# Modular Wooden Robots These 'WooBots' Toys are Made of Wood and Transform Into Various Objects By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-12-08 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woobots References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1952108245/woobots) & [boredpanda](http://www.boredpanda.com/?show=recent) Toronto-based company 'Bamloff' created a set of [fully modular wooden robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tron-2) called 'WooBots.' Each toy begins as a vehicle such as a car, transport truck or jet plane and has the ability to transform into a robot in a matter of seconds. With an aesthetic similar to the robots seen in the '[Transformers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-reversible-plushies)' film directed by Michael Bay, these creative toys combine authentic wooden materials with mechanics and robotic functions. Bamloff decided to use wood as an eco-friendly substitute for mass-produced plastic. The smooth wooden exterior provides a unique and appealing texture that is not traditionally associated with robots or modernized toys. The wood used is a high-quality material, which ensures that each transformer is durable and built to last. The Woobots are currently being funded through a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick) campaign and will be available for consumer purchase in time for the December holidays. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Wooden Toys:** A trend of using sustainable and eco-friendly materials for children's toys, providing an opportunity for companies to innovate and create unique designs. - **Transformative Aesthetics:** A trend of combining different aesthetics such as wood and mechanics to create eye-catching and novel designs in toys. - **Modular Robotics:** A growing trend of modular robotics that allow users to customize and change the function of their robots, creating opportunities for businesses to create unique and flexible products. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry is embracing sustainable alternatives to plastic and has a growing demand for modular and transformative toys, creating a space for innovation. - **Woodworking Industry:** The woodworking industry has the opportunity to collaborate with the toy industry to create innovative designs that utilize natural and eco-friendly materials. - **Robotics Industry:** The robotics industry has the opportunity to create modular and transformative products for different markets, including the toy industry, and introduce a new level of customization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printable Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Modular Robotics Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-robotics-kit.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-picture-book.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Animal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nini-amici-toy-set.md) - [Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-furniture.md) - [Discarded Wood Construction Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodoo.md) - [Timber Tech-Packed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-wooden-dolls.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md)