Top 25 Toys Trends in October

From Phygital Fairy Toys to Viral Video Content Toys

The October 2024 toy trends offer a look at how toy brands are designing products that cater to Gen Alpha's entrepreneurial spirit and fascination with viral content.

Skibidi Toilet—the YouTube series that follows a fictional war between human-headed toilets and humanoid characters—has captivated Gen Alpha and Bonkers Toys recently signed a worldwide, multi-year licensing deal with Invisible Narratives to create and share toys based on the viral content.

The American Girl 2025 Girl of the Year, Summer McKinny, has an inspiring, aspirational story that aligns with Gen Alpha's interest in one day owning a business.

Heading into the holiday season, other highly sought-after toys will include AI companions, characters who encourage emotional skill-building and phygital toys that straddle physical and digital realms.

SCORE
7.2 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 90%
Activity 89%
Freshness 36%
Stuffed Toy Sports Partnerships
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Stuffed Toy Sports Partnerships
Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls
Spooky-Fun Fast Food Meals
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Spooky-Fun Fast Food Meals
Pelata Wooden Toy Collections
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Pelata Wooden Toy Collections
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
Racing League Toy Collaborations
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Racing League Toy Collaborations
Mindful Advent Calendars
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Mindful Advent Calendars
Early Literacy Campaigns
CATEGORY
Marketing
Early Literacy Campaigns
Toy-Themed Jelly Beans
CATEGORY
Marketing
Toy-Themed Jelly Beans
Miniature Toy Billiards Table
CATEGORY
Pop Culture
Miniature Toy Billiards Table
Spooky Show-Themed LEGO Sets
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Spooky Show-Themed LEGO Sets
Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars
Beauty Product Replicas
CATEGORY
Fashion
Beauty Product Replicas
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
Phygital Fairy Toys
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Phygital Fairy Toys
Book-Themed Collectibles
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Book-Themed Collectibles
Racing Car-Themed Supplement Collaborations
CATEGORY
Marketing
Racing Car-Themed Supplement Collaborations
Toy Capsule Display Backpacks
CATEGORY
Art & Design
Toy Capsule Display Backpacks
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Towering Wooden Block Sets
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Towering Wooden Block Sets
Glow-In-The-Dark Lasso Toys
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Glow-In-The-Dark Lasso Toys
Playful AI Companions
CATEGORY
Life-Stages
Playful AI Companions
Photosensitive Book Experiences
CATEGORY
Marketing
Photosensitive Book Experiences
Viral Video Content Toys
CATEGORY
Marketing
Viral Video Content Toys
Anxiety Soothing Toys
CATEGORY
Lifestyle
Anxiety Soothing Toys

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