of [colorful paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset) lets the young user have some input in the quality of his or her gizmo. A glance at the price tag will prove that a little DIY involvement also makes certain kids' products more affordable for the parent. Photo Credit: [Whitcoulls](http://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/toys/science-nature/electricity-physics/innonex-flying-insects-5707915;pgid=885IKlC7mYBSRpapN02LxR9J0000gg9f8_V2;sid=2hvc3gpAb6Pi1V4GhGpRyxrshjwjx6kia_uA-fVZ) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Toys:** The rise of customizable toys creates opportunities for children to personalize their play experience. - **DIY Involvement:** Encouraging DIY involvement in toy design can make products more affordable and engaging for parents and children alike. - **Tech-infused Creativity:** Combining traditional creativity and tech features in toys enables a new level of interactive play. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can embrace customizable features to cater to the growing demand for personalized toys. - **Arts and Crafts Retail:** Retailers in the arts and crafts industry can capitalize on the demand for painting and decorating supplies for customizable toys. - **Child Development and Education:** Incorporating customizable toys into child development and educational settings can enhance creativity and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Educational Insect Puzzle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerkid-kits.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Automatic Butterfly Rotating Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exercise-flutter-toy.md) - [Innovative Toy Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-building-system.md) - [Insect Habitat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-playground.md) - [Kinetic Insect Sculpture Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonfly-balance-light.md) - [Crystal Floral Arrangement Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crystal-floral-kits.md) - [3-in-1 STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-spring-science-kit.md)