These Fun Foldable Paper Toys Can Be Customized with Color
Laura McQuarrie — October 11, 2014 — Life-Stages
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These foldable paper toy creations by Direct Channel were created as Kinder Surprise treats that could be colored and bent into 3D shapes. The adorable toy designs include paper ponies and cars that are able to stand on their own without the need for additional fasteners.
As well as being a fun way to encourage creativity, the toys are also pretty fantastic for teaching kids about how a 2D net can be transformed into a shapely 3D toy. The white toys are like coloring book elements come to life, with plenty of details like the pony's saddle, mane, face and the car's windows, wheels and hood for kids to make into their very own. The only colored elements on the printed toys include the Kinder Surprise logo, which practically begs kids to put their own unique stamp on the paper toys.
As well as being a fun way to encourage creativity, the toys are also pretty fantastic for teaching kids about how a 2D net can be transformed into a shapely 3D toy. The white toys are like coloring book elements come to life, with plenty of details like the pony's saddle, mane, face and the car's windows, wheels and hood for kids to make into their very own. The only colored elements on the printed toys include the Kinder Surprise logo, which practically begs kids to put their own unique stamp on the paper toys.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Paper Toys - The trend of customizable paper toys allows for personalization and creativity, providing opportunities for innovative design and unique branding experiences.
2. Interactive Learning Toys - The rise of interactive learning toys like these foldable paper creations presents opportunities for educational technology companies to create engaging 3D learning experiences for children.
3. Sustainable Packaging - The use of foldable paper as packaging for toys promotes eco-friendly practices and opens up opportunities for green packaging solutions in the toy industry.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can seize the opportunity to produce and market customizable paper toys, tapping into the growing demand for unique and interactive play experiences.
2. Educational Technology - Educational technology companies can leverage the trend of interactive learning toys to develop innovative educational products that combine physical and digital elements for enhanced learning experiences.
3. Packaging Design - The trend of sustainable packaging in the toy industry creates opportunities for packaging designers to develop foldable, eco-friendly packaging solutions that enhance the toy unboxing experience.
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