FOR SOME DIGITAL DETOX, LOOK TO THE LATEST IN CRAFT KITS
Techlife News|May 25, 2024
Digital diversions may have us tethered to tech, but screen fatigue is real.
FOR SOME DIGITAL DETOX, LOOK TO THE LATEST IN CRAFT KITS

Even my digitally-native, young millennial kids prefer printed books these days. And a recent weekend together at home had us busting out some craft kits.

There might have been Netflix in the background, but everybody’s hands were busy with markers, paper clay and pompoms. We all agreed that being hands-on creative, instead of tapping with our fingers, was a simple and satisfying distraction we wanted more of.

Many people, apparently, can relate. Among the innovative gadgets and gizmos at recent toy and consumer products fairs were lots of booths offering kits that explore art, science and a lot in between.

Several newly launched craft kits caught the eye of James Zahn, senior editor of The Toy Insider. One is Purple Ladybug’s groovy Prismic art, geared toward crafters age 12 and up.

“These 3D ‘puzzles’ are essentially works of art,” said Zahn. Six styles are available; you fold and connect the pieces to form a sparkly lantern, USB-powered light string included.

“My 14-year-old daughter and I have enjoyed building these together,” he said.

NEW SPINS ON CLASSIC TOYS

Zahn also mentioned a collab between two well-known toy brands: On its 50th anniversary, Playmobil has teamed up with Crayola to relaunch the Playmobil Color collection. You can use Crayola markers to color plastic clothing and vehicles for Playmobil’s little figurines.

Zahn himself is drawn to the Hot Rod or Motorbike set.

This year also marks the 50th anniversary of Sanrio’s Hello Kitty character.

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