The top December 2019 toys are full of inspiring gift ideas for people of all ages who love to play. While some of the playthings are screenless and low-tech, encouraging time away from devices, others make the use of technology an integral part of the experience—as seen in board games that are powered by smart voice assistants.
Nostalgic toys have the potential to warm the hearts of adults who fondly remember the days of their childhood, all the while introducing products to a new generation of youth. This year, a Candy Land Milk Chocolate Edition was introduced with edible game pieces, LEGO launched a customizable wooden figure and McDonald's limited-edition Surprise Happy Meals are filled with toys from previous decades.
Top 35 Toy Trends in December
From Programmable Robot Pets to Customizable Wooden LEGOs:
Laura McQuarrie — Dec 29, 2019 — Life-Stages
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Multipurpose Childhood Balance Boards
The Kinderfeets Wooden Balance Board Serves a Number of Uses
34
Customizable Wooden LEGOs
LEGO's Collectible Wooden Minifigure Inspires Creativity
33
Stylish Ball Pit Design
Catchu's Ball Pit Pays Attention to Contemporary Aesthetics
32
Child-Focused Therapy Dolls
Yaara Nusboim's Designs Intend to Help Children with Emotional Traumas
31
Hands-On Sensory Toys
Fat Brain Toys' Dimpl Provides Hours of Fun and Interactive Play
30
Mini Coding Curriculum Robots
The 'Kamibot Pi' Teaches Code Through Drawing and Games
29
Programmable Robot Pets
Sony's Aibo Robot Dog Can Now Be Programmed to Perform Different Actions
28
Motor Skill-Enhancing Toys
The TrueBalance Coordination Game Requires Hard Concentration
27
Screenless Smart Toy Designs
The Kiri Toy is Montessori-Inspired, Educational, and Future-Forward
26
Gummy-Making Foodie Toys
Bandai's Foodie Surprise Collectibles Help to Make Gummy Treats
25
Ironic Playing Cards
The Unfortunate Portrait Playing Cards Have Hilarious Images from Pop Culture
24
Collectible Yolk Toys
Bandai's Yolkies Surprise Toys Contain Edible Gummy Slime
23
Hybrid Toy Advent Calendars
The Mini Bean Bag Animal Advent Calendar Doubles as Tree Ornaments
22
Throwback Fast Food Boxes
McDonald's Surprise Happy Meal Shares Toys from Decades Past
21
Empowering Environment-Centric Toys
The Climate Action Kit by Land is Playful and Educational
20
Dwarfism Awareness Inclusive Dolls
Lottie Dolls Creates The First-Ever Little Person Doll
19
Inclusive Family Doll Sets
Kmart Features Same-Sex Family Dolls Across Its Australian Stores
18
Millennial Drinking Bingo Games
BABE Bingo Helps Lighten Tension and Increase Laughter
17
Collectible Dinosaur Capsules
ZURU's Dinosaur Toy for Boys Shares a Fun Unboxing Experience
16
Quiz Game Buzzer Toys
The Trebisky Quiz Answer Game Buzzer System is Interactive
15
Sibling Subscription Kits
Green Kid Crafts' Sibling Subscriptions Offers Doubles of a Project
14
Funny Sitcom Board Games
The Office Clue Game Asks Players To Find Who and What Killed Toby
13
Diverse Boy-Targeted Dolls
The Wonder Crew Seeks to Empower Boys Socially and Emotionally
12
Inclusive Diverse Dolls
One Dear World Features a Range of Cuddly Representation Dolls
11
Superhero-Themed Car Replicas
LEGO Produced a 3,300 Piece Set of the Batmobile from 1989
10
Smart Language Toys
ROYBI Helps Kids Ages Three to Seven Learn Seven Languages
9
Edible Chocolate Board Games
Candy Land Milk Chocolate Edition Features Edible Game Pieces
8
Islamic Friendship Dolls
The Desi Doll Company's New Toys Promote Understanding & Respect
7
Festive Personalized Puzzles
I See Me's Custom Puzzles Help to Kick Off the Holiday Season
6
Mini Car Replica Kits
LEGO Will Add a Replica Ferrari F8 Tributo to Its Speed Champion Series
5
Quirky Festive Puzzles
The Festive Llama and Sloth Jigsaw Puzzle is a Great Stocking Stuffer
4
Feminist-Inspired Puzzles
The Nevertheless She Persisted Puzzle is Perfect for Feminists
3
