The Sound Track Pairs a Child’s Love of Music and Trains
Sarah St.Jules — August 25, 2013 — Life-Stages
References: quirky & coolthings
The Sound Track is a truly genius children’s toy. Taking inspiration from two favorite toys, the train and anything that plays music, this set helps to keep children occupied and happy.
The track has some standard features, such as the ability to connect each piece creating a variety of shapes, however, it also has a completely different aspect to it; the track plays music. Raised pegs that are placed in different spots around the track hit the bottom of the train as it moves, and that is what plays the music. Since the pegs are moveable, you can either play a pre-set song, or shuffle them around in order to create your own piece. Currently, The Sound Track is still in concept phase, but this would be an incredibly popular toy with kids.
The track has some standard features, such as the ability to connect each piece creating a variety of shapes, however, it also has a completely different aspect to it; the track plays music. Raised pegs that are placed in different spots around the track hit the bottom of the train as it moves, and that is what plays the music. Since the pegs are moveable, you can either play a pre-set song, or shuffle them around in order to create your own piece. Currently, The Sound Track is still in concept phase, but this would be an incredibly popular toy with kids.
Trend Themes
1. Musical Toys - There is an opportunity to create a variety of innovative musical toys that can help keep children occupied and happy.
2. Interactive Train Sets - Toy makers can create interactive train sets with unique features like music playback.
3. Customizable Kids Toys - Customizable kids' toys that allow children to create their own pieces of music represent a significant innovation opportunity for the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturing companies can develop innovative toys like the Sound Track that combine the features of different toys to keep children engaged.
2. Music Education - Music education could benefit from incorporating innovative toys like The Sound Track to develop children's interest in music at an early age.
3. Childcare - Childcare centers can benefit from introducing unique and interactive toys like The Sound Track to keep kids occupied and happy.
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