As seen in the top July 2021 toys, some of the world's most popular toys are being reinvented with more of a focus on sustainability than ever. The Barbie Loves the Ocean line was introduced by Mattel as a collection of playthings made with 90% recycled ocean-bound plastic pieces. The LEGO Group recently revealed a new prototype for the first-ever recycled plastic LEGO, which meets the needs for the bricks to be durable and rigid.
Hot Wheels are also being retooled for a new generation with the first-ever Hot Wheels NFT digital artworks, which promise to speak to collectors of all ages.
There are also tons of new ways for kids to play with digital pets, including virtual fairies that can be caught by the jar or Tamagotchis that can be taken on the go and interacted with in new ways thanks to smartwatches.
Top 35 Toys Trends in July
From Kid-Friendly Audio Players to Makeover Fashion Dolls:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 17, 2021 — Life-Stages
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Palm-Sized Remote Drones
The Copernicus Drone Comes in Multiple Camera Configurations
34
Aerodynamic Catch-and-Throw Toys
The Hog Wild Wingball Has an Unexpected Shape and Performance
33
Fairy Jar Toys
The Got2Glow Fairy Finder Lets Kids Collect and Care for Virtual Fairies
32
Arcade-Style Action Figures
Akedo Ultimate Arcade Warriors are Toys for Battling and Collecting
31
Cartoon-Style Toy Car Collectibles
The STOCKY Collectible Cars Have a High-Quality Construction
30
Recycled Plastic Toy Bricks
The First Recycled Plastic LEGO is Made from Discarded Bottles
29
Building Block-Made Typewriters
LEGO Fan Steve Guinness Constructed a LEGO Vintage Typewriter
28
Stressful Balloon-Inflating Board Games
The 'Pop Under Pressure' Board Game Requires Fast Thinking
27
Twig Structure Toy Kits
'The Things To Make' Joinery Toy Kit Makes Use of Found Twigs
26
Shoppable Toy Video Platforms
The Kitoons OTT Platform Combines Content and E-Commerce
25
Instant Noodle Dice Games
The Yahtzee: Cup Noodles Board Game is a Collector's Edition
24
Fantasy-Themed Baby Dolls
My Garden Baby is a Nurturing Doll with a Fantastical Twist
23
Miniature Axe Throwing Games
The Small Viking Axe Throwing Game Comes with Three Mini Axes
22
DIY Paper Maché Kits
Tomy's Maché Magic Only Needs Toilet Paper and Water
21
Branded Retail-Themed Board Games
Monopoly Target Edition is Modeled After a Shopping Trip
20
Makeover Fashion Dolls
Glo-Up Girls are Made to Glow Up by Changing Nail, Hair, Makeup & Styles
19
Building Block Sneaker Models
The LEGO Adidas Superstar Sneaker is Instantly Recognizable
18
Kid-Friendly Audio Players
Yoto Inspires with Stories, Music, Activities, Podcasts, Radio and More
17
Nostalgic Console Character Sets
The New LEGO Super Mario Sets Feature Classic N64 Characters
16
Squeezable Milkshake Flavor Additions
The Sit Back & Strawberry Flavor Joins the Klondike Shakes
15
Tabletop Game Subscriptions
The Warhammer Plus Subscription Service Offers Exclusive Perks to Fans
14
Educational Projection Chessboards
The Conceptual 'Illuminis' Chessboard Helps Players Learn
13
Virtual Toy Car Collectibles
Mattel's First Edition Hot Wheels NFT Assets are Bought with Crypto
12
Encapsulated Ship Toy Kits
The LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle Kit Has 962 Pieces
11
Tween Fashion Dolls
Each L.O.L. Surprise! Tweens Doll Come with 15 Surprises
10
3D Topography Board Games
The Catan 3D Edition Board Game Brings the Pastime to Life
9
Sci-Fi Sixth Scale Collectibles
The Hunter Collectible Expands Sideshow's Star Wars Collection
8
Connected Wooden Chess Sets
The Chessnut 'AIR' Digital Chess Set is Feature-Rich
7
Play-Inspired Cardboard Packaging
Samsung’s Small World Turns Cardboard Boxes Into Playsets
6
Eco Conservation Card Games
