# Timber Toy Bricks The Mokurokku Wooden LEGO Set Puts Natural Materials Back into Your Hands By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mokurokku-wooden-lego-set References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/52315/) & [iichi](http://www.iichi.com/listing/item/62572) The creators of the Mokurokku Wooden LEGO Set discuss the dwindling numbers of [naturally derived objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cul-de-sac-japon-x-karimoku-furniture) found around the modern home. There were several goals in mind in the production of these lovely little toy blocks that should result in enriching children's playtime experience in a more wholesome way. Birch and maple lumber was used to manufacture these [LEGO-like pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lego-group) that each have the rectangular dimensions of 32 x 16 x 13 millimeters. Warm earthy tones and lovely woodgrain patterns delight the eyes and the sense of touch. With the Mokurokku Wooden LEGO Set, kids are encouraged to begin playing with their hands again and appreciating the valuable qualities of organic materials. They will learn more complex properties as well since the [little building blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright) might be harder or easier to stick together depending on the weather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Natural Materials:** Utilizing natural materials for toy production to provide a more wholesome playtime experience. - **Hands-on Play:** Encouraging children to engage in tactile play and interact with toys using their hands. - **Appreciating Organic Qualities:** Promoting an understanding and appreciation for the valuable properties of organic materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Exploring the potential for using natural materials in toy manufacturing processes. - **Educational Toys:** Creating educational toys that promote hands-on learning and sensory engagement. - **Sustainable Materials:** Developing sustainable materials for the production of toys and other consumer goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-6.md) - [Bonsai Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-botanicals-set.md) - [Educational Climate Change Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-brick-sets.md) - [Botanical Building Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-orchid.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Recycled Rice Husk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-toy-game.md) - [Human-Shaped Puzzle Bricks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souper-connect.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md)