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Top 45 Toy Ideas in April

From Boy-Specific Dollhouses to Anti-Mess Glitter Toys

— April 23, 2016 — Life-Stages
As well as providing entertainment, many of the top April 2016 toys are meant to help kids develop creativity, confidence and other positive traits that will serve them well throughout life.

In order to encourage a child's inner artist to flourish in a way that does not leave parents on cleanup duty, toymakers are creating a range of mess-free toys that make it possible for kids to neatly play with mock snow, glitter and sticker sets.

Another key theme is the emergence of gender-neutral playthings, which is being seen in the development of inclusive toys like dolls, dollhouses, kitchen sets and playhouses that appeal to young boys as well as girls. On the opposite side of the spectrum, girls are being enticed with action figures and science kits, which are typically marketed towards boys.
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Electric Building Blocks
Electric Building Blocks
The Brixo Electric Blocks Add Interactivity To Your Lego Builds
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Interactive Audio Tables
Interactive Audio Tables
HELLO WORLD! is a Magic Table That Brings Inanimate Objects to Life
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43
Anime Collector Toys
Anime Collector Toys
The New Yo-Kai Watch Toy Line from Hasbro Takes on the Western Market
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42
Mythical Equestrian Collectibles
Mythical Equestrian Collectibles
The My Little Pony: Guardians of Harmony Toy Line is Majestic
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41
Pocket-Sized Frisbees
Pocket-Sized Frisbees
The 'Foldee' Soft Frisbee is Designed for a Quick Game, Anywhere
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40
Anti-Mess Glitter Toys
Anti-Mess Glitter Toys
The Melissa & Doug Mess-Free Glitter Foam Stickers Require Zero Cleanup
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39
Talking Toy Buttons
Talking Toy Buttons
'Pechat' Turns Playthings into Interactive Talking Toys
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38
Medieval Architecture Puzzles
Medieval Architecture Puzzles
The Game of Thrones King's Landing 4D Puzzle is Ornately Detailed
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37
Architectural LEGO Exhibits
Architectural LEGO Exhibits
'The Art of Architecture' Exhibit Features Landmarks Made Out of LEGO
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36
Chocolate Egg-Decorating Kits
Chocolate Egg-Decorating Kits
This Easter Craft Helps Kids Personalize Egg-Shaped Chocolates
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35
Scented Keychain Collectibles
Scented Keychain Collectibles
The New Whiffer Sniffers Collectible Toys are Deliciously Themed
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34
Sticker-Shooting Toys
Sticker-Shooting Toys
The Glow Show Sticker Launcher Lets Kids Get Creative with Bedroom Stickers
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33
TV Puppet Collectibles
TV Puppet Collectibles
These Muppets Action Figures Celebrate the Iconic Comedy Characters
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32
Meticulous Mess-Free Toys
Meticulous Mess-Free Toys
The Aquabeads Frozen Playset Gets Kids Excited About Bead Art
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31
Collectible Feline Figurines
Collectible Feline Figurines
These Hello Kitty McDonald's Toys Were Launched in Singapore Stores
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30
Kid-Friendly Sneaker Kits
Kid-Friendly Sneaker Kits
This Custom Sneaker Kit is Designed for Artistic Children
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29
Edible Bunny Masks
Edible Bunny Masks
This Bunny Chocolate on a Stick Doubles as an Easter Mask
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28
Faux Precipitation Toys
Faux Precipitation Toys
The Indoor Snow Kit Can be Used Over and Over Without Melting
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27
Growth-Accommodating Toys
Growth-Accommodating Toys
The 'Friendimal' Riding Toy Expands in Size to Accommodate Growing Kids
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26
Robotic Educational Kits
Robotic Educational Kits
The Sony Global Education 'KOOV' Kit Focuses on Teach Kids STEM
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25
Wooden IoT Toys
Wooden IoT Toys
'Dendama' Transforms Traditional Kendama Toys with the Internet of Things
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24
Comunicative Plush Toys
Comunicative Plush Toys
'Talkies' Allow Kids to Receive and Send Voice Messages
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23
Gender-Neutral Playhouses
Gender-Neutral Playhouses
Smoby's 'Friends House' Includes Boys in Home-Centered Imaginary Play
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22
Heroic Female Action Figures
Heroic Female Action Figures
The 'DC Super Hero Girls' were Collaboratively Created by DC & Target
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21
Chopstick-Teaching Toys
Chopstick-Teaching Toys
The Manners Fish Chopstick Training Toy Teaches Children to Eat Well
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20
Gender-Inclusive Kitchen Sets
Gender-Inclusive Kitchen Sets
KidKraft's Retro Kitchen Toy Targets Aspiring Young Chefs
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19
Gender-Neutral Science Kits
Gender-Neutral Science Kits
This Educational Toy Introduces Kids to Science at a Young Age
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18
Customizable Toy Figurines
Customizable Toy Figurines
The Disney Princess Little Kingdom Royal Sparkle Collection is Petite
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17
DIY Toy Robot Kits
DIY Toy Robot Kits
The 'Tio' Robotic Building Block System Lets Kids Create Complex Toys
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16
Mosaic Artwork Toy Sets
Mosaic Artwork Toy Sets
Elmer's Sparkle Mosaic Masterpieces Allows Kits to Create without Liquids
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15
Gargantuan Inflatable Flamingos
Gargantuan Inflatable Flamingos
This Massive Pink Lawn Flamingo Blows Up to a Height of 11-Feet
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14
Infant-Targeted Robots
Infant-Targeted Robots
These Mechanical Toys are Designed to Help Children Relate to Robots
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13
Confidence-Boosting Cameras
Confidence-Boosting Cameras
Soo Mok's Children's Cameras Give a Friendly Way to Form Interactions
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12
Stimulating Infant Gyms
Stimulating Infant Gyms
The Skip Hop Treetop Friends Baby Gym Features 17 Developmental Activities
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11
Collectible Comic Book Plushies
Collectible Comic Book Plushies
These Batman Stuffed Toy are Modeled After Classic Characters
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10
Night Light Toys
Night Light Toys
The LeeLuu Collection is Controlled by Touch
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9
Wooden Warrior Figurines
Wooden Warrior Figurines
These Wood Figures are Inspired by Epic Warriors Throughout Time
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8
Realistically Proportioned Male Dolls
Realistically Proportioned Male Dolls
The Male Lammily Doll Boasts Realistic Body Proportions
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7
Modeling Doll Campaigns
Modeling Doll Campaigns
This Campaign Features a Doll of Derek Zoolander and Barbie on Instagram
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6
Interchangeable Collector Figures
Interchangeable Collector Figures
'My Mini Mixie Q's' Toy Figures Can be Customized by Kids
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5
Boy-Specific Dollhouses
Boy-Specific Dollhouses
This Dollhouse for Boys Boasts a Neutral Design Aesthetic
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4
Kids Coding Toys
Kids Coding Toys
The 'Cubetto' Enables Children to Learn Programming in a Fun Way
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3
Advanced Chess-Inspired Games
Advanced Chess-Inspired Games
The Kerak Strategy Board Game Blends Elements of Different Games
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2
Two-in-One Juvenile Wheelbarrows
Two-in-One Juvenile Wheelbarrows
The 'Nest' Draws Inspiration from a Garden Wheelbarrow
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1
Cardboard Building Block Branding
Cardboard Building Block Branding
The Packaging for GIGI Bloks is Made from Sustainable Materials
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