# Toy-Topped Streets Heads of Playmobil Toys are Scattered Around Rio By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-03-03 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playmobil-toys References: [designtegration.blogspot](http://designtegration.blogspot.com/2010/02/playmobil-urban-garden.html) & [bichodegoiaba.br](http://www.bichodegoiaba.com.br/artigos/cabeca-gigante-de-playmobil-na-rua) [Playmobil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-playmobil) toys may not have the same name recognition as [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-trucks), but you and I both know the familiar figurines when we see one. As for these particular Playmobil toys, I have to say that they might be the end all of Playmobil recreations. Painted over the street parking obstacles in [Rio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rio-starbucks), the Playmobil heads would certainly brighten up the beginning of anyone's day. Be sure to checkout other LEGO and Playmobil finds below. **Implications** - People who live in large cities often experience a more hectic lifestyle that can result in higher levels of stress. Providing people with lighthearted and humorous distractions is a much appreciated method of garnering positive attention from customers and also a great method of persuasion for consumers to spread the word about a product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Street Art Installations:** Creating playful and interactive art installations in urban environments using popular toys like Playmobil presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry. - **Toys as Advertising Tools:** Using toys as unconventional advertising tools, such as painting Playmobil heads on street parking obstacles, can be an innovative way for businesses to capture attention and engage with customers. - **Transforming Public Spaces:** Transforming ordinary public spaces into whimsical and captivating environments through the use of toy-inspired installations offers a disruptive opportunity in urban planning and city development. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry can explore the integration of popular toys like Playmobil into street art installations as a means of engaging with viewers in a playful and interactive manner. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can leverage the use of toys, such as painting Playmobil heads on street parking obstacles, to create unconventional and attention-grabbing campaigns that resonate with customers. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners and city developers can consider incorporating toy-inspired installations to transform public spaces, making them more engaging, enjoyable, and captivating for residents and visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Engaging Isolation-Combatting Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-trucks.md) - [Children-Focused Awareness Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego2.md) - [Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-play.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Bright Playful Sport Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-nike.md) - [Dynamic Immersive Play Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpower-studios-initiative.md) - [Family-Friendly Interactive Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpower-studios.md) - [Playful Cosmic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentified-playing-objects.md) - [Life-Size In-Store Countdowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toys-r-us-asia.md)