Adults too can enjoy the stress-relief and satisfaction that come from playing with toys – adults alike may find pleasure in creating sculptures out of clay or molding putty into balls.
These “kidults” account for at least 25% of toy consumers and spend nearly $9 billion annually on toys from board games to Lego sets, driving growth in the industry during pandemic. And you can definitely enjoy life-size animatronic dinosaur replicas.
Action Figures
Action figures have long been beloved toys among boys and girls alike since their introduction. Playtime with toys helps children make sense of their world while expanding their imagination, while helping adults form bonds with family members by creating fun scenarios they can share together.
Figures depicting movie characters, musicians and athletes are an increasingly popular trend in the toy market today. Many companies now offer collectible action figures exclusively sold at specific chain stores or comic conventions – these figures may hold higher market values when unopened than their market value indicates.
Andrew Nafekh of Pierrefonds, Quebec has created action figures of Canadian political leaders such as Sir John A. Macdonald and military figures from the War of 1812 such as Isaac Brock. Adult collectors have helped make his company successful in the toy industry.
Board Games
Board games offer a great way to socialize without depending on electronic gadgets, and can be enjoyed by one or many. They also serve as an effective way of challenging the mind with puzzles, riddles and trivia questions; you’ll find these board games at toy stores, book shops and local game shops in addition to online retailers like Amazon.
Games such as Chess, Settlers of Catan and Monopoly foster strategic thinking while teaching players to deal with luck and its often unpredictable outcomes. Furthermore, these games foster concentration over an extended period of time which can prove useful when engaging in activities like school or work.
Craft Sets
Craft kits provide adults with an ideal way to explore a new hobby. No matter if it’s sewing, felting, or baking that interests you – there is sure to be an option available that meets your skillset!
Quay’s friendly owl woodcraft kit provides an easy art project for beginners. Featuring an intuitive numbering system and step-by-step guides online if necessary, you are sure to complete this masterpiece without difficulty!
If you’re curious to try your hand at something different when it comes to dyeing, this Shibori Indigo Dye kit provides an enjoyable alternative. Easy and beautiful results await.
Electronics
Men of all ages can find enjoyment in playing an old-school classic game: shooting foam projectiles at targets! However, this version adds an exciting extra element: each target receives a mild electric shock!
Two thirds of buyers agree that toys and games aren’t solely intended for kids – this sentiment applies especially to electronic toys that promise both entertainment and education.
Adults are increasingly buying toys for themselves. Engineers surveyed for Mintel’s Traditional Toys and Games US report discovered that four out of ten adults buy toys or games for themselves citing factors like an improving economy, higher wages and ongoing blockbuster movie franchises as reasons.
Music
Music toys are often targeted toward children and young teens; however, adults can use them too. Playing these instruments helps relieve stress while providing therapeutic relief; furthermore they spark much greater creativity than watching a movie, watching a show, or going to an amusement park.
These toys can also be utilized in special education classrooms to assist with teaching students about their senses and cause and effect relationships. Furthermore, individuals on the autism spectrum can find great comfort from sensory and music toys; they help improve social skills while learning how to communicate more effectively and reduce stress levels and anxiety as a result.
Rockies Ripple is the founder and lead writer behind the independent blog tvplutos.com