These May 2015 toys range from girly play subscriptions to LED building blocks that can be combined with traditional LEGO pieces. While programmable toys are utilizing modern technology to make play time more fun, artisanal products are nodding to a simpler time and are reminding parents of their own childhood.
On the electronic toy front, remote-controlled robots, design-it-yourself action figures and tablet stamping blocks are connecting the young generation with modern technology. As children become exposed to technology from a young age, retailers are recognizing the importance of hybrid toys that blend creative and tech-themed elements.
When looking at the May 2015 toys that are more traditional, artisanal stuffed animals aim to educate kids about oceanic wildlife while yoga activity cards put a fitness-themed spin on a traditional children's game. Moreover, wellness plushies, eco-awareness games and multi-lingual activity packs introduce a young generation to the interests of their parents.
Top 30 Toy Trends in May
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Color Pencil Packaging
Julia Karwasz Designs a Reusable Cardboard Case for Art Tools
29
Children's Design Festivals
The Kids Design Week in Milan is the First of Its Kind for Young Ones
28
LEGO Bottle Caps
Clever Caps Link Up with LEGO for Useful Bottle Cap Recycling
27
Kids' Programmable Pendants
Linkitz are Wearable Hi-Tech Puzzle Pieces That Respond to Commands
26
Two-Toned Toy Packages
Technology Will Save Us & Oliver Helfrich Designed the Educational Toy Kits
25
Remote-Controlled Pterodactyls
The Flying Pterodactyl Realistically Flaps Its Wings and Screeches
24
Insect-Examining Toys
Hi-Tech Bug Viewer Encourages Curiosity and Education with Handheld Device
23
Sustainable Timber Playgrounds
These Eco-Friendly Rocking Chair Animals are Playful & Attractive
22
Retro Sitcom Toys
Samuel Hatmaker Pitches a Golden Girls LEGO Set to Be Produced
21
Artisanal Stuffed Animals
These Aquatic Toys are Handcrafted and Distinctive
20
Playful Programming Games
Code Kingdom Teaches Coding for Children Through Play
19
Charitable Fitness Bands
UNICEF's Kid Power Bands Empower Kids to Do Good for Others
18
LED Building Blocks
Builds Upon are Light Up Bricks That Work with LEGO Pieces
17
Entertaining Cereal Boxes
The Backs of Kix Cereal Boxes Contain Cutouts for Playtime
16
Plush Wellness Toys
The Doodle Toy Monitor's a Child's Health and Wellness Through Play
15
Educational Robot Toys
Codie Takes a Simple Gaming Approach to Teaching Coding to Children
14
Toy-Themed Accommodations
The LEGOLAND Hotel Winter Haven is Perfect for Family Getaways
13
Wearable Programming Toys
The DynePods Can Be Used To Create Interactive Programs For Toys
12
Waterproof Kiddie Cameras
VTech's Kidizoom Camera Handles Adventures Anywhere
11
Tablet Stamping Blocks
The JouJou Cube Touch is a Modern, Mobile Stamp Pad
10
Nerdy Toy Subscription Boxes
The Nerd Block Jr. Boys' Box Contains Various Action Figures and Toys
9
Skill-Building Toy Shops
Amazon Launched a Store for Featuring Educational and Fun STEM Toys
8
Entertaining Toy Shops
Hamleys Toy Shop in Moscow Displays Toys Like Amusements in a Theme Park
7
Wearable Tactile Toys
Smash-a-Ball is a Wearable Electronic Game for Visually Impaired Kids
6
Eco Awareness Games
Koda Quest's Eco Game Blends Real Challenges with Caring for a Virtual Pet
5
Kid-Focused Yoga Games
This Playing Card Deck Features Yoga Poses for Kids
4
Girly Toy Subscriptions
The Nerd Block Jr Girl Pack Features Pop Culture Themed Products
3
Playful Robotic Apps
The Robot Factory by Tinybop Helps Kids Virtually Build and Test Machines
2
Multilingual Youth Games
Monki Home Teaches Language for Kids with Familiar Scenarios
1
Toddler Toy Boxes
The Citrus Lane Box Includes Toys and Treats for 3-5 Year-Olds
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Tiny Drone Toys
SKEYE Nano Drone Buzzes Like an Electronic Insect, Navigating Nooks and Crannies
Amazing Engineering Toys
This Building Toy Allows Kids to Create their Own Water Recycling System
Nature-Inspired LEGO
The Latest Work by LEGO Artist Sean Kenney is of the Natural World
Educational Packaging Toys
IDEO.org Creates Eco-Friendly Packaging that Doubles as Playthings
Kids' Programmable Pendants
Linkitz are Wearable Hi-Tech Puzzle Pieces That Respond to Commands
Comical Cultural Caricatures
These Hipster Lego Characters Are a Playful Nod to Danish Culture
Eco Popsicle Packaging
Vegetable and Fruit Treats are Wrapped in Green, Recyclable Sleeves
Bouncy Ball Drones
GimBall by Flyability Conducts Search and Rescue in a Safe Way
Gamer Subscription Services
Loot Crate Delivers Monthly Boxes of Geeky Swag of Video Game Lovers
Toy Inventor Apps
Make Toys with Autodesk's 3D-Printing Tinkerplay App
Educational Board Games
The Hubo Cubo Offers Learning Opportunities in a Sustainable Package
Interlocking Eco Toys
Tobo Toys' Eco-Friendly Toys for Kids Join with Other Track Playsets
QR Code Stamps
The Variable 2D Bar Code Seal Pulls Digital Info From Your Phone and Imprints It
Two-Toned Toy Packages
Technology Will Save Us & Oliver Helfrich Designed the Educational Toy Kits
Child Coding Playsets
Cubetto Introduces Programming Basics to Kids with a Robot
Educational Craft Subscriptions
Green Kid Crafts' Activity Boxes Gift Smarts & Sustainability
Educational Toy Subscriptions
Spark Box Toys' Rental Service Entertains and Educates
Custom LEGO Furniture
The LEGO Brick Coffee Table Lets You Decorate Like a Kid
Minimalist Handcrafted Toys
The Collectible WOO Toys Represent Different Elements in Nature
Retro Sitcom Toys
Samuel Hatmaker Pitches a Golden Girls LEGO Set to Be Produced
Bottle Cap Balms
The American Gentleman Beard Balm Comes in Recycled Beer Caps
Animalistic Orange Packaging
NOMsters Boxes Feature Engaging Imagery of Fruit-Eating Beasts
Fatherly Playtime Kits
The Cooper Kit Supplies Monthly Dad and Kid Activities
8-Bit Subscription Services
'My Retro Game Box' Makes It Easy to Stock Up on Classic Video Games
Aspiring Polyglot Apps
This Language Learning App Gamifies the Process of Picking Up Other Tongues
Interactive Monkey Packaging
Exotic Snacks Creates Playful Packs to Engage Kids in Healthy Eating
Laser-Firing Drones
Patrick Priebe's Laser Drone Can Shoot and Burn Things
Personified Popcorn Packaging
Paulina Arzillier Creates Fun Snack Packaging for Kid Consumers
Artisanal Stuffed Animals
These Aquatic Toys are Handcrafted and Distinctive
Playful Programming Games
Code Kingdom Teaches Coding for Children Through Play
LED Building Blocks
Builds Upon are Light Up Bricks That Work with LEGO Pieces
Crocheted Canine Figurines
Etsy's Miniature Stuffed Animals are a Charming Collector's Item
Jungle Gym Vests
The Athletitti Athletic Vest Turns Parents into Mobile Playrounds
Geometrical Public Playgrounds
This Metal-Clad Playground Structure Boasts a Built-In Trampoline
Sophisticated Brew Bottles
Queseria La Antigua of Fuentesauco's Craft Beer Bottle is Elegant
Instant Online Shopping
The Amazon Dash Button Lets Prime Members Reorder Products with a Push
Educational Robot Toys
Codie Takes a Simple Gaming Approach to Teaching Coding to Children
Exotic Snack Packaging
The Tribal Aesthetic of These Edibles Sets It Apart from Competing Brands
Kiddie Coding Kits
Bitsbox Teaches Kids Coding Through Monthly Subscriptions
Girl-Targeted Science Kits
Yellow Scope Produces Creative and Rigorous Science Kits for Girls
Vampire Bat Drones
The DALER Prototype Drone Can Scope Out Inaccessible Areas
Educational Phone-Unlocking Apps
The Unlock Lessons Vivo App Makes Kids Correctly Answer Questions
Interchangeable Lens Camera Drones
The Micro Four Thirds System Will Be Used In DJI Camera Drones
Wearable Programming Toys
The DynePods Can Be Used To Create Interactive Programs For Toys
Kids' K-Pop Shows
Nickelodeon's 'Make It Pop' Show Brings Korean Style and Music to the West
Learning Language Apps
English Tutoring App Connects Teachers and Students from Around the World
Terror-Tracking Sleep Devices
The Lully Helps Get Rid of Night Terrors in Children
Exotic Snack Boxes
Exotic Snacks' Packaging Makes Superfoods for Kids Appealing and Fun
Instant Oatmeal Cups
MOM Brands' Prepackaged Oatmeal Makes Prepping Breakfasts and Snacks Easy
Playful Art Exhibits
Carsten Holler Turns Hayward Gallery into a Sophisticated Playground
Soothing Sleep Sprays
Saje's Fairy Mist Introduces Bedtime Aromatherapy for Children
Transformative Dinosaur Toys
The VTech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo Spur Toy Can Turn into a Truck
Beacon Treasure Hunts
Australia's Bendigo Marketplace Hosts Hi-Tech Family Scavenger Hunts
Photorealistic Pet Plushies
Cuddle Clones Takes Pet Photos and Makes Lifelike Stuffed Animals
Brain-Boosting Cereals
FUTURELIFE's Smart Food for Kids Fosters Healthy Development
Hi-Tech Artsy Toys
This Mechanical Butterfly Was Designed to Be Decorated by the Child
