# Toilet Roll Construction Toys The Toobalink Starter Kit Turns Trash into Toys By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toobalink-starter-kit References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2013/01/13/toobalink-starter-kit/69357) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/toobalink-starter-kit) Enough will all of the fussy toys with too many bells and whistles to comprehend; take your children back to a simpler time when you played with what you had on hand with the Toobalink [Starter Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-can-starter-kit). This toy is simply genius in the way it is executed. Made up of a series of plastic joints and foam stoppers connected by little plastic nuts and bolts, this kit is a [basic construction set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-set) that will exercise a child's mind and let them express their creativity through building. Grab all those toilet paper and paper towel tubes out of your recycling bin and use the Toobalink Starter Kit to turn them into an [environmentally friendly construction site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Construction Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagining waste materials as creative playthings. - **Eco-friendly Building Sets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promoting sustainability through construction-based play. - **Mindful DIY Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging children to use their imagination and problem-solving skills while repurposing everyday items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable and educational toy options using recycled materials. - **Waste Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring creative ways to upcycle and repurpose discarded materials, such as toilet paper and paper towel tubes. - **Early Childhood Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating hands-on and environmentally conscious activities into educational curricula for young children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funphix.md) - [Combination Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicompatible-wooden-bricks.md) - [Kid's Felt Building Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knop-knop.md) - [Buildable Paper Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-playset.md) - [Developmental Bath Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection.md) - [3-in-1 STEM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-spring-science-kit.md) - [Eco-Friendly Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Playful Oral Care Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabrush-starter.md)