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
26
Fast Food Pedometers
McDonald's Newest Happy Meal Toy is a Step Counter
25
Meme-Themed Stuffed Animals
The 'This is Fine' Plush Dog Brings the Online Meme Into Reality
24
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
4
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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Spin Master Introduced a New Line of Dora the Explorer Toys
Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Nostalgic QSR Miniature Experiences
McDonald's Introduces the Adorable Happy Meal Collectibles
Collectible Fast Food Miniatures
The Lil McDonald's Happy Meal Shares Tiny Registers, Fries & More
Cartoon Mashup Qsr Meals
Hello Kitty TMNT Toys are the Latest in Mcdonald’s Happy Meals
Wooden Figure Sets
Nintendo Unveiled 'My Mario' in 30-Piece and 3-Piece Sets
AI-Enhanced Play Experiences
Mattel Partners with OpenAI to Develop AI-Powered Toys
Sensor-Driven Play Blocks
LEGO Smart Bricks Introduce Responsive Building Toys
Child-Friendly Voice Messengers
KARRI Shares a Safe, Screen-Free Way for Kids to Connect
Sci-Fi Series QSR Meals
The McDonald's Stranger Things Happy Meal is Arriving in May
Popular Game-Inspired QSR Menus
McDonald’s Canada Debuts the Minecraft Movie Meal and Happy Meal®
Gamified AR Footwear Fittings
Tootsie Augmented Reality Makes Shoe Shopping More Fun for Kids
Anime-Themed Virtual Pet Toys
The Poke-Nade Monster Ball Features Pokémon Characters
Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys
Mattel Debuts Its 2025 San Diego Comic-Con Showcase
Play-Based Preschool Apps
LEGO Bluey Mobile Game Makes Screen Time into Building Play for Kids
Cult-Favorite Animation-Inspired Stationery Collections
Sharpie and Elmer's Embrace Toy Story 5
Sensory Pocket-Sized Pets
Nano-mals are Tiny, Interactive Companions That Double as Fidget Toys
Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections
The Reebok X Sesame Street Sneaker Collection is Playful
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
Far Out Toys' Pretty Sweets Invites Kids to Customize Mini Desserts
Collaborative Kid-Focused Sensory Balls
Biggest Little and Sundae Kids Debut 'Balls on Wheels'
Color-Changing Cooking Toys
The Simmer & Stir Stovetop Play Set Inspires Realistic Pretend Play
Modern Transformative Child Walkers
The Jumbo walker concept grows with your child stages.
Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys
ThinkPsych Spotlights Its Line of Therapeutic Games & Tools
Family-Friendly Tech Accessory Designs
CASETiFY x Toy Story is Whimsical and Vibrant
Preschool Coding Toys
Codie Blocks and iCode are Preparing Young Kids for an AI Future
Science-Backed High-Energy Toy Collections
Moose Toys Partners with Mark Rober on CrunchLabs
Collectible Digital Toys
BE@RBRICK x Tamagotchi Marks the Virtual Pet’s 30th Anniversary
Animatronic Sci-Fi Toys
The Hasbro Ultimate Grogu Was Designed with Disney Consumer Products
Customizable Brick Clocks
The LEGO MOC Wall Clock is Fully Functional Blank Canvas for Creativity
Voice-to-Sticker Printers
Stickerbox Supports AI-Powered, Safe, Independent, Creative Play
QSR Race Car Toys
Toyota GR GT3 Happy Meal Toy Introduces Track Design to Kids
AI-Assisted Toy Design Tools
Hasbro Uses AI Peppa Pig Assistant to Design Toys
Candy Collector Robots
Airheads' Decoy Boy is the First Robotic Trick-or-Treat Sidekick
Cute AI-Powered Companions
Luka AI Cube and the Luka Robot Take Center Stage at CES 2026
Self-Balancing Baby Bikes
woom WOW Supports Early Mobility, Confidence & Developmental Skills
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Inclusive Fashion Dolls
Mattel’s First Autistic Barbie Boasts Sensory Experiences & Support Tools
Interactive Educational TV Games
LeapFrog LeapMove Has a Webcam-Like Design
Kid-Safe AI Smartwatches
The Pinwheel Watch Offers a Parent-Monitored PinwheelGPT Chat App
Toy Brick Advent Calendars
LEGO Introduces All-New Advent Calendars for 2025
AI-Driven Art Toys
MOMOTOY Debuts in the Us at Toy Fair New York
Expressive Meal Boxes
The McDonald's Blank Happy Meal Box Lets Kids Draw How They Feel
Interactive Holographic Companions
