# Sculpted Timber Toy Cars The Toby Concept Car is Made as Meticulously as a Musical Instrument By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-11-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toby-concept-car References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/toby-concept-car-by-fulop-gellert/) & [gellertfulop.blogspot.ro](http://gellertfulop.blogspot.ro/) What distinguishes the Toby Concept Car from all others in its class is an atypical amount of attention paid to its manufacturing. Mass-produced pieces of plastic or metal do not make up the main form of the little vehicle; rather, the cladding components are shells of carefully carved wood. Designer Fulop Gellert tells the story of the birth of the Toby Concept Car, that was once made much like its [fellow four-wheeled playthings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham). After an unfortunate collision with the wall, the automobile was taken to the local violin maker where it received a brand new body of smooth wood. Gellert is proud to present this tiny toy as so much more than a pretty knickknack, but instead as a prized item that's as [beautiful as a musical instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torch-t01). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Sculpted Wooden Toys:** The trend of artisanal toy making from beautiful and sustainable materials like wood could be an innovative opportunity for designers and manufacturers to appeal to conscious consumer preferences. - **Precision Craftsmanship for Mass Production:** The trend of using precision manufacturing techniques that have traditionally been reserved for artisanal products could be an opportunity to differentiate mass-produced goods in a crowded marketplace. - **Eco-friendly Toy Industry:** The trend of using sustainable materials like wood or recycled plastics in the toy industry could open up innovation opportunities for companies to create new eco-friendly brands and position themselves as environmentally conscious. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** In the toy industry, there could be opportunities for innovative toy-makers and manufacturers to create designs made from wood and other natural materials to cater to the discerning and environmentally conscious modern consumer. - **Furniture Industry:** In the furniture industry, manufacturers could explore the use of precision woodworking techniques for mass production to create premium furniture made with beautiful materials but at a lower cost than traditional artisanal pieces. - **Musical Instrument Industry:** In the musical instrument industry, there could be new opportunities to explore making instruments with sustainable and unique materials like wood or recycled materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meticulous Electric-Free Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-car.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [Car-Branded Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbase.md) - [Toy Car Aerodynamic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-wind-tunnel.md) - [DIY Life-Size Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nd-woodworking-art.md) - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Minimalist SUV-Inspired Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-rover-icon-model-01.md) - [Stealthy Rare Wooden Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torch-t01.md) - [Geometric Design Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-toy-by-eames-office.md)