Top 35 Toys Trends in December

From NFT Teddy Bears to Poppable Sensory Toys

The most popular December 2021 toys ignite the imagination, all the while reflecting cultural and societal shifts. Alongside eco-friendly toys that help to repurpose ocean plastic waste, there are also plenty of toys enhanced with innovative new play features, unique unboxing experiences and tech-fueled traits.

A handful of toy brands are tapping into the popularity of collectibles and are introducing their very first NFTs. In 2022, the next generation of collectors can look forward to the release of official non-fungible tokens from Care Bears and RECUR.

With the pandemic only heightening the demand for playthings, brands are dedicating more in-store and virtual shelf space to grown-up toy lovers, as seen in many of the newest LEGO products for adults.

SCORE
6.6 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Gen Alpha (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 93%
Activity 93%
Freshness 11%
Interactive Digital Math Games
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Interactive Digital Math Games
Minimalist SUV-Inspired Toys
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Minimalist SUV-Inspired Toys
Reverse Black Friday Sales
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Reverse Black Friday Sales
Icebreaker Conversation Games
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Icebreaker Conversation Games
Glow-in-the-Dark Fashion Dolls
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Glow-in-the-Dark Fashion Dolls
Italian-Inspired Board Games
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World
Italian-Inspired Board Games
Nostalgic Light Board Toys
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Marketing
Nostalgic Light Board Toys
Limited-Edition Card Games
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Pop Culture
Limited-Edition Card Games
Premium Game Night Kits
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Premium Game Night Kits
Ghost Hunter Cosplay Gear
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Ghost Hunter Cosplay Gear
Charitable Anniversary Dolls
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Social Good
Charitable Anniversary Dolls
Card-Matching Foodie Games
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Card-Matching Foodie Games
Rechargeable Multicolored Dinosaur Lights
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Rechargeable Multicolored Dinosaur Lights
Deceptive Board Games
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Deceptive Board Games
Alternative Wellness Toy Sets
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Alternative Wellness Toy Sets
Artist-Designed Toy Lineups
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Artist-Designed Toy Lineups
Kid-Friendly Mini Audio Players
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Kid-Friendly Mini Audio Players
Digital Laser-Powered Blaster Toys
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Digital Laser-Powered Blaster Toys
Sophisticated Sci-Fi Toy Sets
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Sophisticated Sci-Fi Toy Sets
Kids' Self-Expression Lifestyle Brands
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Kids' Self-Expression Lifestyle Brands
Mission-Driven Penguin Toys
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Eco
Mission-Driven Penguin Toys
Collectible Virtual Band Toys
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Collectible Virtual Band Toys
Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes
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Interactive Fossil-Inspired Costumes
NFT Teddy Bears
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Tech
NFT Teddy Bears
Wizard-Themed Chess Sets
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Pop Culture
Wizard-Themed Chess Sets
Retro Digital Pet Collaborations
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Tech
Retro Digital Pet Collaborations
Poppable Sensory Toys
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Life-Stages
Poppable Sensory Toys
Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters
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Life-Stages
Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters
Multifunctional Education Stacking Toys
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Life-Stages
Multifunctional Education Stacking Toys
Anime-Themed Cat Figures
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Pop Culture
Anime-Themed Cat Figures
Reversible Dinosaur Plushies
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Life-Stages
Reversible Dinosaur Plushies
Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles
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Art & Design
Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles
Cartoon Sponge Board Games
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Pop Culture
Cartoon Sponge Board Games
Fast Food Figurines
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Pop Culture
Fast Food Figurines

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