# Wooden Robot Toys Loulou & Tummie Bridges the Gap Between Modern and Vintage Figurines By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-robot References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2014/11/08/wooden-robot-figurines/) & [loulouandtummie](http://loulouandtummie.com/?p=1452) Loulou & Tummie have created a line of wooden robots that bridge the gap between modern and vintage toys in a clever way. Full of personality if not a ton of gadgetry (or any gadgetry at all), the wooden robots nevertheless introduce a sense of technology to children while relying purely on their sense of imagination to flesh out each character. Full of different character that range in size and shapes, the [wooden robot toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cul-de-sac-japon-x-karimoku-furniture) are not only fun to play with, but great pieces of decor as well. Beautifully crafted, they bring a great aesthetic to children's rooms and play areas. The [wooden toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelata-collection) can easily be collected by adults as well, or perhaps saved throughout the years as [innocent heirlooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zsiga-care-bears). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Classic-modern Hybrid Toys:** Opportunity to create more toys that bridge the gap between classic and modern designs. - **Imaginative Play:** Opportunity to innovate new toy designs that rely purely on children's sense of imagination to flesh out each character. - **Decorative Toys:** Opportunity to create toys that double as decorative pieces, appealing to both children and adults. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create new lines of toys that bridge the gap between classic and modern designs. - **Home Decor Industry:** Opportunity for home decor manufacturers to incorporate more decorative toys into their product lines. - **Collectibles Industry:** Opportunity for collectibles manufacturers to create more toys that can be saved and collected as heirlooms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber Tech-Packed Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teenage-engineering-wooden-dolls.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Animal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nini-amici-toy-set.md) - [Geometric Design Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-toy-by-eames-office.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [AI-Backed Family Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2xl-cobot.md) - [Wind-Up Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windupz.md) - [Artist-Designed Toy Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-toy-series.md)