‘morphits’ retro transformers unfold into whimsical wooden animals like a puzzle

nostalgic and whimsical, the figures unfold as fun toys, puzzle challenges, and playful collectibles.

Yoshiaki Ito edited by shuhei senda July 17, 2023 3 min

yoshiaki Ito crafts versatile animal figures from beechwood

Toy designer Yoshiaki Ito introduces a collection of wooden retro transformers that unfold from a compact square into a whimsical array of animals. Titled Morphits, these animal figures bring enchanting play experiences to people of all ages, fusing adorably expressive designs with versatile poseability. Blending creativity, craftsmanship, and playfulness, Morphits break away from the mundane mass-produced toy market and showcase a meticulous attention to detail. With versatility at their core, they can be transformed back into their cuboid forms and tucked into their resting boxes, presenting not only fun toys but also intriguing puzzle challenges.

‘morphits’ retro transformers by yoshiaki ito unfold into whimsical wooden animals like a puzzle — all images courtesy of Yoshiaki Ito

‘morphits’ infuse retro and whimsy into any space

Crafted from natural beechwood and finished with varnish, Morphits emanate a charmingly retro and warm quality. Stimulating creativity while offering timeless appeal, the renewable beechwood captures the essence of Morphits as environmentally conscious and aesthetically pleasing toys. From tigers and monkeys, to giraffes, pigs and hippos, each figure captures the essence of these animals, inspiring imaginative play and storytelling.

Each figure starts as a small, compact cuboid and undergoes a whimsical transformation, morphing into distinct animal shapes, each with its own unique identity. Designer Yoshiaki Ito has infused the Morphits with a utility-patented folding and holding three-dimensional mechanism. This, along with robust connections and stretchy elastic bands seamlessly linking all joints, allows for smooth manipulations while ensuring that all animals fit into the same size of box, achieving precise and consistent results.

morphits captivating wooden retro transformers that inspire play and imagination 6 — the renewable beechwood captures the essence of Morphits as environmentally conscious toys

morphits captivating wooden retro transformers that inspire play and imagination 9 — a utility-patented folding and holding three-dimensional mechanism allows for smooth manipulations

morphits captivating wooden retro transformers that inspire play and imagination 4

project info:

name: Morphits
designer: Yoshiaki Ito

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