Now that the school year is well underway, many of the top October 2014 toys are putting a push on education at home. On the high-tech spectrum, TROBO is a prime example of an app-connected plush toy that appeals to multiple senses, helping kids (and parents) answer complex questions about physics, technology and engineering. Similarly, Prismland is a line of plush personified geometric shapes that is now crowdfunding to develop apps, games and cartoons to enhance the experience of learning basic shapes.
In the spirit of Halloween, there are also numerous toys popping up to celebrate the season. Some fun examples include zombified versions of characters from the Cornetto Trilogy and LittleBits' build-a-pumpkin kit that teaches kids the basics of lighting up a jack-o'-lantern safely with circuitry.
Top 35 Toys Ideas in October
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Interactive Jack-O-Lanterns
This DIY Halloween Pumpkin Kit Lights Up with Sound
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Girl Construction Toys
GoldieBlox and The Builder's Survival Kit Teaches Important Skills
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Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys
Friendly Toys Creates Organic Options that Educate and Evoke Emotions
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Egg-Spinning Dessert Toys
Takara Tomy's Dessert Maker Toy Turns Eggs into Custard
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Chalk Graffiti Sticks
Baschz Leeft's Chalk Stick is Shaped Like a Permanent Graffiti Marker
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Energy-Conscious Toys
Eco Monsters Encourage Resourceful and Sustainable Behavior in Children
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Felt Food Toys
CreationByM Crafts a Diverse Range of Plush and Educational Dishes
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Social Toy Weapons
This Nerf Gun has a Built-In Camera to Capture the Action and Share Videos
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Educational Plush Toys
Prismland Encourages Children to Learn About 3D Shapes and Geometry
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Giant Round Stuffed Animals
Squishable is a New York Start-Up that Capitalized on Social Media
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Mini Car-Driving Robots
The NAO Robot Can Drive a Miniature Electric Car
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Free-Play Backpacks
The Play Pack by Meg Czaja Encourages Unstructured Creativity and Imagination
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Felt Farm Animal Puppets
Etsy's Two Sad Donkeys Shop Features Donkey Toy Marionettes
22
Flexible Army Men Toys
Yoga Joes by Dan Abramson Fight Fitness Stereotypes
21
Multicolored Inflatable Balls
The Kaleidoscopic Blow-Up Toys Will Make Kids Light Up in Excitement
20
Narrative-Encouraging Book Readers
This Storytelling App for Kids Exercises Their Imaginations
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Adventurous Nesting Dolls
These Adventure Time Toys are Re-Imagined Matryoshka Wooden Dools
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Movie Character Vinyl Toys
The Cornetto Trilogy is Immortalized as a Pop Culture Memorabilia
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Gamer Avian Plushies
This Flappy Bird Stuffed Animal is Perfect For Fans of the Addictive Game
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Fanmade Anime Figurines
Twitter User Taku Morino Superimposes Yo-Kai Watch Cats and Gundam Robots
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Interactive Toddler Tales
Storybook Blocks Allows Children to Actively Play with Favorite Books
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Tournament-Hosting Toy Stores
The Toy Trove Doesn't Just Sell Toys But Hosts Clubs and Tournaments
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Movie-Inspired Arcade Games
The Big Lebowski Pinball Machine is Made for Die Hard Fans
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Subway Play Tents
This London Underground Tent Toy For Kids' First Stop is Imagination Station
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Mashup Movie Games
The LEGO Star Wars App Lets You Choose the Ending For Your Own Short Film
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Actor-Dedicated Puzzle Books
Snake Eyes: A Nicolas Cage Activity Book Provides Fun for All Ages
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Dessert-Themed Infant Toys
These Donut Rattles from POKETO Resemble Sugary Snacks
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STI Awareness Toys
This Giantmicrobes Plush Toy Takes the Shape of Crabs
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Wooden Disney Princess Toys
Etry's Frozen Peg Dolls Celebrate the Animated Film
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Junior Biologist Toys
Nature Technicolor's Histological Slides Teach Kids About Living Organisms
5
Feline Puzzle Cubes
This Hello Kitty Rubik Cube Turns the Popular Anime Cat into a Game
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Minuscule Helicopter Toys
The Remote Controlled Pico-Falcons are the Smallest in the World
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Public Toy Shares
Erez Uman's Jerusalem-Based Toy Library Aims to Bring Children Together
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Adorable Building Block Plushies
CUBEziez Creates Cubed Blocks That Resembles Wild Animals
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Plush Storytelling Robots
TROBO is a Cute Doll That Will Help Kids Fall in Love with Learning
