# Dry-Erase Playthings The Scribblers Toy Lets Tots Design and Redesign Their Very Own Trinkets By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-04 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scribblers-toy References: [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/335-Scribblers-dry-erase-toy-set) Why not [foster creativity in children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset) at every opportunity. The Scribblers toy is an artistic-encouraging object that allows your kid to be involved in the process of assembling his own playthings -- not at the expense of your wallpaper and carpet. The Quirky-made knickknack is a six-piece set of components that enables a toddler to configure either a car, a boat or an airplane. Four wheels and a set of wings can be included or excluded from the design, but the tub-shaped body and the bent base become the primary parts of all three. A white finish in dry-erase material invites youngsters to [color all over every surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paletteplayart) of their constructed Scribblers toys. The markers used to do so double as four play people who can ride in the decorated conveyances. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Dry-erase Toys:** The rise of toys made of dry-erase material presents an opportunity for manufacturers to tap into the growing demand for customizable and reusable playthings. - **Child-led Design:** Toys that allow children to assemble their own playthings encourage creativity and independence, creating opportunities for disruptors in the toy industry. - **Multi-functional Products:** The integration of markers that double as play people in the Scribblers toy demonstrates a trend towards multi-functional products that can offer added value to both kids and parents. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can innovate by offering more customizable and interactive options for kids, allowing children to be involved in the design process. - **Children's Education and Learning:** The Scribblers toy demonstrates an opportunity for educational and learning-based industries to incorporate creativity, independence, and exploration into their products. - **Stationery and Art Supplies:** The trend towards dry-erase material in toys presents an opportunity for stationery and art supply companies to expand into the toy industry with a unique selling proposition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Pen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-n-colour.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screenless-toys.md) - [Magnetic Toy-Like Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetdabbles.md) - [Nature Identification Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-seek-find-bingo-play-set.md) - [Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset.md) - [Dinosaur Tile STEAM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-adventure-pack.md)