These multifunctional toys range from transformative wooden robots to dollhouses that double as practical children's chairs. The Dollhouse Chair by Torafu Architects is a standout that is designed to grow with children. The collapsible dollhouse provides hours of fun and transforms into a tidy seat in mere seconds after playtime.
Other notables include modular forts that encourage creativity among kids who can customize the size and shape of their play space. When it comes to traditional toys like building blocks or action figures, a focus on transformation and reconfiguration is also present.
While examples like the Bearbrick x Transformers action figure blend opposing elements to create a modular toy, connected building blocks teach children about construction and engineering and can be made interactive when connected to a tablet or other mobile device. Similarly, multifunctional toys like Povi -- an emotional intelligence robot -- teach children to be aware of their feelings and the feelings of others at a young age, while doubling as an adorable stuffed animal that they will instantly respond positively to.
32 Examples of Multifunctional Toys
From Air-Purifying Hula Hoops to Transformative Wooden Robots:
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Four-in-One Child Scooters
The Chicco Ride On Scooter Converts to be Fun for Multiple Age Ranges
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Two-in-One Juvenile Wheelbarrows
The 'Nest' Draws Inspiration from a Garden Wheelbarrow
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Collapsible Dollhouse Chairs
Torafu Architects' Design Transforms from Toy to Furniture Piece
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Sushi Transformer Toys
This Transforming Sushi Set Turns Japanese Cuisine into Action Figures
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Braille Alphabet Toys
These Building Block Toys Encourage Literacy and Inclusion
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Modular Wooden Robots
These 'WooBots' Toys are Made of Wood and Transform Into Various Objects
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Transforming Teddy Bears
The Bearbrick x Transformers Collection Celebrate's Latest Film Release
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Transforming Pop-Up Books
This Transformers Pop-Up Book Features Paper Autobots and Decepticons
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Cardboard Building Block Branding
The Packaging for GIGI Bloks is Made from Sustainable Materials
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Personalized Puzzle Stools
One Step Ahead's Stools for Kids are Personalized by Name
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Educational Modular Robots
The Unigear Building Block Toy Robot Teaches Robotics and Construction
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Transforming Tablet Toys
The Xiaomi 'Soundwave' Tablet Shifts from Device to Roboti
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Smartphone-Connected Stuffed Animals
The Oliba Attachment Turns Any Toy into a Smart Object
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Flying Vehicle Toys
The 'SpaceRails' Flying Car Drone Toy Shifts Between Land and Sky Seamlessly
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Robotic Educational Kits
The Sony Global Education 'KOOV' Kit Focuses on Teach Kids STEM
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Emotional Intelligence Robots
Povi is a Storytelling Toy That Sparks Thoughtful Conversations
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Connected Building Block Kits
The 'ROKduino' Robot Building Blocks are an Educational Form of Play
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Tablet-Connected Building Blocks
This Toy Bridges the Gap Between Physical and Digital Play
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Pop-Up Notebook Dollhouses
Rock & Pebble's Pop-Up Book is a Customizable Dollhouse
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Modular Children's Forts
Mon Petit Art's Kid-Friendly Construction Kit Builds a DIY Play Room
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Transformative Play Slides
This Two-in-One Fisher Price Slide Doubles as a Toy Rocker
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Transformative Dinosaur Toys
The VTech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo Spur Toy Can Turn into a Truck
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Transformative Gaming Toys
TakaraTomy's Optimus Prime Toy Turns into a Playstation
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Selfie Singing Toys
The 'SelfieMic' Combines a Selfie Stick with Karaoke
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Multi-Functioning Activity Tables
The Build and Store Activity Table Brings Kids Together
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Sunburn-Prone Dolls
The Interactive Nivea Doll Teaches Sun Protection for Kids
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Vocabulary-Enriching Dolls
VTech's Baby Doll Toy Teaches Kids Words and Phrases
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Galactic Novelty Beds
Celebrate Force Friday with a Sci-0Bed Lets You Sleep in a Millennium Falcon
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Air-Purifying Hula-Hoops
This Smart Hula-Hoop by Quadruple H Encourages Health & Wellness
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Explorer Rockstar Toys
This Fisher-Price Dora and Friends Guitar Will Appeal to Cartoon Fans
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Dual-Purpose Cuddling Toys
The Babyera Cuddling Toy Blanket Provides a Two-in-One Design
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Modular Imaging Blocks
The Cambits Imaging System Allows For Convenient Scientific Imaging
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Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs
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90s-Inspired Plush Toys
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Color-In Photo Cameras
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Space-Saving Garment Care Mirrors
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Ultra-Modern Bunk Beds
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Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
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Reconfigurable Furniture Designs
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Modular Sexual Furniture Designs
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Modular Fold-Out Desk Designs
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Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces
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Malleable Connected Illuminators
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Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
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Educational Climate Change Toys
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Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
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Furniture Waste-Made Toys
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Creative STEM-Based Toys
