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# Messaging Walkie Talkie Toys
VTech's KidiGo Walkie Talkies Share Preset Animated Messages

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-09 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkie-talkie-toy
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vtech-provides-kids-an-active-play-experience-with-new-kidi-star-dance-300914164.html) & [vtechkids](https://www.vtechkids.com/product/detail/19070/KidiGo_Walkie_Talkies)

[VTech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbo-edge-riders) recently launched a next-gen walkie talkie toy for kids ages four and up that combines the classic walkie talkie experience with digital communication features. The two-way KidiGo Walkie Talkies boast a [kid-safe digital connection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinwheel-watch) that keeps conversations from being listened in on or interfered by other walkie talkie users. As well as being able to enjoy a back-and-forth chat with a friend, kids will love being able to send messages using the [preset animated choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sega-emojam) on the KidiGo Walkie Talkies, which appear as pixelated black and white icons on a backlit LCD screen.

The KidiGo Walkie Talkies can communicate with one another from up to 500 feet away and boast a long-lasting battery life.

The walkie talkie toys also include four two-player games for real-time gaming between a pair of devices.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 50% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Digital Walkie Talkies for Kids:** Combining classic toys with digital features creates opportunities for companies to offer new interactive experiences.
- **Kid-safe Communication Technology:** Incorporating secure communication features is a key innovation in the kids' toy industry.
- **Preset Animated Messages:** Pre-set messages as a feature adds an extra layer of entertainment and creativity to classic toys.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Toy Manufacturing:** The kids' toy industry can benefit from incorporating secure communication features and interactive technology in classic toys.
- **Electronic Gadgets Manufacturing:** Adding creative and interactive features to electronic gadgets can appeal to younger customers.
- **Social Media and Messaging Apps:** Innovation can come from imitating and expanding on popular communication features like preset animated messages that are used in major messaging apps.

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