As we enter 2024, there is significant attention being cast on toy products that redefine the standards of play and entertainment for kids and adults alike. This list delves into the trends that capture consumers' attention and influence purchasing decisions across the industry.
First on the list is the Build-A-Bear After Dark collection, which debuts new offerings for adults, perfect for individuals seeking plush gifts this Valentine's Day. Toy brands are increasingly recognizing the demand for distinctive "kidult" gifts and are strategically creating collections tailored to this demographic.
Meanwhile, the iconic toy brand LEGO is drawing inspiration from landmarks, revealing the LEGO Ideas Red London Telephone Box. The set forms a detailed London scene, boasting a charming London sidewalk, cobblestone paths, a fence backdrop, potted flowers, and a strategically placed street lamp.
Top 30 Toys Trends in February
From Psychology Skill Board Games to Cuddly Plush Collectibles:
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Collaborative Cookie-Themed Figures
The Oreo Funko POP! is Exclusive to IT'SUGAR Locations
29
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
28
Cuddly Plush Collectibles
Build-A-Bear Workshop's SKOOSHERZ are Made for Hugging
27
Kid-Friendly Electric Scooterboards
The Droyd Venym is Comfortable with a Top Speed of 3mph
26
Genealogy Building Block Sets
The LEGO Family Tree Has 16 Clips for Holding Family Photos
25
Eco Strategy Games
Catan - New Energies Puts a Modern, Sustainable Twist on the Strategy Game
24
Plush Space-Traveling Bears
Build-A-Bear Launches a New Bear Named GiGi with Axiom Space
23
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
22
Super-Simple Strategy Games
Power Hungry Pets Takes the Stress Out of Strategy Games
21
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
20
Interactive Response Robot Toys
The Star Wars Chatter Back Chopper Has More Than 40 Responses
19
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
18
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
17
Phone Box-Inspired Building Sets
LEGO Introduces its Red London Telephone Box Set
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Cinematic Shark Pinball Games
The Stern Pinball JAWS Pinball Machine Comes in Three Models
15
Quick-Burst Water Toys
NERF Better Than Balloons are Quick to Fill and Self-Sealing
14
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
13
Miniature Retro Consoles
The Atari 400 is Downsized for the Modern Era in 'THE 400 MINI'
12
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
11
Psychology Skill Board Games
Two Docs in a Box's Think Like A Shrink is a 2-6 Player Board Game
10
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
9
Celebratory Puzzle Toys
The 50th Anniversary Rubik's Cube Commemorates Five Decades of Play
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Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
7
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
6
Absurd Answer Card Games
'That Escalated Quickly' Has Players Put Responses in the Right Order
5
Gamified Silicone Toys
The 'KULBUTOO' is a Fidget Toy that Uses Physics to Entertain Users
4
One-Minute Card Games
Danger Danger is a Fast-Paced, Simple Card Game with a Twist
3
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
2
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
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Cooling Superhero Candy Products
The CandyRific Marvel’s Avengers 12-Count Assorted Tray is Novel
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Anniversary-Commemorating Toy Designs
Spin Master Introduced a New Line of Dora the Explorer Toys
Interactive K-Pop Film Toys
Furby Furblets KPop Demon Hunters Take After Favorite Characters
Easter-Themed Seasonal Doll Collections
Battat's Our Generation Debuts the Keepsake Collection
Plush-Inspired Sensorial Cosmetics
Ulta Beauty x Squishmallows is Full of Fun, Tactile Features
Nostalgia-Driven Cereal Promotions
Kellogg’s Toy Story 5 Cereal Boxes Reintroduce In-Pack Toys
Sensorial Anime Dolls
BedHedz are Expressive, Tactile Collectibles with Big, Unruly Hair
AI-Enhanced Play Experiences
Mattel Partners with OpenAI to Develop AI-Powered Toys
Sensor-Driven Play Blocks
LEGO Smart Bricks Introduce Responsive Building Toys
Playful Toy-Inspired Pop-Ups
The Jellycat Café Pops Up at Shanghai’s Plaza 66 to Revive Traffic
Pet Caretaking-Focused Plush Collections
Build-A-Bear Has Introduced Its Promise Pets Collection
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
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
Co-Branded Toy Collections
Spin Master Has Partnered with the Hidden Pigeon Company
Soccer Collectible Series
The Labubu FIFA World Cup Capsule Expands into Toys and Lifestyle Items
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
Far Out Toys' Pretty Sweets Invites Kids to Customize Mini Desserts
Collaborative Kid-Focused Sensory Balls
Biggest Little and Sundae Kids Debut 'Balls on Wheels'
Miniature Collectible Pop-Ups
MGA Entertainment's World of Miniverse Brings Collectibles to Life
Collectible Cinnamon Bun Toys
Cinnabon and ZURU Mini Brands Partnered on Sweet Collectibles
Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys
ThinkPsych Spotlights Its Line of Therapeutic Games & Tools
Plushie Keychain Collectibles
The LINE FRIENDS Plushie Keychains are Playful and Expressive
Series-Inspired Plush Toys
Care Bears x Stranger Things Reimagine the Dark Series' Characters
Gender Stereotype-Busting Toy Campaigns
The LEGO Group Launched the She Built That Campaign
Science-Backed High-Energy Toy Collections
Moose Toys Partners with Mark Rober on CrunchLabs
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
Cuddly Costumed Dolls
The Barbie Cutie Reveal Care Bears Series Shares Fun Surprises
AI-Assisted Toy Design Tools
Hasbro Uses AI Peppa Pig Assistant to Design Toys
Baby Pig-Themed Toys
The New Walmart Toy Collection is Inspired by Peppa Pig's Sister, Evie
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Adult-Focused Plush Toy Launches
Build-A-Bear Workshop is Introducing the 'After Dark' Line
Plush Beauty Keychains
Ulta Beauty x Mini Brands Pops Plush Keychains Feature Hero Products
Beloved Plush Character Toys
Build-A-Bear Presents the New Collectible Sanrio Capsule
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
Chinese Toy Company Debuts
Kayou is Making Its Official Debut at the New York Toy Fair
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Toy Brick Advent Calendars
LEGO Introduces All-New Advent Calendars for 2025
Playful Plush Advent Calendars
Squishmallows Advent Calendars Offer Holiday and Skincare Surprises
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
Mystery Plush Collectibles
Build-A-Bear's New Micro Mini Beans Fuel Repeat Discovery and Trading
Responsive Building Toys
LEGO SMART Play Integrates Technology That Reacts in Real Time
Emotive Plush Collectibles
Care Bears Caring Cuties Tap into the Thrill of Blind Boxes
Pickle Plush Toys
Giggle Pickles are Personality-Packed Collectibles That Laugh When Shaken
Collectible Wear-and-Share Jewelry
Twisty Petz Combines Wearable Pets with Friendship Bracelets
Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets
LEGO® Spotlights Iconic Pop Culture Films and Series
Festive Sci-Fi Building Toys
LEGO's Gingerbread AT-AT Walker Features a Limited-Edition Minifig
Spellbinding Collectible Plushies
Jellycat Introduces its 2025 Halloween Plushies
Plush Toy QSR Meals
McDonald's Presents the Special Squishmallows Happy Meal Offer
Dating-Inspired Plush Collectibles
Common Relationship Behaviors Inspired the Bad Date Bears
Furry Fidget Companions
Tangle's Furry Fidget Friends are Soft, Tactile and Bendable
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Phygital Fashion Dolls
Dress To Impress Mystery Models Brings a Beloved Fashion Game Offline
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
Playful Collectible Figures
The Zsiga × Care Bears Series Transforms Nostalgic Icons into Toys
Multi-Brand Match Games
Mattel Match: Toybox Unlocked Unites Brands Like Barbie & Hot Wheels
Iconic Franchise Puzzle Partnerships
LEGO and Pokémon Join Forces on a Multi-Year Partnership
Nostalgic Film Merchandise
Disney Celebrates the Toy Story 30th Anniversary with New Collectibles
Expressive Plush Toys
Mood Bears Encourage All Ages to Talk About Their Feelings
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
Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls
Hasbro and Mattel Created the Play-Doh Barbie Collection
AI-Powered Plush Teddies
FoloToy's AI Teddy Kumma Holds Conversations and Tells Stories
Collaborative Bear-Themed Valentine's Gifts
This KitKat x Afternoon Tea Range is Sweetly Inspired
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
Cosmetics-Inspired Slime Toys
Glime Brings Elements of Beauty and Fashion to Sensorial Play
Cartoon Creature Building Blocks
The LEGO® Pokémon Sets Feature Iconic Characters
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
Wizard-Themed Chocolate Toys
The Kinder Joy Funko Harry Potter Collection is Limited-Edition
Sensory Dough Toys
Play-Doh 6 Variety Compounds are Uniquely Textured & Scented
Collectible Plush Pillows
The SquishPillow by Original Squishmallows is Super Soft and Cozy
Denim-Themed Luxury Figurines
Levi's Introduces a New Collaboration with BE@RBRICK
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Pop-Out Pet Toys
Luki Lab Pets 2 Love Tuck into Heart-Shaped Purses That Doubles as Launchers
Fashion Icon Toy Ranges
Playmates Toys Launches the Paris & Pups Range, Inspired by Paris Hilton
Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes
Crayola Has Unveiled Its 2025 Holiday Product Lineup
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
Seasonal Penguin Sets
The LEGO Penguins in Love Set is Offered as a Free Valentine’s Day Gift
Game-Themed Beauty Pop-Ups
Benefit Cosmetics' Beneland Shares Playful, Giftable Product Sets
Beauty Kiosk Playsets
Melissa & Doug's New Sort, Stock, Select Toy Explores Skincare & Makeup
Halloween Blind Boxes
Pop Mart Unveils New Halloween-Themed Blind Boxes Starring Fan-Favorite IPs
Open-Ended Exploration Toys
Melissa & Doug Entered Toy Industry Hall of Fame
Vibrant Slime Collections
Sloomoo Institute Introduced 18 Colorful Slimes
Teddy Bear-Centric Apparel
BOSS and Steiff Introduce a Holiday Fashion Capsule
Designer Blind Box Figurines
Pop Top is a New Range of Collectibles for Kidults
Toy Building Block Exhibits
WOW will Host an Immersive BrickWorld Ft. LEGO Exhibition
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
Expansive Action Character Toys
Blokees Debuts Its Range in Toy Fair New York 2026
Emotional Reconnection Plushes
Slumberkins' Repair Bear Supports Healthy Expression After Conflict
Race-Inspired Puzzle Collections
LEGO and Formula 1 Launch a New Build the Thrill Series
Floral Building Block Arrangements
LEGO® Debuts Four New LEGO® Botanicals Sets
Screen-Free Toy Collections
Luki Lab Spotlights Six Products at the New York Toy Fair 2026
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys
Zuru Slime Mart Shares Baskets & Bags with Food-Like Sensory Toys
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
Emotional Exploration Plushes
Emotional Baggage by Solobo Toys Helps Kids with Playful Expression
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Collectible Halloween-Themed QSR Toys
The Burger King Scooby-Doo Toys Come in Six Styles
Collectible Message Dolls
Momiji x TOMY Brings a Beloved Blind Box Brand to the US Market
Puppy-Inspired Collectible Toy Lines
Battat Debuts the Pucci Pups Surprise Collectibles
Seasonally Themed Magnetic Toys
MAGNA-TILES Introduces New Thematic Toys at Toy Fair 2026
Plush Tournament Collectibles
Jazwares is Dropping Officially Licensed Products for FIFA 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
Expressive 3D-Printed Figures
Solobo Emotion Friends Help Kids Explore Feelings Through Play
Hybrid Educational Toy Designs
Fisher-Price Partners with Big Little Feelings
Skill-Building Play Kits
The Helper Play Kit Supports Independent Play Based on Life Skills
Reimagined Building-Block Campaigns
LEGO Group Launched 'She Built That' to Defy Stereotypes
Personalised Plush Gifts
Squeeze-Away Plushes Add Recorded Messages for Valentine’s Day
Festive Brick Snowglobes
The LEGO Snow Globes Series Introduces Playful Holiday Builds for Gifting
Iconic Customizable Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear x Hello Kitty and Friends Workshop Expands
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
Console-Collectible Toy Figurines
The PlayStation x BE@RBRICK 400% Celebrates Gaming Iconography
Last-Minute Valentine's Gift Partnerships
Build-A-Bear and Uber Direct Partnered for Fast Gifts
3D-Printable Toy Ranges
MakerWorld 'CyberBrick' Has Reusable Electronics and 3D-Printed Models
Charming Creepy Collectibles
Deddy Bears Unbox from Coffins with Autopsy Reports
Interactive Toy Experiences
ToyPal Brings Soft Toys to Life with Personalized, AI-Powered Stories
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Active Play Fair Presentations
JOYIN Gears Up to Present at Spielwarenmesse 2026
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Co-Branded Digital Summer Events
Crayola Partners with Paddington™ and STUDIOCANAL
Plush-Inspired Children's Series
Build-A-Bear's KABU Series is Racking Up Views on YoutTube
Book-Themed Plush Collectibles
Punchkins’ Book Plushies Celebrate a Love of Reading
Animation-Themed Decor Ranges
The Target Pillowfort Collection Has Over 50 New Products