Educational Encryption Apps
Cryptoy's Encryption App Teaches Kids About Encoded Messages
Child Bookworm Subscriptions
The Sproutkit Subscription for Kids Gifts New E-Books Each Month
Customizable Card Kits
This Greeting Card Kit Lets You Put Your Own Stamp on Heartfelt Messages
Carbon-Infused LEGO Bricks
The LEGO Ultra Agents Merge Physical and Digital Play
Gilded Brick Toys
This Gold LEGO Set Boasts Real 24 Karat Gold Plating
Augmented Fantasy Games
Kazooloo Blends a Traditional Fantasy Game with Elements of Digital Play
Tablet Stamping Blocks
The JouJou Cube Touch is a Modern, Mobile Stamp Pad
Robotic Learning Apps
LEGO EV3 Programming App Takes the Stage at SXSWedu
Kid-Targeted Wearable Communicators
Cubi Lets Children Stay Connected with Family and Friends
Child-Focused Thermal Packaging
Malygina Marina Designs Interactive Branding for Kid's Yogurt
Flower Delivery Drones
This Flower Marketing Stunt Involves a Romantic UAV
Nerdy Toy Subscription Boxes
The Nerd Block Jr. Boys' Box Contains Various Action Figures and Toys
Breakfast Energy Balls
These Energy Balls Will Give Your Kids a Good Morning Boost
Skill-Building Toy Shops
Amazon Launched a Store for Featuring Educational and Fun STEM Toys
Playful Kids' Computers
The Leaptop has Educational Basics Integrated for Interactive Learning
Therapeutic Safari Apps
The TF-CBT Triangle of Life Helps Traumatized Youth Practice Treatment
Crunchy Yogurt Kits
Alpina's Portable Snack Containers Combine Cereal and Yogurt
Entertaining Toy Shops
Hamleys Toy Shop in Moscow Displays Toys Like Amusements in a Theme Park
Military Pizza Drones
This US Army Drone Delivers 3D-Printed Pizzas to Men and Women in the Field
Girl-Targeted Tech Programs
This 3D Printing Project Enables You to Invest in Girls' Education
Wearable Tactile Toys
Smash-a-Ball is a Wearable Electronic Game for Visually Impaired Kids
Smart Phone Stamps
Snowshoe Stamps Include Chips for Interactive Mobile Marketing
Waterproof Quadcopters
The Splash Drone Can Float On Water and Capture Underwater Shots
African Safari Mobile Games
Kate and Harry in Africa Lets Kids Explore An African Safari
Gratis Gaming Apps
Gamee is a Platform for Free Games That Rejects In-App Purchases
Powered Dirt Toys
The MudWatt Science Kit Involves Interest in Science, Tech and the Natural World
Customizable Gifting Apps
Amazon Surprise! Allows You to Attach Gift Cards to eCards
Whimsical Mushroom Humidifiers
This Kids Air Humidifier by Duux Soothes Babies and Young Kids
Firefighting Shipboard Drones
The Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot Will Fight Ship Fires
Energizing Fruit Chews
Honey Stinger's Snacks Provide Sweet, Healthy Bursts of Energy
Artisan Toy Cameras
Etsy's Wooden Cameras Resemble Real Photo-Taking Devices
PDF-Converted Books
Amazon's Kindle Textbook Creator Helps Organize Educational Materials
Interactive Children's TV
My Nick Jr. Has Been Especially Created for the Watching Habits of Kids
Nourishing Vitamin Candies
Smartcandy's Healthy Candy Snacks Boost Development with Vitamins
Board Game-Extending Apps
MONOPOLY zAPPed Introduces Mini Games to Enhance the Playing Experience
Charitable Children's Branding
BVE KIDS' Branded Characters Adorn Art, Packaging and Brochures
Tablet Math-Teaching Tools
KnowRe Helps Give Math Students a Better Chance at Succeeding
Tailored Motherhood Kits
Citrus Lane Ships Out Curated Gift Boxes for Mom and Baby
Kid-Focused Yoga Games
This Playing Card Deck Features Yoga Poses for Kids
Girly Toy Subscriptions
The Nerd Block Jr Girl Pack Features Pop Culture Themed Products
Astrology Android Apps
The Google Sky Map Teaches About the Heavens On-Demand
Gamified Social Apps
PicSlam Turns Instagram Posts from Friends into a Photo Quiz Game
Playful Robotic Apps
The Robot Factory by Tinybop Helps Kids Virtually Build and Test Machines
Kid-Friendly Frozen Breakfasts
Yogurt on a Stick is a Fun and Energizing Morning Meal for Summer
Brain-Controlled Drones
This Technology Will Allow People to Pilot Aircraft Using Their Brainwaves
Tapping Translation Apps
The Duolir App Lets You Translate Books at Your Own Pace
Tablet Game Builders
Bloxels' Digital Board Game Lets Kids Create Their Own Challenges
Speech-Clarifying Apps
Talkitt Provides Speech Correction in the Form of Real-Time Auto-Correct
Vegetarian Public Schools
NYC's PS 244's Students are Thriving on Healthy Vegetable-Based Meals
Kid-Safe Messengers
Roo Kids is a Secure Chat App for Children