These April 2015 toys range from artisan wood cameras to 3D-printed dollhouses that utilize complex technologies for a leisurely purpose. As women;s societal roles continue to evolve, the media's focus on feminism is strongly linked to this month's toy products.
From presidential action figures that pay homage to Hilary Clinton to girl-targeted science kits and coding games, these April 2015 toys prove that today's generation of girls will truly make a difference and break gender stereotypes.
In addition to feminist toys, this list also includes kits and subscriptions that target a number of niche demographics. From first-time faterhood kits to educational toy subscriptions, these examples prove that toys are no longer traditional and that they are instead inspirational and educational for today's youth.
The toy industry's focus on meaningful and connected products embraces the concept of convergance, a business pattern that is discussed in Jeremy Gutsche's New York Times Bestseller, 'Better and Faster: The Proven Path to Unstoppable Ideas.' Whether adapted in business or everyday life, this concept suggests that strong ties to tradition are often surpassed by change and the need for adaptability.
Top 40 Toy Products in April
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Crafty Marker Scissors
The ColorCutter ShapeShark Transforms Doodles into Creative Cutouts
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Educational Packaging Toys
IDEO.org Creates Eco-Friendly Packaging that Doubles as Playthings
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Toy Inventor Apps
Make Toys with Autodesk's 3D-Printing Tinkerplay App
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Interlocking Eco Toys
Tobo Toys' Eco-Friendly Toys for Kids Join with Other Track Playsets
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Teddy Puzzle Toys
Ozobear Challenges Kids with Twisting 3D-Printed Blocks
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Educational Craft Subscriptions
Green Kid Crafts' Activity Boxes Gift Smarts & Sustainability
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Educational Toy Subscriptions
Spark Box Toys' Rental Service Entertains and Educates
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Custom LEGO Furniture
The LEGO Brick Coffee Table Lets You Decorate Like a Kid
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Fatherly Playtime Kits
The Cooper Kit Supplies Monthly Dad and Kid Activities
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Brick Record Players
This Functional LEGO Turntable is Made Almost Entirely Out of the Block Toys
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LEGO-Friendly Laptop Protectors
The Brik Case for Macbook is Infinitely Customizable and Playful
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App-Controlled Dancing Dolls
Yukai Engineering's iDoll Makes Realistic Moves Directed by a Phone
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Artisanal Anime Masks
The Cubone Pokemon Mask is Perfect for Nostalgic Adult Fanboys
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Buildable Cartoon Sets
The LEGO Simpsons Kwik-E-Mart Set Will be Unveiled at SXSW
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Glowing Fashion Toys
The Lite Brix Encourages Girls to Build a Radiantly Techy-Driven Runway
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Parental Warning Campaigns
Toys R Us' Internet is Not Safe Ads Bring Awareness to Online Searches
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Jungle Gym Vests
The Athletitti Athletic Vest Turns Parents into Mobile Playrounds
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Electronic Skateboard Toys
Hexbug's Tony Hawk Circuit Boards Toys Bring Power to Fingerboards
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Presidential Action Figures
The Hillary Clinton Action Figure Sends an Empowering Message to Girls
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Girl-Targeted Science Kits
Yellow Scope Produces Creative and Rigorous Science Kits for Girls
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Girl-Empowering Campaigns
The Barbie Be Super Movement Embraces the Superhero Culture
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Educational Printing Platforms
i3D Creatives Introduces 3D Printing Software to Kids
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Digital LEGO Mosaics
Brick It Lets People Create Their Own Pixelated Artworks
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3D-Printed Castle Toys
Engineer Mariano Gros Baneres Recreates Elsa's Frozen Castle
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Carbon-Infused LEGO Bricks
The LEGO Ultra Agents Merge Physical and Digital Play
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Gilded Brick Toys
This Gold LEGO Set Boasts Real 24 Karat Gold Plating
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Augmented Fantasy Games
Kazooloo Blends a Traditional Fantasy Game with Elements of Digital Play
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Robotic Learning Apps
LEGO EV3 Programming App Takes the Stage at SXSWedu
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Kiddie Voyager Kits
A Little Passports Subscription Takes Kids on a New Adventure Each Month
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African Safari Mobile Games
Kate and Harry in Africa Lets Kids Explore An African Safari
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Gratis Gaming Apps
Gamee is a Platform for Free Games That Rejects In-App Purchases
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Powered Dirt Toys
The MudWatt Science Kit Involves Interest in Science, Tech and the Natural World
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Animated Ping Pong Paddles
These Huzi Products Enhance the Standard Rackets with Expression
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App-Integrated Board Games
Cheatwell's App-Player Board Game is Enhanced with Mobile Devices
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Artisan Toy Cameras
Etsy's Wooden Cameras Resemble Real Photo-Taking Devices
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Digitally Enhanced Boardgames
Golem Arcana Embeds Traditional Rule Book into an App
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Board Game-Extending Apps
MONOPOLY zAPPed Introduces Mini Games to Enhance the Playing Experience
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Sci-Fi Battlement Games
XCOM: the Board Game is Played Alongside an App
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Teddy Bear Speakers
SpotiBear is a 3D-Printed Toy Speaker That Plays Spotify Music
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Tablet Game Builders
