Frequently asked questions
What exactly are Top Model Toys?
Imagine a world where fashion, creativity, and drawing collide! Top Model toys, primarily produced by the German brand Depesche, are a hugely popular line of creative products centered around stylish model figures. They’re designed to inspire children (and often adults!) to design clothes, create makeup looks, decorate scenes, and express their artistic flair through fashion.
What types of products are included in TOPModel lines?
It’s a treasure trove of creativity! You’ll find:
- Design Studio Sketchbooks: Books with blank model figures to draw outfits on.
- Sticker World Books: Books where you create scenes and outfits using hundreds of themed stickers.
- CREATE YOUR… Books: Specialized books for designing specific items like “Create Your Own Top Model Make-Up Colouring Book” or “Create Your Own Doggy.”
- Coloring Books: More traditional coloring pages featuring the Top Model characters.
- Fancy Pens & Pencils: Glitter gel pens, fineliner sets, skin tone pencils specifically for drawing fashion.
- Diaries & Stationery: Lockable diaries, notebooks, and pencil cases.
- Beauty & Craft Kits: Small makeup sets for play, nail art sets, or craft kits.
What do kids actually do with them?
The main activities revolve around designing, decorating, and imagining. Children use the model figures as a canvas, sketching clothes, adding patterns, coloring, and then enhancing their designs with stickers, glitter, and stencils. They might create an entire fashion show, design outfits for different occasions, or simply bring their wildest fashion ideas to life on paper.
Are they just for drawing?
Not at all! While drawing is a core component, the vast range of stickers, stencils, accessories, and “create your own” books means there’s a huge variety of ways to play. Kids can spend hours meticulously adding stickers to build a scene, or use stamps and stencils to add intricate details to their designs without needing advanced drawing skills.
Are Top Model toys educational?
Absolutely, and often stealthily so! They encourage:
- Creativity & Imagination: Unleashing unique ideas and storylines.
- Fine Motor Skills: Precision in drawing, coloring, and placing stickers.
- Color Theory & Design Principles: Experimenting with palettes, patterns, and style.
- Self-Expression: Giving children a wonderful outlet to communicate their inner world and taste.
- Focus & Concentration: Many kids get completely absorbed for long periods
Who are the characters I see?
The Top Model brand features a cast of stylized model figures, each with their own look and personality. You’ll often see characters like Christy, Candy, Nadja, Jill, June, Talita, and Hayden. They provide a recognizable face and a touch of aspirational glamour to the creative process.
Who are these toys for?
While they’re often marketed towards girls aged 6-12, Top Model toys appeal to any child who loves drawing, fashion, coloring, and imaginative play. If your child enjoys sketching outfits, experimenting with colors, or dreams of being a fashion designer, these are right up their alley