The majority of toys are bought from big box retailers, but we're seeing a shift to the ways of yesteryear with these artisan toys that put a strong focus on moving away from harsh designs and plastic-heavy compositions. While the label artisan toys might conjure notions of homemade or handcrafted, we're seeing more niche toy brands popping up that may or may not boast these characteristics. At the forefront, we're seeing designs that move away from trademarked images to ones that are more rustic and traditional in aesthetic.
Modern parents are more concerned with what children are playing and interacting with today more than ever, which has prompted a shift towards artisan toys that place things like craftsmanship as a top priority.
40 Artisan Toys
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Handcrafted Modern Slingshots
This Wooden Slingshot Brings High Class Style to the Old School Toy
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Modular Creature Toys
The Creative Wooden Creature Wooden Toy Kit Makes Real & Imagined Animals
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Chromatic Rocker Toys
The DIY Rainbow Rocker is a Great Way to Get Little Tots Active
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Luxurious Glass Chess Sets
This Glass Chess Set Epitomizes Luxury with Handcrafted Design
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Great Ape Wooden Toys
The Hanno the Gorilla Toy is Expertly Crafted
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Eerily Charming Recycled Dolls
These Handmade Dolls are Both Curious-Looking and Cute
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Customizable Plush Toys
The Mixed Animals by Huzi is Made Up of Interchangeable Parts
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Tree Bark Teddies
The Giving Bear is a Sustainable Stuffed Animal That Sweetly Invites a Squeeze
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Cartoon-Inspired Charity Dolls
The Lanvin Christmas Doll Collection is for a Good Cause
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Porky Wooden Penny Savers
The Twiggy Piggy Bank is Expertly Crafted from Timber and Leather
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Blue Collar Chess Sets
The Tool Chess is Rugged Yet Gorgeous
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Fruit-Shaped Doll Houses
These Apple and Pear House Designs from Rock and Pebble are Imaginative
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Personalized Matryoshka Novelties
This Nesting Doll Puzzle by Manzanitakids is Culturally Modern
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Homemade Building Block Machines
The Akayuki Ball Contraption is a Technical Toy Triumph
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Cute Crocheted Cartoon Characters
These Adorable Crocheted Dolls Feature Your Favourite Characters
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Timber Toy Bricks
The Mokurokku Wooden LEGO Set Puts Natural Materials Back into Your Hands
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Wooden Toy Homes
The 'Wedge House' and the 'Circle House' by Modern Playhouse
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Hand-Made Undead Dolls
These Zombie Dolls Come with Removable Guts
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Organic Handmade Rattles
'Noli Noli' Uses Beeswax and Shea Butter for Natural Fun
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Typographic Spinning Toys
Sugar For All Created These Toy Dreidels Adorned with Type
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Timber Pop Culture Toys
The Amanda Visell Wooden Idols are Crafty Versions of Childhood Characters
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Antlered Animal Assemblages
Artist David Budzik Creates One of a Kind Animal Wood Toys
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Emotion-Teaching Playthings
Plan Toys' Build-A-Robot Targets Children with Autism
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Automatic Rubber Band Weapons
Destroy the Competition with the Rubber Band Machine Gun
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Adorable Faux Taxidermy
Etsy's Gills Pop Art Emporium Creates Stuffed Animal Wall Decor
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Creepy Children's Cuddlers (UPDATE)
The ‘WHAM BLAM BLAMO' Line of Toys is Endear
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Plant-Based Baby Teethers
These Baby Teether Designs Are Made from All Natural Starches
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Organic Baby Toys
This Tool Play Set is Fun and Safe for Your Young Ones
