# Mature Adult Building Blocks The 'School of Hard Blocks' Alphabet Blocks are Humorous By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-of-hard-blocks References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/entertainment/games/school-of-hard-blocks-alphabet-blocks-for-adults.asp) & [hardblocks](https://hardblocks.com/) [Toys for adults](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark1) are becoming more common as many consumers seek out ways to momentarily revert to their favorite pastimes of yesteryear for stress relief, which is what the 'School of Hard Blocks' enable. Created as alphabet building blocks for adults, the blocks are emblazoned with the realistic experiences that adults are likely to have including trips to the dentist, parenting woes and much more. The 'School of Hard Blocks' building blocks are designed as a cheeky set of toys that can be placed on ones workstation to offer a way to relieve some stress throughout the day. This would likely be particularly enticing for those who like [fidgeting to stack and build](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits) as they take calls or brainstorm. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Adult Toy Market:** The rise of adult toys for stress relief creates an opportunity for businesses to tap into this growing market. - **Humorous Workplace De-stressors:** Developing humorous office items like the 'School of Hard Blocks' gives a fresh take on traditional desk toys as a way to relieve stress. - **Nostalgia Products:** Creating nostalgia-related items like alphabet blocks for adults can evoke a strong emotional connection, making them an opportunity for businesses to capitalize on. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy makers can expand their product line to include adult toys for stress relief in response to the growing market demand. - **Office Supply & Accessories:** Manufacturers of office supplies and accessories can create new humorous products like the 'School of Hard Blocks' to provide customers an alternative way of relieving stress at work. - **Gift & Souvenir:** Adding nostalgia products, such as the 'School of Hard Blocks', to gift and souvenir shops can attract customers seeking unique and playful items with a touch of humor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toy Block-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection.md) - [Adult-Only Building Block Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-late.md) - [Adult-Targeted Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-bear-after-dark.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Buildable Collectible Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zuru-max-premium.md) - [Emotional Development Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expression-blocks-wooden-blocks.md) - [Pixelated Tile Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-tile-construction-set.md) - [Interactive Building Block Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-2023-daily-builds-calendar.md) - [Stress-Alleviating Desktop Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anger-management-toy.md)