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Interactive Creativity Home Displays
The 'Doodle' Interactive Wall by Hyungwoo Lee is Immersive
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Modular Rotating Table Designs
The 'Finding Turn Point' Table by Hyun Ju Ko Works in Three Ways
Playful Toy-Like Furniture
The 'Frunchroom' Furniture Collection by Adi Goodrich is Delightful
Modern Multifunctional Furniture
Metali Crasset Designs the Twin Series for Campeggi
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Playful Modular Mops
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Building Block Footwear Models
The LEGO Air Jordan 11 by Tomasso Builds is Cubically Classic
Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture
Zhipeng Qiu and Yufeng Lin Present a Unique Chair-Crib Design
Slender Two-in-One Air Modifiers
The Conceptual 'Purific' Humidifier and Air Purifier is Portable
Modular Childhood Bed Designs
The Pupupula Kids Rock-Solid Bed System Adapts as Needed
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Reimagined Toy Block Designs
The LEGO Lofi Girl Reimagines the Iconic Musical Icon
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Powerful Multi-Functional Robot Vacuums
The Yeedi Cube Robot Vacuum Boasts Innovative Features
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
Modular Cat Trees
The PETLIBRO INFINITY Cat Tree Supports Comfort, Relaxation & Play
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
AI-Powered Plushies
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Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Functional Swiss-Army Toy Tools
Tall Brick Guy Creates the Usable new LEGO Multi-Tool
Multi-Functional Food Containers
Roll by Haechan Ryu is a Space-Caving Food Container
Transformation-Inspired Design Objects
Håndverk+ Showcases Experimental Design Objects
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Combination Building Block Toys
The 'QUBTRIX' Omni-Compatible Wooden Bricks Work with Other Toys
Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
Akio Isshiki Architect Overhauls an Old Wooden Building
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Painterly Air Purifiers
Airmega 250 ART x Hailyhills Purifiers Clean Homes in an Artful Way
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers
The Iconic BEARBRICK Collectible Toy is Now a Functional Speaker
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
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Hollow Multipurpose Armchairs
The Tailor Armchair by SUNRIU Design Prioritizes Efficiency
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Modular Flatpack Furniture Designs
The 'OPO=O' Multifunctional Furniture Piece Works in Many Ways
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
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
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Timber Tech-Packed Dolls
These teenage engineering Wooden Dolls Come in Eight Varieties
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Forest-Fostering Robots
This Dual-Arm Robot is Helping Fight Deforestation In the Amazon
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
Playful Vibrant Creative Furniture
Dmitry Kozinenko Designs Four Products for Woo Furniture
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Pixelated Tile Toy Sets
The 'VOXART' Click Tile Construction Set is Easy to Build and Customize
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines
Dimexart Creates an Intricate Popcorn Machine from LEGO Blocks
Building Block Foosball Tables
The LEGO Table Football Has a Compact, Tabletop Design
Shapeshifting Game Controllers
The RODO Game Controller by Duhan Oben Kayman is a Unique Concept
3D Toy Puzzle Castles
LEGO Creates the Disney Castle Kit to Celebrate its 100th Anniversary
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Platful Ergonomic Children's Chairs
Studio Lentala Designs the Rom and Lupa Chairs for Children
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
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Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
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Toy Block-Inspired Furniture
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Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
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90s Toy Holiday Trees
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Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets
Roee Magdassi Channels Childhood Whimsy for Poventura
Sustainable Colorful Multifunctional Furniture
Paolo Cappello Designs the Superpop for Miniforms
3D-Printed LEGO Minifigures
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Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys
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Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots
The 'M4' Robot is Capable Of Six Different Types Of Movements
Modular Inflatable Furniture Sets
The Aerosofa Inflatable Transforming Sofa Works Indoors and Out
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
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Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Minimal Assistive Multifunctional Clocks
Pupupula Designs the Little House Alarm Clock
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches
The Transformer Couch is Made with Soft Foam Padding
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
Magnetic Building Tiles
'Magna-Tiles' are Magnetic Building Sets That Promote STEM Concepts
Modular Home Fitness Furniture
TRUS' TRUS Box is a Unique Fitness Product with Multiple Functions
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Modular Gaming Controller Concepts
The Lifil Multiverse Controller by Diego Perez Rogé is Advanced
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks
Artur Tikhonenko Designs the Trido Building Blocks
Wearable Fidget Toy Bracelets
The Infinity Flip Mobius Fidget Band Toy is Relaxing
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Versatile Modular Couches
The Transformer Couch 2.0 Adds Flexible Style to the Living Room
Easy-to-Assemble Colorful Furniture
Anne-Sophie Rosseel Presents the New Interlockables Capsule
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Enchanted Potion Dolls
Magic Mixies Pixlings are Dolls That Kids Create Inside a Potion Bottle
Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces
The Oru Camp Origami Outdoor Furniture is Efficient
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Plastic-Inspired Wooden Stools
The 'Plastic Translation Stool' by Antoine Laboria is Sturdy
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Conversational Action Figures
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Cocoon-Like Multifunctional Furniture
Yeeun Son Designs the U-Sofa for Multiple Purposes
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Kid's Felt Building Kits
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Modular Vibrant Rounded Sofas
Fatboy Designs the Dynamic Sumo Sofa to be Cozy and Strong
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
Playful Foosball Toy Blocks
The New LEGO Table Football MOC Comes with DIY Design Elements