The 'ATLAS' Card Game is for Players Six and Up
5
Pixel Pet Smartwatches
Tamagotchi Smart Includes Touch and Voice Controls
4
Ocean Plastic Fashion Dolls
The Barbie Loves the Ocean Line is made with Eco-Friendly Materials
3
Epic Fantasy Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear Workshop is Launching The Lord of the Rings Bears
2
Retro Mini Arcade Machines
The Egret II Mini Has a Rotating Display That Enables Two Aspect Ratios
1
Animated Alien Card Games
Exploding Kittens Launched Exploding Minions as Its First Licensed Game
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Anniversary-Commemorating Toy Designs
Spin Master Introduced a New Line of Dora the Explorer Toys
Gaming-Themed Chocolate Partnerships
Kinder Joy and Nintendo Partnered on a Limited-Edition Range
Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Easter-Themed Seasonal Doll Collections
Battat's Our Generation Debuts the Keepsake Collection
Nostalgic QSR Miniature Experiences
McDonald's Introduces the Adorable Happy Meal Collectibles
Collectible Fast Food Miniatures
The Lil McDonald's Happy Meal Shares Tiny Registers, Fries & More
Cartoon Mashup Qsr Meals
Hello Kitty TMNT Toys are the Latest in Mcdonald’s Happy Meals
Spherical Surprise Dolls
Barbie Roll & Reveal Shares a Novel Unboxing Experience
Nostalgia-Driven Cereal Promotions
Kellogg’s Toy Story 5 Cereal Boxes Reintroduce In-Pack Toys
Plush STEAM Dolls
Team Genius Squad's STEAM Dolls Introduce Kids to Exciting Topics & Skills
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
AI-Enhanced Play Experiences
Mattel Partners with OpenAI to Develop AI-Powered Toys
Wooden Figure Sets
Nintendo Unveiled 'My Mario' in 30-Piece and 3-Piece Sets
Sensor-Driven Play Blocks
LEGO Smart Bricks Introduce Responsive Building Toys
Playful Sport-Centric Partnerships
NIKE x LEGO Group Announced a Multi-Year Partnership
Toy-Doll-Starring Travel Spots
Expedia Debuts its 'Going Places with Ken' Campaign
Playable Mini Vinyls
Mini Brands Really Works Vinyl Makes Chart-Topping Hits Collectible
Sci-Fi Series Toy Sets
The LEGO x Stranger Things Sets Include the Creel House and More
Next-Gen 90s Dolls
Manhattan Toy is Reviving Groovy Girls for a New Generation of Kids
Easter-Ready Toy Plushies
Jazwares Launches a Whimsical Squishmallows Collection Ahead of Easter
Play-Based Preschool Apps
LEGO Bluey Mobile Game Makes Screen Time into Building Play for Kids
Baby Collectible Tech Lines
Sonny Angel x CASETiFY Has Returned for Another Adorable Collaboration
Sensory Pocket-Sized Pets
Nano-mals are Tiny, Interactive Companions That Double as Fidget Toys
Luxury Heritage Toy Fashions
The Hot Wheels™ x Maje Collection Merges Fashion and Toys
Sensory Snoopy Plushies
Kids Preferred Expanded Its Peanuts Snoopy Collection for Their 75th Year
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
Screen-Free Play Companions
Fabli Creates an Immersive World of Storytelling, Music and Games
Collaborative Kid-Focused Sensory Balls
Biggest Little and Sundae Kids Debut 'Balls on Wheels'
Building Block-Inspired Sneakers
The LEGO x Nike Air Max 95 Neon Will Arrive in 2026
Color-Changing Cooking Toys
The Simmer & Stir Stovetop Play Set Inspires Realistic Pretend Play
Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry
Studio GOGO's LEGO-Inspired Jewellery is Made to Be Played With
Pop Culture-Inspired Collectibles
Kinder Joy & Stranger Things Launch Funko Pop!® Collection
Toy-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Hot Wheels x ALEX AND ANI Drop a Jewelry Line Inspired By Toys
Nostalgic Capsule Collections
The UNIQLO UT x Tamagotchi Range Marks 30 Years of the Digital Pet
Gender Stereotype-Busting Toy Campaigns
The LEGO Group Launched the She Built That Campaign
Creative Retail Competitions
Bricks & Minifigs Launches LEGO Clock Design Contest
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
Onesie Character Collectibles
OneZZZ Reimagines Blind Boxes as Self-Care Rituals for Gen Z
AI Companion Toys
Haivivi Announced the Launch of a Full Core Product Line and Brand-New Toys
Doll-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Barbie Professions Collection by Alex + Ani Celebrates Ambition
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Plush Beauty Keychains
Ulta Beauty x Mini Brands Pops Plush Keychains Feature Hero Products
Inclusive Fashion Dolls
Mattel’s First Autistic Barbie Boasts Sensory Experiences & Support Tools
Art-Inspired Collectibles
The Mattel x MoMA Series Transforms Iconic Artworks into Toys and Games
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
Wooden Toy Lineups
Jasey's Toy Chest Debuted Its Mental Health-Focused Toy Line at Toy Fair 2026
Toy Brick Advent Calendars
LEGO Introduces All-New Advent Calendars for 2025
AI-Driven Art Toys
MOMOTOY Debuts in the Us at Toy Fair New York
Interactive Holographic Companions
Imagix is a A First-of-Its-Kind Friend for Kids
Community 3D-Printed Toys
3D Printing Elves Launches Free Toy Program for Children
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Responsive Building Toys
LEGO SMART Play Integrates Technology That Reacts in Real Time
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Collectible Wear-and-Share Jewelry
Twisty Petz Combines Wearable Pets with Friendship Bracelets
Screen-Free Children's Audio Toys
Tonies Introduces Three New Products for Littles
Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets
LEGO® Spotlights Iconic Pop Culture Films and Series
Nostalgic Character Plushies
Aurora Expands Care Bears Into Collectible Plush Formats
Plush Toy QSR Meals
McDonald's Presents the Special Squishmallows Happy Meal Offer
Children-Focused Tech Lines
MyFirst Specializes in Technology Products for Children
Collaborative QSR Kids-Meal Toys
Sanrio and TMNT Join on a McDonald's Collaboration
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Micro-Robotic Digital Pets
MicroPets Appeal to Digitally Native Kids and Kidults
Game-Inspired Collectible Toys
Mattel Creations Debuts Two Minecraft Collectibles
3D-Printed Fidget Toys
Jigglets are Produced with Less Waste Than Traditional Toys
Toy Kitchen Cookbooks
Melissa & Doug Announced Three Playable Books with Penguin Young Readers
Anniversary Doll Capsules
Spin Master Celebrates 25 Years of Dora with an All-New Toy Collection
Multi-Brand Match Games
Mattel Match: Toybox Unlocked Unites Brands Like Barbie & Hot Wheels
Real-Life Doll Apparel
Barbie Debuts its First-Ever Fashion Collection with Edikted
Artful Collectible Figures
Fisher-Price Little People x André Saraiva Reimagines Cherished Toys
Screen-Free Entertainment Toys
The Toniebox 2 Engages Kids with Stories, Sounds, Music & Games
Art-Inspired Toy Collections
Hape x The Met Makes Masterpieces Accessible & Play-Inspiring
Nostalgic Toy Brand Celebrations
Tamagotchi Marks Its 30th Anniversary at the New York Toy Fair
Character-Led Fashion Capsule
Barbie Edikted Collection Features a 71-Piece Wardrobe
AI-Powered Plush Teddies
FoloToy's AI Teddy Kumma Holds Conversations and Tells Stories
Athlete-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Launches Collectible Football Sets with Messi and Ronaldo
Backyard Electric Ride-Ons
Garvee Launched its 'Ride-On Toys Collection'
Award-Winning Educational Toy Brands
Learning Resources Earns 2026 Preschool Toy of the Year Award
Cartoon Creature Building Blocks
The LEGO® Pokémon Sets Feature Iconic Characters
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Screen-Free Interactive Gaming
tonies and Hasbro Turn Classic Board Games Into Audio Adventures
Multi-Year Footwear Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Team Up for a New Kid-Centric Collaboration
