# Transforming Dinosaur Toys The VTech Switch & Go Line Has Dinosaur Toys That Turn Into Vehicles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtech-switch-go References: [toyfair.vporoom](http://toyfair.vporoom.com/VTech/VTech-R-Transforms-Dinosaur-and-Vehicle-Play-with-New-Switch-Go-TM-Line#assets_all) & [vtechkids](http://www.vtechkids.com/) The [VTech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders) Switch & Go line offers a new way for kids to play that combines two favorite themes—dinosaurs and vehicles. In the line, there's a truck based on a [Tyrannosaurus Rex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-fossils-tyrannosaurus-rex) and the Velociraptor Helicopter, which share two-in-one transformative designs, sounds and motion-activated lights for action-packed play experiences. The line of [transforming toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen-soundwave) for kids ages four and up also includes the Switch & Go T-Rex Off-Roader, which responds differently in Dinosaur and Vehicle mode and offers more than 60 sounds and phrases to inspire imaginative play. There's also the Switch & Go Stegosaurus Buggy, which turns from a tough dinosaur into an off-road buggy with just a few steps. Image Credit: VTech ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 - **Transformative Toys:** Combining two favorite themes—dinosaurs and vehicles—in toys that offer transformative designs, sounds, and motion-activated lights for action-packed play experiences. - **Interactive Play:** Creating toys that respond differently in different modes and offer sounds and phrases to inspire imaginative play. - **Age-appropriate Play:** Developing toys suitable for kids ages four and up, providing engaging and age-appropriate play experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy industry can explore the development of more transformative and interactive toys that cater to specific age groups, offering unique play experiences. - **Education and Entertainment:** The education and entertainment industry can leverage transformative toys to enhance learning experiences through interactive play, combining educational content with engaging features. - **Child Development:** Researchers and child development experts can study the benefits and impact of transformative toys on children's cognitive and imaginative skills, exploring new avenues in play-based learning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Hatching Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys.md) - [Digital Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee-jurassic-world.md) - [Eco-Friendly Racing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders.md) - [Auto-Transforming Toy Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grimlock.md) - [Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-hw-transforming-rhinomite-rc.md) - [Superhero-Themed Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-chompin-spider-rex.md) - [Reversible Dinosaur Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-dinosaur-plushies.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Dinosaur Tile STEAM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-adventure-pack.md)