Fantastical Lore Tabletop Games
Divinity Original Sin: The Board Game is Narrative-Driven
2
Voice Assistant Quiz Games
kNOW! Works with Google Assistant & Shares Up-to-Date Answers
1
Palm-Sized Prosumer Drones
The DJI Mavic Mini Weighs in at Just 249 Grams
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Online Toy-Testing Hubs
KidHQ's Interactive Video Experiences Reinvent Holiday Shopping
Humurous Equality Shirts
Spreadshirt Unveils the New 'You Owe Me 21 Cents' Shirt
90s Rebellious Platform Boots
Dr. Martens Drops a Dolls Kill Collaboration Full of Rugged Designs
Customizable Wooden LEGOs
LEGO's Collectible Wooden Minifigure Inspires Creativity
Comfort-Themed Gift Sets
The Calm Club's 'Big Night In' is the Perfect Gift for Introverts
Screen-Free Coding Robots
The 'Mochi Robot' is LEGO-Compatible and for Children Aged Three and Up
Crocodile Coding Robots
The Clementoni 'Coko' is Designed for Children Aged Three and Up
Faux Pimple Popping Toys
Urban Outfitters Launched a 'Pop It Pal' Toy That Mimics Pimple Popping
Multipurpose Mobile Maker Kits
The 'DOER' Portable Workshop Has a 12-in-One Functionality
Timeless Holiday Dog Collections
Wild One Released Its Holiday Collection of Dog Toys
Mini Coding Curriculum Robots
The 'Kamibot Pi' Teaches Code Through Drawing and Games
Automated Guidance CPR Robots
The Conceptual 'CPR First Aider' Guides Users with First Aid
Montessori-Inspired Coding Toys
The 'Tangiplay' Coding Learning Toys are for Users Four and Up
Motor Skill-Enhancing Toys
The TrueBalance Coordination Game Requires Hard Concentration
Live-Action Board Game Experiences
Selladoor Worldwide & Hasbro are Bringing Monopoly to the UK
Two-Person Christmas Sweaters
The Double Stuf Oreo Christmas Sweater is a Two-Person Operation
Ironic Playing Cards
The Unfortunate Portrait Playing Cards Have Hilarious Images from Pop Culture
Smart Coding Toys
Robo Wunderkind's Toys Introduce Robotics & Coding to Young Kids
Rolling Sci-Fi Robot Toys
The Star Wars D-O Remote Control Droid Performs 360-Degree Spins
Matching Dog Christmas Sweaters
Sainsbury's Unveils Matching Holiday Sweaters for You and Your Dog
Collectible Yolk Toys
Bandai's Yolkies Surprise Toys Contain Edible Gummy Slime
Storytelling Child Meal Campaigns
McDonald’s Debuts the 'Childhood is Inside' Commercial
Throwback Fast Food Boxes
McDonald's Surprise Happy Meal Shares Toys from Decades Past
Retro-Inspired Feminist Jackets
The Sisterhood Bomber Jacket is Made with Certified Organic Cotton
Interplanetary Exploration Systems
The 'ROVO' Concept by Lee Rosario Can Function Autonomously
Dwarfism Awareness Inclusive Dolls
Lottie Dolls Creates The First-Ever Little Person Doll
Model Stadium-Building Kits
Arckit Sports Volume 1 and Volume 2 Create Dream Stadium Designs
Minimalist Feminist Shirts
The Spark Company Recently Launched a Line of Elegant Feminists Tees
City-Themed Board Games
Monopoly: Shinola Detroit Edition Pays Homage to Motor City
Empowering Feminist Shirts
Wear Your Voice Recently Unveiled 'The Revolution Will Be Femme' Shirt
Drone Package Delivery Services
UPS and CVS are Launching a Drone Prescription Delivery Service
Hands-On STEM Kits
The KOOV Trial Kit by Sony Helps to Teach Coding, Design and Robotics
Inclusive Family Doll Sets
Kmart Features Same-Sex Family Dolls Across Its Australian Stores
Wizard-Themed Advent Calendars
Williams Sonoma's 2019 Harry Potter Advent Calendar Has 24 Treats
Interactive Companion Robots
The GT Wonder Boy Robot Can Translate 12 Languages and More
Grunge Vampire Slayer Shirts
The Buffy Dangerous Women T-Shirt Dress is a Grunge-Chic
Charitable Advent Calendars
This Advent Calendar for the Holidays Supports Daily Good Deeds
In-Store Doll Salons
The American Girl Salon Invites Girls to Match their Favorite Doll's Style
Collectible Dinosaur Capsules
ZURU's Dinosaur Toy for Boys Shares a Fun Unboxing Experience
In-Store Doll Hospitals
American Girl's Doll Hospitals Have Doll Doctors for Wellness Checks
Expansive Seasonal Treat Collections
The Nestlé 2019 Christmas Product Range is Festive
Festive Drinking Games
The 12 Drinking Games of Christmas is the Perfect Holiday Pastime
Dog-Friendly Advent Calendars
BarkShop's Countdown is Full of Pet-Pleasing Peanut Butter Treats
Anti-Anxiety Eyewear
The 'AtEase' Therapeutic Glasses Block Out Peripheral Distractions
Quiz Game Buzzer Toys
The Trebisky Quiz Answer Game Buzzer System is Interactive
Vibrant Feminist Pins
The I'm Not Sorry About Your Fragile Masculinity Pin Is Eye-Catching
Shoulder-Mounted Sci-Fi Toys
The Disney Star Wars Porg Mini Magnetic Shoulder Plush is Cute
Festive Cookie Decorating Kits
The Oreo Holiday Chocolate Cookie Decorating Kit is a DIY Activity
Cat-Friendly Advent Calendars
Trader Joe's Advent Calendar for Cats Shares Nourishing Treats
Funny Sitcom Board Games
The Office Clue Game Asks Players To Find Who and What Killed Toby
Diverse Boy-Targeted Dolls
The Wonder Crew Seeks to Empower Boys Socially and Emotionally
Inclusive Diverse Dolls
One Dear World Features a Range of Cuddly Representation Dolls
Rotating Wing Delivery Drones
Uber's Food Delivery Drones Will Have Six Rotors and Rotating Wings
Exclusive Lip Balm Subscriptions
Lip Smacker's BFF Subscription Appeals to Millennials & Kids
Superhero-Themed Car Replicas
LEGO Produced a 3,300 Piece Set of the Batmobile from 1989
Personalized Holiday Storybooks
I See Me's A Christmas Dream for Me Shares a Customized Tale
Smart Language Toys
ROYBI Helps Kids Ages Three to Seven Learn Seven Languages
AR Board Game Apps
Board Boss Enhances Classic Board Games with Augmented Reality & AI
Adult-Sized Christmas Tree Costumes
This Christmas Tree Costume is the Ultimate Holiday Outfit
Smart Speaker Games
'Hey Robot' Has Teams Try to Get a Smart Speaker to Say a Specific Word
Charitable Judicial Dolls
Barbie's Dream Gap is Targeting Girls Interested in Judicial Careers
Condiment-Filled Christmas Stockings
Hidden Valley's Stocking Contains 52 Ounces of Original Ranch
Anxiety-Fighting Sensation-Emitting Armbands
A USC Professor Develops a Wearable Therapeutic Tool
Edible Chocolate Board Games
Candy Land Milk Chocolate Edition Features Edible Game Pieces
Creativity-Spiking Squishy Toy Substances
Educational Insights' Playfoam Pluffle is Versatile
Islamic Friendship Dolls
The Desi Doll Company's New Toys Promote Understanding & Respect
Family Film Advent Calendars
The Digital Family Festive Movie Advent Calendar Shares Movie Codes
European Chocolate Holiday Calendars
The ALDI Moser Roth Nutcracker Advent Calendar is Premium
Giftable Holiday Candle Trios
Trader Joe’s New Candle Tin Trio Features Three Festive Scents
Festive Personalized Puzzles
I See Me's Custom Puzzles Help to Kick Off the Holiday Season
Quirky Festive Puzzles
The Festive Llama and Sloth Jigsaw Puzzle is a Great Stocking Stuffer
Feminist-Inspired Puzzles
The Nevertheless She Persisted Puzzle is Perfect for Feminists
Penalty Box-Themed Shot Glasses
The Penalty Box Shot Glasses are Perfect for Hockey Fans
Photojournalist Barbie Dolls
The National Geographic Barbie Inspires Expression & Discovery
Apple Pie-Themed Beverages
McDonald's Teamed Up with Granny Smith in Japan for New Drinks
Toy Repurposing Programs
The LEGO Replay Initiative Was Launched to Recycle Unused LEGO Bricks
Balancing Gymnast Toys
Team GEM's Gemnast Dolls Perform Signature Moves with a Special Ring
Holiday-Themed Meal Boxes
Bojangles' Had Created a Holiday-Themed Big Bo Box Family Meal
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
The LEGO Overwatch Set Features Three Different Structures
Superhero-Themed LEGO Sets
The Avengers: Endgame LEGO Sets Honor Every Main Character
Peanut Candy Advent Calendars
Target is Selling a Reese's Pieces Advent Calendar This Holiday
Fire Department Drone Programs
The LAFD Announced It Will Double Its Existing Drone Fleet