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Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Game-Themed Apparel Collections
BoxLunch and Super Mario Bros Launch Collaborative Apparel
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
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
AI-Powered OUIJA Board
AI-Enhanced Version of the Iconic OUIJA Board Debuts for Halloween
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
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
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
Celebratory Audio Lollipops
TastySounds' AudioLollipop Plays Happy Birthday via Bone Conduction
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Cuddly Plush Collectibles
Build-A-Bear Workshop's SKOOSHERZ are Made for Hugging
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
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
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Reimagined Toy Block Designs
The LEGO Lofi Girl Reimagines the Iconic Musical Icon
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Sustainable EV Toys
Little Tikes’ Cozy Coupe Aims to Get Families Thinking More Sustainably
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Conversational AI Companions
CATI is a Soft Plush Toy Robot Debuting at CES 2023
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
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
Emotional Support Plushies
WDYM Just Launched a New Doll for Kids and Its Called Ouch & Oops Plush
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Unique Triangle Toy for Pets
Adorable Organic Stuffed Animals
Estella Boasts a Range of Eye-catching Handmade Toys
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
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
The ITRI Cubot ONE Autonomous Mobile Robot Works Indoors or Out
Music-Streaming Personal Robots
The gitamini Limited-Edition Shadow Black Has Built-In Bluetooth
Collectible Plush Board Games
Clue: Squishmallows Edition is a Must-Have for Collectors
Grocery-Carrying Robot Assistants
Toyota Introduces a Punyo, an Adorable Robot Companion
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Expansive Halloween Pet Collections
The Petco 'Bootique' Halloween Collection Has Options for All
Robotic Baby Car Puppets
The Iruyo Intelligent Puppet Keeps Babies Calm in the Car
Metaverse Escape Games
Poppy Playtime: Forever Challenges Players to Run for Their Lives in Roblox
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
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
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
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
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
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
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
NYC-Themed Baby Gift Sets
The Big Apple Baby Gift Set by Estella Features Clothes, Toys and More
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
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
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
Halloween-Themed Pet Collections
The PetSmart Collection Includes Playhouses and Tasty Dog Treats
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
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
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
Recyclable Trick-or-Treat Bags
Mars and Rubicon are Tackling Halloween Packaging Waste
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
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Celebratory Retro Handheld Games
McDonalds Introduces a New Grimace Game Boy Color
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
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
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Anti-Bullying Toy Store Campaigns
Toys “R” Us Joins WITS Programs Foundation for Pink Shirt Day
Social-Mobile Service Robots
Plato is a "Cobiot" That Supports Humans Across Multiple Industries
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Sensory Plush Accessories
Moosh-Moosh Offers Hooded Blankets and Starlight Buddies Plush Toys
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Phygital Kids Board Games
Playshifu's New 'Tacto' Board Game Combines AR with Physical Figurines
Revived QSR Halloween Toys
McDonald's New Halloween Pails Come in Three Styles
AR-Enabled Advent Calendars
The Lindt TEDDY Augmented Reality Advent Calendar is Interactive
Adorable Miniature Security Robots
The Enabot Ebo X Robot is Designed with Safety Features
Educational Programmable Robots
DJI's 'RoboMaster S1' Allows Kids to Program an Educational Robot
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
STEM Education Robotic Arms
The Ozobot 'ORA' Robotic Arm Works with Python and Blockly
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Smart Fidget Toys
TapTap is for Ages Five to 105 and It Offers Benefits for All
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
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
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Auto-Transforming Toy Robots
Robosen Presents the New Transformable Grimlock Collectible Robot
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Kid's Felt Building Kits
KNOP KNOP Launches Creative Felt Building Kits for Children's STEM Play
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
Lighthearted Mobile Shooter Games
Mech Shooter Game Little Big Robots Launches on Mobile
LTO Holiday Packs
Lunchables Launches New Holiday Packs to Help Parents Tackle Holiday Stressors
Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures