Empowering, inclusive and eco-conscious are just some of the ways to describe these October 2015 toys. In addition to red carpet dolls that fight racism -- a Zendaya red carpet replica doll celebrates the Disney star's exotic beauty -- along with air-purifying hula hoops that promote active play without damaging the environment.
Whether cleaning the air, teaching children to code or promoting gender equality, the month's toys are no longer solely about entertainment but aim to educate and empower children of all ages. In addition to inclusive dolls and tech-powered products, these October 2015 toys also include contemporary baby accessories like multi-functional playpens and even eco rattles that are made from organic cotton.
Other favorites include customizable bicycles that grow with one's child while saving budget-conscious parents money in the long run.
Top 45 Toy Trends in October
From Empowering Red Carpet Dolls to Air-Purifying Hula Hoops:
Jana Pijak — Oct 12, 2015 — Life-Stages
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Personalized LEGO Portraits
Two Three Bricks Customized LEGO Figurines to Look Like You
43
Overcomplicated Kids Toys
The 13 x 13 x 13 Rubik's Cube by YJ MoYu is Impossibly Difficult
42
Eco Rattle Toys
Re-Think It's Organic Cotton Rattle Encourages Sustainability
41
Off-Road Child Cars
This Luxurious Land Rover Kids' Pedal Car is Perfectly Built to Scale
40
Interactive Teddy Bears
The Smart Toy Bear Connects to an App to Teach Kids Lessons
39
Deconstruction Toy Kits
The SmartLab 'Wrecking Ball' Lets Children Both Build and Destroy
38
Piggy Bank Apps
Clever Kash is a Digital Piggy Bank That Lets Children Experience Tangible Wealth
37
Concrete Ping Pong Tables
This Mature Table Tennis Piece is for Players Who Appreciate Aesthetics
36
Robotic Bird Pets
The 'Little Live Pets Clever Keet' are Robotic Parakeets for Children
35
Reusable Wooden Landscape Puzzles
Horizons is a Modern Game Made from Unused Wood Pieces
34
Gender-Neutral Dollhouses
This Modular Dollhouse Collection Promotes Shared Play
33
Instructional Building Block Books
'The Art of LEGO Scale Modeling' Defines a Meticulous Craft
32
Nameless Coloring Supplies
'Nameless Paints' Avoid Restricting Imagination by Labeling Color Names
31
Plush Intergalactic Robot Toys
This Star Wars BB-8 Plush is a Cuddly Collector's Item
30
Practical Playmat Beds
Mamas & Papas' Babyplay 4-in-1 Playmat and Activity Gym is Fun and Engaging
29
Celebrity Copycat Dolls
This Line of Bratz Dolls Honors the Influential Emmy Award Attendees
28
Educational Robot-Building Apps
The 'Robo Wunderkind' Toy Teaches Young Children Coding Skills
27
Red Carpet Replica Dolls
This Zendaya Barbie Wears Her Iconic Look from the 2015 Oscars
26
Illuminated Building Blocks
Light Stax Electric Light Blocks Provide a Playful Look and Feel
25
Educational Air Purifiers
This Virtual Vase Has Three Intelligent, Kid-Focused Functions in One
24
Portable Toy Waterparks
This Packable Plaything Features a Miniature Waterpark For Children
23
Neon Glowing Sand
This Glow in the Dark Kinetic Sand Lets Kids Customize the Appearance
22
Levitating Toy Trains
This Takara Tomy Train Works Just Like the Record-Breaking Maglev Train
21
Interactive Playground Robots
This Mobile Play Structure Invites Children to Interact with Robots
20
Ethnically Diverse Dolls
Ikuzi Dolls Offer Little Girls Options When it Comes to Toys
19
Delectable Animal Toys
Lucky Squid Studios' 'Fruitimals' are Fun Plush Food Animals
18
Crime Boss Potato Toys
This Mr. Potato Head Doll Wears the Breaking Bad Heisenberg Hat
17
Robot Building Subscriptions
This Service Delivers a New Robot Part Each Month
16
Rapper Action Figures
This Travis Scott Toy Features a Realistic Design
15
Boozy Block-Building Games
This Re-Invented Jenga Game Incorporates Playful Recreational Drinking
14
Augmented Reality Coloring Books
Disney's New App Will Make a Child's Artwork 3D
13
Playful Programming Books
This Educational Series Introduces Infants to Computer Science
12
Building Block Vending Machines
This LEGO Coca-Cola Machine Works Just Like the Real Thing
11
Evil Clown Bear Figurines
This Collectible Bearbrick Pays Tribute to the Joker
10
Air-Purifying Hula-Hoops
This Smart Hula-Hoop by Quadruple H Encourages Health & Wellness
