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Customized Collectible

Consumers alter toys and figurines with DIY touches for personal appeal

Implications - Seeking to heighten ordinary merchandise, consumers are turning to DIY techniques to add function and a sense of individuality specifically among toys as part of a series. Turning ordinary figurines into household decor and art displays, consumers are transforming store-bought toys into more pragmatic products, reflecting a shift away from pristine collectibles toward more adaptable and easily customized alternatives.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Customization - Consumers are turning to DIY techniques to add function and a sense of individuality to everyday products, including toys and figurines.
2. Upcycling Unused Figurines and Toys - Consumers are finding new ways to repurpose traditional toys and figurines to create unique decorative items.
3. Handmade and Personal - Consumers are seeking personalized and unique products, created through DIY techniques, handmade crafting, and customization.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can incorporate DIY and customization options into toy designs, offering consumers options to personalize and adjust their toys to their liking.
2. Craft Supply Retailers - Craft supply retailers can offer a variety of materials that can be used in DIY projects and upcycling, tapping into the demand for personalized and unique goods.
3. Home Decor - Home decor brands can offer unique and customizable home decor pieces, created through the use of upcycling, handmade crafting, and DIY techniques, to cater to consumers who are looking for more personalized decor options.
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