# Artisan Mushroom Toys Moon Picnic & Erzi's Collaborative Toys are Handcrafted From Beechwood By Jana Pijak | Published 2020-02-07 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-toy References: [moonpicnic](https://moonpicnic.com/product/forest-mushrooms-basket/) These handcrafted mushroom toys are part of a collaboration collection by Moon Picnic & Erzi. The charming toys are made in Germany, crafted from solid beechwood and are sold with a rattan carrying basket. The unique mushroom come in a set of 15 pieces, with each made to resemble a different mushroom species, color scheme and size. Thanks to their solid beechwood construction, the toys are durable and toxin-free, ensuring safe and sustainable play. As more parents reprioritize eco-friendly toy options for their families, retailers are listening and are launching toy kits inspired by the simplicity of past generations. These mushrooms are a great low-tech toy example and can even be displayed as decor once children outgrow playing with them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 Toys:** The rising demand for eco-friendly toys presents an opportunity for businesses to create sustainable and non-toxic toy options. - **Low-tech Toys:** The trend towards low-tech toys allows businesses to develop simple, tactile, and imagination-driven play experiences. - **Toy Decor:** Transforming toys into decorative items offers businesses the chance to provide multi-functional products that appeal to both children and adults. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can capitalize on the demand for eco-friendly toys by using sustainable materials and manufacturing processes. - **Retail:** The retail industry can cater to the growing popularity of low-tech toys by offering a diverse range of simple and tactile play options. - **Home Decor:** Businesses in the home decor industry can tap into the market for toy decor by designing toys that are visually appealing and functional as decorative items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Knit Finger Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-puppet-mushrooms.md) - [Whimsical Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-woven-basket.md) - [Imaginative Mushroom Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rabbit-england.md) - [Recycled Rice Husk Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-toy-game.md) - [Pelata Wooden Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelata-collection.md) - [Charitable Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-mushroom-fairy-music-box.md) - [Stunning Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroomshaped-table-lamp.md) - [Alternative Wellness Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-healer-kit.md) - [Solid Wooden Collaborative Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cul-de-sac-japon-x-karimoku-furniture.md)