The top February 2015 toy products push kids to be their best, especially by turning them into creators as well as consumers of toys.
While 3D printing technology has the potential to create some unique toys, PieceMaker's in-store 3D printing kiosk and the Modio app are changing the way kids acquire toys, empowering them to put creativity into the design process as well as playtime.
On the low-tech end of the spectrum, if buying numerous Christmas toys managed to empty out your pockets as a parent, fortunately there are some super affordable kids toys like the Sling-Slang Yoyo that you assemble yourself, the Coloring Table drawing cloth and WOO toys that are made from natural wood materials.
Top 40 Toy Products in February
From Augmented Reality Blocks to Skateboard Scooter-Bikes:
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Amazing Engineering Toys
This Building Toy Allows Kids to Create their Own Water Recycling System
39
DIY Yoyo Kits
The Modernized Sling-Slang Yoyo is a Fun Homemade Project
38
Playful Geometric Domes
This DIY Cardboard Playhouse Provides Inexpensive Playtime for Children
37
Playful Snack Blocks
Varvara Komarova's Snack Packaging Concept Doubles as a Toy for Kids
36
Augmented Reality Blocks
LEGO Connect Gives Kids 3D Virtual Visuals of Unbuilt Toy Brick Sets
35
Minimalist Handcrafted Toys
The Collectible WOO Toys Represent Different Elements in Nature
34
Drastic Doll Make-Unders
These Bratz Dolls Are Given Startling Transformations
33
Illuminating Doll Boxes
This Toy Box Packaging for a Doll Doubles as a Lamp
32
Playful Electricity Generation
A Skipping Rope Lamp Uses Daytime Games to Power Light at Night
31
Crocheted Canine Figurines
Etsy's Miniature Stuffed Animals are a Charming Collector's Item
30
Craft-Containing Cans
The Creativity Can Lets Kids Get Imaginative With Less Structure in Place
29
Whimsical Paper Playsets
This Paper Craft for Kids Inspires Kids to Create Dreamy Cloud Cities
28
Mink Hide Plushies
Fur Coat Stuffed Animals Are Crafted from Old Donated Jackets
27
Skateboard Scooter-Bikes
This Scooter-Bike-Skateboard Hybrid is Pretty Rad
26
DIY Excavator Toy Kits
The Maisto Assembly Line Lets Kids Build Their Own Construction Models
25
Transformative Dinosaur Toys
The VTech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo Spur Toy Can Turn into a Truck
24
Hi-Tech Artsy Toys
This Mechanical Butterfly Was Designed to Be Decorated by the Child
23
Collapsible Video Game Figurines
The SpruKits Halo Master Chief is Flat-Packed and Easy to Build
22
Sleek Helicopter Drones
The AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition is Controlled by a Smartphone
21
Hi-Tech Cartoon Toys
Disney Dream Play Uses Augmented Reality to Bring Figurines to Life
20
Vegetable Stacking Games
This DIYJenga-Inspired Game Concludes with a Healthy Snack
19
3D Printing Toy Apps
Modio Enables Children to Design and Create Their Own Custom Action Figures
18
Toy-Creating Kiosks
PieceMaker's 3D Printing Booth Dispenses Tiny Customized Toys
17
Playful Kids' Computers
The Leaptop has Educational Basics Integrated for Interactive Learning
16
Artful Coloring Cloths
'The Coloring Table' Drawing Table Cloth Preserves Special Moments
15
Militant LEGO Figurines
These Tiny Military Action Figures are Designed for Combat Play
14
Car-Themed Modular Toys
The Mega Bloks First Builders Fast Tracks Raceway is Fun and Affordable
13
Lightweight Toy Pouches
This LEGO Packaging Design Cuts Down on Shipping Costs & Carbon Emissions
12
Eco Flat-Pack Playsets
BrikBilt's Toys Serve as a Cheap LEGO Playset Alternative
11
Augmented Gaming Storybooks
The Playstation 3 Wonderbook Uses AR to Bring Stories to Life
10
Building Block Safari Toys
Click-a-Brick Offers an Affordable LEGO Alternative
9
Sidekick Superhero Statues
This Robin Figurine Memorializes the Popular Boy Batman Hero
8
Miniature Arcade Games
Nanoarcade is the World's Smallest Arcade Gaming Systems
7
Crochet Minion Costumes
This Adorable Knit Outfit Transforms a Baby Into a Despicable Me Villain
