# Educational Electronic Block Toys The 'HoneyComb' Electronic Toy Blocks are Simple to Use By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-blocks References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/honeycomb-playful-modular-electronic-blocks-18-01-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1468464826/honeycomb-the-most-fun-electronic-block) There is a growing number of toys on the market that are designed to help kids learn about electronics and coding but most are quite complex, so the 'HoneyComb' electronic toy blocks take a more simplistic approach. Coming in the Music Kit, the Camera Kit or the IoT Kit, the 'HoneyComb' blocks work by enabling children to [create functional modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-blocks) without having to worry about not being advanced enough. The 'HoneyComb' blocks enable kids to build and create without having to feel restricted with what they can do thanks to the interchangeable aesthetic of the blocks. This allows different pieces to be used with different projects to allow the toy blocks to be a great solution for expanding creativity and encouraging the development of [STEM educational knowledge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Simplified Educational Toys:** Toy manufacturers can disrupt the educational toy market with more simplified versions of electronic toys. - **Interchangeable Toy Components:** Manufacturers can innovate by creating toys with interchangeable components to help expand creativity and provide more opportunities for learning. - **Stem-focused Toys:** There is a growing opportunity for toy manufacturers to provide more educational toys in the STEM field, especially those that are simple to use for children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can take advantage of the growing demand for educational toys by creating simplified, STEM-focused toys with interchangeable components. - **Education:** Educational institutions can incorporate simplified electronic toys like the 'HoneyComb' blocks into their curriculum to help students learn coding and electronics in a more engaging way. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies can capitalize on the growing trend of educational toys by offering a wide range of electronic toys that are appropriate for different ages and skill levels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Robotics Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-robotics-kit.md) - [NFC-Enabled Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-building-blocks.md) - [Interactive Early Education Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes.md) - [Physical Coding Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codee.md) - [Combination Building Block Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnicompatible-wooden-bricks.md) - [Preschool Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codie-blocks.md) - [All-Ages Mini Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-robot-kit.md) - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Hands-On Modern Educational Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-educational-system.md)