These 2020 toy trends range from QR-connected paper toys to coding education train sets.
Lovepop's Lovepop Play pop-up paper toys and cards collection is a notable example encouraging creative, hands-on play. The collection of paper craft products will appeal to parents seeking to reduce screen time among kids or those homeschooling during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic -- a challenge for many parents balancing their own work from home schedules while caring for and educating their kids.
The LoCoMoGo Train is another standout. The coding education toy encourages engaging play without the need for a smartphone or tablet. The train toy is developed for children ages four to twelve and can be paired with accompanying car additions that unlock new functionalities as children play with them.
Other notable examples include at-home play gyms that encourage healthy, active play for families social distancing, and connected puppy toys for parents looking to teach kids responsibility before committing to a real pet.
For more toy trends in the year ahead, check out Trend Hunter's 2021 Trend Report.
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Gen Alpha (primary audience)
