# Fantasy Character Crayons These Shaped Crayons Take the Form of Royals, Wizards and More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-11-07 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaped-crayons References: [notonthehighstreet](http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/lilaccoast/product/fairytale-crayon-set?mobile_override=1) & [paperchase](http://www.paperchase.co.uk/stationery/writing/pens-and-pencils/fairytale-crayons.html) Beyond just being a practical pack of six [colorful writing or drawing utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset) for play, these shaped crayons take the form of lovable fantasy figurines like [queens, kings, princesses, wizards and knights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hogwarts-house-keycaps). The shapely crayons feature molded character faces atop a long stem and a pointy writing or drawing tip. This form provides plenty of space for kids to grip, transforming the crayons into figurines for play. The cut-out castle packaging that the colorful crayon set comes in is just a starting point of inspiration for what other playsets could be created for this fun cast of characters. Since it's possible to create crayons in a range of shapes like these ones, with the right molds, recreating characters like these could be a [fun DIY craft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Fantasy Character-shaped Products:** Opportunity for companies to create shaped products associated with popular fantasy figures such as wizards, princesses, kings, and knights. - **Crayon-shaped Merchandise:** Retailers can create themed crayons shaped like objects associated with a particular theme, such as castles, animals, or vehicles. - **Writing and Drawing Utensils for Kids:** Manufacturers can create kids' drawing and writing utensils designed to make the creative process more enjoyable and exciting. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** Toy manufacturers can take inspiration from these shaped crayons to create new playsets and products based on popular kid's fantasy themes. - **Arts and Crafts Industry:** The arts and crafts industry can create DIY kits and workshops featuring the molds or instructions to create fun shaped crayons and other shaped projects. - **Stationery and School Supplies Industry:** Stationery and school supplies retailers can expand their product lines by offering more playful and themed writing and drawing utensils for kids. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-crayon.md) - [Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-chalk.md) - [Multipurpose Beauty Crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-color-crayon.md) - [Color-Changing Hot Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-hot-chocolate.md) - [Playful Crayon USB Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandisk-crayola-usbc.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-holiday-product-lineup.md) - [Colorful Tech Stylus Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crayon-pro.md)