Resources

3d printed fabric Japanese sunny doll with two materials

from Disney Research

 

http://3dprintingindustry.com/toys/

The site informs the public on the latest 3d printing and toy news and trends.

 

http://www.disneyresearch.com/

Publications from Disney research labs include research into 3d printing.

 

https://www.naeyc.org/toys

National Association for the Education of Young Children’s promotes high quality early learning in young children and discusses appropriate toys for each stage of childhood development.

 

https://www.fatbraintoys.com/special_needs/add_adhd.cfm

Lists recommended toys for those with ADHD.

 

http://www.retroplanet.com/CTGY/Classic_Retro_Toys.html

Lists classic toys that are still bought and played with today.

 

http://www.statista.com/topics/1108/toy-industry/

Statistics on the toy industry

 

http://brandongaille.com/23-toy-industry-statistics-and-trends/

Breakdown of toy industry statistics with an analysis of Mattel and Hasbro’s revenue sources.

 

http://fortune.com/2015/02/18/millennial-moms-preschool-toys/

Trends in early childhood toys and the influence millennial moms have on toy design.