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Stackable Wooden Toys
The Organic Nimble Nester Stacking Arches are Satin Smooth
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Notched Block Toys
The Totems Series One by Dino Sanchez is Made for All Ages
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Petri Dish-Inspired Jigsaws
The Radial Puzzle is Inspired by Organic Crystal Growth Patterns
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Chic Contemporary Doll Houses
Dolls Villa Pimps Out Toy Homes
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Building Block Love Rockets
The Valentine LEGO Heart Spaceship is Romantically Themed
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Denim Sports Equipment
Loomstate Denim Soccer Balls are Kid-Sized and Earth-Friendly
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Handmade Plush Mobiles
KLT Works Creates Eco-Friendly Artistic Nursery Decor
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Custom Plush Toys
These Customized Dolls are Made From your Little One's Artwork
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Historical Pillow Dolls
Get Your Kids to Play with History with These Stuffy Historical Figures
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Reclaimed Wool Plushies
These 'Cate & Levi' Stuffed Animals are One-Of-A-Kind
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Hi-Tech Block Toys
TinkerBots Are the Next Generation of Building Block Toys
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Curious Upcycled Characters
The Amy Arnold 'Peepwool' Collection is Entirely Eco-Friendly
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Adaptable Prefab Tiny Homes
Tree Tents Birdhouse Modular is Highly Customizable
Nostalgia-Driven Cereal Promotions
Kellogg’s Toy Story 5 Cereal Boxes Reintroduce In-Pack Toys
Wooden Figure Sets
Nintendo Unveiled 'My Mario' in 30-Piece and 3-Piece Sets
AI-Enhanced Play Experiences
Mattel Partners with OpenAI to Develop AI-Powered Toys
Sensorial Anime Dolls
BedHedz are Expressive, Tactile Collectibles with Big, Unruly Hair
Playfully Serious Designs
Nik Bentel Studio Pivots from the Whimsical to the Playfully Serious
Anime-Inspired Wooden Collectibles
Puremind Unveils Its 'Dragon Ball' Wooden Collectibles
Playful Oral Care Kits
The Build-A-Brush Starter Kit Turns Daily Brushing into a Creative Activity
Easter-Ready Toy Plushies
Jazwares Launches a Whimsical Squishmallows Collection Ahead of Easter
Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys
Mattel Debuts Its 2025 San Diego Comic-Con Showcase
Pony Character Crochet Kits
The My Little Pony x The Woobles Craft Recreates Applejack & More
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
Far Out Toys' Pretty Sweets Invites Kids to Customize Mini Desserts
Screen-Free Play Companions
Fabli Creates an Immersive World of Storytelling, Music and Games
Beauty-Inspired Slime Toys
Gui Gui Makes Gen Alpha's Skincare Obsession Age-Safe & Fun
Authentic Mother's Day Commercials
Amazon Boxes Take Center Stage in a Heartfelt Campaign
Modern Transformative Child Walkers
The Jumbo walker concept grows with your child stages.
Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys
ThinkPsych Spotlights Its Line of Therapeutic Games & Tools
Family-Friendly Tech Accessory Designs
CASETiFY x Toy Story is Whimsical and Vibrant
Miniature Baby Collectibles
MGA’s Miniverse: Make it Mini Real Baby Shares Tiny Figures & Food
Science-Backed High-Energy Toy Collections
Moose Toys Partners with Mark Rober on CrunchLabs
Collectible Digital Toys
BE@RBRICK x Tamagotchi Marks the Virtual Pet’s 30th Anniversary
Tiny Pet Habitat Collectibles
MGA's Miniverse: Make It Mini Animals Crafts Small Dwellings
Tropically Inspired Garment Designs
Ashaki Embraces Heirloom-Quality Construction
Nostalgic Cookie Puzzle Sets
The LEGO Butter Cookie Tin Turns a Familiar Container into a Model
Chic Artisanal Jewerly Ranges
Judy Carter Launches Her Eponymous Artisanal Brand — JUDE
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Inclusive Fashion Dolls
Mattel’s First Autistic Barbie Boasts Sensory Experiences & Support Tools
Art-Inspired Collectibles
The Mattel x MoMA Series Transforms Iconic Artworks into Toys and Games
Playful Learning Collections
IKEA Open House Miami Has Child-Focused Designs for Miami Art Week
Horror Doll Collectibles
Pop Mart's Blind Box Chucky Franchise Series Shares Scary Surprises
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Toy Brick Advent Calendars
LEGO Introduces All-New Advent Calendars for 2025
AI-Driven Art Toys
MOMOTOY Debuts in the Us at Toy Fair New York
