When it comes to September 2018 toys, personalization and tech customization both seem to be major themes.
4D Chef is a highly innovative new technology that transforms cooking and food education with augmented and virtual reality. The mixed reality experiences include a variety of recipes that kids are able to learn during playtime. 4D Chef comes with a number of cooking utensils to get kids started and shows that bridging play and education is ideal for engaging young children.
I See Me! is a company allowing parents to customize paperback books for their child. In particular, 'Super Kid' is a customizable story that puts the child at the center of a superhero adventure. The unique innovation is great for children who need an extra push when it comes to loving reading.
Top 25 Toys in September
From Personalized Superhero Storybooks to Marshmallow-Launching Toys:
Rebecca Byers — Sep 29, 2018 — Life-Stages
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Smartphone Fidget Spinner Attachments
The 'Fidj' Smartphone Accessory Turns Your Device into a Toy
24
3D Swine Anatomy Puzzles
The Megahouse 3D Pig Dissection Puzzle Teaches Animal Anatomy and More
23
Connected Puzzle Desk Toys
The GoCube Infuses a Classic Toy with Cutting-Edge Technology
22
Marshmallow-Launching Toys
The Marshmallow Crossbow Propels Projectiles Over 60 Feet
21
Toy-Inspired Child Thermometers
The 'Bean' Thermometer Makes Kids More Comfortable with Healthcare
20
VR Cooking Toys
'4D Chef' Shares Interactive Recipes in Augmented and Virtual Reality
19
Tech Use-Curbing Devices
'TechDen' Helps Kids Develop Better Habits When it Comes to Technology
18
Life-Sized Building Blocks
The MODU Tactile Foam Blocks Encourage Play and Creativity
17
Stylist-Created Fashion Dolls
Celebrity Stylist Marni Senofonte Dressed Two New Mattel Dolls
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Personalized Superhero Storybooks
I See Me!'s 'Super Kid!' is a Customizable Comic-Style Adventure
15
Virtual Department Stores
shopDisney is Being Touted as a "Virtual Disney Department Store"
14
Visual Recognition Battle Robots
The GJS GEIO FPS Battle Bot Enables Immersive Combat Gaming
13
Development-Supporting Storyteller Robots
The 'Codi' Robot Teaches, Entertains and More
12
Movie-Themed Board Games
The Incredibles Board Game Challenges Players to Save a City
11
Solar-Powered Writing Tablets
The 'TrioPad' is Ideal for Kids, Outdoor Use and Much More
10
Anime-Inspired Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear's 'Kabu' is a New Brand Inspired by Japanese Characters
9
Creative Kid's Soup Packaging
Yelli Kids is Introducing Children to Exotic Flavors and Cultures
8
Youngster Hearing Protection Headphones
The Mpow Kids Headphones Have Built-in Volume Restriction
7
DIY Desk Robot Kits
The 'Akki' Robot Can be Built and Programmed by Kids and Adults Alike
6
Dirt-Activated Storybooks
OMO's 'Book of Dirt' Encourages Kids to Get Outside and Get Messy
5
Lizard-Inspired Robot Toys
The Silverlit Robo Chameleon Captures Objects Using its Tongue
4
Braille Snack Stickers
Rice Krispies Treats is Sharing Accessible 'Love Notes' for Back to School
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Superhero Coding Kits
The Avengers Hero Inventor Kit Helps Kids Make a Unique Power & Identity
2
Absurdist Sci-Fi Board Games
Rick and Morty Trivial Pursuit is Packed with 600 Questions
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Portable Multitool Fidget Spinners
Uncommon Goods Gave the Fidget Spinner a Functional Makeover
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Airbag-Inspired Phone Cases
