# Squishable Slime Toys ORB Slimi Café Combines Squishy and Slimy Elements By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-slimi-cafe References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/orb-slimi-cafe-combines-two-top-toy-trends-squishys-and-slimi-300795489.html) & [orbslimicafe](http://www.orbslimicafe.com) At the upcoming New York Toy Fair, ORB will be showcasing its new ORB Slimi Café, which is touted as "its slimiest and squishiest product line to date." The new toy combines some of the most popular themes of the moment, namely [slime and squishy toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gui-gui). The ORB Slimi Café collection gives kids the chance to create with a base of nine specially formulated [Soft'n Slo Squishies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giftable-squishmallows) and 12 ORB Slimi Café toppings: Jameez, Fluffiwhipz, Swirleez and Drizzlerz. Although the toys are centered around creating "[slimi-squishy masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-life-cheeseburger-diy-slime-kit)," they can easily be pulled apart after assembly, as the mess-free toys are non-reactive, non-sticky and reusable time and time again. According to ORB founder and CEO Steve Kay, "Children have been wanting to combine squishys and slimi, for some time now, but no one has been able to do so successfully without the end result being a one-time use and ultimately ending up in the garbage can." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Slime-squishy Toys:** The combination of slime and squishy elements in toys presents an opportunity for creating unique sensory experiences. - **Mess-free Toys:** Developing non-reactive, non-sticky, and reusable toys that allow for creative and interactive play without the mess opens up possibilities for innovative toy design. - **Customizable Toy Experiences:** The ability to mix and match different components like squishies, toppings, and accessories provides children with endless opportunities for personalization and creativity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy industry can explore the creation of slime-squishy toys and mess-free options to cater to the increasing demand for sensory play experiences. - **Café and Entertainment:** Cafés and entertainment venues can incorporate slime-squishy toys as part of their offerings to attract customers seeking unique and interactive experiences. - **Education and Therapy:** The use of slime-squishy toys in educational or therapeutic settings can enhance sensory development, stress relief, and creativity among children and adults alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Slime Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sloomoo-institute.md) - [Sensory ASMR-Style Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredible-group.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Slime Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-slime.md) - [Candy-Scented Squish Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishi-products.md) - [Viral Satisfying ASMR Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-life.md) - [DIY Squishy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmers-squishies.md) - [Edible Slime Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-candy.md) - [Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-belly-squishi-toys.md) - [Candy-Scented Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sloomoo-x-hichew.md)