Keychain toy

Among the various accessories that a person carries with him in everyday life, key rings occupy a special place. They perform not only a decorative function, but also create extra weight and volume for the keys, preventing their sudden loss. Trinkets come in different shapes and colors, but, of course, the nicest of them - those that are made in the form of a particular toy. We will talk about them today.

Keyring-toy is a cute thing that can be made of various materials and with which you can decorate not only the keys, but also a handbag, a backpack, jeans, a cover for a mobile phone. For a child, this accessory can become a favorite toy, a kind of little talisman.

Nowadays, when creative handmade work began to be greatly appreciated, exclusive charms came into being. For example, toys that are crocheted in amigurumi Japanese style are very popular. These are mainly animal figurines, miniature pupae, fruits, vegetables, and various sweets. Knitted charms are pleasant to the touch, made of hypoallergenic materials, they can be washed.

Another kind of applied art with which these accessories are created is macrame. The essence of this technique is to create a special three-dimensional pattern using nodules. All things, including toys, are very unusual and interesting.

This is not surprising: they weigh very little, which means that for all their bulk they will not overload the keychain or bag. In addition, the child can safely use this key chain as a toy. If, for example, you are sitting in a long line at the clinic and the child is capricious, you can let him play with this cute and safe accessory.

Stand alone charms with a reflective surface. They were created not so long ago, but parents have already managed to evaluate their usefulness. The fact is that this thing, attached to a backpack, is able to protect a child in the dark from accidental running over of the vehicle. The special material of which the key chain is made is capable of reflecting the headlights of the car, which means it attracts attention and motivates the driver to slow down in time.

As mentioned earlier, key rings can be made in the form of anyone. Let's look at some of the most popular and favorite options:

• Minecraft. Accessories, made in the form of heroes of a sensational computer game. Its essence lies in building a virtual world using blocks of cubic form. This is a whole world in which there are good and bad characters, in which there is a struggle for survival. Fans of the game will appreciate a small gift in the form of one of the characters - Stephen, a spider, a zombie, a creeper or a pet. Some key rings are equipped with light and sound effects.

• Animals Funny little animals as a pendant for a handbag or keys do not lose their relevance for a long time. Most often they are performed in the form of those animals that cause the greatest emotion in children: in the form of a panda, dog, fox, bear, cat, elephant, turtle, hedgehog, raccoon, as well as a thick funny penguin, a noble polar owl and a bright sea fish. Accessories in the form of an Olympic bear as a symbol of sports achievements of domestic athletes are very popular. Recently, hare from rabbit “Rex” rabbit fur came into fashion. They are happy to hang on modern women's handbags and backpacks.
• Figures. If you think that a serious lady should not wear keys on a frivolous key ring in the form of a toy, but want to quickly find them in your bag, pay attention to the accessory in the form of a pom-pom. As a rule, they are sewn from fur, painted in a bright color. Such a key chain is certainly difficult to miss!

In this case, it is possible to purchase a key chain made of metal or plastic, made in the form of a geometric figure: a five-pointed star, a diamond, a cube, a ball, a cross, a pyramid. These forms are considered classic and can carry a symbolic meaning.

For lovers of puzzles and mental training, a key chain in the form of a Rubik's cube was created. This is a smaller copy of the famous game where by moving the faces of the cube in a certain way you must achieve a match of colors on each side of it. It may be a good pastime during a long wait, for example, in the clinic, by mail or in another institution.

• Stuffed Toys. Keyring manufacturers could not ignore the heroes of their favorite fairy tales and cartoons. Thus, bright soft dolls, little dolls, minions, smeshariki, Peppa pig, Masha and the bear, Luntik, the locomotive Thomas, Spongebob and other characters were born. Children play with them with pleasure, remembering the plot of the cartoon they saw or the story they read.
• Multifunctional. Keychain in addition to the decorative function can perform a number of tasks. It can be equipped with lighting, which is very convenient if you want to open the door, and at the entrance is dark. Inside the toy can be a flash drive to record various information. The keychain can play any melody or song.
• Developmental. Such accessories include key chains with a built-in game, for example, a ball in a maze or colored rings that need to be strung on a dolphin's nose. It can also be an electronic toy like "Tamagotchi". The so-called “anti-stress toys”, filled with microgranules, which develop fine motor skills in children and calm nerves in adults, are very popular.

In the modern market there are many companies that specialize in the production of toy key chains. Their products are original, interesting and even suitable for collecting. Here are a few of them:

• Monchhichi Two types of toys are produced under this brand - soft monkeys and pupae decorated with crystal crystals. These are very beautiful accessories. They combine practicality and chic. Lovely creatures symbolize love, a wish for happiness and good luck, kindness and tenderness, intended for their master.
• Re: creation. Releases charms with flashlight function in the form of heroes of the acclaimed world franchise "Batman". The collection includes directly the protagonist himself, as well as the villain Joker, Batgirl, and Harley Quinn.
• Shopkins. Cute bright figures, made in the form of cartoon characters of the popular children's series: strawberries, watermelon, bullseye and other funny characters. Each keychain is sold in a transparent box.
• Crystal Surprise. Collectible talisman toys, created specifically for little princesses! They are made in the form of charming little animals, each of which symbolizes something of their own. The toys are transparent and sparkle like precious stones. However, they are absolutely safe, as the material for their manufacture is plastic, not glass. The collection is accompanied by a booklet, which tells the story of each character.
• Furby. Funny creatures that are not like any animal, Ferbey cuties, have long won children's hearts around the world. The company decided to go ahead and released a series of trinkets in the form of these wonderful characters. There are 6 figures in total. They are sold in an opaque package, so it’s impossible to know who will be caught this time. Made of hard plastic toys, attached to the chain.

In order to choose a keychain toy as a gift or for personal use, you need to decide what function it will perform: will he become a common “weighting agent” for a bunch of keys or decorate a handbag; maybe you need a keychain with which you can pass the time and train your brain, or it should have additional functions, for example, have a backlight or a built-in flash card.

You may have to look for the character of your favorite computer game or cartoon. Do not forget about the useful features that may be useful to the child: the presence of reflective elements, stuffing "anti-stress" or an embedded puzzle.

Do not forget about exclusive handmade products. If the gift is timed to a memorable date, it makes sense to order a thing that will remind you of this event and cause pleasant emotions. The same can be said about souvenir keyrings brought from vacations or other trips. They seem to symbolize the places where they came from and therefore awaken good memories.

Such an accessory a priori can not have negative reviews. We all use trinkets anyway. And if they are also pleasing to the eye and the heart, this is doubly pleasant. In addition, with their help, you can be in trend, decorating one or another figurine with your things.

Children adore their little toy friends. Indeed, such a thing can be taken with you anywhere, it takes up very little space, unlike large, cumbersome toys, but you can also play it safely. Well, since the children, repeating for adults, also try to follow fashion trends, this accessory will help them to emphasize their “advanced” and gain popularity among their peers.

Adults have their own reasons to love toy charms.

First, of course, in every person, no matter how old he is, there is something left of the child. That is why we are touched by fluffy little animals or elegant dolls and decorate our handbags with them. Secondly, a large keychain allows the keychain to become more visible and it becomes not so easy to lose or forget, but it makes it easier to search in the bowels of the handbag. And, finally, sometimes, in order to pass the tedious expectation, you want to take your hands with something. Then a toy helper will be useful to you, especially if it was presented to you in connection with a pleasant event or brought from abroad. You will admire him and remember the joyful moments. Or maybe you would prefer a keychain in the form of a puzzle and immerse yourself in the game with your head, so time flies by.