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Interlocking Eco Toys

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Tobo Toys' Eco-Friendly Toys for Kids Join with Other Track Playsets

— March 23, 2015 — Eco
Part puzzle and part track, Tobo Toys are eco-friendly toys for kids that are totally sustainable and non-toxic. These toys are made from an injection molded wooden material that is fibrous and produced from upcycling. Although the versatility of this material is comparable to plastic, this is a natural alternative that is safe for a kid to put in their mouth—as young ones inevitably will.

Aside from the safe and eco-friendly values that Tobo Toys brings to the table, kids will love what these toys mean for the possibilities of play. With adapter pieces, Tobo Toys are able to connect to existing toys like LEGO, Thomas the Train Toy Tracks, Hot Wheels, Brio and Matchbox sets. Parents will love that the toys promote dexterity, spatial awareness, numeracy, simple math, teamwork and sharing.

Tobo Toys are now being crowdfunded on Kickstarter, already well on the way to reaching its $30,000 target.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Play - Eco-friendly toys using upcycled materials bring new opportunities for sustainable playtime entertainment.
2. Modular Toys - Adapter pieces that connect Tobo toys with LEGO, Thomas the Train, Hot Wheels, Brio and Matchbox sets inspire the development of a modular toy system that can interlock with other toys and bring diversity to play.
3. Educational Games - Toys that promote numeracy, dexterity, spatial awareness, simple math, teamwork, and sharing highlight the potential for a new category of 'educational games' in the toy industry.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - Innovation opportunities lie in creating a new category of 'educational games' that tackle pressing societal issues like sustainability by using eco-conscious materials in toys and developing a modular toy system.
2. Educational and Childcare Services - Opportunities to utilize new educational toys and games like Tobo toys that are centered around the development of spatial awareness, numeracy, and teamwork can now be introduced into childcare centers and educational services.
3. Environmental Sustainability - By focusing on using sustainable materials in toy manufacturing, Tobo toys creates an opportunity for the toy industry to reduce its carbon footprint and create environmentally sustainable products.
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