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
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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
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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
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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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Anniversary-Commemorating Toy Designs
Spin Master Introduced a New Line of Dora the Explorer Toys
Gaming-Themed Chocolate Partnerships
Kinder Joy and Nintendo Partnered on a Limited-Edition Range
Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Nostalgic QSR Miniature Experiences
McDonald's Introduces the Adorable Happy Meal Collectibles
Collectible Fast Food Miniatures
The Lil McDonald's Happy Meal Shares Tiny Registers, Fries & More
Retro Collectible Toy Cereals
Kellogg's and Toy Story 5 Partnered to Celebrate the Movie
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
LNY-Inspired Toys
LEGO's Lunar New Year Collection Offers Celebration and Creativity
Sensor-Driven Play Blocks
LEGO Smart Bricks Introduce Responsive Building Toys
Playful Sport-Centric Partnerships
NIKE x LEGO Group Announced a Multi-Year Partnership
Sci-Fi Creature Collectibles
The Grogu Tiny But Mighty Series Figures Revsits On-Screen Looks
Hands-On Computer Science Programs
LEGO Education Computer Science & Ai Promises to Engage Kids
Sci-Fi Series Toy Sets
The LEGO x Stranger Things Sets Include the Creel House and More
Adult-Focused LEGO Building Sets
LEGO Launched a New Mario Kart - Luigi & Mach 8 Series
Sci-Fi Film Toy Sets
LEGO Icons Project Hail Mary Set Arrives in March
Action Game-Branded Building Blocks
LEGO is Set to Release a Legend of Zelda Set with Nintendo
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
Play-Based Preschool Apps
LEGO Bluey Mobile Game Makes Screen Time into Building Play for Kids
Sensory Pocket-Sized Pets
Nano-mals are Tiny, Interactive Companions That Double as Fidget Toys
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
Far Out Toys' Pretty Sweets Invites Kids to Customize Mini Desserts
AI-Powered Digital Gifting Experiences
Prezzee's Magical Moments Delight Kids, Family & Colleagues
Building Block-Inspired Sneakers
The LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 Neon Will Arrive in 2026
Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry
Studio GOGO's LEGO-Inspired Jewellery is Made to Be Played With
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
Animatronic Sci-Fi Toys
The Hasbro Ultimate Grogu Was Designed with Disney Consumer Products
Preschool Coding Toys
Codie Blocks and iCode are Preparing Young Kids for an AI Future
Gender Stereotype-Busting Toy Campaigns
The LEGO Group Launched the She Built That Campaign
Robot Toy Stop-Motion Series
Hasbro & TheSoul Partner for a TRANSFORMERS Series
Science-Backed High-Energy Toy Collections
Moose Toys Partners with Mark Rober on CrunchLabs
Anniversary QSR Toy Drops
Mcdonald’s Disneyland 70th Anniversary Toys Mark a Milestone
Collectible Digital Toys
BE@RBRICK x Tamagotchi Marks the Virtual Pet’s 30th Anniversary
Collaborative Toy Models
Hasbro's MONOPOLY and Mattel's Hot Wheels Join Forces
Customizable Brick Clocks
The LEGO MOC Wall Clock is Fully Functional Blank Canvas for Creativity
AI-Assisted Toy Design Tools
Hasbro Uses AI Peppa Pig Assistant to Design Toys
Nostalgic Cookie Puzzle Sets
The LEGO Butter Cookie Tin Turns a Familiar Container into a Model
Candy Collector Robots
Airheads' Decoy Boy is the First Robotic Trick-or-Treat Sidekick
Cute AI-Powered Companions
Luka AI Cube and the Luka Robot Take Center Stage at CES 2026
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Viral Satisfying ASMR Toys
MGA Entertainment's Slime Life Turns Digital Trends into Physical Play
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Playful Plush Advent Calendars
