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Top 30 Toy Innovations in August

From Android Fashion Dolls to AI-Powered Murder Mystery Games

— September 2, 2019 — Autos
From figurines to commemorate the anniversary of the moon landing to plush animals that kick off the release of the live-action Lion King movie, the top August 2019 toys share plenty of collectibles for kids of all ages. Some of the other noteworthy keepsake toys include the special Hasbro HASLAB Cookie Monster, the David Bowie Barbie doll and Funko's all-new Funkoverse strategy board game, which comes with fun pop culture character sets.

Ahead of the holiday season this year, brands are now gearing up to release a variety of toys, many of which boast otherworldly forms that tie in with public interest in outer space—examples include WowWee's curious Pixie Belles, modeled after mythical creatures, Rizmo and Goo Goo Galaxy's tactile Goo Drops, which are squishy alien baby toys with big personalities.
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Multi-Purpose Kid's Activity Tables
Multi-Purpose Kid's Activity Tables
'Little Creator' Enhance Sensory Development in Children
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Modular Sustainable Children's Toys
Modular Sustainable Children's Toys
Luke's Toy Factory's Eco-Friendly Toys Use Upcycled Materials
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28
Singing Shark Puppets
Singing Shark Puppets
WowWee's Baby Shark Song Puppets Let Kids Control the Tempo of the Tune
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27
Springy Collectible Toys
Springy Collectible Toys
Little Tikes' Springlings Surprise Plush Toys Pop Out of Their Packaging
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Collaborative Learning Toys
Collaborative Learning Toys
Fisher-Price's Linkimals Interactive Toys for Kids Teach Together
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25
Rapid-Fire Toy Blasters
Rapid-Fire Toy Blasters
The Nerf N-Strike Mega Megalodon Packs 20 Rounds of Ammo
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24
Pop Culture Tabletop Games
Pop Culture Tabletop Games
Funko's Funkoverse Strategy Board Game Comes with Collectible Figurines
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23
Otherwordly Cuddly Toys
Otherwordly Cuddly Toys
Rizmo is a Plush Pal That Inspires Kids to Make Music and Dance
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Child-Focused Luxury Electric Vehicles
Child-Focused Luxury Electric Vehicles
The McLaren 720S Ride-On is for Kids Aged Three to Six
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21
Travel-Friendly Compact Tricycles
Travel-Friendly Compact Tricycles
The Liki Trike Fits Easily in a Trunk or Airplane Overhead Bin
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Shark-Themed DIY Stuffies
Shark-Themed DIY Stuffies
Build-A-Bear Launched a New 'Shark Week' Collection
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Sound-Making Multicooker Toys
Sound-Making Multicooker Toys
The Let’s Get Cooking One Stop Pot is Modeled After the Instant Pot
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Whodunnit Subscription Boxes
Whodunnit Subscription Boxes
The 'CosyKiller' Murder Mystery Subscription Box is Enthralling
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Hip Musician-Honoring Dolls
Hip Musician-Honoring Dolls
The Barbie David Bowie Doll Marks the 50th Anniversary of Space Oddity
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Inappropriate 90s Card Games
Inappropriate 90s Card Games
The Cards Against Humanity: 90s Nostalgia Pack has 30 Cards in Total
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15
Life-Size Puppet Toys
Life-Size Puppet Toys
The Hasbro HASLAB Cookie Monster Doll Has a Posable Design
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14
Fruity Edible Slime Kits
Fruity Edible Slime Kits
Craft City’s New Make Your Own Kool-Aid Edible Slime Kits are a Tasty DIY
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13
Prehistoric Coding Robot Kits
Prehistoric Coding Robot Kits
The Robobloq 'Q-Dino' Robot is for Kids Aged 10 and Up
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12
Life-Sized Astronaut Toy Statues
Life-Sized Astronaut Toy Statues
LEGO Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 with a Statue
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11
AI-Powered Murder Mystery Games
AI-Powered Murder Mystery Games
The St. Noire Board Game Integrates Amazon Alexa
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10
DIY Disney-Themed Stuffed Animals
DIY Disney-Themed Stuffed Animals
Build-A-Bear Launched a New 'The Lion King' Collection
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Big Sister Fashion Dolls
Big Sister Fashion Dolls
L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Introduces Tall, Grown-Up L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls
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Android Fashion Dolls
Android Fashion Dolls
Moose Toys' Capsule Chix Come with Accessory-Filled Surprise Capsules
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Surprise-Filled Pencil Cases
Surprise-Filled Pencil Cases
Keycraft's GoGoPod is Packed with Back-to-School Stationery
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80s Show-Inspired Board Games
80s Show-Inspired Board Games
The Monopoly Stranger Things Collector's Edition is Retro
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5
Elemental Dragon Toys
Elemental Dragon Toys
ZURU's Fire Breathing and Ice Blasting Dragons Boast Realistic Features
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4
Introductory Coding Robot Toys
Introductory Coding Robot Toys
The 'Winky' Educational Robot is for Children Aged Five to 12
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3
Interactive Wearable Toys
Interactive Wearable Toys
Pixie Belles' Interchangeable Tails Double as Bracelets and Scrunchies
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2
Goo-Filled Collectible Toys
Goo-Filled Collectible Toys
Goo Goo Galaxy's 'Goo Drops' are Tactile Alien Baby Toys
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Naturalistic Outdoor Chess Sets
Naturalistic Outdoor Chess Sets
The 'Luft' Chess Set is Customized with Found Pebbles
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