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
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
The Styled by KidSuper Ken Doll Sports Boundary-Pushing Streetwear
Water-Friendly Plush Toys
Moosh-Moosh's Aqua Plushies Makes a Splash for Summer Water Play
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Fashion Icon Toy Ranges
Playmates Toys Launches the Paris & Pups Range, Inspired by Paris Hilton
ASMR Collectible Toys
Goliath's Clickeez Series 3 Expands Sensory Play With Bubble Pops
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Beauty Kiosk Playsets
Melissa & Doug's New Sort, Stock, Select Toy Explores Skincare & Makeup
Open-Ended Exploration Toys
Melissa & Doug Entered Toy Industry Hall of Fame
Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
Screen-Free Interactive Toys
LEGO Pokémon Uses SMART Play Technology for Hands-On Fun
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
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
Tech-Driven Building Toys
LEGO Introduced Its New Smart Play Platform with Enhanced Technology
Buoyant Toy Spots
Tom Holland Stars in LEGO's Imaginative 'Never Stop Playing'
Expansive Action Character Toys
Blokees Debuts Its Range in Toy Fair New York 2026
Race-Inspired Puzzle Collections
LEGO and Formula 1 Launch a New Build the Thrill Series
Toy Car-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Hot Wheels and Maje Join Forces on a SS25 Collection
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
Nostalgic Blind Toy Series
The Teletubbies Say Hello Series Nods to Childhood Icons for Collectors
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Brick Toy Revivals
LEGO’s new Game Boy set includes Mario & Zelda-inspired cartridges
Educational STEM-Focused Toys
hand2mind Launches Exclusive Back-To-School Collection at Target
Whimsical Surprise Dolls
The Wicked Ozian Balloons Reveal Shares One of Five Characters
Seasonally Themed Magnetic Toys
MAGNA-TILES Introduces New Thematic Toys at Toy Fair 2026
Annual International Toy Fairs
Spielwarenmesse is Running Its 75th Edition This Year
Mental Health Toy Curations
Timeless Toys' D.O.S.E of Play Helps Kids Manage Stress & Anxiety
Digital Dinosaur Toys
Bitzee Jurassic World Helps Kids Nurture, Feed & Care for Baby Dinos
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
Miniature Household Cleaners
The 5% Collection by Grove Co. Shares an Important Recycling Reminder
Kids Football Collections
The Nike Football x LEGO Collection Combines Soccer Gear & Lego Design
Sensory Audio Companions
My First Tonies Combine Early Learning with Soft, Squeezable Characters
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
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
Interactive Themed Educational Boxes
Enlightened Generation’s Themed Boxes Serve Children
Athlete Commemorative Dolls
Venus Williams Barbie Celebrates Equality and Athletic Legacy
Toddler Off-Screen Audio
Ms Rachel Tonie Offers Screen‑free Sing‑along Learning for Toddlers
Inflatable Building Toys
AirBuilders Helps Kids Construct Large, Custom Play Structures
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Ultra-Nostalgic Toy Acquisitions
ArtCreativity Acquires the Wooly Willy Brand from PlayMonster
Encouraging Plush Companions
Slumberkins' Let's Grow Summer Series Encourages a Growth Mindset
Co-Branded Digital Summer Events
Crayola Partners with Paddington™ and STUDIOCANAL
QSR Meal Sunkissed Toys
McDonald's Japan Rolls Out Another Hello Kitty Happy Meal Range
Streaming-Inspired Toy Lines
Moose Toys Expands Netflix Stories Into Toy Collections
Buildable Kids Headphones
The Kibu Headphones Introduce a Modular Audio Kit Made for Children
Delectable Career-Themed Ice Pops
Happy Pops Launches the Barbie Career Collection