Squishmallows Advent Calendars Offer Holiday and Skincare Surprises
Community 3D-Printed Toys
3D Printing Elves Launches Free Toy Program for Children
STEM-Driven Building Block Kits
These LEGO Education Science Kits Come in Four Options
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Programmable Robot Toys
Robosen's MINI Robots Introduce a First-of-Its-Kind Smart Toy Platform
Responsive Building Toys
LEGO SMART Play Integrates Technology That Reacts in Real Time
Screen-Free Children's Audio Toys
Tonies Introduces Three New Products for Littles
Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets
LEGO® Spotlights Iconic Pop Culture Films and Series
Dinosaur Tile STEAM Toys
Clixo's Dino Adventure Pack Encourages Screen-Free Holiday Play
Festive Sci-Fi Building Toys
LEGO's Gingerbread AT-AT Walker Features a Limited-Edition Minifig
Superhero Chocolate Products
Kinder, DC and Funko Collaborated on Limited Edition Products
Playful Valentine’s Activations
LEGO will Launch a Le Florist Flower Truck at the Well in Toronto
Plush Toy QSR Meals
McDonald's Presents the Special Squishmallows Happy Meal Offer
Toy Kitchen Cookbooks
Melissa & Doug Announced Three Playable Books with Penguin Young Readers
Movie-Inspired Digi-Pets
The Star Wars Tamagotchi Lets You Shape Anakin Skywalker’s Fate
Playful Holiday Tracking Platforms
Google Santa Tracker Returns for Its 20th Holiday Season
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
Micro-Robotic Digital Pets
MicroPets Appeal to Digitally Native Kids and Kidults
Game-Inspired Collectible Toys
Mattel Creations Debuts Two Minecraft Collectibles
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
Nostalgic Movie Brick Sets
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory LEGO Set Revives the Film in Bricks
Iconic Franchise Puzzle Partnerships
LEGO and Pokémon Join Forces on a Multi-Year Partnership
Nostalgic Arcade Building Sets
The LEGO Arcade Machine Set Hides a Gaming Lair Inside
Nostalgic Film Merchandise
Disney Celebrates the Toy Story 30th Anniversary with New Collectibles
Nostalgic Toy Brand Celebrations
Tamagotchi Marks Its 30th Anniversary at the New York Toy Fair
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
AI-Powered Toy Telephones
Santa's Magical Telephone Provides a Direct Line to the North Pole
Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls
Hasbro and Mattel Created the Play-Doh Barbie Collection
Athlete-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Launches Collectible Football Sets with Messi and Ronaldo
Award-Winning Educational Toy Brands
Learning Resources Earns 2026 Preschool Toy of the Year Award
Multi-Year Footwear Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Team Up for a New Kid-Centric Collaboration
Wind-Up Collectibles
Wind-Upz Revive Wind-Up Toys for a New Generation of Kids & Collectors
Digital Pet Collector Games
Find Tamagotchi Introduces Nostalgic IP to Gen Zalpha on Roblox
Sensory Dough Toys
Play-Doh 6 Variety Compounds are Uniquely Textured & Scented
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes
Crayola Has Unveiled Its 2025 Holiday Product Lineup
Brick Builder Party Games
LEGO Brick Like This! Challenges Teams to Communicate and Collaborate
Nostalgic Bath Product Lines
Mr. Bubble Unveils Options for National Bubble Bath Day
Modular Space Toys
Lego Space Exploration Telescope Set Transforms to Telescope, Microscope & UFO
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
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
Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
Vending Machine Block-Puzzle Sets
LEGO Ideas Presents the Minifigure Vending Machine Set
Toy Building Block Exhibits
WOW will Host an Immersive BrickWorld Ft. LEGO Exhibition
Authentic Mallow Advent Calendars
The Mallows 2025 Limited Edition Advent Calendar is Denmark-Made
Building Block Game Consoles
LEGO and Nintendo are Releasing a Game Boy Building Block Set
