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Backyard Adventure

Outdoor play takes inspiration from action-packed movies

Implications - Drawing directly from action adventure movies, toy brands are enticing children to go outside and get some exercise through adventure-inspired toys. This increased preference towards outdoor play indicates a parental desire to encourage children to step away from the screen and increase social interaction through physically engaging imaginative play.
Workshop Question - What are the biggest influences in your consumer's lifestyle and how can you leverage those to create impact?
Trend Themes
1. Adventure-inspired Toys - Toy brands are drawing inspiration from action-packed adventure movies to entice children to engage in physically imaginative outdoor play.
2. Tech-enhanced Outdoor Games - Increasingly, traditional outdoor games like golf and frisbee are being augmented with technology and music to appeal across a wider age range.
3. Educational Outdoor Toys - Educational toy manufacturers are creating exciting devices like underwater exploration toys that inspire children to discover and explore the outdoors.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Manufacturers in this industry can benefit from integrating technology and inspiration from action movies into more outdoor-friendly offerings.
2. Outdoor Sporting Goods Industry - Manufacturers of outdoor sporting goods can benefit from exploring unique ways to entice consumers to engage in interactive, outdoor play for all ages
3. Education Toy Industry - Manufacturers of educational toys can create innovative solutions for parents hoping to encourage outdoor exploration and learning.
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Underwater Exploration Toys
Underwater Exploration Toys
The GeoSafari Jr. Subscope Lets Kids Uncover Underwater Worlds
With the growing demand for educational toys that allow kids to uncover the wonders of the natural world, Educational Insights has created a unique toy called the GeoSafari Jr. SubScope that... MORE
Bioluminescence Water Guns
Bioluminescence Water Guns
The SplashLight Makes Water Glow as it's Fired at Opponents
The SplashLight water guns are a fun yet safe way for kids or kids-at-heart to partake in a water fight once the sun has gone down. Working with ReLume protein solution, the SplashLight enables the... MORE
Toy Crossbow Kits
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This Playful Set Contains Two Crossbows That Shoot Suction Cup Darts
Practice your shot with this whimsical toy crossbow kit that’s capable of shooting darts at a distance of up to 10 meters. This kit from Best Made Co. comes complete with either a full-sized... MORE
Arcade-Inspired Golf Games
Arcade-Inspired Golf Games
The 'PuttSkee' Skee Ball Golf Game Can be Played Anywhere You Want
The ‘PuttSkee’ Skee Ball Golf Game is designed to enable users to play a quick game of arcade-inspired golf without having to go onto the green. The game consists of a nylon turf that is... MORE
Beat-Blasting Flying Discs
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The Tucker 'Disc Jock-e' Flying Discs Play Your Favorite Tunes
Virtually every toy and analog item in the consumer product market is being given a tech-focused overhaul, which is what makes the Tucker ‘Disc Jock-e’ Flying Discs a logical new... MORE
Gigantic Backyard Soccer Games
Gigantic Backyard Soccer Games
The Giant Inflatable Soccer Dart Board is an Oversized Outdoor Game
The Giant Inflatable Soccer Dart Board is designed to provide players with a set of equipment to help them perfect their shots and play a different kind of game with others in their own backyard.... MORE
Backyard Zip Line Kits
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The Night Riderz Backyard Zip Line Kit Packs 100-Feet of Cable
The Night Riderz Backyard Zip Line Kit allows users to bring the adventurous experience of zip lining into their backyard without having to contact professionals to do the installation. The kit... MORE

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