# Next-Gen Collectible Toys TOYMINT Only Shares Limited-Edition Toys with Those Who Purchase an NFT By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-05-11 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toymint References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/next-gen-toy-company-selling-toys-through-nfts-launched-today-on-opensea-301286952.html) & [toymint.co](http://www.toymint.co) Vancouver-based toy startup TOYMINT is exploring the future of [collectible toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berbrick-x-tamagotchi) by only giving people the chance to get their hands on a limited-edition toy when they purchase the matching [NFT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smighties) art. The premium collectibles can be found on the [OpenSea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereal-club) marketplace and there are three NFTs inspired by three toys. Working in collaboration with Italian artist Claudio Bellini, TOYMINT created toys in ultra-rare Genesis Edition—there are a pair of CNC-machined walnut toy cars and a teddy bear with a necklace. The collectibles are kid-friendly, made with sustainable materials and verifiable on the blockchain. With its next-gen collectibles, TOYMINT founder and CEO Zoran Kovacevic says, "We want toys to grow in value so that families over time end up with a valuable toy collection." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Limited-edition Toy Nfts:** There is an increasing trend towards using NFTs to offer limited-edition collectible toys. - **Sustainability in Next-gen Toys:** Next-gen collectible toy companies are putting a focus on sustainability in their products. - **Blockchain-verified Collectibles:** The verification and tracking capabilities of blockchain technology is becoming more important in the collectible toy industry. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore using sustainable materials and partnering with artists to create limited-edition, blockchain-verified collectible toys with NFTs. - **Digital Art:** Digital artists can collaborate with collectible toy companies to create NFT art that matches limited-edition toys, expanding their reach and revenue streams. - **Blockchain Technology:** Companies specializing in blockchain technology can offer verifiable solutions for collectible toy companies to track provenance and ownership of their limited-edition products, adding value to the collectibles market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NFT-Inspired Vinyl Toy Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superbored-vinyl-art-toys.md) - [Mascot NFT Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collections.md) - [Toy Pony NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-little-pony-nfts.md) - [Free-To-Mint NFT Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stickmen-toys.md) - [NFT-Enabled Cartoon Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cryptoys-1.md) - [Family-Focused NFT Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toekenz.md) - [NFT-Based Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veefriends.md) - [Car-Branded Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbase.md) - [Customizable Vinyl Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeship.md)