# Elegantly Technicolor Block Toys The KUUM Wooden Puzzles are Geared to Both Children and Adults By M | Published 2016-07-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-puzzles References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/modern-toy-block-collection-monogoto/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [kuum.jp](http://kuum.jp/) Designed for both children and adults alike to play with are the Kuum [wooden puzzle sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intricate-jigsaw-puzzle) by Monogoto that offer an endless array of offline brainteasers to challenge the mind. The blocks come together to form the segments of a larger geometric shape, and fit together in a specific pattern that players have to discover. The entire set is comprised of 202 pieces and 12 different shapes, that each represent a different element of the earth. The [block toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockitecture-frank-lloyd-wright) are specially designed for the brand Felissimo and offer an array of configurations that can be reassembled to form 36 different shapes. The 12 sets are comprised of [different color compositions and shape sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colormix) specific to the element they represent. FOr example, the 'soil' set is made using circular shapes and a grey color palette. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Offline Brainteasers:** Opportunity for developing innovative offline brainteaser puzzles that challenge and engage both children and adults. - **Geometric Shape Toys:** Opportunity for creating unique block toys that form larger geometric shapes and offer multiple configurations. - **Colorful Wooden Puzzles:** Opportunity for designing colorful wooden puzzle sets that are visually appealing and offer a range of shapes and compositions. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore the production of offline brainteasers, geometric shape toys, and colorful wooden puzzles. - **Educational Games:** Companies in the educational games industry can develop innovative toys that promote problem-solving and cognitive skills through offline brainteasers and geometric shape puzzles. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Art and craft supply companies can offer colorful wooden puzzle sets that can be assembled to create unique artistic compositions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Desktop Brainteaser Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craighill-tetra.md) - [Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-woodflow.md) - [Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-puzzles.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Perplexing Wave-Like Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavelinks-puzzle.md) - [Screen-Free 3D Building Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-building-puzzle.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-collection.md) - [Puzzle-Inspired Kids Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palipeli.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md)