This list of May 2022 toys trends showcases notable patterns such as a resurgence in 90s-style toys, an influx of stress-reduction toys for adults, and a wide variety of educational children's toys.
This month, the 'Kingdom Hearts' franchise celebrated its 20th anniversary with custom Kingdom Hearts-themed 'Tamagotchi' devices. Tamagotchis are small keychain-sized digital toys from the 1990s. With these toys, users can take care of and play with a digital pet. Aside from Kingdom Hearts, the hit k-pop band BTS also released a Tamagotchi toy based on its 'TinyTan' characters.
Educational toys for children are a trend that continues each month as there is a constant demand for engaging children in active learning. This month, LeapFrog put out the 'Magic Adventures Microscope,' which is a children's toy designed to help kids learn about the world around them. The microscope comes with a variety of videos, images, and info cards based on the natural world. In addition to learning about the world through these cards, the toy also provides quizzes and mini-games based on the info cards.
Top 30 Toys Trends in May
From Celebratory Retro Game Devices to Portable Metal Fidget Toys:
Colin Smith — May 7, 2022 — Life-Stages
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Stress-Alleviating Desktop Toys
The 'OLLY' Anger Management Toy Takes a Beating
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Botanical Building Block Sets
LEGO's Newest Sets Embrace Nature and a Calming Beauty
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Magnetic Wooden Animal Toys
The NINI AMICI Toy Set is Made with Elmwood
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Pastel Indoor Bounce Houses
Thesmol Bounce Houses are Aesthetically Pleasing
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Power-Free Water Blasters
The 'SpyraLX' Mechanical Water Blaster Doesn't Require Battery Power
25
Recycled Rice Husk Toys
The 'Rice Husk Village' Modular Toy Game by Subin Cho is Sustainable
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Sci-Fi Building Block Sets
LEGO Announced the 1,890-Piece Star Wars Landspeeder Set
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Smart Toy Microscopes
The Magic Adventures Microscope Toy for Kids Supports Foundational Skills
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Certified Carbon-Neutral Toys
Mega Bloks Green Town is the First Certified CarbonNeutral Toy Range
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Video Game-Themed Merchandise
Fangamer Released the Official Deltarune Merchandise
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Portable Metal Fidget Toys
The MEZMOCOIN Nano is a Long-Lasting EveryDay Carry Spinning Toy
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Pastel Basketball Sculptures
The NBA Collaborated with Artist Andy Blank to Create Art Sculptures
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Kpop-Group Miniature Digital Toys
The Exciting BTS TinyTan Tamagotchi is a Pocket-Size Digital Toy
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Signature Dog-Friendly Tennis Balls
Wild One's Tennis Balls for Dogs are a "Timeless Classic"
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NFT-Inspired Vinyl Toy Figures
The 'SuperBored' Vinyl Art Toys Have a Limited-Edition Design
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Community Board Game Pop-Ups
Scrabble is Combating Loneliness on National Scrabble Day
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Pillow-Like Gaming Consoles
The Arcade1Up Pac-Man Couchcade Has 10 Classic Titles
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Anime-Themed Smartphones
Samsung Releases a Limited Edition Pokémon Galaxy Z Flip 3
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Ergonomic Mobile Game Controllers
GameSir Launches the X3 Type-C Mobile Gaming Controller
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Grayscale Fashion Dolls
Shadow High Dolls Feature Gray Tones and Iridescent Details
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RPG-Inspired Plush Toys
Kobold Plushies Offer a Cute Version of Tabletop Gaming Characters
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Color-Changing Mermaid Dolls
Mermaze Mermaidz are Fashion-Forward Dolls with Surprises
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Puppet-Inspired Building Block Figures
The LEGO Muppets Minifigures Includes 12 Classic Characters
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Prideful Superhero Toys
The Funko Pop! Heroes: DC Pride Pack Benefits the It Gets Better Project
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Fortune Cookie-Inspired Cat Toys
Modernbeast's Stuffs Its Toys with Organic Catnip
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Celebratory Retro Game Devices
Tamagotchi Celebrates 20 Years of Kingdom Hearts
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Superhero-Inspired LEGO Sets
Marvel Reveal's Superhero-Inspired LEGO Sets
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Kimono-Adorned Fashion Figurines
STASH and Albino & Preto Team Up On New BE@RBRICK Release
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Cartoon-Themed Board Games
Monopoly Hello Kitty & Friends Edition Features Classic Characters
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Family Storytelling Games
KidQuest Inspires Higher Emotional and Mental Well-Being
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Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
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Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Shark-Themed Candy Collections
The CandyRific Pinkfong Baby Shark Products Will Arrive for Easter
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