Community 3D-Printed Toys
3D Printing Elves Launches Free Toy Program for Children
Recordable Otter Toys
Slumberkins' Otter Helps Kids Feel Connected to Love Ones No Matter How Far
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Puzzle-Style Inclusive Furniture
Mara Bragagnolo Designs the Nook Furniture Collection
Streetwear-Branded Decor Ranges
The Crate & Barrel x Converse Furniture Collection Has 80 Pieces
Emotive Plush Collectibles
Care Bears Caring Cuties Tap into the Thrill of Blind Boxes
Educational Series-Inspired Preschool Toys
Bonkers Toys Debuts the Genevieve's Playhouse Line
Collectible Wear-and-Share Jewelry
Twisty Petz Combines Wearable Pets with Friendship Bracelets
Screen-Free Children's Audio Toys
Tonies Introduces Three New Products for Littles
Auto Cartoon Plushies
TeeTurtle Dropped the 'Transformers Reversible Plushies'
Gen Alpha Animated Toy Promotions
MrBeast Launches YouTube Shorts Series to Drive Toy Sales
Dynamic Sculptural Tables
The Interactive Transformation Table Boasts Playful Unfolding Design
Dinosaur Tile STEAM Toys
Clixo's Dino Adventure Pack Encourages Screen-Free Holiday Play
Minimal Flat-Pack Design
Bouroullec’s ARBA Expands with Furniture Focused on Sustainability
Furry Fidget Companions
Tangle's Furry Fidget Friends are Soft, Tactile and Bendable
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Modernized Nostalgic Toys
Tin Can Offers a Novel Approach to Children's Communication
Screen-Free Music Toys
Loops Lab Lowers the Barrier of Entry to Music Creation
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
3D-Printed Fidget Toys
Jigglets are Produced with Less Waste Than Traditional Toys
Anniversary Doll Capsules
Spin Master Celebrates 25 Years of Dora with an All-New Toy Collection
Playful Collectible Figures
The Zsiga × Care Bears Series Transforms Nostalgic Icons into Toys
Artful Collectible Figures
Fisher-Price Little People x André Saraiva Reimagines Cherished Toys
Nostalgic Film Merchandise
Disney Celebrates the Toy Story 30th Anniversary with New Collectibles
Art-Inspired Toy Collections
Hape x The Met Makes Masterpieces Accessible & Play-Inspiring
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls
Hasbro and Mattel Created the Play-Doh Barbie Collection
AI-Powered Plush Teddies
FoloToy's AI Teddy Kumma Holds Conversations and Tells Stories
Playful Modular Kids Sofas
The Twiny Sofa System Turns into a Table and Play Zone Within Seconds
Backyard Electric Ride-Ons
Garvee Launched its 'Ride-On Toys Collection'
Award-Winning Educational Toy Brands
Learning Resources Earns 2026 Preschool Toy of the Year Award
STEAM-Inspired Construction Toy Systems
Meekins Corp. Introduces Rail Cube to the US Market
Modular Body Toys
The Body Blocks by Davina Atallah Explores Identity Through Play
Sensory Dough Toys
Play-Doh 6 Variety Compounds are Uniquely Textured & Scented
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
The Styled by KidSuper Ken Doll Sports Boundary-Pushing Streetwear
Denim-Themed Luxury Figurines
Levi's Introduces a New Collaboration with BE@RBRICK
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Fashion Icon Toy Ranges
Playmates Toys Launches the Paris & Pups Range, Inspired by Paris Hilton
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
3d-Printed Rubble Furniture
Inorganic Growth by Bentu Design Transforms Demolished Urban Villages
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools
WoodenHouse Presents an Alternative to Plastic Cooking Utensils
Folk Creature Sculptures
Assemble’s Fibredog Has a Mythic Form and Material Narrative
Cult Film-Inspired Kid's Fashion
Mini Rodini Launches a Capsule, Inspired by the E.T.
Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets
Jelly Bands Simplify Jewelry-Making with Snappable Beads
Leather Toy-Block Briefcases
Hans Atelier Introduced the 'Leather LEGO Briefcase' with Studs
Screen-Free Wooden Car Toys
Qubs' RasKars Feature Hidden Tech That Drives Vehicles Autonomously
Open-Ended Exploration Toys
Melissa & Doug Entered Toy Industry Hall of Fame
Hybrid Indoor Play Spaces
Jumpin' Jellybeans Expertly Merges Play with Wellness
Solid Wooden Collaborative Figurines
Cul de Sac Japon x Karimoku Furniture Create a BE@RBRICK
Teddy Bear-Centric Apparel
BOSS and Steiff Introduce a Holiday Fashion Capsule
Novelty Supermarket Ornaments
Aldi’s Novelty Baubles Take the Form of Familar Household Products
Screen-Free Audio Toys
Qubitunes Helps Kids Create Their Own Audio Adventures
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Tech-Driven Building Toys
LEGO Introduced Its New Smart Play Platform with Enhanced Technology
Organic Furniture Collections