The AD Case Deploys Springs to Ensure Smartphone Safety
Tactile Adult Fidget Toys
These Sculptural Toys Create Different Experiences for Users to Enjoy
Fidget Toy Candies
YOLO Candy's Fidget Pop Pairs Two Lollipop Flavors on a Spinning Unit
Connected Puzzle Desk Toys
The GoCube Infuses a Classic Toy with Cutting-Edge Technology
Tactile Protection Smartphone Cases
The Kwik Charger Cloth Texture iPhone Case is Drop-Proof
Bluetooth-Connected Fidget Cubes
The 'Masta Box' Fidget Toy Enables Play and Productivity
Demure Hypnotic Desk Toys
The 'VORTECON' is Fun to Look at and Play with
Automated Healthy Eateries
Amsterdam's 'Health Food Wall' Will Provide Takeaway Plant-Based Food
Multi-Brand Pharmacy Concepts
'Le Drugstore Parisien' Offers Dry Cleaning, Cosmetics & More
Tangled Sensory Toys
Tangle Creations' Tangle Jr. Hairy is an Interactive Fidget Cube Alternative
Eco Carbon Fiber Bikes
Arevo's 3D-Printed Bikes Can Be Created Locally with Ease
Humorously Punny Phone Cases
Chatty Feet Boasts an Incredibly Clever Line of Artistic Phone Cases
Ultra-Quirky Flip-Flop Designs
Elddos is a Line of Beach Sandals That Boast Unconventional Shapes
Usage-Restricting Technology Cases
The Modfamily 'E-Hive' Case Protects and Charges Devices
Adaptable Foldable Phone Devices
Samsung's Foldable Phone is Set to Drop on the Market in 2019
Multipurpose Fidget Pens
The 'OrbitPen' Lets You Play without Breaking Your Concentration
Branded Athletic Wear Headphones
The Conceptual Nike 'Facet' Headphones are Chromatic
VR Cooking Toys
'4D Chef' Shares Interactive Recipes in Augmented and Virtual Reality
Pressure-Sensitive Designer Tablets
The Huion KAMVAS Pro 22 Drawing Tablet is Slim and Advanced
Luxurious Multi-Experience Pop-up Boutiques
Fendi's Pop-Up Features Tasty Treats & Whimsical Decor
Modern Puzzle Block Toys
PAP YAY is a Colorful and Design-forward 10-piece Block Toy
Ultra-Contemporary Hidden Bars
Arnold Cheung Designs a Super Stylish Speakeasy in Brooklyn
Charitable Celebrity-Designed Spatulas
These Williams-Sonoma Spatulas Support 'No Kids Hungry'
Friendly Affordable AI Robots
Artibo is Programmed by Cubroid to Provide Small Useful Services
Spooky Nighttime Board Games
The ThinkFun Shadows in the Forest Needs to be Played in the Dark
DIY AI Robot Kits
The Smartibot Kit Demystifies AI by Turning It into a Do-it-Yourself Toy
Furniture Puzzle Toys
Tactic Games' Mini Home Sets Combine Design with Building Challenges
Manual Controller Smartphone Cases
The GEED H1 Phone Controller Turns Smartphones into Consoles
Infinitely Spinning Tops
The LIMBO Top is Implicitly Inspired by 'Inception'
Video Game-Inspired Keyboards
The Resident Evil 2 Qwerkywriter S Lexington Keyboard is Mechanical
Dynamic Dual-Diver Earbuds
The KNZ SoundFlux Headphones Produce Unparalleled Audio
Stacking Educational Coding Robots
The 'TacoBot' Lets Kids Create and Code in a Fun Manner
Pixelated Desktop Puzzle Toys
'Zero Pixels' Requires Users to Leave No Empty Space
Artful In-Store Pop-Ups
Project Shop's ARTSPACE Shares Brand and Artist Collaborations
Magnifying Smartphone Eyewear
The 'Oko' Smartphone Case Allows For Easy Wearable Photography
Video Game-Inspired Blasters
The NERF RIVAL OVERWATCH REAPER WIGHT EDITION Blaster is Powerful
Summer Entertaining Pop-Ups
The Pop-In@Nordstrom Eats More Covers Prep, Partying and Cleanup
Personalized Snacking Pop-Ups
The Laughing Cow's 'Snack Like You Cafe' Underlines Customization
Aesthetic-Downgrading Smartphone Cases
The Spigen 'Classic One' iPhone X Case is Nostalgic
Gilded Wireless Earbuds
The Brikk Lux AirPods Classic are Covered in 24K Yellow Gold
Non-Invasive Intelligent Thermometers
The 'Comper' Thermometer Captures Accurate Readings
Bubbly Desktop Fidget Toys
The 'Bubble' Top Brings a Modern Twist to a Classic Toy
Comedic Fashion Campaigns
This Year's Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Spotlights Funny Creators
Flavor-Focused Alcohol Shops
Harrods' Fine Wines and Spirits Rooms are Organized by Flavor Profile
Multifunctional Humanoid Robot Toys
The LewanSoul H3S 16DOF Robot Boasts an All-Metal Construction
Virtual Department Stores
shopDisney is Being Touted as a "Virtual Disney Department Store"
Visual Recognition Battle Robots
The GJS GEIO FPS Battle Bot Enables Immersive Combat Gaming
Obviously Branded Phone Cases
This Off-White iPhone Case States 'COVER' on the Front of It
Precise Miniature Cross Bows
The Bowman by Uncommon Carry Has a Sharp Handmade Design
On-the-Go Snack Menus
The Dunkin' Donuts Dunkin’ Run Menu Costs Just $2 Per Item
Lifetime Fast Food Promotions
The McDonald's McGold Card will Be Awarded to One Lucky Person
AI-Powered Cardboard Robots
Smartibot is a DIY Cardboard Robot That Uses Artificial Intelligence
Mini Athletic Earplug Headphones
'SnugPhones' Stay Hidden in Your Ear Canal During Use
Dippable Yogurt Snacks
Stonyfield Organic's Single-Serve Yogurt Snacks Need No Spoons for Eating
Drive-Up Department Stores
Target is Adding a Drive-Up Service to Hundreds of Retail Locations
Live Probiotic Bars
The 'Probar Live' Nutrition Bars are Infused with Live Probiotics
Kid-focused AR Gaming Toys
Plugo is an Educational AR Gaming System Introducing STEM to Kids
Chocolate-Fusion Creamy Yogurts
Milka Launches a Tasty Back-to-School Snack in Germany
At-Home Medical Testing Kits
Tyto Care Lets Parents Take Their Sick Child's Readings
Handmade Ceramic Device Stands
Montelouro is an Aesthetically Driven Product with a Modern Twist
AR-Infused Laser Blasters
Nerf's Laser Ops Pro Blasters Utilize AR for Single-Player Experiences
Crispy Kid-Targeted Snacks
The OddPops Snacks Come in Two Tasty Flavor Options
Analog Marble Gaming Consoles
The 'A Maze' Game Console Has a Stylish and Antiquated Design
Interactive Board Game Books
The 'GAMEBOOK' Packs a Number of Ancient Pastimes
Elegant Convertible Tablet Laptops
The Microsoft Surface Go is Compact and Priced at $399
Waterproof Wireless Airbuds
Aria Headphones Feature Impressive Battery Life and Water Protection
Multi-Brand Beauty Hubs
#BeautyHub Offers an Experience Bar, Snap & Pose Masterclasses & More
Easter-Themed Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear's New Range of Bunny Plush Toys is Perfect for Easter
Board Game Backpacks
The 'GeekOn!' Backpack Fits All of a Gamer's Essential Titles
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
John Lewis is Testing a Service to Reclaim Unwanted Clothing
Nutritious Kid-Focused Snack Deliveries
ChewyMoon is a Superhero-Themed Subscription Box for Kids
Crowd-Sourced Collectible LEGO Toys
LEGO's Voltron: Legendary Defender Set Boasts 2,321 Pieces
Cartoon Villain Board Games
The Disney Villainous Board Game Rewards Players for Being Bad
Pastry-Making Presses
Skyrocket's 'Mini Tarts Pastry Set' Creates Edible, Customizable Treats
Singing-Friendly Headphones
The 'ONE-K' Headphones Lets Users Sing Along or Record Tracks
Amphibious Underwater Robots
A New Harvard Robotic Cockroach Can Walk on and Under Water
Connected Board Game Consoles
The 'Hubiz' Audio Gaming Device Offers Endless Opportunities
Artistic Educational Drawing Robots
The 'WeDraw' Robot Teaches Users by Drawing Out Lessons
Portable AC Power Banks
The Mophie Powerstation AC is the Ultimate Portable Charging Device
Premium Dual-Driver Headphones
