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Growing older often means leaving elements of your youth behind, resulting in newfound maturity and different points of view. From toddlers to millennial lifestyle and baby boomers, Trend Hunter’s life-stages category highlights distinct differences in ideas, products and innovations surrounding different age groups.
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Web Celebrity-Branded Slime Packs
Web Celebrity-Branded Slime Packs
YouTube Sensation Wengie Launched a Scented Slime Collection
YouTube and K-Pop star Wengie recently launched a line of children’s toys including a collection of ‘Scented Slime.’ Wengie is the main host on a popular youtube channel—... MORE
Child Influencer-Branded Toys
Child Influencer-Branded Toys
Ryan's World Giant Mystery Egg - 3 is a Must-Have Gift for Kids
The surprise toy egg market is alive and well thanks to the many YouTube videos dedicated to unveiling the goodies within a mystery egg. Therefore, it’s no surprise that child influencer Ryan... MORE
Food-Themed DIY Purse Kits
Food-Themed DIY Purse Kits
Yoobi's Make Your Own Cupcake Purse Kit is Fashionably Fun
Yoobi’s Make Your Own Cupcake Purse Kit lets children create their very own fashionable accessories conveniently at home. Each kit consists of 28 pre-cut foam pieces in half-circle shapes... MORE
DIY Plush Animal Kits
DIY Plush Animal Kits
Build-A-Bear Launched the New Workshop Stuffing Station For At-Home Use
Fans of the DIY plush animal store Build-A-Bear can now take the joy of stuffing their own bears home with them thanks to the all-new Build-A-Bear Workshop Stuffing Station with Plush. The device... MORE
DIY Insect Stamp Kits
DIY Insect Stamp Kits
The New Stamp Bugs Kit is Perfect for Fans of Insects and Includes 25 Stamps
Fans of crafting, specifically individuals who enjoy both stamps and insects, can now rejoice thanks to the new DIY ‘Stamp Bugs’ kit by Princeton Architectural Press. The match-box style... MORE
K-Pop Star DIY Lamps
K-Pop Star DIY Lamps
K-Pop and YouTube Star Wengie Launched the 'Whimsical' by Wengie Collection
YouTube star and K-pop sensation Wengie recently released a line of DIY kits—called ‘Whimsical’ by Wengie—in Target and Walgreens. Most notably, the collection includes the &#... MORE
Connected Self-Scrambling Puzzle Toys
Connected Self-Scrambling Puzzle Toys
The 'eX-Mars' Intelligent Robot Cube is Beginner-Friendly
The ‘eX-Mars’ intelligent robot cube is a connected puzzle toy for amateur and advanced users alike to let them practice their problem solving capabilities in a modern way. The toy... MORE
Artist-Centric Adult Coloring Books
Artist-Centric Adult Coloring Books
Aimful Books Boasts a Range of Street Art Coloring Books
Artist-powered and meticulously curated street art coloring books have the tendency to stand out in a category that has seen an immense jump in popularity. Aimful Books is a company that was created... MORE
Mascot Merchandising
Brands launch commemorative collectibles
Implications - Brands hoping to engage with consumers on a personal level are creating collectible dolls and figurines of their admired mascots. For some consumers, the collectibles muster feelings of nostalgia while other consumers simply enjoy the playful approach to brand interaction. From fast food mascots to toys and sports, numerous industries are seeking a new way to seep into the everyday lives of consumers.
Workshop Question — How can your brand connect with its past, present and future consumers through one outlet?
