# Bow and Arrow Ball Games The Cobow is a Kid-Friendly Weapon By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cobow References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/lets-play-throw-and-catch-with-cobow/) & [arthurkenzo](http://www.arthurkenzo.com/) The Cobow has a legitimate shot at getting kids off of the couch and outdoors again. This toy is designed like a bow and arrow, with a webbed center used for shooting and catching balls. The Cobow was designed by Arthur Kenzo and Thomas Fourot. I could see children and adults flocking to this toy. Its design is simple, yet innovative, and best of all, it just looks fun to play with. After all, what kid doesn't want to own their own bow and arrow? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Kid-friendly Weapon Toys:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to design and create child-friendly versions of everyday weapons. - **Outdoor Activity Toys:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create more innovative outdoor play options for kids. - **Sports Equipment Redesign:** Opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to redesign traditional equipment to make them more appealing and exciting for children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Industry can create a whole new line of outdoor toys that are exciting and innovative. - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Industry can design new products or redesign traditional equipment like balls and rackets so that they are visually appealing to children, thus, encouraging them to engage in outdoor play. - **Recreation Equipment Rental:** Opportunity to create rental services for outdoor activity equipment that can be used in local parks and backyards, as well as for special events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Backyard Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-game.md) - [Miniature Bowling Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-n-bowl.md) - [Acoustic Guitar Bows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickaso-guitar-bow.md) - [Gamified Silicone Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kulbutoo.md) - [Football-Style Bowling Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triumph-fowling-set.md) - [Glow-In-The-Dark Lasso Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-lasso.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-kids-outdoors.md) - [Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-concept.md) - [Board Game-Inspired Pastimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-and-table-game.md)