Imagix is a A First-of-Its-Kind Friend for Kids
Community 3D-Printed Toys
3D Printing Elves Launches Free Toy Program for Children
QSR Plush Toy Offerings
Squishmallows Return to McDonald’s Happy Meal with a Digital Element
STEM-Driven Building Block Kits
These LEGO Education Science Kits Come in Four Options
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Programmable Robot Toys
Robosen's MINI Robots Introduce a First-of-Its-Kind Smart Toy Platform
Responsive Building Toys
LEGO SMART Play Integrates Technology That Reacts in Real Time
Cellular-Connected Kids Smartwatches
The Garmin Bounce 2 Offers GPS and 4G LTE Connectivity
Air-Powered Racer Toys
The Air-Power Turbo Racer Travels Up to 30 Feet at 13 Feet Per Second
Screen-Free Children's Audio Toys
Tonies Introduces Three New Products for Littles
Dinosaur Tile STEAM Toys
Clixo's Dino Adventure Pack Encourages Screen-Free Holiday Play
Plush Toy QSR Meals
McDonald's Presents the Special Squishmallows Happy Meal Offer
Child Mobility Concepts
Toyota Unveils a Self-Driving Ev for Children That Challenges Conventions
Children-Focused Tech Lines
MyFirst Specializes in Technology Products for Children
Artistic Entertaining Kids Tablets
The HONOR Pad X8b Kids Edition Tablet Has an Eye Care Display
Collaborative QSR Kids-Meal Toys
Sanrio and TMNT Join on a McDonald's Collaboration
Modernized Nostalgic Toys
Tin Can Offers a Novel Approach to Children's Communication
Mini Clog Toys
Mcdonald’s Crocs All American Games Happy Meal Includes Customizable Mini Clogs
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Micro-Robotic Digital Pets
MicroPets Appeal to Digitally Native Kids and Kidults
Game-Inspired Collectible Toys
Mattel Creations Debuts Two Minecraft Collectibles
AI-Powered Parenting Platforms
Bobo Debuts in the US with Predictive Child Development Technology
3D-Printed Fidget Toys
Jigglets are Produced with Less Waste Than Traditional Toys
Junior Kitchen Products
KitchenAid Kids Helps Children Participate in Age-Safe Cooking Experiences
Anniversary Doll Capsules
Spin Master Celebrates 25 Years of Dora with an All-New Toy Collection
AI Learning Companions
SlowMo AI Teaches Kids 6-12 Safe AI Use Through Games
Colorful Bath Ball Toys
Biggest Little’s B is for Ball is Modern and Thoughtfully Reimagined
Nostalgic Film Merchandise
Disney Celebrates the Toy Story 30th Anniversary with New Collectibles
Screen-Free Entertainment Toys
The Toniebox 2 Engages Kids with Stories, Sounds, Music & Games
Nostalgic Toy Brand Celebrations
Tamagotchi Marks Its 30th Anniversary at the New York Toy Fair
Kid-Friendly Smart Cameras
Dr.LookAI Supports Early Education Through Photography
Athlete-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Launches Collectible Football Sets with Messi and Ronaldo
Backyard Electric Ride-Ons
Garvee Launched its 'Ride-On Toys Collection'
Award-Winning Educational Toy Brands
Learning Resources Earns 2026 Preschool Toy of the Year Award
Cosmetics-Inspired Slime Toys
Glime Brings Elements of Beauty and Fashion to Sensorial Play
STEAM-Inspired Construction Toy Systems
Meekins Corp. Introduces Rail Cube to the US Market
Gamified Smart Lunchboxes
FunFeast Encourages Healthy Eating Habits in Kids with ADHD
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Kid-Focused Screen-Free Learning Kits
Bellybees is Expanding Beyond Baby Food into a New Category
Multi-Year Footwear Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Team Up for a New Kid-Centric Collaboration
Wind-Up Collectibles
Wind-Upz Revive Wind-Up Toys for a New Generation of Kids & Collectors
Digital Pet Collector Games
Find Tamagotchi Introduces Nostalgic IP to Gen Zalpha on Roblox
Sensory Dough Toys
Play-Doh 6 Variety Compounds are Uniquely Textured & Scented
Toy Kitchen Cookbooks
Melissa & Doug Announced Three Playable Books with Penguin Young Readers
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
The Styled by KidSuper Ken Doll Sports Boundary-Pushing Streetwear
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Walking-Assist Wearable Robots
WIM KIDS Won a Digital Health CES 2026 Innovation Award
Tech-Enriched Sports Equipment
The 'GOAL' Concept by Yewon Lee Encourages Physical Activity
AI Desktop Companion Concepts
TCL Tbot is Designed to Pair with the TCK Kids Watch MT48
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Screen-Free Wooden Car Toys
Qubs' RasKars Feature Hidden Tech That Drives Vehicles Autonomously
Open-Ended Exploration Toys
Melissa & Doug Entered Toy Industry Hall of Fame
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
AI-Powered Collectible Figurines
Personality-Packed HeyMates are Made for Modern Kidults
Screen-Free Audio Toys
Qubitunes Helps Kids Create Their Own Audio Adventures
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Tech-Driven Building Toys
LEGO Introduced Its New Smart Play Platform with Enhanced Technology
Expansive Action Character Toys
Blokees Debuts Its Range in Toy Fair New York 2026
Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
Interactive Mealtime Plates
Tej Belkhode Designs the Platoo Interactive Sensory Meal Plate
Screen-Free Toy Collections
Luki Lab Spotlights Six Products at the New York Toy Fair 2026
Kid-Friendly Hybrid Phones
The HMD XploraOne Has a Range of Simple Features
Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys
Zuru Slime Mart Shares Baskets & Bags with Food-Like Sensory Toys
Interactive Potty Training Apps
The Potty with Pull-Ups ft. Disney Jr. App is for Kids & Parents
New Dad-Focused Apps
Bobo’s New DadTech Tracks Postpartum Wellbeing with AI Mental Health Tools
Toy-Like Duck-Inspired Thermometers
The Conceptual Ducky Thermometer is Playful
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Interchangeable Kids Meal Toys
Wendy's Potato Head Kids’ Meal Has 12 Toys to Collect
Collectible Halloween-Themed QSR Toys
The Burger King Scooby-Doo Toys Come in Six Styles
Tech-Forward Teen Furniture
Rooms To Go Kids' Cloud9 Collection Features Smart, Modular Pieces
AI-Powered Santa Toys
HeySanta Brings Artificial Intelligence into the Magic of Christmas
Seasonally Themed Magnetic Toys
MAGNA-TILES Introduces New Thematic Toys at Toy Fair 2026
Annual International Toy Fairs
Spielwarenmesse is Running Its 75th Edition This Year
Digital Dinosaur Toys
Bitzee Jurassic World Helps Kids Nurture, Feed & Care for Baby Dinos
Snuggly Plush Toys
Jazwares Spotlights Giftable Squishmallows for the Holidays
Skill-Building Play Kits
The Helper Play Kit Supports Independent Play Based on Life Skills
Digital Memory Keepers
Fun Bits Turns Kids’ Quotes Into Cherished, Shareable Family Memories
Handheld Voice Recorder Toys
Smith Brands Introduced talkBAK at the Toy Fair New York
Kids Drawing Apps
Kids Coloring Drawing Book App Offers Interactive Learning And Creativity
Tech-Driven Tooth Fairy Trackers
The Tooth Fairy Tracker Features Kiki the Tooth Fairy
Collectible Mini Cameras
The Photo Creator Mini Cam Lets Kids Snap Photos Without a Phone
Interactive Bloclk Sculptures
Dancing Hula Girl Lego Build Actually Dances When Cranked
Toy-Gifting Menu Promotions
Cracker Barrel Introduces a Limited Edition Menu for Young Guests
Mental Health Toy Curations
Timeless Toys' D.O.S.E of Play Helps Kids Manage Stress & Anxiety
IP-Based Kids Games
Netflix Turns Shows into Play Experiences
Kid-Friendly Synth Kits
The Four-Step Sequencer Synthesizer Introduces Simple Music Play
Multi-Stage Baby Walkers
Step-N-Play Walker Transforms into Climbing Unit, Table, & Storage System
Toy Trading Platforms
Toy Trader App Lets Families Trade Toys, Clothes, and Gear Without Cash
Creative Kid's Drawings
Joyful Outlines Inspires Creativity in Kids with Fun, Educational Themes
Innovative Outdoor Play Solutions
YangQing Debuts the Turtle Splash & Bubbles Toy
Toddler Off-Screen Audio
Ms Rachel Tonie Offers Screen‑free Sing‑along Learning for Toddlers
Active Play Fair Presentations
JOYIN Gears Up to Present at Spielwarenmesse 2026
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Cognitive Play Platforms
Toddlr Offers Educational Games for Kids with Balanced Screen Time
Kid-Friendly Smartphones
AT&T AmiGO Jr. Phone With Built-In Parental Controls
Family-Friendly AI Shopping Assistants
Duckymaze's New Tool Interacts with Voice & Text Prompts
Learning Discovery Apps
Kinder Turns Swipe-Based Play Into Interactive Learning Experiences