# DIY Stuffed Toys Shawnimals Plusform By Bianca | Published 2008-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plusform-diy-plush References: [toysrevil.blogspot](http://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2008/03/plusform-diy-plush-platform-toy-by.html) These plushy little bundles are actually [stuffed fully customizable toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio). The **Plusform** from Shawnimals and Squibbles Inc is like a three dimensional blank canvas that you can paint, colour, or sew fun extras on, like a tail or rhinestone eyes. The critter, based on the Shawnimals popular Wee Ninja character, makes a great gift idea too as you can tailor the [plushie to fit anyone's taste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys), or to suit any scenario, from birthdays and anniversaries to get-well gifts. "Our primary goal since the beginning was to develop a DIY designer toy that everyone would enjoy working with," says Squibbles owner, Joe Somers. "Folks who may have been curious to work on vinyl figures now have a friendly form they can take out of the box, and get straight to being creative." What a great way to get your kids hooked on the growing DIY movement! Here are some more [custom stuffed animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-reversible-plushies): ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Toys:** Opportunities to create customizable DIY toys that can appeal to a wide range of customers and scenarios. - **Personalized Gifts:** Increasing demand for personalized gifts that can be tailored to fit anyone's taste or specific needs. - **Creative DIY Projects:** The growing DIY movement has seen an increase in demand for creative DIY projects like customizable stuffed toys. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Industry:** Opportunities for toy companies to offer customizable, DIY toys that allow for personalization and creativity. - **Gift Industry:** The personalized gift industry can benefit from offering customizable stuffed toys for various occasions, like birthdays, anniversaries, or get-well gifts. - **DIY and Craft Industry:** The DIY and craft industry can capitalize on the growing demand for creative DIY projects, like customizable stuffed toys, for children and adults alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Squishy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmers-squishies.md) - [Scented Marshmallow Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-own-peeps.md) - [Adorable Organic Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-stuffed-animals.md) - [Warming Weighted Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs.md) - [Sensory Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooshmoosh.md) - [Personalised Plush Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeezeaway.md) - [Cuddly Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skoosherz.md) - [Comforting Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads.md) - [Adult-Targeted Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-bear-after-dark.md)