This toy trends countdown features the top toy trends in the last year. The countdown is based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views) and our toy trends database, which now has more than 1,551 toy trends.
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Implications - Whereas adults generally deliberate before making big purchases, youth are indiscriminate in their consumption habits and tend to make impulse buys with their parents' money. As a result, companies engaged in the entertainment business have turned their attention to children, whose interests are typically very valuable.
Top 50 Toys (for Big Kids) in 2009
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Video Game Portraits
Greg de Stefano Brings "Super Smash Bros: Brawl" to Life
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Overweight Toys
Fat Barbie, Superman and LEGO Figures Highlight Child Obesity
47
Macabre Figurines
An Ex-Mortician Customizes Custom Creepy Dolls
46
Life-Sized Barbie Mansions
Jonathan Adler Designs Real Malibu Dream House
45
Girlie Pop Culture Inking
Barbie Tattoos Let You Mark Yourself In Honor of Your Favorite Doll
44
Body Modification Barbies
"Totally Stylin' Tattoos Barbie" Lets Girls Play With Temporary Tattoos
43
Inappropriate Playing Cards
Classic Monopoly Cards are Given an Adult Twist
42
Trekker Modelmania
Sampling of Lego Star Trek Ships and Sci-Fi Transportation
41
Real-Life Barbie Cars
Sparkling Pink Fiat 500 Gift For Barbie's 50th Birthday
40
Pixelated LEGO Icons
Cube Dudes Immortalizes Pop Culture Characters in Block Form
39
You as An Action Figure
Japanese Toy Company Puts Your Face on Superhero Body
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Huge LEGO Ships
Japanese Warship 'Yamato' Took More than 6 Years to Build
37
Celebrity Barbies
Donna Anne Transforms Barbie With Famous Faces
36
Custom Mermaid Tails
Mermagica Lets You Live Your Mermaid Dream
35
Self-Esteem Dolls
Moxie Girlz (the New Bratz) Inspire Confidence, Courage, and Cool
34
Paper Animal Faces
Zid Zid Kid's Masks Make Beasts of Children
33
Space Lego Photography
Mike Stimpson Creates Fun Pics With Star Wars Toys
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Personalized LEGO Figurines
LEGO Geeks Make Their Own Custom Characters
31
Creepy Knit Creations
Psychotic Handcrafted Objects are Maniacally Morbid
30
Classic Artwork in LEGO
These Modern Masterpieces Are Toyrific for Collectors
29
Gun Stores for Geeks
BrickArms is the Marketplace of Choice for LEGO Weapons
28
Fantasy-Filled Architecture
Dalki Theme Park Encourages Creativity in Children
27
'Kill Bill' Barbie
Danny Choo Creates 'Mirai Dollfie,' a Manga-Inspired Murderess
26
Moonwalking Toys
Michael Jackson Inspires Toys in His Memory
25
Fairytale Chandeliers
WhimsicalCollections Handmade Children's Fantasy Lighting
24
DIY Bottle Catamarans
Recycle Plastic Bottles in Fun Floating Science Project
23
Scary Scenario Plushies
Upsetting and Macabre Children's Toys
22
Honoring Iconic Dolls
New York Fashion Week Features 50 Barbie Tribute Designer Dresses
21
Pop Culture Icons as Bunnies
Amigurumi Knit Rabbits Inspired by Famous Horror Flicks
20
Gangster School Supplies
Gun-Shaped Rulers Bring Unnecessary Violence to Classrooms
19
Rebellious Toys
Pierced BeGoth Fashion Dolls with Tattoos Don't Conform to Barbie Beautiful
18
Miniature Toy Worlds
Re-Ment Makes Ant-Sized Toy Collection That is Big on Detail
17
Designer Dollhouse Furniture
'Haute Dollhouse' Features Miniature Adler Dioramas for Barbie
16
Dolls With Body Hair
Super Hairy 'Shave the Baby' Doll is Designed to be Trimmed
15
3-Faced Dolls
These Terrifying Toys Will Not Be Destroyed
14
Cute Crocheted Casualties
Patricia Waller's Art of Wooly Accidents & Hoovering Trunks
13
Budget-Friendly DIY Toys
Free Papercraft Projects to Print and Assemble
12
Precarious Playthings
Controversial Photoshopped Children's Toys
11
Whimsical Wall-Mounted Animals
Junk and Containers Create Crazy Critter Trophies
10
Dodecahedral Puzzle Toys
The 'Petaminx' is Like a Rubik's Cube on Steroids
9
Cloned Kid Cartoon Icons
Mattel and Nick Add Tween “Dora the Explorer” Doll to Lineup
8
Toy-Inspired Interior Design
Rubik's Cube Mania Pervades Fashion, Art and Furniture
7
Cougar Barbies
Video Makes Fun of Saggy-Boobed, Botox-Loving, 50-Year-Old Barbie
6
Aging Child Cartoon Icons
Dora the Explorer Grows Up and Outrages Some Parents
5
Round Rubik's Cubes
The Classic Puzzle Game Gets a Spherical Twist With the Rubik's 360
4
Personalized Mini-Me Dolls
ModelWorks Toys Let You Design Your Own Replica
3
Steampunked Monopoly
The Popular Board Game Goes Victorian in this DIY Set
2
Fun Food Obsessions
Crusty Mr. Toast Speaks to the Simpler Times
1
Papercraft Robots
Shin Tanaka Collaborates with Giant Robot Magazine for These Toy Bots
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Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
All-Pink Life-Size Dollhouses
Airbnb Listed the Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse for Barbie Movie
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
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Celebratory Sci-Fi Toy Sets
The LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary Collection Has Five Sets
Life-Sized Doll Dreamhouses
Fans Can Step Inside Barbie’s Dreamhouse at This Immersive Experience
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
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
Superhero Motorcycle LEGO Sets
LEGO Group Announced the Batman Batcycle LEGO Set
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
LEGO Advent Calendars
The LEGO Group Launches Four Advent Calendars for the Holiday Season
All-Pink Corner Shops
The Proper x Barbie Shop Shares Co-Branded Popcorn Packs
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics x Barbie Was Inspired by the Forthcoming Movie
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
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
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
