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DIY Yoyo Kits

The Modernized Sling-Slang Yoyo is a Fun Homemade Project

— January 6, 2015 — Life-Stages
This yoyo kit gives the classic toy a modern makeover both children and adults will appreciate. Not only is it a do-it-yourself project that makes playing with it even more meaningful, the yoyo kit is comprised of well-designed pieces that could easily be used as decoration in many different settings when not put in use.

Designed by Matthew Tait of TAIT Design Co., the yoyo kit is dubbed Sling-Slang. It provides a grooved steel axle and colorful poly strings, all of which are packed up in a recycled cardboard case. Available in three colors (Classic Black, Azure Blue and Fandango Pink), the parts are made in Michigan. The updated yoyo kit would make a great gift for vintage toy enthusiasts.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Yoyo Kits - Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating more customizable and personalized DIY kits for other nostalgic toys.
2. Modernized Sling-slang Yoyo - Expanding on the concept of modernizing traditional toys, there is potential for disruption in updating other classic toys with contemporary design elements.
3. Meaningful Play Experiences - Creating more DIY projects that enhance the play experience and foster creativity would tap into the growing demand for meaningful and engaging activities.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can explore incorporating DIY elements into their product lines, allowing consumers to personalize and customize their toys.
2. Home Decoration - The well-designed pieces of the yoyo kit can inspire disruptive innovation in the home decor industry, where products serve multiple functions and can be used as both decorative items and functional tools.
3. Gift and Collectibles Market - Providing modernized retro DIY kits like the Sling-Slang yoyo opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the gift and collectibles market, catering to nostalgia and uniqueness-seeking consumers.
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