# Motorized Surfer Figurines The RC Surfer 3 is a Mechanical Toy That Simulates Carving a Wave By M | Published 2016-06-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfer-figurine References: [blessthisstuff](http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/living/toys/rc-surfer/) & [kyoshoamerica](http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/RC-Surfer-3Lost-Readyset_p_24372.html) The RC Surfer 3 is a miniature surfer figurine that acts out the motions and movements of a real pro at a smaller scale. The figurine is built to be able to [simulate carving out a wave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-rvik-explore) and move through water thanks to a powered mechanism located inside the toy's surfboard. This provides the figurine with the speed and motion it needs to glide through water. Surfing can be a tricky sport to master and the RC Surfer 3 provides consumers young and old with a [toy to experiment the activity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpower-turbo-racer) through. The figurine is built out of plastic and has an integrated auto-recovery system that renders it unsinkable. The toy is able to move through water, take on a wave and stay afloat the entire time while in use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Miniature Surfing Toys:** The success of RC Surfer 3 shows potential for a market of miniature surfing toys. - **Mechanical Toy Innovations:** RC Surfer 3 presents an opportunity for further innovation in the development of mechanical toys. - **Water Sports Simulation:** The RC Surfer 3 is part of a trend towards realistic water sports simulation toys. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy:** The RC Surfer 3 demonstrates an innovation opportunity within the toy industry. - **Water Sports:** The RC Surfer 3 is an opportunity for the water sports industry to develop innovative training tools for beginners - **Sports Equipment:** The RC Surfer 3 opens up an innovation opportunity for the sports equipment industry to create miniature versions of equipment for practicing and training purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ruggedized Electric Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruggedized-electric-surfboard.md) - [Two-Wheeled Surfing-Inspired Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-skateboard.md) - [Modular Electric Surfboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclemate-electric-surfboard.md) - [Powered Hyper-Speed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xsport-jetboard.md) - [Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battboard-electric-surfboard.md) - [Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scubajet-hybridboard.md) - [Intuitive Underwater Scuba Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surando-underwater-scooter.md) - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [Electric Motorized Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunder-electric-surfboard.md)