While parents often try to provide their children with everything they want and desire, buying certain luxury items such as toys can be expensive, but these inventive DIY toys will help provide kids with adorable playthings without having to spend a fortune.
Toy retailers are constantly coming out with new and improved models in order to attract children and subsequently their parents to buy them. The cost of maintaining that constant need for toys would be simply unreasonable, which is why these DIY options are a great alternative to purchasing them at the store. From DIY paper spacecrafts to amazingly detailed miniature tree houses, these creative DIY toys will have any child satisfied with all the interactive features and adorable designs.
80 Creative DIY Toys
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Electronic Cardboard Creatures
The AREA + Eco DIY Collection is Endearing and Economical
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Recycled Toy Canines
Robert Bradford Transforms Children's Toys into Life-Sized Dogs
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DIY Loot Balls
The DIY Surprise Balls Conceal a Magnitude of Trinkets
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Kids DIY Toy Kit
Make-My-Own-Monster by FAO Schwarz
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Adorable Timber Toys
These Hand-Crafted Wooden Toys by Usuals are Made From a Hazel Tree
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DIY Dark Side Corks
These DIY Darth Vader Champagne Corks Add Some Dark Side to Your Wine Bottles
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Re-Imagined Flatpacked Furniture
The IKEA's Frosta Stool Hack Turns It into a Wooden Bicycle
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DIY Bottle Catamarans
Recycle Plastic Bottles in Fun Floating Science Project
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DIY Squid Crochets
The Lady Lilliput Knitwear is Whimsical
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DIY Paper Heroes
Cubee Craft
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DIY Building Block Furniture
The LEGO Histogram Table Celebrates the Studio's 15th Anniversary
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Customized Robotic Cork Toys
Turn Your Old Wine Corks into Robotic Buddies with The Corkers Set
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DIY Reptilian Race Cars
These Turtle Shell Racers by Michale Curry Bring Mario Cart to Reality
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DIY Foam-Shooting Machine Guns
Nerf Dart Blaster Can Fire 500 Rounds Per Minute
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DIY Repurposed Toy Planters
The 'Thrillz of Hillz' Dinosaur Pots are Eye-Catching and Quirky
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Cuddly Collage Toys
The Papercut Monsters Are Creative Beasts Worthy of a Snuggle
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DIY Travel Toys
Wee Mouse Tin House is Cute and Compact
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Kid-Created Plushies
Child's Own Studio Turns Drawings into Stuffed Toys
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DIY Baking for Kids
Gourmet Cupcake & Ice Cream Sandwich Maker
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Toy Brick Picture Cameras
The Legotron Camera is a Snapshot of DIY Success
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Toys from Recycled Clothing
Retro Sweater Stuffed Animals
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Budget-Friendly DIY Toys
Free Papercraft Projects to Print and Assemble
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DIY Soda Bottle Creatures
The ‘Spoonful’ Polar Bear Project is a Great Way to Re-Purpo
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Melting Holiday Sculptures
The DIY Decoration Kit Makes for Quirky Christmas Snowman Decor
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Furniture From Recycled Toys
Greg Lynn's Eco Welding
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DIY Toy Speakers
The Handmade Kidrobot Munny Doll Speaker Plays Your Music Adorably
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DIY Cardboard Kids Chairs
Finish Your Self Junior
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DIY Puppets
Customize Your Own Muppets
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Papercraft Robots
Shin Tanaka Collaborates with Giant Robot Magazine for These Toy Bots
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DIY Toy Vending Machines
The Roto-a-Matic Will Mold & Make a Toy In Less Than a Minute
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DIY Eco Monster Toys
Danger Crafts Knitting Patterns Unlock Unlimited Possibilities for Creation
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DIY Mini Tree Houses
This Creative DIY Project Demonstrates How to Make a Toy Tree House
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Waste Wood-Transformed Toys
