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Nostalgic Drive

Toy-themed vehicles cater to adults looking to re-connect with their youth

Implications - The continuous responsibilities brought about by adulthood often leaves consumers craving a link to a more carefree period of their childhood. Vehicles that exhibit toy-like exteriors and cartoonish designs provide individuals with distinct references to their youth, combining adult tendencies with the need to revert back to simpler, stress-free time.
Trend Themes
1. Adult Nostalgia - As adults seek to reconnect with their childhood, businesses have the opportunity to create products and experiences that evoke a sense of nostalgia.
2. Customization - From toy cars to life-size vehicles, customization allows consumers to personalize their vehicles and create a unique experience.
3. Luxury Toy Vehicles - For consumers with disposable income, luxury toy vehicles provide a unique and extravagant way to satisfy a love of childhood toys and nostalgia.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Automakers can capitalize on adult consumers seeking to reconnect with their childhood through creating toy-like vehicles with customizable features.
2. Toy - Toy companies have the opportunity to create toy cars that cater to adults seeking a sense of nostalgia and connection to their childhood.
3. Luxury Goods - Luxury goods companies can target consumers with high disposable income through creating luxury toy cars and vehicles that provide an extravagant and indulgent experience.
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Featured Examples

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Britain-born brothers Geoff and John Bitmead of Attitude Autos have recently created a life size replica of Little Tikes toy car. Inspired to create a vehicle to raise money for children’s... MORE
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Porsche is giving everyone with access to a 3D printer the chance to make a 3D-printed car — but it’s more the size of a Hot Wheels toy than a road-ready model. Nonetheless, this is an exciting... MORE

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