# Pom-Pom Maker Toys The PomPom Wow Helps Creatively Customize Personal Items By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-04-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pompom-maker References: [thesun](http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/6886555/Retro-toys-set-for-2016-comeback.html) & [pompomwow](http://www.pompomwow.com/) PomPom Wow is a pom-pom maker toy that taps into the rise of [maker culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazart) to empower young girls to personalize everything from jackets to pens and bedroom decor. Everything that's included in the PomPom Wow can be neatly packed away into a plastic box, which doubles as a carrying case for the kit. The low-tech toy includes just about everything a child needs to create fun [pom-pom accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crystal-floral-kits) of all shapes and sizes. While pom-pom toys have been around for decades, this kit made a stunning debut at this year's New York Toy Fair by emphasizing its all-new approach to teaching girls artisanal craftsmanship through customization. Like this pom-pom maker handicraft toy, there other playsets are emerging to teach kids useful life skills like [weaving and knitting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nailmatic-kids-bath-bomb-maker). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rise of Maker Culture:** Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative toys that empower creativity and personalization. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** Potential for companies to create educational playsets that teach kids valuable life skills through hands-on activities. - **Personalization Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to provide customizable products and experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Chance for toy manufacturers to tap into the rise of maker culture and create innovative toys that encourage creativity and personalization. - **Education and Learning:** Potential for companies in the education sector to develop playsets and toys that teach kids important life skills through hands-on activities. - **Craft and DIY:** Opportunity for businesses in the craft and DIY industry to capitalize on the personalization trend by offering customizable products and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-sweets.md) - [Glam Bracelet-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit.md) - [Customizable Pen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio.md) - [Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-n-swop.md) - [DIY Squishy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmers-squishies.md) - [Spring-Themed Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mga-entertainment.md) - [Compact Portable Weaving Loom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boomloom.md) - [Multisensory Oven Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookeez-makery.md) - [Pump-Up Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-biggies.md)