Ensemble Translates Nature into Sculptural Seating in Collaboration
Modular Storage Systems
The Original Modern Shelving Collection by Tylko Offers Tailored Furniture
Surreal Dark Comedy Toys
Moose Toys Created a Line for YouTube-Viral Amazing Digital Circus
Culturally Significant Wooden Furniture
Zanat Spotlights a Country's Woodcarving Heritage
Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys
Zuru Slime Mart Shares Baskets & Bags with Food-Like Sensory Toys
Museum-Inspired Art Toys
Met x Kidrobot Dunny Alters Monet’s Bouquet of Sunflowers into a Figure
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Nostalgic Blind Toy Series
The Teletubbies Say Hello Series Nods to Childhood Icons for Collectors
Emotional Exploration Plushes
Emotional Baggage by Solobo Toys Helps Kids with Playful Expression
Screen-Free 3D Building Puzzles
Maison Battat Inc. Has Introduced the Arkitec line
Reconfigurable Modular Systems
Gioco Modular Furniture Kit Enables Adaptable Spaces for All Ages
Seasonally Themed Magnetic Toys
MAGNA-TILES Introduces New Thematic Toys at Toy Fair 2026
Annual International Toy Fairs
Spielwarenmesse is Running Its 75th Edition This Year
Snuggly Plush Toys
Jazwares Spotlights Giftable Squishmallows for the Holidays
Cartoon Franchise Collab Collectibles
BAPE and Transformers Join on a Collection of BE@RBRICKs
Dog Birthday Cake Toys
Lesure Embraces Whimsical Sensibilities with Its New Toy
Artful Sculptural Objects
Massproductions x ARKET Launch Sculptural Objects for Everyday Use
Skill-Building Play Kits
The Helper Play Kit Supports Independent Play Based on Life Skills
Woodland Family Homes
Studio Bark's Orchard House Blends Sculptural Wood Form with Forest Site
Customizable Outdoor Play Equipment
King Swings Fuses Artisanal Craftsmanship and Modern Design
Otherworldly Wooden Art
Donald Wasswa's Wooden Sculptures Conjure Futuristic Speculative Creatures
Friendship-Celebrating Doll Brands
Maison Battat's Hey Bestie™ Product Range Emphasizes Positivity
Collectible Mini Cameras
The Photo Creator Mini Cam Lets Kids Snap Photos Without a Phone
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Plushie-Themed Halloween Offerings
Jazwares and Warner Bros. Launch Spooky New Plush Line
Expansive Private Label Housewares
These New In-House Michaels Brands Have More than 700 Items
Toy-Gifting Menu Promotions
Cracker Barrel Introduces a Limited Edition Menu for Young Guests
Eco-Friendly Organized Containers
Furf Designs the Sustainable Tronco Storage for Qeeboo
Artist-Designed Playable Sensory Scarves
Biggest Little and Keiko Furoshiki Debut Art Play Silk
3D-Printable Toy Ranges
MakerWorld 'CyberBrick' Has Reusable Electronics and 3D-Printed Models
Charming Creepy Collectibles
Deddy Bears Unbox from Coffins with Autopsy Reports
Kids Modern Step Stool
The Totto Step Stool Concept Blends Montessori Values with Playful Design
Interactive Toy Experiences
ToyPal Brings Soft Toys to Life with Personalized, AI-Powered Stories
Artisan Furniture Debut
Editions Showcases Handcrafted Furniture and Decor from Pirajean Lees
Sustainable Coffee Ventures
Staten Island Partners with the Eco-Friendly Coffee Brand
Mini Playhouse Toys
Pee-Wee’s Playhouse Mini Series Recreates the Show in Collectible Form
Toy Trading Platforms
Toy Trader App Lets Families Trade Toys, Clothes, and Gear Without Cash
Developmental Bath Toys
The Your (Un)Ordinary Bath Toy Collection Encourages Sensory Exploration
Forest-Inspired Wooden Cabinets
Taishi Sugiura Designs the Hayashi Cabinet with Unique Paneling
Artisanal Youth Yogurts
Pastoret's Yogurt for Kids is Slow-Fermented, Fruity and Low in Sugar
Designer-Led Crafting Kits
Michaels Launches the All-New Jonathan Adler Collection
Toddler Off-Screen Audio
Ms Rachel Tonie Offers Screen‑free Sing‑along Learning for Toddlers
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Whimsical Spirit Art Shows
Otani Workshop Anima at Perrotin New York Captures Animism Through Clay
Ultra-Nostalgic Toy Acquisitions
ArtCreativity Acquires the Wooly Willy Brand from PlayMonster
Educational Sensory-Support Tools
Ted Kangaroo Increases Availability of Its Sensory Product Range
Personalized Toddler Tales
The Spark Book Creates Custom Stories with Your Toddler as the Hero
Community-Centric Sculptural Installations
Naoto Fukasawa & Jakuets Design the Playful Sculptures
Goan Heritage Homes
A 160-year-old Goan residence is reimagined as Toybox through adaptive design
Playful Storage Blocks
The BERTO Hidden Secrets offers modular ceramic vessels for organization
Limited-Edition Erotica Books
Toy Stories by Dame Blends Erotic Fiction With Sex Toy Reviews