9
Educational Menstruating Dolls
The Lammily Doll Now Comes with Her Own Period Book and Pad Kit
8
Illuminated Giraffe Toys
The Soothe & Glow Giraffe From Fisher-Price Calms Infants' Senses
7
Shark-Faced Bear Toys
This Limited Figurine Celebrates 10 Years of Bathing Ape's Shark Hoodie
6
Feline Puzzle Games
This Cat Jenga Game Stacks Tiny Kitten Figurines in Place of Rectangles
5
Jungle-Themed Baby Vehicles
The Fisher-Price 3-in-1 'Bounce-Stride & Ride Elephant'
4
Sandwich-Building Card Games
The 'Sandwich Master' Game Brings Culinary Enrichment to Game Night
3
Orchestral Audio Toys
The Mozart Magic Cube Stimulates a Baby's Senses
2
Mother-Honoring Children's Books
This New Book Celebrates the Strength of Single Mothers
1
Literacy-Promoting Kid's Meals
This Fast Food Campaign Encourages Families to Read Together
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Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Holographic Pet Accessories
The Wild One Introduces Its First-Ever Holographic Print
All-Pink Life-Size Dollhouses
Airbnb Listed the Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse for Barbie Movie
Pink-Adorned Fashion Lines
Forever 21 & Mattel Collaborate on the Next Forever 21 x Barbie Line
Nostalgic Neon Rollerskates
The Impala x Barbie Rollerskates Match the Style in the Barbie Movie
Film-Celebrating Pool Floaties
The Funboy x Barbie: The Movie Collection is Plastic and Fantastic
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
All-Pink Accessory Collections
The ALDO x Barbie Collection Has Accessories in Hot Pink Hues
Doll-Like Selfie Generators
The Barbie Selfie Generator Turns Fans into Favorite Characters
Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Nostalgic Luxury Sleepwear
The Barbie x Karen Mabon Collection Shares Stylish Retro Prints
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Vibrant Doll-Inspired Athletic Collections
The New YITTY Collection is Colorful and Playful
Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories
Pidgin Fashion Dolls Launches a New Accessories Collection
Doll-Inspired Personal Care Collections
Barbie™ x Lush Cosmetics Launches on August 9th
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
All-Pink Corner Shops
The Proper x Barbie Shop Shares Co-Branded Popcorn Packs
Autumn-Inspired Face Mask Collections
ESW Beauty Introduces the Autumn Glow Up Capsule
Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics x Barbie Was Inspired by the Forthcoming Movie
Doll-Themed Washable Rugs
The Barbie x Ruggable Collab Shares Sophisticated Styles for the Home
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
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
Stylish Cartoon-Themed Shoes
Koi Launches a Whimsical 'Teletubbies'-Inspired Footwear Collection
Hot Pink Electric Toothbrushes
The Barbie The Movie X Moon Pink Electric Toothbrush is Limited
Inspiring Role Model Dolls
Barbie Role Models Celebrate Women from Around the World
Teen Self-Care Collections
H&M Beauty is Launching a Gen Z-Focused Skincare and Body Care Range
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
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
Doll-Themed Dog Collections
The Canada Pooch x Barbie Collection Includes Accessories & More
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
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
2-in-1 Fashion Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Tweens Surprise Swap Introduces One Doll with Two Looks
Emotional Support Plushies
WDYM Just Launched a New Doll for Kids and Its Called Ouch & Oops Plush
One-Day Hair Color Kits
The Barbie x Hally Temporary Hair Colors Create Vibrant Wash-Out Looks
Fall-Inspired Home Cleaning Collections
Grove Co. Debuts Its Limited-Edition Traditions Aglow Line
Collectible Coloring Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Loves Crayola Celebrates Creativity and Expression
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Doll-Inspired Consoles
Xbox is Giving Away a Barbie Xbox Series S
Doll-Inspired Pink Timepieces
Fossil is Launching a New Barbie-Themed Watch Collection
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Barbie x Kipling Features Details Inspired by the Fashion Icon
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Immersive Dollhouse Candles
Homesick's Barbie Dreamhouse Candle Shares Rose and Jasmine Notes
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Pink Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
Barbie Pink Tones Detail the Latest SB Force 58 Sneaker
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Empowering Doll Fragrances
Barbie Eau de Parfum is a Fun and Uplifting Scent
Painterly Air Purifiers
Airmega 250 ART x Hailyhills Purifiers Clean Homes in an Artful Way
Toy-Inspired Haircare Products
The CHI x Barbie Totally Hair Collection is Celebratory
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Empathy-Building Play Programs
The Barbie School of Friendship Helps Kids Develop Social Skills
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
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
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Diverse African Doll Collections
Disney Presents the Upcoming CreativeSoul Doll Collection
Bubble-Shaped Cribs
The Luxurious Bubble Baby Bed Gently Rocks Little Ones to Sleep
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
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
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Collectible Mexican Holiday Dolls
The Barbie 2023 Día De Muertos Doll is Highly Detailed
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Dolled-Up Chip Packaging
Stacy's Pita Chips and Barbie Created Collectible Pink Packaging
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
NYC-Themed Baby Gift Sets
The Big Apple Baby Gift Set by Estella Features Clothes, Toys and More
Sparkling Detailed Princess Dolls
Disney Unveils American Girl Dolls with Swarovski
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
Plush Apparel Collabs
The Squishmallows x H&M Collection Shares Personality-Packed Styles
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Easter-Inspired Baby Collections
Magnetic Me's Easter Shop is Filled with Playful Spring Styles
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
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Doll-Inspired Bedrooms
Inspired by the Barbie Movie, Emma Created a Bedroom for Ken
Kid-Friendly Vibrant Earplugs
Loop Earplugs is Releasing Its Popular Engage Earplugs for Kids
Toy-Themed Film Figurines
The Funko Pop! Movies: Barbie Collection Has Four Styles
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Film-Themed Retailer Collections
Target x Disney The Little Mermaid Collection Arrives This Month
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Playful Eco-Friendly Tech Accessories
The Samsung Eco-Friends Collection Has 55 Products
Sporty All-pink Sneakers
PLEASURES x PUMA Embrace the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Expansive Baby Collections
Mamas & Papas Debuts a Baby and Toddler Collection with Laura Ashley
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
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
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Pop Star-Inspired Holiday Dolls
Mattel Presents a Festive Mariah Carey Barbie Doll
Socialite-Inspired Doll Designs
The Mini Bratz x Kylie Collectibles Collection is Available Now
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Mother-Themed Hat Designs
Mother Hats Offers Stylish Headwear and Empowerment
Sticker Fashion Dolls
Decora Girlz Merge Creative Style Expression and Sticker Play
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
Inclusive Children's Apps
Pok Pok Offers Culturally-Specific Content for Global Audiences
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Authentic Asian-American Dolls
The Jilly Doll Celebrates Heritage & Builds Confidence Through Play
Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls
The 65th Anniversary Barbie Signature Doll Collection is Elegant
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
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Tycoon-Style Beauty Games
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a Digital Tycoon World on Roblox
Iconic Pink Doll Trucks
Barbie's Dreamhouse Living Tour Will Make Stops in Florida
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Eco-Friendly Travel Cosmetics
The KinKind Travel Sets Bring Natural Cosmetics on the Road