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Whimsical School Interiors
Whimsical School Interiors
Karv One Design's Lates Project is Based on a Children's Storybook
This pastel-adorned, whimsical school in Chengdu, China is the work of Hong Kong-based studio Karv One Design. The space is incredibly playful and stimulating, with a number of activities that... MORE
Superhero-Themed Glove Toys
Superhero-Themed Glove Toys
Marvel Launched the Endgame Power Gauntlet Articulated Electronic Fist
Fans of Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame movie can now bring the Marvel Cinematic Universe home with the new ‘Endgame Power Gauntlet Articulated Electronic Fist.’ The superhero-themed... MORE
Safety-Focused School Layouts
Safety-Focused School Layouts
Tower Pinkster Designs This High School to Be Adaptive to Terror
With an increase in shootings at educational institutions, many architects search for some resolve and protection through strategic concrete implementation of their skills—as a result, many... MORE
play_circle_filled Cartoon-Themed Tower Toys
Cartoon-Themed Tower Toys
Paw Patrol Super Mighty Pups Lookout Tower's is a Great Gift for Kids
With the holiday season around the corner, many parents are looking to purchase interactive and branded toys for their children such as the new PAW Patrol Super Mighty Pups Lookout Tower. The toy... MORE
DIY Terrarium Kits
DIY Terrarium Kits
Canal Toys' So Magic DIY Small Terrarium Blooms With Water
Canal Toys’ So Magic DIY terrarium kits let kids create fun crystal formations in minutes. Each crystallized form is brought to life by simply adding water to each kit’s powdered contents.... MORE
Magic-Themed Coding Kits
Magic-Themed Coding Kits
The 'Frozen 2' STEM Toy Teaches Kids How to Code In an Interactive Way
Parents looking to teach their children some basic coding skills may be drawn to the new Kano Disney Frozen 2 Coding Kit. The “build it yourself creative coding experience” lets kids play,... MORE
play_circle_filled Fashionable DIY Sewing Kits
Fashionable DIY Sewing Kits
The SewSquad Makes Sewing Easy With Patterns and Simple Instructions
Anyone looking to learn how to sew are now in luck thanks to a new fashion startup called SewSquad. The brand launched easy-to-follow sewing kits that are perfect for children—with adult... MORE
STEM Light-Up Cloud Kits
STEM Light-Up Cloud Kits
GoldieBlox Unveils the New DIY Led Cloud Light Kit for Ages Eight and Up
In an effort to teach younger generations the basics of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in a fun and interactive way, GoldieBox launched the DIY Led Cloud Light. This dynamic kit features... MORE
Upcycled-Clothed Inclusive Dolls
Upcycled-Clothed Inclusive Dolls
Patta and Coloured Goodies Join Forces on Diverse Dolls
Patta and Coloured Goodies work in collaboration to support underrepresented cultures with a specially created doll. The Dutch fashion label joins forces with Amsterdam-based label Coloured Goodies,... MORE
Durable Kid-Friendly eReaders
Durable Kid-Friendly eReaders
The Amazon Kindle Kids Edition is Purpose-Built for Reading
Amazon recently announced its first-ever Kindle Kids Edition, which will help take the distraction out of reading on other devices like tablets or phones, where games always remain a convenient... MORE
Themed Youngster Fitness Trackers
Themed Youngster Fitness Trackers
The Garmin vívofit jr. 2 Now Comes in Two Disney Themes
The latest Garmin vívofit jr. 2 kids fitness trackers are designed with a juvenile aesthetic to make them applicable to younger users. The trackers come in two style options that include Star Wars... MORE
Functional Breakfast Oats
Functional Breakfast Oats
Raised Real's Kid-Approved Breakfast Oats Support Development & More
Clean-label baby and toddler meal service Raised Real launched a new breakfast line with the introduction of Breakfast Oats. The plant-based and organic meal options offer a nourishing way for young... MORE
Interactive Bilingual Books
Interactive Bilingual Books
Habbi Habbi Teaches Languages for Kids in a Fun, Engaging Way
While many parents are interested in making sure their kids are able to speak multiple languages but lack the resources when it comes to teaching languages for kids, they can turn to platforms like... MORE
Youthful CBD Skincare
Youthful CBD Skincare
MOOD's Wellness & Personal Care Products are Functional & Genderless
MOOD is the name of the newly launched line of wellness, personal care and CBD skincare products from American Eagle, which is entirely genderless and designed to help all, especially young consumers.... MORE
Dipped Cereal Bar Snacks
Dipped Cereal Bar Snacks
These New Rice Krispies Treats are Dipped in Sweet Coatings
After introducing different variations of its classic crisped cereal treats with products like Snap Crackle Poppers, Kellogg is announcing new snacks like the Rice Krispies Treats Dunk’d bars.... MORE
Customizable Doll Gifts
Customizable Doll Gifts
The American Girl Gift Box Experience Shares Curated Surprises
Just in time for the start of the 2019 holiday season, American Girl is introducing its all-new Gift Box Experience, which is centered around personalization and providing kids with toys that match... MORE