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
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Expansive QSR Toy Ranges
McDonald's Japan Hello Kitty Happy Meals Mark the Character's Birthday
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Collectible Kawaii Figurines
The Sanrio Hello Kitty Funko Pop! Figures Celebrate 50 Years
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Anniversary-Celebrating Engaging Timepieces
Casio's Baby-G+ Series has Tamagotchi-Like Creatures
Anime-Themed QSR Toys
The McDonald's Japan Pokémon Natsumatsuri Happy Set Comes in Three Stages
Candy-Like Computer Accessories
Beta Design Office Designs the Mayku Accessories Collection
Flipped Handheld Gaming Devices
AYANEO's Flip DS Gaming Device is Inspired by Nintendo
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Celebratory Audio Lollipops
TastySounds' AudioLollipop Plays Happy Birthday via Bone Conduction
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
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
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
Superhero-Themed Puzzled Advent Calendars
LEGO Unveils a Festive Avengers Advent Calendar
Franchise-Inspired Digital Egg-Like Toys
Warners Bro is Launching Harry Potter Tamagotchi Nanos
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
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Miniature Vinyl Collectibles
The itSmol™ Figurines are Whimsical and Perfect for All Ages
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
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
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
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
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
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
Miniature Baking Collectibles
Make It Mini Food Collectibles Can Be Made & Displayed
Animated Movie Earbud Cases
The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Toy Story Cases Come in Two Styles
Street Style Digital Pets
The Supreme Tamagotchi Gives the Toy Pet a Hip Makeover
Festive Baking Miniatures
The Miniverse Make It Mini Food Holiday Series Makes Tiny Treats
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
Dessert-Making Yo-Yo Toys
Takara Tomy Unveils the Ice Da Yo-Yo in Collaboration with Sanrio
Chicken Nugget-Shaped Gaming Devices
Tetris and McDonald's Collaborate on a Cheeky Tetris Device
Miniature Animated Custom Figurines
Funko Launches the new Pop! Yourself Custom Service
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
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Limited-Edition Vinyl Figures
KidSuper and SUPERPLASTIC Launched Chop Chop Vinyl Figures
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
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
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
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
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
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Collaboration All-Black Digital Pets
The Bandai Gen. 1 FRGMT Edition Tamagotchi is Nostalgic
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Easter-Inspired Baby Collections
Magnetic Me's Easter Shop is Filled with Playful Spring Styles
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Game-Themed Plush Toys
Square Enix Releases a Series of Final Fantasy-Themed Cube Plushies
Cartoon-Inspired Festive Collections
The Pokémon Company Unveils a Range of Festive Products
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
Kid-Friendly Vibrant Earplugs
Loop Earplugs is Releasing Its Popular Engage Earplugs for Kids
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
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
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
Celebratory Retro Handheld Games
McDonalds Introduces a New Grimace Game Boy Color
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
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
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
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™
Wearable Fidget Toy Bracelets
The Infinity Flip Mobius Fidget Band Toy is Relaxing
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Spring Holiday Candy Gifts
These M&M's Spring Gifts Come in New and Returning Options
Celebrarory Platinum Collectibles
Mini Brands Disney 100 Scales Down Fan-Favorite Characters
Iconic Doll-Inspired Pink Phones
Mattel is Joining HMD To Create a Real Barbie Flip Phone
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Inclusive Children's Apps
Pok Pok Offers Culturally-Specific Content for Global Audiences
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
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
Folded Gaming Console Concepts
Jinseon Lee Designs the New Tam Tam Gaming Console Concept
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
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
Seasonally Shaped Springtime Treats
The Mars Wrigley 2023 Easter Range is Expansive
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
Collectible Figurine Advent Calendars
These Pocket Pop! Advent Calendars are Arriving for 2023
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Birthday-Themed QSR Games
McDonald's Celebrates Grimace's 52nd Birthday with a Game Boy Color Game
Play Kidcore Games
Cutedressup Let's You Make Kidcore Dressup Games of Your Dreams
Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments
The Gummy Pop Surprise Holiday Hunt Series & Ornament is Festive
Expanding Plush Collectibles
Miraball Shares Two “Little but Legendary” Surprises for Under $10
Mythical Creature Easter Products
This CandyRific Easter Collection Will Arrive for 2024
Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures