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# Educational RC Racers
'RaceYa' Turns a Classic Toy into a Creative and Educational Endeavor

By Joey Haar | Published 2018-05-15 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raceya
References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1014260525/raceya-rc-cars-for-fun-and-fast-learning-through-p)

There's something about [remote-controlled cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars) that's absolutely irresistible for kids of a certain age, be it the longing to drive a car or the quasi-competition that comes from being able to race against friends, and RaceYa is a new [RC car concept that adds modularity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick) to the equation. The cars come with several different interchangeable parts, making them an [exercise in education and creativity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits) rather than play alone.

Each RaceYa kit comes with a reversible gear box, a controller, and two sets of wheels (one smooth set and one rugged, grippy set). The idea is to make the cars as variable as possible, letting kids equip them to drive around the rough terrain of the backyard or to drag race through the living room. The RaceYa kits also come with a book full of ideas to help jumpstart kids' creativity.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 45% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Modular RC Cars:** RaceYa's interchangeable parts encourage creative and educational play.
- **Variable Toy Design:** The reversible gear box and multiple wheel sets offer innovative customization options.
- **Educational Toy Innovation:** RaceYa's focus on learning through play taps into a growing trend in the industry.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Toy Manufacturing:** RaceYa's modularity can disrupt the traditional RC car market.
- **Education Technology:** Integrating educational content with RC toys presents opportunities for ed-tech companies.
- **Creative Play Products:** RaceYa's emphasis on creativity and customization aligns with the creative play industry's focus.

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