Alicucio Creates Noble Toys and Furnishings the Old-Fashioned Way
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Custom Blow-Up Toys
BLIMPUS Allows You to Create a One-of-a-Kind Vinyl Character
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Doodle-Friendly Home Decor
This Collection Includes a Canvas Table, Draw-On Pillows and Aprons
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DIY Mammoth Plushies
This Love Elephant Sewing Pattern PDF Teaches You to Make Toys
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Iconic Building Block Treats
These DIY LEGO Cake Pops Help You Create Your Own Characters
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DIY Children's Toys
The Paper-Craft Models by Papero are Beautifully Complex
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DIY Child Craft Studios
This DIY Project Organizes Arts and Crafts Time for Under $50
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DIY Lego Furniture
The LunaBlocks Kit
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DIY Dino Crafts
This Craft is Remote Controlled, Making for an Awesome Jurassic Play Time
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Luxurious Blocked Apparel
Emiko Oyo Specializes in Fashioning Bracelets and Earpieces out of LEGO
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Helicopter Celing Fans
This Clever Ceiling Fan Design Depicts a Daring Helicopter Rescue
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DIY Gaming Smartphone Mods
Turn a Game Boy into an Android Controller with These DIY Instructions
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DIY Teen Mobiles
The 'Fall' Game by the Canadian Design Team Tests Balance Skills
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DIY Branded Toys
Custom-Made Munnys for Corporate Holiday Celebrations
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Knit Nintendo Toys
Michelle Rheaume Sells Classic Toy Patterns for Geeky DIY Projects
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Year-Long Papercraft Projects
Making A Toy-a-Day (Or Blogging About It)
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Comical Cartoon Loot Bags
The Angry Bird Goodie Bag Will Cause Buzz and Chatter at Your Next Party
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Creative Kiddie Craft Kits
Target Launches 'Kid Made Modern' Products by Todd Oldham
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Geeky Tree Adornments
These DIY LEGO Holiday Ornaments are Cheerful and Customizable
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Exotic Wooden Stamps
Charancreations Renders Beautiful Carved Textiles for DIY Crafts
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DIY LED Paper Spacecrafts
ThinkGeek's Paper USS Enterprise Can Be Built with LEDs and Music
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Cute Customizable Robots
The DIY Paintable Android Figurine is the Perfect Geeky Craft
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Puzzling Keyboard Games
The Keyboard Sudoku/Rubik's Cube is a Geeky DIY Delight
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DIY Undead Toys
The Zombie Customizable Action Figure Kit Encourages Scary Creativity
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Disastrous Papercrafts
Spitefuls DIY Disaster Dioramas Add New Tragedies (UPDATE)
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Adorable Egg Carton Planters
These Mini Egg Landscapes are the Perfect Easter Decorations
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DIY Eco War Toys
Battle It Out With These John Lacko Kami Bush Paper Warriors
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DIY Four-Wheel Drives
The Toyota CJ3B 'Dog' is the Car You Assemble Yourself
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DIY Solar-Powered Robots
RobotiKits for Kids Include Happy Hopping Frog Bot
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Upcycled Aluminum Automobiles (UPDATE)
These Awesome CanCars Models Are Beery Cool
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DIY Stuffed Toys
Shawnimals Plusform
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DIY Toy Block Spice Racks
This LEGO Seasoning Container Can Be Your Next Project for the Kitchen
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Eco Modeling Clay
Natural Dye for Homemade Playdough is a Safe DIY Project
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Recession Era Toys
Discovery Paper Recycling Studio Is An Eco-Friendly, Fun DIY
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DIY Doodled Racetracks
The Doodle Track Encourages Kids To Draw Their Own Fun
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Custom Ties by Kids
The ArtTie
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Playful Paper Animal Kits
Unleash the Kid Inside with the Brave Paper Face Paper Toy Kits
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DIY Animated Jar Lids
The ‘House to Home’ Site Shows How to Make Playful Containers
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Doodling Dolls
Manuella Doodle Dolls are Paper-Covered Figures for Crafty Kids
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DIY LEGO Lamps
Hideous Lampshade Made of Melted Melange of Toy Bricks
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DIY Breakable Banks
The Intricate LEGO Safe is Made for Monopoly Money
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Toy Brick Gatling Guns
The LEGO Machine Gun Packs a Serious Punch
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Adorable DIY Music Makers
Create a Pitch Perfect Pair of Drums in Just a Few Simple Steps
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DIY Matryoshka Dolls
These Painted Treasures Make for the Ultimate Customizable Gift
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DIY Kiddie Lacing
Mini-Eco's Printable Sewing Cards for Tailors-in-Training
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DIY Kids Vehicles
Moov Toys
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DIY Graffiti Pickups
Create Original Street Art on the 'Tag Your Own Chinatown' Cube Truck
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DIY Superhero Toys
This Toy Kit from ThinkGeek Allows You to Build Your Own Action Figure
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Sustainability Starter Kits
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Tiny Home Kits
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Incredibly Playful Tiny Houses
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Sustainable Lightweight Cat Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Pet-Friendly Cat Box
Playful Expression Campaigns
Build Big Feelings by LEGO Helps Kids with Healthy Communication
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Interactive Spellcasting Toys
The Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball Offers Multiple Modes of Play
Container-Based Indoor Gardens
The Bottle Farm MINI Turns Any Container into a Garden
Record-Making Music Kits
The Teenage Engineering PO-80 Record Factory Kit is Retro
Child-Created Playgrounds
LEGO's Fly Away Isles Was Guided by the Minds of Kids
DIY Wooden Pinball Puzzles
The ROKR 3D Pinball Machine 3D Wooden Puzzle is Interactive
3D-Printed House Neighborhoods
EYRC and Mighty Buildings Develop the Suburbs of the Future
Elegant Treehouse Designs
Studio MEMM Has Developed a Beautiful Treehouse in Brazil
Feline-Friendly Tiny Homes
This Luxurious Tiny Home Boasts a Number Of Cat-Centric Features
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
DIY Pretzel Cabins
Snyder's Pretzel Cabins Put a Salty Spin on Gingerbread Houses
Flexible Plywood-Made Pet Houses
The TUTO Pet House by Serhii Hotvianskyi is Modern Yet Functional
LEGO Advent Calendars
The LEGO Group Launches Four Advent Calendars for the Holiday Season
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Whimsical Gnome Toys
My Gnome On The Roam® is an Interactive Toy Range for All Ages
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
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Palm-Sized 3D Printers
The 'TinyMaker' Open Source 3D Printer Can Be Brought and Used Anywhere
DIY Fall-Inspired Knitting Patterns
We Are Knitters Offers a Range of Fall-Ready Designer
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Flatpack Advent Calendars
IKEA's VINTERFINT Advent Calendar Shares the Joy of Assembly
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Adult-Focused Modeling Dough
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Scented Play-Doh for the Kidult Market
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Development Childhood Furniture Designs
The 'STRAMP' Table and Chair Set is Classroom-Ready
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Building Block Tiny Houses
The LEGO Tiny House Was Designed by MOCbuilder on LEGO IDEAS
Children's STEM Subscription Boxes
The ENGINO® STEM CLUB Subscription Box Promotes Learning
DIY Life-Size Tanks
ND Woodworking Art Draws Inspiration from the 'World of Tanks' Video Game
Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Unique Triangle Toy for Pets
Adorable Organic Stuffed Animals
Estella Boasts a Range of Eye-catching Handmade Toys
Interactive Puppy Playsets
Moose Toys' My Puppy's Home Helps Kids Prepare to Bring Home a Puppy
Modular Cat Trees
The PETLIBRO INFINITY Cat Tree Supports Comfort, Relaxation & Play
Premium Cat Tree Systems
PETLIBRO Designs the New Infinity DIY Cat Tree System for Pets
Customizable Backyard Tiny Homes
My Little House 'Reatreat' is 13-Feet in Length
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
DIY Plant Decor Kits
The Lee Valley Make It Yourself Plant Stand Kit Encourages Creativity
Modern Children's Furniture Brands
Little Seeds Specializes in Hiqh-Quality Children's Furniture
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
Miniature Baking Collectibles
Make It Mini Food Collectibles Can Be Made & Displayed
Child-Friendly Nomadic Desks
Coralie Haegeman Designs Orbi, a Desk to Help Children Do Homework
Introductory IoT Tech Kits
The Arduino IoT Bundle Teaches Users About DIY Tech Projects
Multi-Benefit Enrichment Toys
The Pupsicle by Wood is a Nourishing, Stimulating Treat for Dogs
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Rechargeable Child Rocket Kits
The National Geographic Power Rocket Reaches Heights of 200-Feet
Miniature Building Block Plants
The LEGO® Icons Tiny Plants Set is a Fun Gift for Gardeners
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
DIY Monster Pops
tinyB's Fun Halloween Kit Helps Kids Make Their Own Spooky Treats
Minimalist Building Block Flowers
The LEGO Cherry Blossoms Set Has 438 Pieces
Doll-Inspired Paint Collections
The BeautiTone Barbie Dreamhouse Colour Collection is Playful
Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats
Little Tikes' Motorized Cozy Coupe Baby Boat is Water-Safe
Pyramidal Timber Playhouses
De Matos Ryan Creates Penfold, a 4.1 Metre High Playscape
Ergonomic Dog Toys
Earth Rated's Debut Dog Toy Collection is Durable, Stimulating & Safe
Kid-Friendly Biobased Tableware
Dantoy's Tableware Focuses on Sustainability & Development
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Solar-Powered Rover Kits
4M's 'Solar Rover Kit' Educates Kids About the Power of Green Science
Retro-Inspired Toy Models
LEGO Created a 2,532-Piece Replica of the Atari 2600 Console
Calming Stacking Stone Toys
The Calm Club Relaxing Wooden Stacking Stones are Soothing
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Digital Fairy-Catching Toys
The Got2Glow Baby Fairy Finder is Portable and Adventure-Ready
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
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
Playful Vibrant Creative Furniture
Dmitry Kozinenko Designs Four Products for Woo Furniture
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Pixelated Tile Toy Sets
The 'VOXART' Click Tile Construction Set is Easy to Build and Customize
Space-Themed Home Decor Collection
IKEA Introduces its new Cosmic AFTONSPARV Collection
Nostalgic Toy Stores
Christmasville Cove is a Tennessee-Based Retailer of Fun Toys for All Ages
DIY Squishy Collectibles
An Elmer's Squishies Kit Creates Customized Surprise Toys
3D Toy Puzzle Castles
LEGO Creates the Disney Castle Kit to Celebrate its 100th Anniversary
Tri-Level Luxury Dollhouses
The American Girl x KidKraft Luxury Dollhouse is for 18-Inch Dolls
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Affordably Decorated Getaways
The House of HomeGoods Uniquely Transforms for Each Guest Stay
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
3D-Printed LEGO Minifigures
LEGO Unveils its First 3D-Printed Wooden Duck Toy for Minifigures
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Natural Scavenger Hunt Toys
Craft-tastic Nature: Scavenger Hunt Potions Inspire Play in Nature
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Repurposed Wooden Shoreside Homes
H2 Designs the Tree House by the Lake in Vietnam
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Magnetic Building Tiles
'Magna-Tiles' are Magnetic Building Sets That Promote STEM Concepts
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
DIY Kid-Focused Metaverses
Home Depot Launches its Kids Workshops Metaverse on Roblox
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Space-Themed Chocolate Toy Products
The Kinder Joy Space-Themed Collection Includes 12 Toys
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
STEM Excavation Kits
Thames & Kosmos' 'Jurassic World Dinosaur Dig' Lets Kids Be a Paleontologist
DIY Soy Candle Sets
Creative QT Candles Boasts a Comprehensive Candle-Making Kit
Kid-Friendly Houseplant Subscriptions
Horti's Debuts 'My First Plant' Subscription for Kids
Miniature Tranquil Garden Playsets
Meta.Zen is a Minimally Designed Zen Garden for Calmness
DIY Project Metaverses
The Home Depot's Campaign on Roblox Inspires Kids to Build
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Living Plant DIY Chairs
Front/ Highlights Themes of Nature with the Green Hideaway Chair
Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees
Caroline Chaptini Creates the a Sustainable Christmas tree
DIY Digital Music Systems
Teenage Engineering's Record Factory is Perfect for the Holidays
Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants
Dami Seo Designs the SPOT Pet Plant Inspired by Toy Story
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Enchanted Potion Dolls
Magic Mixies Pixlings are Dolls That Kids Create Inside a Potion Bottle
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Kid's Felt Building Kits
KNOP KNOP Launches Creative Felt Building Kits for Children's STEM Play
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets
The Team at Tèfo Clockwork Creates a DIY Kit for Fans
Eco-Friendly Health-Conscious Dog Toys
These Cosmos Snack Shack Toys Come in Two Styles
Kid-Friendly Birdhouse Kits
Stix-Brix Shop's Kid-Friendly Kit for Building and Painting Birdhouses