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
Kid-Friendly Audio Players
Yoto Inspires with Stories, Music, Activities, Podcasts, Radio and More
18
Nostalgic Console Character Sets
The New LEGO Super Mario Sets Feature Classic N64 Characters
17
Building Block Sneaker Models
The LEGO Adidas Superstar Sneaker is Instantly Recognizable
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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Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
All-Pink Life-Size Dollhouses
Airbnb Listed the Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse for Barbie Movie
Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys
The Conceptual 'Tacos Frog' Helps Kids Learn About Ecosystems
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
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
Doll-Themed Movie Fashion
The Zara x Barbie Collection Features Iconic Styles
Life-Sized Doll Dreamhouses
Fans Can Step Inside Barbie’s Dreamhouse at This Immersive Experience
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Doll-Themed Frozen Yogurts
Pinkberry's Barbie Land Berry Pink Aligns with Greta Gerwig's New Film
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Candy-Themed Toy Dolls
MGA Entertainment Announces a Super-Sweet 'L.O.L. Surprise!™' Collaboration
Vibrant Doll-Inspired Athletic Collections
The New YITTY Collection is Colorful and Playful
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
Doll-Inspired Personal Care Collections
Barbie™ x Lush Cosmetics Launches on August 9th
Recycled Waste Speakers
Gomi Transforms Old Plastic Waste Into Bluetooth Speakers
Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
LEGO® Group is Championing Inclusivity With 3 New Initiatives
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
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
Stylish Cartoon-Themed Shoes
Koi Launches a Whimsical 'Teletubbies'-Inspired Footwear Collection
Mars Rover Toy Models
The LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance Arrives June 1
Doll-Inspired Beach Bottles
PATH Unveils its Barbie-Themed Bottle to Celebrate Female Empowerment
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
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
Doll-Themed Dog Collections
The Canada Pooch x Barbie Collection Includes Accessories & More
Reimagined Toy Block Designs
The LEGO Lofi Girl Reimagines the Iconic Musical Icon
Virtual Pet Wearables
Tamagotchi Uni is Super Customizable, Portable and Socially Connected
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
Life-Sized LEGO Vehicles
LEGOLAND Debuts a New Full-Sized Ferrari Monza SP1 Made with LEGOS
Sensory Stimulated Toy Cars
Hot Wheels' Flippin’ Fast Die-Cast Cars are Made with ASAN
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
Exclusive Premium Electric Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz and Mattel Join Forces on the Electric G 580
One-Day Hair Color Kits
The Barbie x Hally Temporary Hair Colors Create Vibrant Wash-Out Looks
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
Sporty Collectible Dolls
The L.O.L. Surprise! x FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Inspires Champions
Collectible Coloring Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Loves Crayola Celebrates Creativity and Expression
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Doll-Inspired Pink Timepieces
Fossil is Launching a New Barbie-Themed Watch Collection
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Barbie x Kipling Features Details Inspired by the Fashion Icon
Collectable Pet Metaverses
Littlest Pet Shop is Reaching a New Generation of Collectors on Roblox
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
Sitcom-Themed Doll Lines
Polly Pocket Teams Up with Warner Bros. Discovery for Collector Series
Interactive Beauty Metaverses
Fenty Beauty's First Campaign on Roblox Has Mazes & Scavenger Hunts
Street Style Digital Pets
The Supreme Tamagotchi Gives the Toy Pet a Hip Makeover
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
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
Inclusive Barbie Dolls
Barbie® Introduces Its First Doll with Down Syndrome
Eco Cartoon Body Care
This Lush Cosmetics x SpongeBob Collab is Plastic-Free & Supports the Sea
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Refillable Beauty Brands
Maya's Thoughtfully Designed Cosmetics Combat Plastic Waste
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
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Latina Fashion Dolls
Latinistas is World's First and Only All-Latina Fashion Doll Line
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Limited-Edition Vinyl Figures
KidSuper and SUPERPLASTIC Launched Chop Chop Vinyl Figures
Woman Athlete Lego Sets
LEGO Pays Homage to Female Athletes for the First Time
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
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
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Unveil Its Latest Sonic the Hedgehog Interactive Sets
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
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
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Sustainability Driven Brand Commitments
Humanscale Celebrates Its Growing Ocean Collection in July
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
Sustainable Bath Solutions
Skip Hop Launches Moby x Oceanworks Baby Bath Bundle
Dino-Themed Water Cartons
Boxed Water is Taking a Bite Out of Pollution with Jurassic World
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
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
Plastic Waste Brand Initiatives
Roberts Beauty Partnered with Oceanworks to Reduce Plastic Use
Sci-Fi Movie Treats
Kinder Joy Has New Avatar-Themed Eggs Ahead of the New Movie
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
The Barbie x Kartell Chairs Mark the Toy's 65th Anniversary
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
Toy Collectible Conventions
DesignerCon's New Convention is Set to Open on November 18
Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks
Mattel Adventure Park Will Open in 2024 in Arizona
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
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
Toy-Themed Film Figurines
The Funko Pop! Movies: Barbie Collection Has Four Styles
Wish-Making Lantern Collectibles
Lil Wish Lanterns Activate Imagination Through Positivity & Play
3D-Printed LEGO Minifigures
LEGO Unveils its First 3D-Printed Wooden Duck Toy for Minifigures
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Sustainable Children's Headphones
Kibu Officially Put its Collaborative Headphones on Sale
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Educational Candy Toy Products
Yowie Baby Animals Put a Spotlight on Endangered Wildlife
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Playful Wizard Toy Collections
Schleich and Warner Bros. Launch Wizarding World™
Customizable Toy Islanders
LEGO Announces a New Animal Crossing-Themed Collaboration
Dinosaur Film-Inspired Nano Sets
Jada Toys Drops a Jurassic Park Replica Set for 30th Anniversary
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Sustainable Nappy Packaging
Big Fish Reworks the Bambino Mio Brand's Packaging with Less Plastic
Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Upcycled Watch Collections
Armitron and Tide Ocean SA Unveil a Collaborative Watch Collection
Spinning Toy Dolls
'Sky Dancers,' the Flying Toy Dolls from the 90s, Are Back in Stock
Iconic Doll-Inspired Pink Phones
Mattel is Joining HMD To Create a Real Barbie Flip Phone
VR Buildable Biome Games
LEGO Bricktales is an Immersive Adventure Puzzle Game
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
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
Authentic Asian-American Dolls
The Jilly Doll Celebrates Heritage & Builds Confidence Through Play
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Hexagonal Connectable Collectibles
Nano Pods House Licensed Characters from Pop Culture
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Mixed Reality Racer Games
Hot Wheels Rift Rally Game is Set to Launch Officially in March
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
Iconic Pink Doll Trucks
Barbie's Dreamhouse Living Tour Will Make Stops in Florida
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road
Digital Game-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Look at the Buildable Animal Crossing Set
Playful Foosball Toy Blocks
The New LEGO Table Football MOC Comes with DIY Design Elements