# Historical Pillow Dolls Get Your Kids to Play with History with These Stuffy Historical Figures By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-02-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffy-historical-figures References: [moddea](http://moddea.com/2014/02/17/stuffy-historical-figures/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/lategreats) These stuffy historical figures are beautiful pillow dolls that will also give your kids a great primer on history. These stuffy historical figures are handmade using linen, cotton, polyester, stuffing and their secret ingredient: "history." They're also a great [teaching tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-history-30) to get your kid interested in some of histories biggest figures: Mark Twain, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington Carver, Harriet Tubman, William Shakespeare, and of course Biggie Smalls. Of course, these historical pillow dolls won't teach your kids about history on their own, but they work as a great way for you to start a dialogue with your kids about history. Made by Late Greats, these stuffy historical figures only scratch the surface of what they hope to accomplish. They have plans to make pillow dolls of scientists, philosophers, musicians, and so much more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Historical Education Toys:** Creating educational toys that engage children with history can be a potential disruptive innovation in the toy industry. - **Handmade Nostalgic Collectibles:** The trend of creating handmade pillow dolls with historical figures can disrupt the nostalgia and collectibles industry. - **Innovative Teaching Tools:** Developing innovative teaching tools like these stuffed historical figures can revolutionize the education industry for kids. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can tap into the potential of historical education toys market and provide more interactive toys to engage kids in learning. - **Nostalgia and Collectibles Industry:** The handmade historical pillow dolls can find a place in the niche nostalgia and collectibles market, creating a line of unique and sentimental products. - **Education Industry:** Education industry can leverage innovative teaching tools, like these stuffy historical figures, to make learning historic facts fun and engaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Historical Females-Inspired Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heroines-of-history-coloring-tablecloth.md) - [Diverse Hand-Knit Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-knit-dolls.md) - [Anatomical Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-skull-with-hidden-organs.md) - [AI-Powered Historical Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-history.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Collectible Philosopher Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-plato.md) - [Emotional Exploration Plushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-baggage-by-solobo-toys.md) - [Book-Themed Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-book-plushies.md) - [Sensory Calming Weighted Plush Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumpas-dolls.md)