Believe it or not, toys represent an elemental aspect of the human social experience as we understand it, so under that lens, the June 2018 toy trends are among the most important in existence. Some of the oldest archaeological items that have been unearthed are believed to be toys, and indeed many species of great apes -- believed to be humanity's closest living relatives -- have been observed to fashion toys for their young. Toys thus have a crucial role in the development of children's conception of the world.
While modern technology has done a lot to change the toys that kids today play with, it's interesting to note that so much has stayed the same as well. One of the aforementioned archaeological finds was a small doll, and today dolls remain a favored toy for most children.
Top 25 Toys Trends in June
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Tactile Adult Fidget Toys
These Sculptural Toys Create Different Experiences for Users to Enjoy
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Optical Illusion Coloring Books
The 'Molecularis' Coloring Flip Book Has Six Animated Sequences
22
Limited-Edition Vinyl Toys
JANKY Art Toys Feature Designs From 16 Famous Artists
21
Design-Friendly Illustrated Kids Books
This Project Boasts Philip Giordano's Geometric Style
20
Sitcom-Themed LEGO Sets
User Mric76 Proposes a Throwback in the Form of a Friends LEGO Set
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Alternatively Shaped Chalks
Nikolas Bentel Reimagines the Way People Use Chalk for Drawing
18
Developmental Toy Subscription Services
'Elfbox' Delivers Personalized Toys Each Month
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Bubbly Desktop Fidget Toys
The 'Bubble' Top Brings a Modern Twist to a Classic Toy
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Healthy Eating Doll Toys
GOOD FOR KIDS' Smart Magnetic Doll Encourages Good Eating Choices
15
Oversized Superhero Figurines
Fisher Price Created a Two-Foot Batman Batbox Xtreme Toy
14
Voice-Controlled Storytelling Games
LEGO Duplos Stories Feature Digital and Physical Play
13
Road Trip-Themed Board Games
The 'On Tour' Board Game Has Players Travel Across the USA
12
Chocolate-Flavored Blowing Bubbles
Candylicious Bubbles' Chocolate Bunny Releases Edible Bubbles
11
Celebratory Flower Girl Dolls
Lottie is Launching a Flower Girl Doll for the Royal Wedding
10
Educational RC Racers
'RaceYa' Turns a Classic Toy into a Creative and Educational Endeavor
9
All-Female Sports Playsets
Subbuteo Launched a Special Football Set for the Women’s FA Cup Final
8
CIA-Created Board Games
Two Official CIA Board Games are Being Developed for Everyone
7
Life-Size LEGO Trees
LEGOLAND Japan Honors Spring with a Record-Breaking Sakura Tree
6
Royal Wedding Bear Toys
Build-A-Bear's Plush Toy Celebrates Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's Wedding
5
Relationship-Focused Tabletop RPGs
The Star Crossed Game Lets Players Build Personal Love Stories
4
Adventurous Dinosaur Franchise Games
The Ravensburger Jurassic Park Danger Board Game is Thrilling
3
LEGO Breakfast Machines
The Brick Wall's Latest LEGO Innovation Fits into the Morning Routine
2
Kid-Friendly Chess Toys
'Story Time Chess' Teaches the Strategy Game to Kids Ages Three to Seven
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Digitized Smart Building Blocks
Tinkamo Encourages Imagination & Teaches Kids to Code
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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
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Dice-Shaped Gaming Consoles
unidice Elevates Analog or Digital Pastimes with Six Displays
Film-Celebrating Pool Floaties
The Funboy x Barbie: The Movie Collection is Plastic and Fantastic
Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys
The Conceptual 'Tacos Frog' Helps Kids Learn About Ecosystems
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
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics x Barbie Was Inspired by the Forthcoming Movie
Mesmerizing Gyroscopic Desk Toys
The Gyro Spin Spectre from Ghost Design is Precision-Machined
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
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
Mars Rover Toy Models
The LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance Arrives June 1
Gummy Bear Toys
Gummymals are Squeezable Toys with 20 Different Interactions
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
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
Virtual Pet Wearables
Tamagotchi Uni is Super Customizable, Portable and Socially Connected
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
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
Children's STEM Subscription Boxes
The ENGINO® STEM CLUB Subscription Box Promotes Learning
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles
Revision Designs The Tetra Desk Toy for Craighill
Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Unique Triangle Toy for Pets
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
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
Doll-Inspired Pink Timepieces
Fossil is Launching a New Barbie-Themed Watch Collection
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
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
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Sitcom-Themed Doll Lines
Polly Pocket Teams Up with Warner Bros. Discovery for Collector Series
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Collectible Plush Board Games
Clue: Squishmallows Edition is a Must-Have for Collectors
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
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
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
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Ergonomic Dog Toys
Earth Rated's Debut Dog Toy Collection is Durable, Stimulating & Safe
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
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
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
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
Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
The Barbie x Kartell Chairs Mark the Toy's 65th Anniversary
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
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
Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears
Adults are Turning to AI Friend Chatbots for Loneliness
App-Enabled Party Games
Twister Air Takes a Digitized Approach to the Classic Pastime
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
Plush-Themed Party Games
What Do You Meme? Launches a Squishmallows Card Game and Plush
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
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
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
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
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
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
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
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
Celebratory Puzzle Toys
The 50th Anniversary Rubik's Cube Commemorates Five Decades of Play
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
Peel-and-Stick Fashion Dolls
Style Bae Dolls Have 2D Bodies and 3D Heads
STEM Excavation Kits
Thames & Kosmos' 'Jurassic World Dinosaur Dig' Lets Kids Be a Paleontologist
Playful Wizard Toy Collections
Schleich and Warner Bros. Launch Wizarding World™
Customizable Toy Islanders
LEGO Announces a New Animal Crossing-Themed Collaboration
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Wearable Fidget Toy Bracelets
The Infinity Flip Mobius Fidget Band Toy is Relaxing
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Gamified Silicone Toys
The 'KULBUTOO' is a Fidget Toy that Uses Physics to Entertain Users
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Inclusive Children's Apps
Pok Pok Offers Culturally-Specific Content for Global Audiences
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
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
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
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
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments
The Gummy Pop Surprise Holiday Hunt Series & Ornament is Festive
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Magical Mischief Games
Fairy Prank is a Family-Friendly Guessing Game
Arcade-Style Game Machines
Andamiro USA Launches the 'Crazy Toy 31' Game Machine