# Vehicle Repair Play Sets The PlanToys 'Motor Mechanic' Lets Kids Try Their Hand at Auto Repair By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motor-mechanic References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/plantoys-motor-mechanic-educational-toy-with-multiple-realistic-features/) & [maisonette](https://www.maisonette.com/) The PlanToys 'Motor Mechanic' is an [analog educational toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes) for children that will offer them a way to try their hand at [automotive repair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-cameo) in an interactive, realistic manner. The sustainable toy set includes the front half of a vehicle and is accented by a series of components that can be used by a child to mimic the process of fixing up a car. This includes changing the tires, tinkering with components under the hood and more to help satisfy their interest in [repair play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-helper-play-kit) that could help to stimulate development. The PlanToys 'Motor Mechanic' features a natural wooden color scheme with pops of bright color throughout to help make the toy as neutral as possible for children of all genders to interact with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Analog Educational Toys:** Creating analog educational toys that offer interactive and realistic experiences for children. - **Sustainable Toy Sets:** Developing toy sets made from sustainable materials to promote environmental consciousness. - **Repair Play:** Designing toys that simulate repair activities to encourage children's interest in hands-on problem-solving. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity to create innovative analog educational toy sets using sustainable materials. - **Automotive:** Potential for collaboration with toy manufacturers to develop realistic vehicle repair play sets. - **Education:** Integrating repair play into educational curricula to stimulate children's development and problem-solving skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [Alternative Wellness Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-healer-kit.md) - [Learning-Focused Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-in-motion.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funphix.md) - [Transforming Racetrack Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racetrack-toy.md) - [Sustainable EV Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-tikes-cozy-coupe.md) - [Eco-Friendly Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders.md) - [Autonomous Vehicle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vehicle-kit.md)