Water gun backpacks, solar-powered fishtanks and cans of spray chalk are just a few of the top July 2016 toys that indicate that summer has officially arrived. These toys put an emphasis on skill-building and physical fitness through active outdoor play.
While toys and games can often be a costly investment for many parents, there are dozens of low-cost toys that are emerging to offer endless hours of entertainment. A few of the most inexpensive examples include slingshots that shoot foam balls and pop-up dollhouses that are made from flat cardboard pieces.
In contrast to these low-tech toys, there are also a number of toys being created around technology themes. For instance, Google launched 'Project Bloks' as a tangible way to teach kids to code, while one of Mattel's newest Barbies has been introduced as a game developer character.
Top 50 Toys Ideas in July
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Intuitive Dinosaur Toys
The CogniToys Dino Combines Fun and Learning in a High-Tech Way
48
Customizable Children's Bikes
This Adjustable Bike Intersects Style with Functionality
47
Classic Artwork Action Figures
The Vitruvian Man Action Figure Brings a Classic Image to Life
46
Moldable Soap Toys
'Sudsy Dough' is a Bath Toy for Kids That Dries in Air & Dissolves in Water
45
Solar-Powered Fish Toys
These Terrarium Tanks Provide an Alternative to Real or Robotic Fish
44
Classic LEGO Autos
These LEGO Cars Mirror the Design of the Volkswagen Beetle Perfectly
43
Connected Children's Toy Boxes
The Smart Toybox Teaches Children to be Tidy with Games
42
Cloud Rocking Horses
The Iconic Cloud by Maison Deux Rethinks the Classic Children's Toy
41
Active Jumping Mats
The 'Leaping Long Jump Mat' Challenges Kids to Hop Long Distances
40
Imaginative Fairy Tale Accessories
The Irish Fairy Door Company Inspires Kids to Dream
39
Educational Electronics Kits
Play Lab's Kits Encourage Children to Explore and Enjoy Electronics
38
DIY Robot Creatures
UBTECH's Programmable Robotics Kit is Easy Enough for Kids to Use
37
Spray Chalk Cans
This Non-Toxic Spray Chalk Paint Washes Off with Soap and Water
36
Soap-Printing Pens
Shine's Kid-Safe 'Awamoko' 3D Printing Pens Use Foam Instead of Plastic
35
LEGO Remote Controls
This Remote Control Aims to Make Creations Move Faster
34
Race Car-Inspired Drones
Vantage Robotics Designed a Drone That's Based on a Formula 1 Race Car
33
STEM-Teaching Robot Kits
The 'IronBot' Robot Toy Kit Enables Kids to Build their Own Companion
32
Visual Programming Toys
The 'Photon' Toy Robot Makes Learning Code Fun and Interactive
31
Bear-Shaped Notebooks
This Fun Coloring Book for Kids Doubles as a Dress-Up Game
30
Geometric Dome Playhouses
Geodome is a Colorful Area for Children to Explore Their Imaginations
29
Video Game Board Games
The Super Mario Bros Classic Monopoly Gives the Game an 8-bit Spin
28
Oversized Miniature Racing Vehicles
The Anki Overdrive Supertrucks Up the Ante for the Racing Game
27
Connected Building Block Kits
The 'ROKduino' Robot Building Blocks are an Educational Form of Play
26
Aquatic Bubble-Blowing Guns
This Clown Fish Bubble Gun Enables Bubbles with Sound Effects
25
Anniversary Intergalactic Action Figures
The Mattel Star Trek Series Dolls Celebrate the Franchise
24
Auto-Loading Foam Launchers
The Foam Sling Shot Shooter Packs Multiple Rounds to Keep Playing
23
Programmable Robot Toys
Marty is a Robot for Kids That Teaches Coding in a Fun Way
22
Convertible Kid Scooters
The Globber Adjustable Child Scooter Features a Five-in-One Design
21
Tangible Coding Toys
Google's 'Project Bloks' Uses Toys to Teach Kids How to Code
20
Kid-Friendly City Guides
ZigZag's City Guide for Kids Comes in a Fun and Educational Kit
19
Presidential Candidate Response Toys
The 'Pocket Donald' 20-Sided Die Offer Donald Trump Quips
18
Record-Breaking Toy Guns
The World's Largest Nerf Gun is Stuffed with Toilet Plungers
17
Interactive Toy Blocks
These Toys Aim to Help the Social Problems That Arise from Autism
16
Fridge Interior Robot Toys
The Star Wars BB-8 Robot Fridge Toy Interacts When the Door is Opened
15
Classroom 3D Printers
XYZprinting's 'da Vinci miniMaker' Printer for Kids is Designed for School
14
Smart Alphabet Toys
These Classic Wooden Letters Teach via iPad Apps
13
Simplistic Building Blocks
Edo's Cardboard Blocks Give Children Limitless Creation Opportunities
12
Miniature Dentist Board Games
These Alligator and Shark Dentist Games are Pocket-Sized
11
Gamified Programming Apps
Apple's 'Swift Playgrounds' Teaches Kids to Code Through Play
10
Educational Space Station Toys
The Playmobil Space Rocket with Launch Site Toy is Built by Kids
9
Backpack Water Gun Toys
These Water Guns are a Fun Toy for Hot Summer Days
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Disc-Launching Toy Guns
The Pocket Shot Disc Launcher is a Safer Alternative to Gun Toys
7
Motorized Surfer Figurines
The RC Surfer 3 is a Mechanical Toy That Simulates Carving a Wave
6
Intergalactic Domination Board Games
The Star Trek 50th Anniversary Risk Game is Commemorative
5
Celebratory Submarine Model Cars
The Beatles Yellow Submarine Hot Wheels Collection is Funky
4
Cardboard Dollhouse Kits
This Dollar Store Playset Includes a House, Characters and Stickers
3
Bouncing Meteor Toys
This Dollar Store Space Toy for Kids Creates Gold and Silver Meteorites
2
Saucer-Launching Toy Guns
These Flying Saucer Shooters Offer Analog Drones for Kids
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Phone-Shaped Water Games
The Shape of 'Water Fun' Puts a New Spin on Classic Water Toys
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Film-Celebrating Pool Floaties
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Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
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Child-Created Playgrounds
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Doll-Inspired Sneakers
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Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
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90s-Inspired Plush Toys
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Playful Thermal Printer Cameras
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Color-In Photo Cameras
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Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
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Interactive Building Block Calendars
The LEGO 2023 Daily Builds Calendar Offers Daily Prompts
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
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Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
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Furniture Waste-Made Toys
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Creative STEM-Based Toys
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Hair Styling Toys
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Gummy Bear Toys
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Doll-Inspired Beach Bottles
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Technical Education Car Toys
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Space-Conscious Exercise Kits
The Conceptual 'SUMMER' Home Fitness Kit is All-in-One
Playful Modular Mops
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
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
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Children's STEM Subscription Boxes
The ENGINO® STEM CLUB Subscription Box Promotes Learning
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The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Sporty Collectible Dolls
The L.O.L. Surprise! x FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Inspires Champions
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
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Barbie x Kipling Features Details Inspired by the Fashion Icon
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
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Playful Cafe Merch Collections
This Dunkin' Merch Celebrates the Summer Season
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
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
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Toy-Inspired Haircare Products
The CHI x Barbie Totally Hair Collection is Celebratory
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats
Little Tikes' Motorized Cozy Coupe Baby Boat is Water-Safe
Ergonomic Dog Toys
Earth Rated's Debut Dog Toy Collection is Durable, Stimulating & Safe
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
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
Solar-Powered Rover Kits
4M's 'Solar Rover Kit' Educates Kids About the Power of Green Science
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
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
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Fun-Filled Inflatable Boards
The 'Adventure Board' is Designed For Versatile Outdoor Enjoyment
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Unveil Its Latest Sonic the Hedgehog Interactive Sets
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
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
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Educational Science Kits
Griddly Games Launched the 'Just Add Baking Soda' Science Kit for Kids
Sustainable Bath Solutions
Skip Hop Launches Moby x Oceanworks Baby Bath Bundle
Portable Drawing Tablets
smART sketcher GO! is a Portable Projector for Kids Who Love to Draw
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Colorful Doll-Topped Cakes
SusieCakes is Serving Up New Barbie Cakes This Summer
Open-Air Summer Workstations
The Flipz On Summer Chair Supplies Shade and Supports Snacking
DIY Squishy Collectibles
An Elmer's Squishies Kit Creates Customized Surprise Toys
Sci-Fi Movie Treats
Kinder Joy Has New Avatar-Themed Eggs Ahead of the New Movie
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks
Mattel Adventure Park Will Open in 2024 in Arizona
Quick-Burst Water Toys
NERF Better Than Balloons are Quick to Fill and Self-Sealing
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
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
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Summer-Themed Gaming Accessories
The Xbox Summer Accessories Collection for 2023 is Dazzling
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
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
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
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
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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
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
STEM Excavation Kits
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Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
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Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Glow-in-the-Dark Dog Toys
NERF DOG Glow Supports Games of Fetch After Dark
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Spinning Toy Dolls
'Sky Dancers,' the Flying Toy Dolls from the 90s, Are Back in Stock
Flatulence-Firing Toy Blasters
The Buttheads Fart Launcher 3000 Blasts Odors Up to 10-Feet
Spring Holiday Candy Gifts
These M&M's Spring Gifts Come in New and Returning Options
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
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Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Active Entertainment Systems
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Smart Fidget Toys
TapTap is for Ages Five to 105 and It Offers Benefits for All
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
School Bus Playsets
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Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs
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Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
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Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
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Family-Focused Disinfectant Lines
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Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
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Connected Training Baseballs
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Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Phone-Style Counting Toys
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Kid's Felt Building Kits
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Gamified Action Figures
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Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
Eco-Friendly Health-Conscious Dog Toys
These Cosmos Snack Shack Toys Come in Two Styles
Summer-Ready Kidswear Subscription Boxes
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