Bloxels' Digital Board Game Lets Kids Create Their Own Challenges
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Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Pink-Adorned Fashion Lines
Forever 21 & Mattel Collaborate on the Next Forever 21 x Barbie Line
Building Block Tech Stations
The Conceptual 'LEGO Brick' Wireless Charger Platform is Toy-Like
Film-Celebrating Pool Floaties
The Funboy x Barbie: The Movie Collection is Plastic and Fantastic
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Doll-Themed Movie Fashion
The Zara x Barbie Collection Features Iconic Styles
Celebratory Sci-Fi Toy Sets
The LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary Collection Has Five Sets
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories
Pidgin Fashion Dolls Launches a New Accessories Collection
Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
LEGO® Group is Championing Inclusivity With 3 New Initiatives
Doll-Inspired Personal Care Collections
Barbie™ x Lush Cosmetics Launches on August 9th
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Doll-Inspired Wedding Collections
Mattel and Azazie Team Up to Debut a New Pink Wedding Collection
Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls
Barbie Celebrates Fashion Icon Claudia Schiffer with New Doll
All-Pink Corner Shops
The Proper x Barbie Shop Shares Co-Branded Popcorn Packs
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics x Barbie Was Inspired by the Forthcoming Movie
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Mars Rover Toy Models
The LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance Arrives June 1
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Inspiring Role Model Dolls
Barbie Role Models Celebrate Women from Around the World
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Doll-Inspired Beach Bottles
PATH Unveils its Barbie-Themed Bottle to Celebrate Female Empowerment
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Virtual Pet Wearables
Tamagotchi Uni is Super Customizable, Portable and Socially Connected
Sensory Stimulated Toy Cars
Hot Wheels' Flippin’ Fast Die-Cast Cars are Made with ASAN
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products
The Caviar #Barbiecore Collection is Opulently Pink
One-Day Hair Color Kits
The Barbie x Hally Temporary Hair Colors Create Vibrant Wash-Out Looks
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Empowering AI Image Generators
Missjourney Generates Images of Female CEOs, Leaders & Innovators
Artist-Backed Album Figurines
The Weeknd Launches a 'Kiss Land' Toy Collection with Superplastic
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Doll-Inspired Consoles
Xbox is Giving Away a Barbie Xbox Series S
Doll-Inspired Pink Timepieces
Fossil is Launching a New Barbie-Themed Watch Collection
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Barbie x Kipling Features Details Inspired by the Fashion Icon
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
All-in-One Beauty Platforms
Atelier Disrupts the Industry with Its Tech-Advanced Platform
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Toy-Inspired Haircare Products
The CHI x Barbie Totally Hair Collection is Celebratory
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Inclusive Barbie Dolls
Barbie® Introduces Its First Doll with Down Syndrome
AI Mother's Day Campaigns
Showcase is Simplifying Mother's Day Shopping with ChatGPT
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Latina Fashion Dolls
Latinistas is World's First and Only All-Latina Fashion Doll Line
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Expansive Easter Product Ranges
The Mars Wrigley Easter 2024 Range Has Eight New Products
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Diverse African Doll Collections
Disney Presents the Upcoming CreativeSoul Doll Collection
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Woman Athlete Lego Sets
LEGO Pays Homage to Female Athletes for the First Time
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Empowering Women's Campaigns
PLT Celebrates International Women's Day in #PrettyPowerful Ad
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Dolled-Up Chip Packaging
Stacy's Pita Chips and Barbie Created Collectible Pink Packaging
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
NYC-Themed Baby Gift Sets
The Big Apple Baby Gift Set by Estella Features Clothes, Toys and More
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Pixelated Tile Toy Sets
The 'VOXART' Click Tile Construction Set is Easy to Build and Customize
Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
The Barbie x Kartell Chairs Mark the Toy's 65th Anniversary
Colorful Doll-Topped Cakes
SusieCakes is Serving Up New Barbie Cakes This Summer
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Easter-Inspired Baby Collections
Magnetic Me's Easter Shop is Filled with Playful Spring Styles
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
CGI Beauty Avatars
A New Maybelline Mascara is Being Launched by the Brand's First Avatar
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Architectural Toy Publications
'Barbie Dreamhouse: An Architectural Survey' Offers Home Tours
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Toy-Themed Film Figurines
The Funko Pop! Movies: Barbie Collection Has Four Styles
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Expansive Baby Collections
Mamas & Papas Debuts a Baby and Toddler Collection with Laura Ashley
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Doll-Themed Bag Series
State Bags and American Girl Have Teamed Up for an Exciting Collaboration
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Virtual Doll-Focused Metaverses
American Girl Debuts a Virtual Museum Experience with Kavi Sharma
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Changemaker Automotive Campaigns
The Ford Explorer Men's Only Edition Highlights Female Innovators
Sticker Fashion Dolls
Decora Girlz Merge Creative Style Expression and Sticker Play
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Teen-Focused Makeup Lines
Af94's Teen-Centric Makeup Line Features Products Under $10
Iconic Doll-Inspired Pink Phones
Mattel is Joining HMD To Create a Real Barbie Flip Phone
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Authentic Asian-American Dolls
The Jilly Doll Celebrates Heritage & Builds Confidence Through Play
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Growth-Inspired Spring-Ready Fashion
FACETASM's Coming of Age Capsule Readies for SS24
Collaboration Springtime Clothing Collections
Diane von Furstenberg for Target Has Over 200 Pieces
Iconic Pink Doll Trucks
Barbie's Dreamhouse Living Tour Will Make Stops in Florida
Streetwear-Informed Collectible Dolls
Supreme Unveils a Closer Look at its Momoko Doll