The top May 2018 toys include everything from motorcycle-inspired rocking chairs to official board games released by the CIA, as well as a mix of both high- and low-tech options for entertainment and education.
Classic kids toys like piggy banks and bubble-blowing wands are being unique new makeovers, with GoSave offering a connected plaything that helps to make money-saving fun and Candylicious Bubbles' Chocolate Bunny releasing edible chocolate-flavored bubbles.
Some of the most educational toys for kids that offer both tangible elements and digital learning include Microsoft's Project Zanzibar playmat, the empowering robotic dolls from Smartgurlz and the MangoBot toy, which helps to teach kids how to code in an easy-to-understand and intuitive way—without having to use a screen.
Top 25 Toy Trends in May
From Debate-Starting Card Games to Inflatable Dinosaur Toys:
Laura McQuarrie — May 27, 2018 — Life-Stages
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Fidget Toy Candies
YOLO Candy's Fidget Pop Pairs Two Lollipop Flavors on a Spinning Unit
24
LEGO-Made Modular Furniture Pieces
Stüda's Life-Size LEGO Furniture is Appropriate for All Ages
23
Connected Gamified Piggy Banks
The 'GoSave' Smart Piggy Banks Make Saving Money Fun for Kids
22
Debate-Starting Card Games
The Master Debaters Smosh Edition Game Gets Conversations Started
21
Terrifying Alien Collectibles
Slideshow Collectibles Alien Queen Marquette is Scarily Realistic
20
Earth Day Kid's Collectibles
BoxLunch and Disney Created a Wall-E Collection for Earth Day
19
Motorcycle-Inspired Rocking Toys
Moto Rocker Captures the Feel of a Real Bike with Custom Pieces
18
Inflatable Dinosaur Toys
Jurassic World Inflatable Costumes Bring Fans Closer to the Upcoming Film
17
Architecture-Themed Kids Toys
Areaware's New Blockitecture Tower Set is Both Fun and Educational
16
Film Anniversary LEGO Sets
The Jurassic Park LEGO Set is Comprised Out of 360 Pieces
15
Color-Changing Toy Brand Cereals
The Funko Pop Cereal Has a Pop Culture Character in Every Box
14
Developmental Toy Subscription Services
'Elfbox' Delivers Personalized Toys Each Month
13
LEGO-Recreated Subway Systems
Aaron Chapman Created a LEGO Subway System Replica of the TTC
12
Screenless Coding-Teaching Toys
The MangoBot Toy Helps Children Three and Up Learn STEM Skills
11
Princess-Themed Board Games
Hasbro's Monopoly Disney Princess Edition is Perfect for Disney Fans
10
Realistic Figurine Collectibles
Mezco Creates a Freakishly Realistic One:12 Popeye Figurine
9
Streetwear Glow Stick Keychains
Supreme Dropped a Stylish Glow Stick Keychain for Kids and Adults
8
Miniature Villain Statues
DC Collectibles' Batman: the Killing Joke Statue Is Highly Limited
7
Plush Child Nutrition Kits
This Kit Uses Koalas and Animated Cards to Gets Kids to Eat Right
6
Biscuit Brand Board Games
'Milka Biscuit Run' is a Board Game Featuring Advertising Characters
5
STEM-Encouraging Robotic Dolls
Smartgurlz Robotic Dolls Teaches Young Girls About Coding Basics
4
Chocolate-Flavored Blowing Bubbles
Candylicious Bubbles' Chocolate Bunny Releases Edible Bubbles
3
CIA-Created Board Games
Two Official CIA Board Games are Being Developed for Everyone
2
Interactive Digital Playmats
Microsoft's Project Zanzibar Brings All Objects into a Digital Space
1
Recycled Plastic Kids Books
'The Queen of the Ocean' Book is Made from Plastic Found in the Ocean
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McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
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
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
Digital Floating Pet Toys
The 'Bitzee' is a New-Generation Tamagotchi-Like for $29.99
Celebratory Sci-Fi Toy Sets
The LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary Collection Has Five Sets
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
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
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Meditative Screen-Free Toys
Calm Tonie Shares Mindfulness Activities & Breathwork for Kids
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics x Barbie Was Inspired by the Forthcoming Movie
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
Gummy Bear Toys
Gummymals are Squeezable Toys with 20 Different Interactions
Inspiring Role Model Dolls
Barbie Role Models Celebrate Women from Around the World
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
New Year-Themed Plush Toys
These Year of the Dragon Plushies are Launching at Disney Store Japan
Franchise-Inspired Digital Egg-Like Toys
Warners Bro is Launching Harry Potter Tamagotchi Nanos
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Interactive Handheld Pet Games
Bandai Namco Launches the New Tamagotchi Uni Device and "Tamaverse"
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
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
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
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
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
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Unique Triangle Toy for Pets
Collectible Coloring Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Loves Crayola Celebrates Creativity and Expression
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
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
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
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
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
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
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Digital Currency Piggy Banks
This 'Smart Piggy' Bank Concept Upgrades a Classic
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats
Little Tikes' Motorized Cozy Coupe Baby Boat is Water-Safe
Bubble-Shaped Cribs
The Luxurious Bubble Baby Bed Gently Rocks Little Ones to Sleep
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
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Interactive Response Robot Toys
The Star Wars Chatter Back Chopper Has More Than 40 Responses
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
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
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
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
Virtual Pet Gaming Updates
Tamagotchi Uni Releases the Expansive Tama Portal Feature
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
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
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Screen-Free Pre-School Speakers
The Learn with Peppa Tonie Supports Pre-Readers with Audio Content
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Intelligent Portable Board Games
Kai Xia Designs the EIFplay Chessboard with a Digital Approach
Inspiring Imaginative Television Series
LEGO Launches the LEGO DREAMZzz Segment for Kids
Easter-Inspired Baby Collections
Magnetic Me's Easter Shop is Filled with Playful Spring Styles
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
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
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
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
Toy-Themed Film Figurines
The Funko Pop! Movies: Barbie Collection Has Four Styles
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
Wacky Ice Cream Games
Kitten Games is a New Line of Tabletop Games for Kids
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
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Fashion Doll Board Games
Hasbro's Monopoly: Barbie Edition Has Players Build a Dreamhouse
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
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
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™
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
AI-Driven Financial Education Games
Money Smarts Unveils AI Financial Game on Indiegogo
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
Flip-and-Stick Party Games
Chicken vs Hotdog is Easy to Learn and Quick to Play
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
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
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Enchanted Potion Dolls
Magic Mixies Pixlings are Dolls That Kids Create Inside a Potion Bottle
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Kids-Focused Smart Speakers
Xiaomi Releases Its New Xiaoai Speaker Kids Edition
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
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
Mythical Creature Easter Products
This CandyRific Easter Collection Will Arrive for 2024
Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures
Arcade-Style Game Machines
Andamiro USA Launches the 'Crazy Toy 31' Game Machine