# Surprise-Inside Slime Toys 'Treasure X Aliens' Combines Slime with an Unboxing Experience By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-25 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-toy References: [amny](https://www.amny.com/entertainment/new-york-toy-fair-1.27554712) & [moosetoys](https://www.moosetoys.com/) A great number of new playthings for kids have capitalized on the popularity of [sensory-rich slime toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moj-moj) and the unboxing phenomenon, both of which have captured the interest of millions on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredible-group). At this year's New York Toy Fair, [Moose Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gui-gui) unveiled a new toy, Treasure X Aliens, that combines aspects of both slime and unboxing. The premise of the toy is that a treasure hunter has been eaten by an alien and must be rescued from the belly of the creature, along with hidden goods. While there are other toys that have explored similar excavation-style concepts with materials like dirt and sand, the fact that this one uses slime is not only appealing to kids today but also parents, as the slime sticks to itself for a mess-free experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Sensory-rich Slime Toys:** Opportunity for creating new and innovative slime toys that engage children's senses and provide a unique tactile experience. - **Unboxing Phenomenon:** Potential for developing interactive unboxing toys that offer surprise and excitement during the unpacking process, creating anticipation and engagement. - **Excavation-style Toys:** Possibility for designing toys that involve excavation-like experiences, allowing children to discover hidden treasures and engage in imaginative play. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Innovative opportunities to create and produce inventive slime toys and unboxing toys that captivate children's attention and drive sales. - **Entertainment Industry:** Opportunities for incorporating unboxing and slime trends into digital content and media platforms to further engage and entertain children. - **Educational Toy Market:** Potential for developing educational excavation-style toys that combine slime and learning experiences, enhancing children's exploration skills and knowledge acquisition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zuru-slime-mart.md) - [Beauty-Inspired Slime Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gui-gui.md) - [Mist-Making Genie Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genie-mixie.md) - [Vibrant Slime Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sloomoo-institute.md) - [Sensory ASMR-Style Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredible-group.md) - [Experiment-Based Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-lab.md) - [Sensory Surprise Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-pop-reveal.md) - [Candy-Inspired Slime Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-experience.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Slime Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-slime.md)