# Color-Matching Pom-Pom Toys Pomsies Lumies Magically Match the Colors They are Placed On By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomsies-lumies References: [newsday](https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/hot-new-toys-2019-1.27344759) & [pomsies](https://pomsies.com/) At the 2019 New York Toy Fair, [Skyrocket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play) introduced the newest additions to its line of Pomsies—[wearable virtual pom-pom pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirumi)—with Pomsies Lumies. These next-gen pom-pom toys feature color-matching abilities, meaning that as the toys are placed onto colored objects, they magically "absorb" the colors and emit a shine to match the hue. These pet toys are nurtured through [color-matching play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simmer-stir-stovetop-play-set), coordinating one's outfits with the Pomsies Lumies and participating in interactive games like Memory, Whack-A-Mole. These pom-pom toys also offer a Music Mode, which transforms colors from one's environment into beats and melodies. Skyrocket developed its Pomsies Lumies for kids ages three and up with three color choices and long, rainbow-hued manes that can be brushed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Color-matching Toys:** Color-matching abilities in toys offer opportunities for interactive and immersive play experiences. - **Wearable Virtual Pets:** Next-gen virtual pet toys create engagement through interactive games and coordinating outfits with the toy. - **Transforming Environmental Colors:** Toys that transform colors from the environment into beats and melodies provide a unique music experience for children. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry can explore incorporating color-matching technologies into their product lines to create immersive play experiences. - **Augmented Reality:** The augmented reality industry can leverage color-matching abilities to enhance virtual pet experiences in interactive games and environments. - **Children's Entertainment:** The children's entertainment industry can utilize toys that transform environmental colors into music to create innovative and engaging musical experiences for kids. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sensory Pocket-Sized Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-mals.md) - [Mist-Making Genie Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genie-mixie.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-a-wow.md) - [Interactive Pixel Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-hugs.md) - [Phygital Fairy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holobrite-pixie-lantern.md) - [Interactive Spellcasting Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mixies-magical-crystal-ball.md) - [Enchanted Potion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mixies-pixlings.md) - [Collectible Wear-and-Share Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisty-petz.md) - [Color-Matching Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelcare-magical-dreams-lumicolor-bear.md)