Gummy Bear Toys
Gummymals are Squeezable Toys with 20 Different Interactions
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Inspiring Role Model Dolls
Barbie Role Models Celebrate Women from Around the World
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Hyper-Detailed Superhero Toys
Hot Toys The Flash Batman and Batcycle Arrive Next Year
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
Digital Snowball Competitions
The LEGO Snow Throw Pits NYC and London Stores Against One Another
Conversational AI Companions
CATI is a Soft Plush Toy Robot Debuting at CES 2023
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
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
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
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 Pink Timepieces
Fossil is Launching a New Barbie-Themed Watch Collection
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
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
Collectable Pet Metaverses
Littlest Pet Shop is Reaching a New Generation of Collectors on Roblox
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
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
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
Intricate DJ LEGO Sets
A Pioneer CDJ 2000 Nexus Set Was Proposed on LEGO IDEAS
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Toy-Inspired Haircare Products
The CHI x Barbie Totally Hair Collection is Celebratory
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
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
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Latina Fashion Dolls
Latinistas is World's First and Only All-Latina Fashion Doll Line
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats
Little Tikes' Motorized Cozy Coupe Baby Boat is Water-Safe
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Storytelling Projector Toys
Moonlite Projects Stories With Added Music and Sounds
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Glamorous Collector Dolls
Barbie by American Girl Pays Homage to the Original Barbie
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
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
Children-Catered Luxe Festive Collections
The New Louis Vuitton Holiday Capsule is Made for Kids
Children-Friendly Content Platforms
YouTube Kids is Officially Launching onto Game Consoles
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
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
The Barbie x Kartell Chairs Mark the Toy's 65th Anniversary
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
Gen X Candy Campaigns
Klondike's Bar-cade Campaign Engages Gen X Consumers
Inspiring Imaginative Television Series
LEGO Launches the LEGO DREAMZzz Segment for Kids
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Stealth Vigilante Vehicle Toys
The LEGO Technic Batcycle Mimics the Bike from The Batman
Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars
The Little Car Company Unveils the Larger Wild One Max
3D Toy Puzzle Castles
LEGO Creates the Disney Castle Kit to Celebrate its 100th Anniversary
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Contemporary Kids Clothing Collections
Cat & Jack Clothing is Arriving at Hudson's Bay in Canada
Exclusive Toy-Inspired Candy Bars
The IT'SUGAR Barbie Chocolate Bars Were Created with Mattel
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks
Mattel Adventure Park Will Open in 2024 in Arizona
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
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Architectural Toy Publications
'Barbie Dreamhouse: An Architectural Survey' Offers Home Tours
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Toy-Themed Film Figurines
The Funko Pop! Movies: Barbie Collection Has Four Styles
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
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
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Fashion Doll Board Games
Hasbro's Monopoly: Barbie Edition Has Players Build a Dreamhouse
90s-Inspired Tween Fashion
John Lewis' New Collection Will Outfit Gen Alpha
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
Celebratory Puzzle Toys
The 50th Anniversary Rubik's Cube Commemorates Five Decades of Play
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
Peel-and-Stick Fashion Dolls
Style Bae Dolls Have 2D Bodies and 3D Heads
Pop Star-Inspired Holiday Dolls
Mattel Presents a Festive Mariah Carey Barbie Doll
Playful Wizard Toy Collections
Schleich and Warner Bros. Launch Wizarding World™
Customizable Toy Islanders
LEGO Announces a New Animal Crossing-Themed Collaboration
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Celebrarory Platinum Collectibles
Mini Brands Disney 100 Scales Down Fan-Favorite Characters
Sticker Fashion Dolls
Decora Girlz Merge Creative Style Expression and Sticker Play
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
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
Tween-Friendly Apparel Capsules
John Lewis Debuts its First Tween Fashion Collection for Ages 7-12
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Personalized Cartoon Videos
Cameo Launches a Kid-Friendly Personalized Video Service
Surprise Mini Dolls
L.O.L. Surprise! Sooo Mini! Has a Ball-in-Ball Unboxing Experience
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
Collectible Figurine Advent Calendars
These Pocket Pop! Advent Calendars are Arriving for 2023
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
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
Virtual Doll-Inspired Tycoons
Mattel and Gamefam Launch the 'Barbie DreamHouse Tycoon' on Roblox
Child Verification Mechanisms
ERSB Debuts a New System for Parental Consent in Video Gaming
Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments
The Gummy Pop Surprise Holiday Hunt Series & Ornament is Festive
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
Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures