No matter one's current age, everyone can remember their favorite childhood toy; that's the potential impact that the September 2017 toy trends can have on the future of adults. Toys might seem like the definition of trivial, inconsequential trifles, but they clearly affect people more dramatically than much of the information that they gather through years of schooling. The emotional connections that children make with their toys shouldn't be undervalued.
Interactivity is crucial for toys to connect with kids in the manner mentioned above. FurReal's Roarin' Tyler, for example, is a tiger stuffed animal that can actually hold conversations with kids, making it far more engaging that the typical stuffed animal that would be in kids' rooms.
Top 40 Toy Trends in September
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Mathematical Desktop Toys
The 'Oloid' Desk Sculpture is Designed Mathematically Perfect
38
Bamboo Toy Cars
These Eco Toys Made from Bamboo Shoots are Natural, Beautiful and Sustainable
37
Health-Centric Baby Accessories
Smilo's Baby Products Were Designed by Dentists and Engineers
36
Paper Component Toys
The 'Papier Machine' Printed Circuits are Compiled in a Book
35
Walking-Friendly Water Flippers
The 'TailFins' Swim Fins Enable Users to Walk and Climb
34
App-Enabled Children's Toys
Sphero: SPRK Edition is Teaching Kids of All Ages to Code
33
Contoured Animal Infant Pillows
The Rainbow Fox Elephant Plush Animal Pillow is for Newborn Naps
32
Luxury Yoyo Toys
Louis Vuitton is Now Selling a $270 'YOYO ROY' Designer Toy
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Collectible Egg Carton Toys
Hatchimals' Newest 'Colleggtibles' for Kids Take the Form of Cartons
30
Inflatable Furniture Concepts
This Furniture for Children Replaces Screws with Balloons
29
Moon-Shaped Rocking Chairs
A Half-Moon Has Been Added to Maison Deux's Rocking Chair Collection
28
Connected Chromatic Music Toys
Specdrums Let Users Tap Objects to Create Music
27
Retro Video Game Controllers
The NES 30 Arcade Stick Controller Works on the Nintendo Switch
26
Body-Launching Water Toys
The Fat Boys Blob Launch Pad Offers Intense Fun on the Water
25
Combative Unicorn Card Games
'Unstable Unicorns' is Card Game That Pits Friends Against Another
24
Glow-in-the-Dark Art Figurines
The Art History Heroes Collectibles Now Include da Vinci
23
Beat-Blasting Flying Discs
The Tucker 'Disc Jock-e' Flying Discs Play Your Favorite Tunes
22
Cornhole Golf Accessories
The 'TEEBAGS' Golf Cornhole Game Works with Existing Equipment
21
Non-Linear Building Blocks
The Bokah Blocks Wooden Construction Toys Expand Creative Boundaries
20
Interactive Robotic Tiger Toys
The furReal Roarin’ Tyler, the Playful Tiger Responds Back to Kids
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Digital Crossover Board Games
The Uncharted: Monopoly Board Game Expands the Franchise
18
Digital LEGO Cameras
This Functioning Camera is Made from Bright Building Blocks
17
One-Touch 3D Printers
'Toybox' is an Easy-to-Use, Kid-Friendly 3D Printer for Crafting Toys
16
Edible Fidget Spinners
This Fidget Toy Takes the Form of a Handheld Pie Snack
15
Child-Friendly Pollution Detectors
'Urban Canaries' Teach Kids About the Dangers of Unclean Air
14
Transforming Toy Batteries
The Transformers Optimus Prime Converting Power Bank is Special Edition
13
Vacation-Edition Board Games
The Game of Life Now Features Vacation Cards Inspired by TripAdvisor
12
Soundtrack-Accompanied Bedtime Stories
The 'Novel Effect' App Uses Voice Recognition Technology
11
Medieval Fantasy Tarot Cards
The Game of Thrones Tarot Card Set is Ideal for Fans of the Franchise
10
Monster-Building Card Games
'Bears vs Babies' is From the Creators of Exploding Kittens
9
Aquatic Card Table Sets
The Swimline Game Station Set Comes with Waterproof Playing Cards
8
Retro Toy-Themed Stamps
These Special-Edition Royal Mail Stamps Celebrate Vintage Playthings
7
Magical Literature Card Games
'Cards Against Potter' Puts a Wizardly Spin on the Game
6
Kid-Friendly VR Goggles
Merge Virtual Reality Goggles Let Users Interact with Digital Objects
5
Conversation-Starting Board Games
The 'Personalitree' Conversation Game Gets Participants Chatting
4
Golfer Drinking Games
Beer Pong Golf Switches Up How the Classic Drinking Game is Played
3
Hand-Controlled Coding Kits
Kano's Motion Sensor Kit Creates Gesture-Based Games and More
2
Lookalike Doll Competitions
Lottie Dolls is Now Creating Toys 'Inspired by Real Kids'
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3D-Printed Robot Toys
Interactive Robogami from CSAIL Lets Users Mix and Match Components
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Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Plush Anime Monster Toys
Pokémon Squishmallows are Arriving in Several Styles This Spring
Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
Posture-Improving Stuffed Animals
Funbaruzu is a Supportive Companion to Help Improve Posture
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Expansive QSR Toy Ranges
McDonald's Japan Hello Kitty Happy Meals Mark the Character's Birthday
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Meditative Screen-Free Toys
Calm Tonie Shares Mindfulness Activities & Breathwork for Kids
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Multipurpose Pet-Friendly Furniture
The Wowo Multipurpose Furniture is Colorful and Playful
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Mesmerizing Gyroscopic Desk Toys
The Gyro Spin Spectre from Ghost Design is Precision-Machined
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
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Gummy Bear Toys
Gummymals are Squeezable Toys with 20 Different Interactions
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Optical Illusion Fidget Toys
The MEZMOCOIN INFINITY Spins for Up to 25-Minutes
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Nostalgia-Inducing Cereal Toys
General Mills Relaunches the Collectible 'Cereal Squad' Toys
Interactive Handheld Pet Games
Bandai Namco Launches the New Tamagotchi Uni Device and "Tamaverse"
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
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
Virtual Pet Gaming Devices
Tamagotchi Unveils Three New Devices with Unique Finishes
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
Sensory Stimulated Toy Cars
Hot Wheels' Flippin’ Fast Die-Cast Cars are Made with ASAN
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
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
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
Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles
Revision Designs The Tetra Desk Toy for Craighill
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
Collectible Coloring Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Loves Crayola Celebrates Creativity and Expression
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Miniature Baking Collectibles
Make It Mini Food Collectibles Can Be Made & Displayed
Street Style Digital Pets
The Supreme Tamagotchi Gives the Toy Pet a Hip Makeover
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Toy-Inspired Haircare Products
The CHI x Barbie Totally Hair Collection is Celebratory
Dessert-Making Yo-Yo Toys
Takara Tomy Unveils the Ice Da Yo-Yo in Collaboration with Sanrio
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Interactive Holiday Plush Toys
The Bearlieve Bear is the First Interactive Build-A-Bear Friend
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
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
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
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
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
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
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
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
Plush Toy Board Games
This Monopoly for Collectors is the First Squishmallows Board Game
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
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
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Virtual Pet Gaming Updates
Tamagotchi Uni Releases the Expansive Tama Portal Feature
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
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
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears
Adults are Turning to AI Friend Chatbots for Loneliness
Expert-Informed Dog Toys
The Newly Launched Earth Rated Chew Toy Helps Manage Puppy Behaviour
Waterless Fish Toys
Zhu Zhu Aquarium Encourages Imaginate Play Without Spills or Mess
App-Enabled Party Games
Twister Air Takes a Digitized Approach to the Classic Pastime
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
The Barbie x Kartell Chairs Mark the Toy's 65th Anniversary
Cartoon Cappuccino Toys
Hello Kitty Cappuccino is a Multi-Sensory Interactive Toy
Sci-Fi Movie Treats
Kinder Joy Has New Avatar-Themed Eggs Ahead of the New Movie
Transformer Robots-Powered STEAM Education
Wefaa Robotics Recently Secured Seed Funding
Gen Alpha Draw-Along Series
Crayola Partners with WildBrain Spark to Launch Scribble Scrubbie Pets
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
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
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
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
Pocket-Sized Stress-Relief Toys
The YIJOO is a Magnet-Equipped Fidget Toy that Reduces Stress
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
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Celebratory Puzzle Toys
The 50th Anniversary Rubik's Cube Commemorates Five Decades of Play
Anti-Bullying Toy Store Campaigns
Toys “R” Us Joins WITS Programs Foundation for Pink Shirt Day
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
Playful Wizard Toy Collections
Schleich and Warner Bros. Launch Wizarding World™
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
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
AR-Enabled Advent Calendars
The Lindt TEDDY Augmented Reality Advent Calendar is Interactive
Mess-Free Sticker Stampers
Sticker WOW! Reimagines Play with Collectible, Refillable Stampers
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Easy-to-Assemble Colorful Furniture
Anne-Sophie Rosseel Presents the New Interlockables Capsule
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
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
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
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
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Metallic Super-Ellitpical Desk Toys
The AltDynamic 'Superegg' Now Comes in Two Larger Sizes
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Child President Campaigns
The Tech Interactive Launches "President for a Day" Contest with Zigazoo
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Youth-Focused Coding Dolls
E-liza Dolls Aims to Create a New Generation of Women in STEM
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments
The Gummy Pop Surprise Holiday Hunt Series & Ornament is Festive
Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures