# Futuristic Babooshkas These Robot and Ninja Matryoshka Dolls are Modern Day Classics By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-and-ninja-matryoshka-dolls References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/russian-nesting-dolls/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geek-kids/3-7-years/d603/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=http://www.thinkgeek.com/geek-kids/3-7-years/d603/) These modern day matryoshka dolls feature robot and ninja designs on their bodies, bringing the [classic Russian toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll) up to date. These hilarious robot and ninja matryoshka dolls are made from plastic as opposed to the classic wood and they feature six dolls ranging in size. I actually remember playing with a set of matryoshka dolls when I was little, however they had creepy women in Russian garb on them, which is a little different then the R2D2-styled robots seen here. Regardless, these robot and ninja matryoshka dolls are pretty awesome. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Matryoshka Dolls:** Opportunity for companies to create modern versions of traditional toys. - **Robot-inspired Toys:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate robots into traditional toys creating new levels of innovation for children. - **Ninja-culture Toys:** Opportunity for companies to create toys that embody current culture trends such as ninja culture and expand its appeal to children. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for toy companies to innovate on traditional toys with modern designs and materials, appealing to a wide range of audiences. - **Robotics Industry:** Opportunity for robotics companies to expand into the toy market and create new products, such as robot-inspired matryoshka dolls to engage consumers. - **Gift Industry:** Opportunity for gift companies to sell unique and humorous and innovative gifts that are modern twists on classic products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cyclical Life-Themed Russian Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-dolls-1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Handmade Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culture-entertainment.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [90s-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidrobot-1.md) - [Sensorial Anime Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedhedz.md) - [Soft-Articulated Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/na-na-na-surprise-sweetest-heart.md) - [Robotic Baby Car Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iruyo-intelligent-puppet.md) - [Metaverse Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-avastars.md) - [Ninja-Themed Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-ninjas.md)