# Magnetic Wooden Animal Toys The NINI AMICI Toy Set is Made with Elmwood By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-15 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nini-amici-toy-set References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/04/14/nini-amici-wooden-toy-set-lets-you-make-your-own-animals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nini-amici-wooden-toy-set-lets-you-make-your-own-animals) & [ding-werkstatt](https://www.ding-werkstatt.com/)  The NINI AMICI toy set is a [modular wooden range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco) of playthings for children aged three and up that focuses on a naturalistic design as well as imaginative play. The toys are crafted in a workshop located in Upper Franconia, Germany where they are fairly produced by artisans with mental and physical disabilities. Each set of toys come with a booklet filled with suggestions and can be used for creating a range of different [wooden animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-the-lamb). The NINI AMICI toy set is constructed with children in mind, but maintains a stylish design that will also be favored by adults with a penchant for [desktop toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jigglets). The sets come with three basic bodies, seven body parts, a storage bag and the aforementioned instruction booklet for €85. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Wooden Toys:** Opportunity for environmentally conscious companies to produce wooden toys and tap into the growing demand for eco-friendly products. - **Modular Toy Design:** Designers can explore new ways to engage kids in imaginative play by creating modular toys with interchangeable parts. - **Fairly Produced Toys:** Companies can differentiate themselves by partnering with workshops that provide fair employment opportunities like artisans with mental and physical disabilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Companies in the toy industry can innovate by investing in sustainable production practices and partnering with workshops that promote fair employment opportunities. - **Craft Manufacturing:** Craft manufacturers can tap into the demand for eco-friendly and fairly produced products by exploring the production of wooden toys and partnering with workshops that share the same values. - **Education:** Educational institutions and organizations can utilize the benefits of modular toys to enhance children's creativity and cognitive development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Wooden Sculpture Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-sculpture.md) - [Pelata Wooden Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelata-collection.md) - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Alternative Wellness Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-healer-kit.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Geometric Design Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-toy-by-eames-office.md) - [Kid's Felt Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knop-knop.md) - [Teatime-Inspired Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-tea-set-toy.md) - [Educational Climate Change Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-brick-sets.md)