# Transformative Tool Toys Kingdom Builders Toys Double as Tape Measures, Levels and More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tool-toys References: [newsday](https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/family/hot-new-toys-2019-1.27344759#2) & [littletikes](https://www.littletikes.com/en-ca/kingdombuilders) Kingdom Builders is an animated series on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-dreamzzz) that shares the story of the ongoing battle between Builders and Bashers and with the [Little Tikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-biggies) Kingdom Builders, kids are able to make the most of their very own role-play tool toys. With playsets like the Kingdom Builders Hex Castle, kids will need to build and rebuild components of the structure using characters like King Hex, who transforms into a hex wrench. The tool toys that are sold separately include others like Sir Philip, who can be changed into a screwdriver, Crow DeBar, Sir Hammer of Head, Sawin' Sammy and plenty of others that kids will recognize from the online series. These kid-friendly tool toys for ages three and up put a new twist on [construction toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishmallows-x-bldr) by encouraging kids to build, demolish and rebuild creations to their heart's content. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Role-play Tool Toys:** Children's toys that double as functional tools, encouraging hands-on play and creativity. - **Transformative Character Figures:** Toys that can be changed into different tools, promoting interactive and imaginative play. - **Combining Entertainment and Education:** Toys that integrate animated series and interactive play to enhance learning and engagement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of toys that combine function and entertainment, creating unique and engaging play experiences. - **Construction Tools:** Producers of construction tools that incorporate innovative features to attract younger users and enhance their play experience. - **Children's Entertainment:** Content creators and toy manufacturers that collaborate to develop interactive toys based on popular children's shows or characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funphix.md) - [Functional Swiss-Army Toy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-multitool.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Dream-Inspired Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-dreamzzz.md) - [Magnetic Building Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tile-town.md) - [Big Apple Toy Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machi-town-new-york.md) - [Combination Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicompatible-wooden-bricks.md) - [Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-building-set.md) - [Squishable Construction Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishmallows-x-bldr.md)