Gaming Fandom Activations
LEGO® Code Break Arrives in San Diego with a Larger-Than-Life Vault
Halloween Countdown Doll Designs
Barbie Releases the 12 Days of Halloween Set with Daily Surprises
Tech-Driven Building Toys
LEGO Introduced Its New Smart Play Platform with Enhanced Technology
Buoyant Toy Spots
Tom Holland Stars in LEGO's Imaginative 'Never Stop Playing'
Expansive Action Character Toys
Blokees Debuts Its Range in Toy Fair New York 2026
Race-Inspired Puzzle Collections
LEGO and Formula 1 Launch a New Build the Thrill Series
Screen-Free Toy Collections
Luki Lab Spotlights Six Products at the New York Toy Fair 2026
Personable Botanical-Themed Puzzles
LEGO Introduces the Adorable Happy Plants Set
Nostalgic Blind Toy Series
The Teletubbies Say Hello Series Nods to Childhood Icons for Collectors
Whimsical Miniature Toy Campaigns
LEGO Celebrates Star Wars Day 2025 with a Free Grogu Toy
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Brick Toy Revivals
LEGO’s new Game Boy set includes Mario & Zelda-inspired cartridges
Engaging Isolation-Combatting Pop-Ups
LEGO Group Debuts the Interactive Le Florist Flower Truck
AI-Powered Santa Toys
HeySanta Brings Artificial Intelligence into the Magic of Christmas
Retro Puzzle Block Computers
Lego Fan Build Recreates a Vintage Pc with Interchangeable Screens
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
Dog Birthday Cake Toys
Lesure Embraces Whimsical Sensibilities with Its New Toy
Frozen Mochi Advent Calendars
The My/Mochi Advent Calendar Offers 12 Days of Treats
Hybrid Educational Toy Designs
Fisher-Price Partners with Big Little Feelings
Heart-Shaped Puzzle Sets
LEGO Lets Users Create their Buildable Valentine's Day Hearts
Reimagined Building-Block Campaigns
LEGO Group Launched 'She Built That' to Defy Stereotypes
Festive Brick Snowglobes
The LEGO Snow Globes Series Introduces Playful Holiday Builds for Gifting
Holiday Collector’s Puzzle
Gingerbread At-At Walker Captures Star Wars Nostalgia in Festive Form
Easter-Themed Collectible Dolls
L.O.L. Surprise! Pastel Party is an Alternative to Chocolate Gifts
Mental Health Toy Curations
Timeless Toys' D.O.S.E of Play Helps Kids Manage Stress & Anxiety
Real-Circuit Board Games
Reactor Rescue Uses Functional Electronics in Gameplay
Fantastical Collectible Dolls
L.O.L. Surprise!'s Fantasy-Themed Dolls Share New Play Patterns
Collectible Mini Cameras
The Photo Creator Mini Cam Lets Kids Snap Photos Without a Phone
Plushie-Themed Halloween Offerings
Jazwares and Warner Bros. Launch Spooky New Plush Line
Toy-Gifting Menu Promotions
Cracker Barrel Introduces a Limited Edition Menu for Young Guests
Long-Haul Flight Toys
Turkish Airlines Created My Travel Buddy for Young Travelers
3D-Printable Toy Ranges
MakerWorld 'CyberBrick' Has Reusable Electronics and 3D-Printed Models
Gendered Building Campaigns
LEGO Brings the 'She Built That' Campaign to the CNE
Interactive Toy Experiences
ToyPal Brings Soft Toys to Life with Personalized, AI-Powered Stories
Developmental Bath Toys
The Your (Un)Ordinary Bath Toy Collection Encourages Sensory Exploration
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Festive Brick Toy Sets
The LEGO Whoville MOC Captures Holiday Nostalgia in Nearly 4000 Pieces
Festive Brick Centerpieces
The LEGO Christmas Table Decoration Offers a Flameless Holiday Display
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Toy Brick Organizing Platforms
Brickd Helps LEGO Fans Organize Collections, Share, and Connect
Sci-Fi-Inspired Toy Lines
Jazwares Partners with Netflix to Release a Stranger Things Capsule
Family-Friendly AI Shopping Assistants
Duckymaze's New Tool Interacts with Voice & Text Prompts
Toy Brick-Made Festive Trailers
LEGO Presents the Hallmark-Style Herding Home for the Holiday
Customizable Holiday Decorations
Merry Sparkles Outdoor Decor Features Magnetic Components
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign