The majority of toys are bought from big box retailers, but we're seeing a shift to the ways of yesteryear with these artisan toys that put a strong focus on moving away from harsh designs and plastic-heavy compositions. While the label artisan toys might conjure notions of homemade or handcrafted, we're seeing more niche toy brands popping up that may or may not boast these characteristics. At the forefront, we're seeing designs that move away from trademarked images to ones that are more rustic and traditional in aesthetic.
Modern parents are more concerned with what children are playing and interacting with today more than ever, which has prompted a shift towards artisan toys that place things like craftsmanship as a top priority.
40 Artisan Toys
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Handcrafted Modern Slingshots
This Wooden Slingshot Brings High Class Style to the Old School Toy
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Modular Creature Toys
The Creative Wooden Creature Wooden Toy Kit Makes Real & Imagined Animals
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Chromatic Rocker Toys
The DIY Rainbow Rocker is a Great Way to Get Little Tots Active
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Luxurious Glass Chess Sets
This Glass Chess Set Epitomizes Luxury with Handcrafted Design
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Great Ape Wooden Toys
The Hanno the Gorilla Toy is Expertly Crafted
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Eerily Charming Recycled Dolls
These Handmade Dolls are Both Curious-Looking and Cute
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Customizable Plush Toys
The Mixed Animals by Huzi is Made Up of Interchangeable Parts
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Tree Bark Teddies
The Giving Bear is a Sustainable Stuffed Animal That Sweetly Invites a Squeeze
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Cartoon-Inspired Charity Dolls
The Lanvin Christmas Doll Collection is for a Good Cause
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Porky Wooden Penny Savers
The Twiggy Piggy Bank is Expertly Crafted from Timber and Leather
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Blue Collar Chess Sets
The Tool Chess is Rugged Yet Gorgeous
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Fruit-Shaped Doll Houses
These Apple and Pear House Designs from Rock and Pebble are Imaginative
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Personalized Matryoshka Novelties
This Nesting Doll Puzzle by Manzanitakids is Culturally Modern
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Homemade Building Block Machines
The Akayuki Ball Contraption is a Technical Toy Triumph
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Cute Crocheted Cartoon Characters
These Adorable Crocheted Dolls Feature Your Favourite Characters
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Timber Toy Bricks
The Mokurokku Wooden LEGO Set Puts Natural Materials Back into Your Hands
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Wooden Toy Homes
The 'Wedge House' and the 'Circle House' by Modern Playhouse
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Hand-Made Undead Dolls
These Zombie Dolls Come with Removable Guts
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Organic Handmade Rattles
'Noli Noli' Uses Beeswax and Shea Butter for Natural Fun
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Typographic Spinning Toys
Sugar For All Created These Toy Dreidels Adorned with Type
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Timber Pop Culture Toys
The Amanda Visell Wooden Idols are Crafty Versions of Childhood Characters
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Antlered Animal Assemblages
Artist David Budzik Creates One of a Kind Animal Wood Toys
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Automatic Rubber Band Weapons
Destroy the Competition with the Rubber Band Machine Gun
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Emotion-Teaching Playthings
Plan Toys' Build-A-Robot Targets Children with Autism
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Adorable Faux Taxidermy
Etsy's Gills Pop Art Emporium Creates Stuffed Animal Wall Decor
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Creepy Children's Cuddlers (UPDATE)
The ‘WHAM BLAM BLAMO' Line of Toys is Endear
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Plant-Based Baby Teethers
These Baby Teether Designs Are Made from All Natural Starches
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Organic Baby Toys
This Tool Play Set is Fun and Safe for Your Young Ones
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Stackable Wooden Toys
The Organic Nimble Nester Stacking Arches are Satin Smooth
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Notched Block Toys
The Totems Series One by Dino Sanchez is Made for All Ages
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Petri Dish-Inspired Jigsaws
The Radial Puzzle is Inspired by Organic Crystal Growth Patterns
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Chic Contemporary Doll Houses
Dolls Villa Pimps Out Toy Homes
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Building Block Love Rockets
The Valentine LEGO Heart Spaceship is Romantically Themed
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Denim Sports Equipment
Loomstate Denim Soccer Balls are Kid-Sized and Earth-Friendly
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Handmade Plush Mobiles
KLT Works Creates Eco-Friendly Artistic Nursery Decor
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Custom Plush Toys
These Customized Dolls are Made From your Little One's Artwork
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Historical Pillow Dolls
Get Your Kids to Play with History with These Stuffy Historical Figures
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Reclaimed Wool Plushies
These 'Cate & Levi' Stuffed Animals are One-Of-A-Kind
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Hi-Tech Block Toys
TinkerBots Are the Next Generation of Building Block Toys
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Curious Upcycled Characters
The Amy Arnold 'Peepwool' Collection is Entirely Eco-Friendly
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Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
AI-Powered Toy Attachments
The App-Paired ToyPal One Brings Soft Toys to Life for Screen-Free Fun
Baked Goods Plushies
Tim Hortons Turned Fan-Favorite Menu Items into Collectible Soft Toys
Artisan Customized Knives
Architect Knives Lets Consumers Build Their Knife, Their Way
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Design-Forward Furniture Collections
Zanat Unveils Its 2024 Design Collection and It is Stunninng
Whimsical Gnome Toys
My Gnome On The Roam® is an Interactive Toy Range for All Ages
Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs
The Maker Offers a Selection of Candles at Sephora
Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories
Pidgin Fashion Dolls Launches a New Accessories Collection
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Cartoon-Inspired Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear Unveils a New Super Mario Collection with Accessories
Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Cuddly Plush Collectibles
Build-A-Bear Workshop's SKOOSHERZ are Made for Hugging
Innovative Toy Creations
Fun In Motion Toys Launches TECTI, a Kinetic Building System Toy
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Charitable Pet Product Collections
IKEA Presents a Look at its Pet-Friendly Utsådd Collection
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Candy-Scented Squish Toys
These New Squishi Products Were Created with Mondelēz International
Electronic Plush Toys
The Furblet Mini Toys Have Over 45 Fun Tunes, Sounds, and Furbish Phrases
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Artisanal Craftsmanship-Exploring Stores
Mo.1950 Presents Tracce, an Artisanal Concept Store
Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures
Origin Made Boasts the Exquisite Barco Basket Sculptures
Next-Gen Hatching Toys
Spin Master is Reinventing Hatchimals with a Reimagined Egg
GenAI Doll Packaging
Mattel Used Adobe Firefly for the Barbie Signature 2024 Holiday Doll Box
Beauty Product Replicas
Mini Brands and Ulta Beauty Team Up to Release Toy-Sized Product Replicas
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Decayed Car Playsets
Hot Wheels x Daniel Arsham Features Stylistically Aged Designs
Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Unique Triangle Toy for Pets
Expansive Seasonal Pet Products
The Petco Merry Makings Holiday Collection is Packed with Options
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Mutating YouTuber Toys
Moose Toys Collaborated with MrBeast on MrBeast Lab Figures
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Early Development Toys
Spin Master Collaborated on the Educational Ms. Rachel Collection
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Bouncy Plush Collectibles
Beanie Bouncers Support Active Play and Endless Imagination
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Designer-Led Nostalgic Capsules
Daniel Arsham & Dr. Seuss Enterprises Delight Kids & Grown-Ups
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Vibrantly Dynamic Wooden Appliances
Ettore Sottssass Designs More to the Twergi Collection
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
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"
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons
Playfool Designed the Forest Crayon Made From Real Wood
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures
Aleph Geddis Creates the Series of Dimensional Wooden Art
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Naturalistic Furniture Collections
The RJ Living Back To Nature Collection Prioritizes Tranquility
Nature-Inspired Cookie Gifts
The Comori Little Forest Cookie Can Encourages Play
Pelata Wooden Toy Collections
Finnish Design Shop Unveils the Pelata Collection of Toys
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Marginalized Artisan-Made Decor
IKEA Presents its Second Instalment of the MÄVINN Collection
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Easter-Themed Animation Merch
CandyRific Gabby's Dollhouse Products Will Arrive in the Spring
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Buildable Collectible Capsules
Zuru Max Premium Capsules Appeals to Teens, Kidults and Collectors
Multi-Sensory Play Experiences
Plush Toy 'MediTATE' Promotes Kids' Mindfulness
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Dynamic Timber Furniture Designs
Didi NG Wing Yin Unveils the New Down to Earth Collection
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions
Barbie: The Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Interactive Plush Toys
Furlings are Whimsical Creatures that Feature More than 80 Responses
Personalized Story Creators
TinkerTell Offers AI-Crafted Stories That Make Every Child the Hero
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Intricate Jigsaw Puzzles
Elms Handcut Puzzles Offer a Luxurious Take on the Traditional Puzzles
Organic Ancient Design Furniture
The Earth To People Furniture Collection is Naturally Crafted
Customizable Toy Islanders
LEGO Announces a New Animal Crossing-Themed Collaboration
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
One-of-a-Kind Experimental Design Objects
Origin Made is Launching Experimental Editions
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Tree-Based Material Products
Wax Atelier's Abney Effect Features Objects Made by Bio-Based Waxes
Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series
Name Place Animal Thing Designs the Habitat Collection
YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Organic Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Creates the Crafting Plastic Collection
Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags
Bottega Veneta Presents the Art Collection Inspired by Noah's Ark
Modern Baby Apparel Lines
Gerber Childrenswear Launches Modern Moments™ by Gerber® Lifestyle Brand
Colorful Bear Bluetooth Speakers
MoMA Joins Medicom Toy Corporation on the Audio Color Block 400%
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments
West Elm Presents a Series of Paper Christmas Ornaments
Playful Puppet Baby Toys
Kids Preferred Taps Sesame Street for a Snuggly Baby Accessory Capsule
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Holiday Puzzle Designs
JIGGY Holiday Puzzles are an Artful Activity
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Curved Stacked Wooden Boxes
Studio Entrandan Designs the Box Set with Wooden Details
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture
Formafantasma Presents its Dynamic La Casa Dentro Range
Made-to-Order Eco Luxury Mattresses
The Bensons Artisan Mattress Collection Has Five Models
Wagon-Inspired Compact Rustic Homes
Artisan Tiny Homes Designs the Compact Gypsy
Playful Crochet Collections
Hicrochet Brings Together Traditional Craft and Modern Designs
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Timeless Furniture Series
Artek Creates the Crafted Through Time Series to Build on Designs
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Boho Retailer Gift Guides
The Anthropologie Festive Gift Guide is Packed with Options
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Curated Vintage Decor Retailers
Vintage Beyond is Toronto's Newest Preloved Design Destination
Natural Material-Transformed Artworks
Borrowed Earth Collaborative Uses Natural Materials for Art
Expressive Unique Furniture Designs
ÆTHER/MASS Continues to Grow Experimental Design Products
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Interactive Observation Wooden Birdhouses
Siberian Design Center Creates the Domik Ptashki