The FIIL Driifter Pro Earbuds Actively Eliminate Noise Around You
Feminist Department Store Panels
Bloomingdale's 'In Her Shoes' Event Launches This Week
Luxe Banana Print Phone Cases
Prada's Banana Phone Case Arrives with a Summer-Ready Aesthetic
Anime-Inspired Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear's 'Kabu' is a New Brand Inspired by Japanese Characters
CIA-Created Board Games
Two Official CIA Board Games are Being Developed for Everyone
Crispy Creme-Filled Biscuits
The New Joyfills Biscuits Come in a Variety of Sweet Varieties
Child-Friendly Meal Time Apps
Sophie Sprout Entertains Kids with Amazon's Alexa
Trivia Training Apps
'HQ Trainer' Helps Users Improve Their Trivia Skills
Customizable Performance Headphones
The 'B&B PURE' Headphones Adjust to Your Preferences
Refreshing Cultural Fusion Drinks
Starbucks' Frappuccino Fuses Beloved American & Japanese Snacks
DIY Desk Robot Kits
The 'Akki' Robot Can be Built and Programmed by Kids and Adults Alike
Robotic Flower Pots
A Custom Vincross Hexa Can Ensure a Succulent's Survival
12-in-1 Fidget Tools
The SPECTA Pen and Ball Combo Boosts Productivity and Relieves Stress
Royal Wedding Bear Toys
Build-A-Bear's Plush Toy Celebrates Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's Wedding
Women-Celebrating Dolls
Mattel's Inspiring Women Series of Barbie Dolls Was Made for Women's Day
Posture-Improving Curved Seats
Masahiko Ito Designs the Saddle Seat to Maximize Concentration
Perspective-Warping Puzzle Games
'Perspectivo' is a Mind-Bending Puzzle App
Relationship-Focused Tabletop RPGs
The Star Crossed Game Lets Players Build Personal Love Stories
Affordable AMOLED Tablets
The Alldocube X Tablet Has an Impressive Screen and More
Dirt-Activated Storybooks
OMO's 'Book of Dirt' Encourages Kids to Get Outside and Get Messy
Responsive Anime Robots
The 'HelloPika' Pikachu Talking Robot Toy is Interactive
Voice-Enabled AI Robots
Vector by Anki is an Assistive Home Robot That Hears, Sees, Feels & Reacts
Organic Kid-Created Cereals
'Kashi by Kids' Was Co-Created in Collaboration with Gen Z Leaders
Portable Technology Device Docks
The Conceptual HP Portable Dock Works with a Smartphone or Tablet
Irish Holiday Teddy Bears
Build-A-Bear Created a New Line of St Patrick's Day-Themed Bears
Intergalactic Robot Shavers
The Philips Star Wars BB-8 Wet & Dry Electric Shaver is Multipurpose
Sports-Themed Trivia Apps
'HQ Sports' is a Sporty Version of the Hit Trivia Game
Superhero-Inspired Dart Toys
Nerf's New Line of Blasters are Avengers: Infinity War-Themed
Puffed Sweet Potato Snacks
Spudsy Sweet Potato Puffs are Family-Friendly and Allergen-Free
Absurdist Sci-Fi Board Games
Rick and Morty Trivial Pursuit is Packed with 600 Questions
Tactile Retro Calculators
The Lofree Number Pad Calls Back to Designs and Features of the Past
Senior Sitcom Board Games
The Golden Girls Trivial Pursuit Game is Packed with 600 Questions
Emotion-Communicating Robot Skins
Cornell Pioneers a Robot, Whose Skin Can Express Feelings
Hotel Kid's Camp Programs
Iberostar’s ‘Star Camp’ Appeals to the Hotel's Younger Clientele
Cheerful Applauding Robots
Big Clapper is a Robot Designed to Spread Happiness and Liveliness
Speedy Productivity Hybrid Tablets
The Lenovo Miix 630 Tablet Offers 20 Hours of Battery Life
Operational Human-Like Robot Hands
Open AI's Robot Can Seamlessly and Efficiently Complete Tasks
Discreet Necklace Headphones
The Klipsch R5 Neckband Headphones Offer Up to Eight Hours of Use
Disaster-Tacking Rescue Robots
MIT's Cheetah 3 Prepares to Combat Disaster Zones and Terrain
Maple-Flavored Syrups
Lakanto's Sugar-Free Maple Syrup Alternative is Made with Monk Fruit