The most popular February 2016 toy products approach play as a time for kids to explore what they know about the world and enhance skills that will contribute to successes in later life.
To encourage curiosity in young children, a number of high-tech toys are being equipped with sensors to enhance discovery and the connections that can be made between ideas. For instance, the Mozbii is a kid-sized stylus that allows kids to scan colors in the physical world and then use the captured colors for drawing in an accompanying app.
There are also many toys emerging that are designed to teach kids about everything from computer science to entrepreneurialism. One of the best examples of this comes from Fashion Angels, which provides a line of 'It's My Biz' kits that teach young girls how to turn their talents in jewelry, cooking or makeup into viable businesses.
Top 35 Toy Trends in February
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Supersonic LEGO Models
This Air France Concorde Model is Made Out of LEGO Bricks
34
Castle-Building Board Games
The 'Castles of Mad King Ludwig' Interactive Board Game is Immersive
33
Tablet Loom Toys
Wooky Entertainment's 'iLoom' Uses Tablet Technology for Bracelet-Making
32
LEGO-Based Robotics Kits
The 'WeDo 2.0' Robotics Kit Debuted at CES 2016
31
Traditional Craft Board Games
This Exclusive Japanese Version of Monopoly Honors the Arts
30
Co-Branded Feline Toys
Hello Kitty is Given a Mazinger Z Makeover with This Brand New Toy
29
Customized LEGO Figurines
Funky 3D Faces Enables Users to Create a Custom LEGO Minifig
28
Drift-Encouraging Cars
The Crazy Cart Shift is For Children Who Want to Drift Along At Ease
27
Conversational Smart Toys
The Fisher-Price Smart Toy Panda Features Voice Recognition Technology
26
Colorful Play Tablets
Boogie Board's Scribble n' Play eWriter Lets Kids Doodle in Color
25
Caterpillar Coding Toys
The Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar by Fisher-Price Stimulates Young Minds
24
Educational Modular Robots
The Unigear Building Block Toy Robot Teaches Robotics and Construction
23
Stimulating Structural Toys
The 'H Blocks' Wooden Block Set is Suitable for Child or Adult Usage
22
Modular Gaming Robots
The 'ZoZobot' Game Robot Offers Intuitive Fun for the Whole Family
21
Musical Children's Tees
John Paul George & Me is a Shirt Using Conductive Paint for Interaction
20
Educational Gang Games
'The Sky is the Limit' is a Board Game That Explores the Dangers of Gangs
19
Empowering Entrepreneurial Toys
Fashion Angels' 'It's My Biz' Toys Inspire Careers in Business
18
Tablet-Connected Building Blocks
This Toy Bridges the Gap Between Physical and Digital Play
17
Child-Safe Chainsaw Toys
The Zombie Strike Brainsaw Blaster Lets You Destroy Imaginary Zombies
16
Sneaker-Inspired Trivia Games
'The Sneaker Game' is a Fun Activity for Footwear Fanatics
15
Smartphone-Controlled Modular Robots
The 'ZoZbot' Was Debuted by 'Cutthroatrobotics' at CES 2016
14
App-Connected Racetrack Toys
This Bluetooth Race Car Toy Works Alongside an Accompanying App
13
Educational Culinary Board Games
The Creative Kitchen Game is Based on Mystery Box Cooking Comps
12
Inflatable Samurai Helmets
The Dodeca Samurai Helmet Makes You Look Like a Traditional Warrior
11
Color-Scanning Styluses
The 'Mozbii' is a Stylus for Kids that Enables Exploration and Interaction
10
Family-Building Games
'The Family Game' Encourages Low-Tech Bonding and Communication
9
Digital Note-Taking Devices
Boogie Board's Jot 4.5 eWriter Simplifies Digital Drawing and Writing
8
Multipurpose Board Game Tokens
'GameKnight' Poker Chips Add Additional Layers to Existing Games
7
IOT Teaching Kits
The 'IQube' Electronics Learning Kit Enables Mini Makers to Learn the Ropes
6
Horror Film-Inspired Games
The 'Shuffling Horror' Card and Dice Game is Cinematically Themed
5
Droid-Controlling Wearables
The Sphero Force Band Excites Star Wars Fans at CES 2016
4
Micro Camera Drones
TRNDlabs' Toy Drone with Camera is the Smallest in the World
3
Rubber Band-Firing Devices
This Wooden Gun Provides Serves as a Playful Game for Adults
2
Recycled Ecological Board Games
The Smart Board Stimulates Kid Creativity with Drawing
1
Gender Neutral Toy Ads
This Toy Commercial Focuses on Eliminating Childhood Gender Stereotypes
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Plush Anime Monster Toys
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Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Barbie Tech Accessories
CASETiFY and Barbie Launch a New Tech Accessory Collection
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Meditative Screen-Free Toys
Calm Tonie Shares Mindfulness Activities & Breathwork for Kids
Candy-Themed Toy Dolls
MGA Entertainment Announces a Super-Sweet 'L.O.L. Surprise!™' Collaboration
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
Playful Thermal Printer Cameras
The Children’s Print Camera by Koool Design is Easy to Use
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Light-Up Kidswear
Go-Glow by PatPat Features Fabric-Illuminating Technology
Interactive Building Block Calendars
The LEGO 2023 Daily Builds Calendar Offers Daily Prompts
Expressive Smart Home Displays
The 'Smart Pad' Concept by Kai Xia Has a Comical Personality
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
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
Gummy Bear Toys
Gummymals are Squeezable Toys with 20 Different Interactions
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Interactive Handheld Pet Games
Bandai Namco Launches the New Tamagotchi Uni Device and "Tamaverse"
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Virtual Pet Wearables
Tamagotchi Uni is Super Customizable, Portable and Socially Connected
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Conversational AI Companions
CATI is a Soft Plush Toy Robot Debuting at CES 2023
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products
The Caviar #Barbiecore Collection is Opulently Pink
Children's STEM Subscription Boxes
The ENGINO® STEM CLUB Subscription Box Promotes Learning
Emotional Support Plushies
WDYM Just Launched a New Doll for Kids and Its Called Ouch & Oops Plush
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Collectible Coloring Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Loves Crayola Celebrates Creativity and Expression
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Music-Streaming Personal Robots
The gitamini Limited-Edition Shadow Black Has Built-In Bluetooth
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Customizable Child Smartwatches
The X6Play Smartwatch is a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
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
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Children-Catered Luxe Festive Collections
The New Louis Vuitton Holiday Capsule is Made for Kids
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Virtual Pet Gaming Updates
Tamagotchi Uni Releases the Expansive Tama Portal Feature
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears
Adults are Turning to AI Friend Chatbots for Loneliness
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Inspiring Imaginative Television Series
LEGO Launches the LEGO DREAMZzz Segment for Kids
Easter-Inspired Baby Collections
Magnetic Me's Easter Shop is Filled with Playful Spring Styles
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
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
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys
Mezmoglobe's Luna is its Latest Complex Kinetic Desk Toy
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
Confidence-Promoting Conversation Cards
TableTalk is a Card Deck of Mealtime Conversations
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Playful Wizard Toy Collections
Schleich and Warner Bros. Launch Wizarding World™
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Wearable Fidget Toy Bracelets
The Infinity Flip Mobius Fidget Band Toy is Relaxing
Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Smart Fidget Toys
TapTap is for Ages Five to 105 and It Offers Benefits for All
Inclusive Children's Apps
Pok Pok Offers Culturally-Specific Content for Global Audiences
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
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
Kids-Focused Smart Speakers
Xiaomi Releases Its New Xiaoai Speaker Kids Edition
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Kid's Felt Building Kits
KNOP KNOP Launches Creative Felt Building Kits for Children's STEM Play
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
Expanding Plush Collectibles
Miraball Shares Two “Little but Legendary” Surprises for Under $10