While there are plenty of tech-focused toys included in the top September 2016 toy ideas, there are just as many low-tech playthings that put an emphasis on skill-building.
Some of the most high-tech toys for kids include electronic boards from Snap Circuits Jr. that are aimed at teaching kids the fundamentals of building circuits, the interactive Osmo Monster drawing app and the educational and artificially intelligent Woobo plush. On the opposite side of the spectrum are toys like the 'Micro Blaster X-Bow,' which is a small-scale bow and arrow system that launches cotton swabs to hit long-distance targets.
Recently, McDonald's began including a 'Step-It' pedometer smartwatch of its own design in its Happy Meals for kids, signifying a shift it's making to influence kids to make healthier lifestyle choices beyond food.
Top 30 Toy Ideas in September
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Campaigning Doll Kits
Mezco's Living Dead Doll 'Sadie' is Running for President
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Miniature Arrow Shooters
The 'Pocket Shot' is the Size of a Yo-Yo and Fires Full-Sized Arrows
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Marvellous Postmodern Playhouses
This Elaborate Cubby House Harbors Big Imaginations
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Robotic AI Toys
The 'Woobo' Looks Like a Furry Monster but It's Also an Educational Toy for Kids
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Fast Food Pedometers
McDonald's Newest Happy Meal Toy is a Step Counter
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Meme-Themed Stuffed Animals
The 'This is Fine' Plush Dog Brings the Online Meme Into Reality
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Tear-Resistant Kites
The Haptic Lab Kites Are Cost-Effective With a Durable Ripstop Nylon Make
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Armored Toy Drones
This Compact Drone Comes Fitted With a Toy Gun and Flashlight
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Animated Drawing Apps
The Osmo Monster App Brings a Kid's Drawings to Life with Digital Reality
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LED Cube Games
The QCoo Brings Back Classic Games like 'Snake' in Three Dimensions
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Child-Centric Smartwatches
This Unique Smartwatch is Designed For Family-Focused Use
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Absurdist Gear Systems
'Extreme Reduction' is a Gag Gift That Could Theoretically Move a Train
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Legislative LEGO Kits
This LEGO Architecture Kit Lets You Reimagine the Congress Building
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Educational Family Robots
This Educational Companion is Perfect for Families with Young Children
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Customizable Baking Kits
The Crayola Baking Kits Allow Kids to Customize Their Own Desserts
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Educational VR Mapping Games
'Verne: The Himalayas' Teaches Kids About the Eastern Mountain Range
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Glowing Drawing Pads
'LumoPad' is Like an Etch-a-Sketch That Uses Light to Make Drawings
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Cotton Swab Crossbows
The 'Micro Blaster X-Bow' Shoots Cotton Swabs Over 20 Feet
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Kid-Friendly Electronic Kits
The Snap Circuits Jr. Makes Learning About Basic Electronics Easy
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Educational Shark Books
'Smart About Sharks' Teaches Kids and Adults Fun Shark Facts
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Monstrous Dental Games
This Godzilla Toy is Modeled After a Classic Dentist Game for Kids
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Thriller Series Barbie Dolls
'Queen Barb' is an Homage to the Character from 'Stranger Things'
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Laser-Deflecting Lightsaber Patents
This Disney Patent Would Let People Use Lightsabers on Lasers
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Trap-Setting Invention Toys
The littleBits 'Rule Your Room' Kit Lets Kids Set Harmless Booby Traps
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Padded Children's Music Players
This Children's Jukebox Can Be Brought and Used Anywhere
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Instructional Type Blocks
The 'Tykography' Wooden Letter Cubes Teach Children About Typefaces
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Cartoon Clown Figurines
Medicom Toy Created a Krusty the Clown Version of Its Bearbrick Model
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DIY Foosball Table Kits
Seedling's Sporty Toy Encourages Hands-On and Creative Play
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Battling Robot Toys
'Ganker' Robots Fight Without the Need for Programming Knowledge
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Mischievous Robot Videos
The #Cozmoments Campaign Advertises the New Cozmo Robot Toy
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Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs
This Children's Electric Scooter Concept is Adjustable
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Building Block Tech Stations
The Conceptual 'LEGO Brick' Wireless Charger Platform is Toy-Like
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
Building Block PC Mouses
The Conceptual Clickbrick LEGO Mouse Changes According to Context
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
Screenless Learning Wands
The Kinoo Magic Wand is for Independent & Family Play
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Anime-Themed QSR Toys
The McDonald's Japan Pokémon Natsumatsuri Happy Set Comes in Three Stages
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
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
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Interactive Building Block Calendars
The LEGO 2023 Daily Builds Calendar Offers Daily Prompts
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
Mars Rover Toy Models
The LEGO Technic NASA Mars Rover Perseverance Arrives June 1
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Video Game-Themed Play Cars
The Jakks Pacific Super Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer is Authentic
Child-Friendly Smart Speakers
The Fifth-Generation Amazon Echo Dot Kids Comes in Two Styles
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
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
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
Emotional Support Plushies
WDYM Just Launched a New Doll for Kids and Its Called Ouch & Oops Plush
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
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
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Music-Streaming Personal Robots
The gitamini Limited-Edition Shadow Black Has Built-In Bluetooth
Combination Building Block Toys
The 'QUBTRIX' Omni-Compatible Wooden Bricks Work with Other Toys
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
Robotic Baby Car Puppets
The Iruyo Intelligent Puppet Keeps Babies Calm in the Car
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
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
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
Customizable Child Smartwatches
The X6Play Smartwatch is a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree
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
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
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
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
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
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
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
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
Squishy QSR Toy Collaborations
McDonald's Squishmallows Happy Meal Arrives on December 26
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Pixelated Tile Toy Sets
The 'VOXART' Click Tile Construction Set is Easy to Build and Customize
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
Kid-Friendly Digital Wearables
Littlebird Marlon is a Wearable Specifically for Young Children
Sci-Fi Movie Treats
Kinder Joy Has New Avatar-Themed Eggs Ahead of the New Movie
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
Custom Face Action Figures
The Tron Identity Program Action Figures are Arriving at Disney World
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
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
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
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
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
Celebratory Retro Handheld Games
McDonalds Introduces a New Grimace Game Boy Color
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
STEM-Inspired Electric Skateboards
The Lectec LS Kids Electric Skateboard is Ready to Build
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Inclusive Children's Education Apps
Smart Tales is Certified by IBCCES as an Autism Resource
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
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
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
Space-Themed Chocolate Toy Products
The Kinder Joy Space-Themed Collection Includes 12 Toys
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Playful Wizard Toy Collections
Schleich and Warner Bros. Launch Wizarding World™
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Wearable Fidget Toy Bracelets
The Infinity Flip Mobius Fidget Band Toy is Relaxing
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
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
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
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
Advanced Kid-Friendly Smartwatches
The Garmin Bounce Kids Smartwatch is LTE-Connected
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
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
Connected Training Baseballs
The Playfinity Backyard League Smart Gaming Baseball is App-Enabled
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
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Kid's Felt Building Kits
KNOP KNOP Launches Creative Felt Building Kits for Children's STEM Play
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
3D-Scanning Block Devices
Ascand for Lego 3D Scanner Brings Everyday Objects to Life
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
AI-Powered Safety Training
UpSkill Teaches Children Safety with Scenario Based Training and AI