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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Goo-Filled Collectible Toys
Goo Goo Galaxy's 'Goo Drops' are Tactile Alien Baby Toys
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Introductory Coding Robot Toys
The 'Winky' Educational Robot is for Children Aged Five to 12
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Naturalistic Outdoor Chess Sets
The 'Luft' Chess Set is Customized with Found Pebbles
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Interactive Wearable Toys
Pixie Belles' Interchangeable Tails Double as Bracelets and Scrunchies
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Fruity Edible Slime Kits
Craft City’s New Make Your Own Kool-Aid Edible Slime Kits are a Tasty DIY
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Sound-Making Multicooker Toys
The Let’s Get Cooking One Stop Pot is Modeled After the Instant Pot
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Surprise-Filled Pencil Cases
Keycraft's GoGoPod is Packed with Back-to-School Stationery
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80s Show-Inspired Board Games
The Monopoly Stranger Things Collector's Edition is Retro
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Shark-Themed DIY Stuffies
Build-A-Bear Launched a New 'Shark Week' Collection
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Android Fashion Dolls
Moose Toys' Capsule Chix Come with Accessory-Filled Surprise Capsules
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Child-Focused Luxury Electric Vehicles
The McLaren 720S Ride-On is for Kids Aged Three to Six
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Inappropriate 90s Card Games
The Cards Against Humanity: 90s Nostalgia Pack has 30 Cards in Total
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Prehistoric Coding Robot Kits
The Robobloq 'Q-Dino' Robot is for Kids Aged 10 and Up
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Life-Size Puppet Toys
The Hasbro HASLAB Cookie Monster Doll Has a Posable Design
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AI-Powered Murder Mystery Games
The St. Noire Board Game Integrates Amazon Alexa
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Whodunnit Subscription Boxes
The 'CosyKiller' Murder Mystery Subscription Box is Enthralling
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Travel-Friendly Compact Tricycles
The Liki Trike Fits Easily in a Trunk or Airplane Overhead Bin
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DIY Disney-Themed Stuffed Animals
Build-A-Bear Launched a New 'The Lion King' Collection
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Otherwordly Cuddly Toys
Rizmo is a Plush Pal That Inspires Kids to Make Music and Dance
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Big Sister Fashion Dolls
L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Introduces Tall, Grown-Up L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls
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Hip Musician-Honoring Dolls
The Barbie David Bowie Doll Marks the 50th Anniversary of Space Oddity
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Elemental Dragon Toys
ZURU's Fire Breathing and Ice Blasting Dragons Boast Realistic Features
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Rapid-Fire Toy Blasters
The Nerf N-Strike Mega Megalodon Packs 20 Rounds of Ammo
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Collaborative Learning Toys
Fisher-Price's Linkimals Interactive Toys for Kids Teach Together
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Springy Collectible Toys
Little Tikes' Springlings Surprise Plush Toys Pop Out of Their Packaging
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Pop Culture Tabletop Games
Funko's Funkoverse Strategy Board Game Comes with Collectible Figurines
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Singing Shark Puppets
WowWee's Baby Shark Song Puppets Let Kids Control the Tempo of the Tune
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Modular Sustainable Children's Toys
Luke's Toy Factory's Eco-Friendly Toys Use Upcycled Materials
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Life-Sized Astronaut Toy Statues
LEGO Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 with a Statue
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Multi-Purpose Kid's Activity Tables
'Little Creator' Enhance Sensory Development in Children
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Surprise-Inside Shopping Collectibles
ZURU's '5 Surprise Mini Brands' Features Tiny CPG Items
Robotic Coding Board Games
The 'Mojobot' Coding Robot Board Game Offers an Interactive Experience
Gooey Action Figure Toys
'Heroes of Goo Jit Zu' Combines Action Figures and Compound Play
DIY-Style Holiday Workshops
Build-A-Bear's Toy Workshop Strategy is Rolled Out in Multiple Cities
Sitcom Building Block Sets
The Seinfeld LEGO Set Celebrates the Show's 30th Anniversary
Three-in-One Rocking Toys
The Adaptive Luma Rock & Roller Grows with a Toddler
Cartoon Meme Collectibles
The 'Masterpiece Memes' SpongeBob Toys Take Cues from Viral Content
Goo-Filled Collectible Toys
Goo Goo Galaxy's 'Goo Drops' are Tactile Alien Baby Toys
Interchangeable Magnetic Wooden Toys
The ESNAF Wooden Toys are Left Naturally Unfinished
Introductory Coding Robot Toys
The 'Winky' Educational Robot is for Children Aged Five to 12
Candy-Like Slime Toys
ZURU's 'Cotton Candy Cuties' are Stretchy, Fluffy and Scented
AI-Powered Baby Monitors
The 'Cubo AI' Provides Proactive Alerts to Parents and Caregivers
Naturalistic Outdoor Chess Sets
The 'Luft' Chess Set is Customized with Found Pebbles
Personalized Search-and-Find Adventures
Wonderbly Publishes a Book, Illustrated by Marija Tiurina
Burrito-Inspired Plush Animals
Cutetitos Babitos Arrive Rolled Up with Gender Reveal Diapers
Inclusive Beauty Dolls
Barbie's New Fashionistas Line Features a Wheelchair and Prosthetic Limbs
Interactive Wearable Toys
Pixie Belles' Interchangeable Tails Double as Bracelets and Scrunchies
Video Game-Inspired Dart Guns
The NERF Soldier 76 Blaster from Hasbro is Overwatch-Inspired
Smashable Egg Toys
ZURU's SMASHERS SERIES 3 DINO Reveals Fozzils, Dirt, Slime, Bath Bombs & Putty
Professional Workwear Subscriptions
Corporate Catwalk Fills a Void in the Market for Women
Socially Conscious Coffee Branding
La Tortilleria Develops Café Hermanos Macías' New Identity
Interactive Robotic Puzzle Toys
The 'ActivePuzzle' Transforms Puzzle Pieces into Robots
Sci-Fi Building Block Kits
The LEGO Stranger Things 'The Upside Down' Set is Ultra-Detailed
Social Media-Inspired Fashion Dolls
The Poseable #SNAPSTAR Dolls for Tweens Pair with a Free App
Wrestling Character Gloves
WWE Blitz Brawlers Take the Form of Character-Themed Battle Gloves
Ambidextrous Crayon Sets
ooly's Left Right Crayons
Horror Film Board Games
IT Monopoly Features a Custom Game Board and Accessories
Surprise-Filled Pencil Cases
Keycraft's GoGoPod is Packed with Back-to-School Stationery
K-Beauty Spa Subscription Boxes
FaceTory's Lux PLUS Skincare Box Pampers with Korean Beauty
80s Show-Inspired Board Games
The Monopoly Stranger Things Collector's Edition is Retro
Interactive Parade Toys
The Toomies Parade Pals Sing Songs with One Another When Connected
Branded Mini Collectables
Shopkins' Real Littles Feature Kids' Favorite Miniature Brand Products
Brutalist Concrete Chess Sets
The 'Failure' Chess Set Has a High-End Architectural Design
DIY Customization Robot Toys
The 'Armz' DIY Smart Toy Lets Users Change up the Look and More
Collectible-Sharing Pop-Up Shops
FYE's Comic Con Pop-Up Offers Exclusive Products for Comic Con
Gender Neutral Play Kitchens
Ferm Living Designs a Slick, Minimal & Stylish Play Kitchen for Kids
DIY Glitter Domes
AMAV's Winter-Themed Kit is Ideal for Kids Who Have an Affinity Toward Crafts
Android Fashion Dolls
Moose Toys' Capsule Chix Come with Accessory-Filled Surprise Capsules
Socially Conscious Subscription Boxes -
LEGO-Themed Pop-Ups
'The Brick Bar' is a Pop-Up Made Out of Over One Million LEGO Blocks
Superhero Metallic Gaunlet Collectibles
Hot Toys Unveils a New Life-Sized Iron Man Nano Gauntlet
Equality-Promoting Subscription Services
Dough's Subscription Service Showcases Women-Owned Brands
On-the-Road Doll Pop-Ups
This Barbie Pop-Up is Held in Walmart Parking Lots Across the Country
Branded Ocean Conservation Campaigns
Lush Launched a Shark Attack Campaign for Ocean Conservation
Prehistoric Coding Robot Kits
The Robobloq 'Q-Dino' Robot is for Kids Aged 10 and Up
Collectible Amenity Kits
Hong Kong Airlines Created Business Class Kits with Artists
Life-Size Puppet Toys
The Hasbro HASLAB Cookie Monster Doll Has a Posable Design
Interactive Unicorn Toys
Myla the Magical Unicorn is a Robotic, Color-Changing Companion
Customizable Coding Robot Kits
The Clementoni RoboMaker Pro Kit is for Makers 10 and Up
Surprise-Inside Slime Toys
'Treasure X Aliens' Combines Slime with an Unboxing Experience
Three-Dimensional Building Blocks
The Jigxels Building Blocks Allow for Infinite Customization
President-Inspired Board Games
The Trump Presidential Wall Game Requires Strategic Focus
Diverse Luxuriously Dressed Dolls
Mattel Releases Its Anniversary Barbie Doll in Two Skin Tones
Novelty Shark-Inspired Socks
Sock Fancy Launched the Shark Week 2019 Collection
Omnidirectional Navigation Coding Robots
The 'Amigo One' Robot is Built on an Arduino Mega 2560
One-Player Color Games
SmartGames' 'Colour Catch' is a Challenging Puzzle Game for One
Confetti Crayon Sets
Kid Made Modern's Double Sided Crayons Create Multicolored Art Work
Ocean-Themed Collectible Toys
We Cool Toys' Lil' Shuckies Tap the DIY Bead Toy and Surprise Factor
Theme Park Subscription Services
Boxney Offers a Subscription Box Service for Disney Snacks
Outdoor Enthusiast Subscription Services
The Cairn Adventure Gear Subscription Boxes are Versatile
Wearable Dragon Toys
WowWee's Fingerlings Untamed Dragons Lose Their Glow as They are Tamed
Fashionable Anime Plush Toys
The New Build-A-Bear Workshop Pokémon Characters are Stylish
Kid-Friendly Vegetable Bites
Little Pickins' Finger Foods Contain Whole Grains, Veggies & Protein
Collectible Sci-Fi Dolls
The X-Files Mulder and Scully Barbie Dolls Celebrate the 25th Anniversary
Author-Celebrating Store Events
Target Boasts Dr. Seuss Events & Apparel for the Author's Birthday
Digital Inspiration Board Games
The Space Invaders Board Game Celebrates the Iconic Video Game
Trainable Robot Dog Toys
The Sharper Image Duke The Robotic Puppy Responds to Voice and Touch
Ambient Space Travel Illuminators
The 'Spaceship' Mood Light Provides Passive Lighting
Otherwordly Cuddly Toys
Rizmo is a Plush Pal That Inspires Kids to Make Music and Dance
Explorative Horror Board Games
The 'Halls of Horror' Board Game Has a Randomly Generated Board
Flatulent Ninja Figurines
The Collectible Fart Ninjas Release Gross-Out Electronic Sounds
Off-Road Vehicle Toy Kits
The LEGO Land Rover Defender Has an Ultra-Detailed Design
Digitized Baduk Board Games
The Conceptual 'Bo' Digital Board Game Has a Futuristic Design
AR-Equipped Superhero Robots
The UBTECH Iron Man MK50 Robot is an Officially Licensed Toy
App-Connected Digital Pet Toys
The All-New 'Tamagotchi On' Supports Cross-Platform Connectivity
Big Sister Fashion Dolls
L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Introduces Tall, Grown-Up L.O.L. Surprise! Dolls
Phone-Powered Wooden Toys
'Offline Toys' Encourage Parents & Kids to Spend Quality Time Together
Hip Musician-Honoring Dolls
The Barbie David Bowie Doll Marks the 50th Anniversary of Space Oddity
Competitive Soccer Robot Toys
The TOMY Soccerborgs Perform a Number of Quick Maneuvers
Collectible-Topped Children's Beverages
good2grow's Fortified Water Now Comes with PODZ Characters
Celebratory Moon Landing Toys
The LEGO Moon Landing Set Recognizes the Event's 50th Anniversary
Marshmallow Bunny Toys
PEEPS Teamed Up with Funko for Limited-Edition POP! PEEPS
Anti-Dropping Baby Products
Drop It Baby Suctions to Flat Surfaces to Prevent Bottles from Falling
Braille Education Building Blocks
LEGO Braille Bricks Help Kids Learn the Language in a Fun Way
At-Home Escape Room Games
Escape Room the Game is a 60-Minute Board Game Experience
Cinematic Sci-Fi Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins' Stranger Things-Themed Desserts are Coming This Summer
Seasonal Activity Subscription Boxes
Dairy Queen's New 'Box of Happy' is a Summer Subscription Box
Self-Balancing Battle Robot Toys
The Liphier Cavalry Robots Let Users Digitally Battle
Retail Communication Apps
Retail Zipline is a startup revolutionizing communication in retail
Handheld Shark Deterrent Devices
The 'eSPEAR' Offers Nonlethal Protection from Sharks
Child-Protecting Car Gadgets
The SMARTCLIP Seat Belt Clasp Ensures Babies are Not Left in the Car
Vibrating Wrestling Toys
Box Sumo's Collectible Characters Try to Push Each Other Out of the Ring
Toy-Tracking Collector Apps
Funko's App Helps Users Track a Collection, Manage Wish Lists & More
Fuzzy Pet Collectibles
L.O.L. Surprise Fuzzy Pets Feature Layers to Discover & Toys to Customize
Artist-Created Doll Clothing
The Barbie X Keith Harring Line is Fashionable and Artistic
Squishable Slime Toys
ORB Slimi Café Combines Squishy and Slimy Elements
Expressive Plush Toys
Whatsitsface Toys Have Rotating Faces That Reveal Six Different Emotions
Tradition-Focused Easter Storybooks
The Peep on a Perch Box Set Makes for an Exceptional Gift
Collectible Fortune Toys
WowWee's Lucky Fortune Shares Wearable Charm Bracelets
Smartphone-Powered Robot Toys
The AIBrain Tyche AI Learning Robot Teaches Users New Skills
Nostalgic Slime Popsicles
The Nickelodeon Slime Citrus Popsicles Combine Orange & Lemon-Lime
Multi-Purpose Kid's Activity Tables
'Little Creator' Enhance Sensory Development in Children
Collectible Unboxing Dolls
Boxy Girls are Dolls That Love to Shop Online and Unbox Their Finds
Discount Kids Movie Promotions
AMC's Summer Movie Camp Lets Adults See Kids Movies for a Discount
NFC-Enabled Car Toys
Mattel's 'Hot Wheels id' Mixes Elements of Physical and Digital Play
Voice-Activated Board Games
Monopoly's Voice Recognition Game Uses Virtual Money
Florally Accented Cameras
This Nikon Coolpix W150 Compact Waterproof Camera is Child-Friendly
Sensor-Packed Robot Rovers
The Sphero RVR Handles Almost Any Terrain for Streamlined Roving
Charity-Focused Gaming Sidekicks
Whomper is a New Gaming Pet by Blizzard and Code.org for WoW
Unicorn Toilet Toys
Poopsie Slime Surprise Unicorn is a Surprise-Inside Toy That Creates Slime