6
Rag Doll Headphones
LalaLoopsy's Children's Headphones are Designed in the Doll's Signature Style
5
Precarious Stackable Playthings
Abstract Building Blocks Challenge Your Logic and Creativity
4
Programmable Smart Robots
Ozobot Encourages Expressive Learning and Play
3
Mini Superhero Figurines
This Spider-Man Action Figure Shrinks the Hero to a Smaller Size
2
Chief Commissioner Figurines
This James Gordon Action Figure is a Batman Collectible
1
Authentic ATV Ride-Ons
The Polaris Black Scrambler is a Toy that Feels Like the Real Deal
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Building Block Butts
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Amazing Engineering Toys
This Building Toy Allows Kids to Create their Own Water Recycling System
Custom Selfie Dolls
This Etsy Store Creates Dolls Based on Your Selfies
Collapsible Dollhouse Chairs
Torafu Architects' Design Transforms from Toy to Furniture Piece
Sophisticated Kids Toys
The Wood and Aluminum Connect Four Game is a Work of Art
3D Printing Stations
Staples Teams Up with 3D Systems to Offer 3D-Printing In-Store
Playful Geometric Domes
This DIY Cardboard Playhouse Provides Inexpensive Playtime for Children
Playful Snack Blocks
Varvara Komarova's Snack Packaging Concept Doubles as a Toy for Kids
Clever 3D-Printed Modules
TAKT Project is in the Business of Hacking the Home
Educational 3D Printing Startups
This New Venture Wants to Bring 3D Printed Robotics to Schools
Natural 3D Printing Materials
MakerBot Introduces New Printing Composites for Iron, Wood & Stone
Designer Barbie Editorials
The Vogue Paris Panoplies Fashion Story is All Dolled Up
Augmented Reality Blocks
LEGO Connect Gives Kids 3D Virtual Visuals of Unbuilt Toy Brick Sets
Champagne Drone Deliveries
Las Vegas' Marquee Dayclub Offers a Luxury Hi-Tech Bottle Service
Elizabethan Sci-Fi Characters
Super Flemish by Sacha Goldberger Re-Imagines Batman, R2D2 and More
Lifesized LEGO Costumes
This Emmet LEGO Figure Costume Mimics the Miniature Toy
Urban Electric Scooters
The Mini CitySurfer is Inspired By Kick Scooters
Minimalist Handcrafted Toys
The Collectible WOO Toys Represent Different Elements in Nature
Portable Superfood Snacks
Nemichia's Super Chia Seed Snacks Pack a Big Nutritional Punch
Quirky 3D-Printed Toys
Makerbot's Official Uglydolls Toys Make Unconventional Action Figures
3D Printing Shops
Copenhagen's 3D Printhuset Makes 3D Printing Accessible to All
Bovine Dairy Branding
Animal Yogurt Packaging is Visually Appealing and Totally Playful for Kids
Mastectomized Barbie Dolls
DDB's Breast Cancer Campaign for ALCC is Ethnically Eye-Opening
LEGO Holiday Decor
Chris McVeigh Creates DIY Ornaments that are Cheerful and Playful
Anime Christmas Crackers
This Christmas Craft Turns Plain Printer Paper into Holiday Crackers
Ethical Artisanal Plushies
These Handmade Plush Toys From Dsenyo Help Empower Female Artisans
Organic Printed Objects
Crystalline 3D Sculptures Explore the Natural Boundaries of Polyamide
Folding Electric Scooters
The MUV-e Scooter Can Be Folded Up in Three Seconds
3D Printing Labs
Israel's Fab Lab Makes 3D Printing Accessible to the Public
Accessible 3D Printing Software
The Leopoly App Expands to Expands to Schools and Businesses
Crocheted Canine Figurines
Etsy's Miniature Stuffed Animals are a Charming Collector's Item
Inspiring Engineer Dolls
The Goldie Action Figure Doll Promotes Innovation and Creativity
Yogurt Cap Containers
This Yogurt Cup Concept Imagines Containers as Tiny Hats
Packaged Superhero Illustrations
These Pop Culture Paintings Boast an Incredible Amount of Detail
Re-Imagined Logo Illustrations
Selki Alimam's IKEA Man Portrays Him as Different Cartoons
Vampire Bat Drones
The DALER Prototype Drone Can Scope Out Inaccessible Areas
3D-Printed Monster Toys
Makerbot's Sesame Street 3D Printed Line Lets Fans Print Own Figurines
DIY Robot Toys
Hasbro Adds 3D Printed Transformers to Shapeway's SuperFanArt Category
Grotesque Snack Packaging
These Illustrated Monster Wrappers Depict Consumers When They're Hungry
Educational Cinematic Toys
GoldieBlox and the Movie Machine Teaches Kids Engineering & Animation
3D-Printed Dolls
The Makies Have Cross the Pond into the United States of America
Luxe Futuristic Supercars
The Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 Pirelli is a Limited Edition Model
Replica Superhero Cowls
This Batman Mask is a Life-Size Replica That Lights Up
DIY Excavator Toy Kits
The Maisto Assembly Line Lets Kids Build Their Own Construction Models
Transformative Dinosaur Toys
The VTech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo Spur Toy Can Turn into a Truck
Rubbish-Printing Robots
The Dr. Recare Molds Additional Receptacles from Plastic Beach Litter
Scientific Spiderman Gloves
The Synthetic Adhesion System by Elliot Hawkes Can Support 200LBS
Comic Hero Moccasins
These Handmade Baby Moccasins Boast Pop Culture Imagery
Playground-Connecting Fitness Systems
The HYBRIDPLAY Fitness Gaming Device Makes Kids More Active
3D-Printed Postal Objects
The Royal Mail Creates & Sells Knickknacks with a 3D Printing Service
Sleek Helicopter Drones
The AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition is Controlled by a Smartphone
Phone Pouch Packaging
Pichi Pichi's Phone Pouches Mimic the Way Food is Sold
Augmented Reality Holograms
Microsoft's Windows Holographic Brings New Dimension to Virtual Worlds
Carbon Fiber Tiles
Mark Carpenter Designs LEGO Pieces for Style-Savvy Adults
3D Printing Toy Apps
Modio Enables Children to Design and Create Their Own Custom Action Figures
Kid-Connecting Wi-Fi Toys
Toymail's Animal WiFi Walkie-Talkie Features an Animal-Inspired Design
Monstrous Snake Robots
The Snake Monster Robot Can Be Configured For Different Purposes
Character-Combining Lego Mashups
Alexander Tissier's Lego Mashup Series Fuses Pop Culture Icons
Peeking Snack Packaging
Packaging for These Fruit Snacks for Kids is Playful
Volcano-Exploring Robots
NASA's VolcanoBot 2 Will Teach Us More About Volcanoes
Space Simulation Figurines
This 3D Printed Model of Jebediah Kerman Includes Jeb's Signature Smile
Playful Kids' Computers
The Leaptop has Educational Basics Integrated for Interactive Learning
Militant LEGO Figurines
These Tiny Military Action Figures are Designed for Combat Play
Car-Themed Modular Toys
The Mega Bloks First Builders Fast Tracks Raceway is Fun and Affordable
Playful Food Attachments
Le Fabshop's Open Toys Turns Fruits & Veggies into Incredible Machines
Lightweight Toy Pouches
This LEGO Packaging Design Cuts Down on Shipping Costs & Carbon Emissions
Eco Flat-Pack Playsets
BrikBilt's Toys Serve as a Cheap LEGO Playset Alternative
Organic Kiddie Snacks
Organix Goodies for Kids Are Packaged with a 'No Junk Promise'
Motorized Roller Skates
Acton RocketSkates Power Each Foot for Assisted Pedestrian Transportation
Augmented Gaming Storybooks
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Building Block Safari Toys
Click-a-Brick Offers an Affordable LEGO Alternative
3D-Printed Virtual Weapons
This 3D-Printed Infinity Blade is a Faithful Reproduction
Beer Pong Robots
The Versaball Robotic Gripper Will Battle CES 2015 Attendees At Beer Pong
Sand Art Robots
Beachbot is an Autonomous Bot That Leaves Designs on the Beach
Pavilion-Printing Pavilions
A Hi-Tech Room Printer Can Create Small Buildings Quite Resourcefully
Augmented Nail Art
Metaverse Makeovers' Cool Nail Art is Enhanced with Augmented Reality
App-Controlled Smart Toys
The Sphero 2.0 is a New Concept in Augmented Reality Toys
Customizable Superhero Sets
The DIY 6" Action Figure Kits Encourage Kids to Personalize Their Toys
Foldable Electric Scooters
The E.T. Scooter Can Be Folded in Only Five Seconds
Mini Superhero Figurines
This Spider-Man Action Figure Shrinks the Hero to a Smaller Size
Chief Commissioner Figurines
This James Gordon Action Figure is a Batman Collectible
Scandalous Celeb Parodies
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Superhero Simulation Games
This Interactive TV Promotion Turned People into City Defenders