The top December 2019 toys are full of inspiring gift ideas for people of all ages who love to play. While some of the playthings are screenless and low-tech, encouraging time away from devices, others make the use of technology an integral part of the experience—as seen in board games that are powered by smart voice assistants.
Nostalgic toys have the potential to warm the hearts of adults who fondly remember the days of their childhood, all the while introducing products to a new generation of youth. This year, a Candy Land Milk Chocolate Edition was introduced with edible game pieces, LEGO launched a customizable wooden figure and McDonald's limited-edition Surprise Happy Meals are filled with toys from previous decades.
Top 35 Toy Trends in December
From Programmable Robot Pets to Customizable Wooden LEGOs:
Laura McQuarrie — Dec 29, 2019 — Life-Stages
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Multipurpose Childhood Balance Boards
The Kinderfeets Wooden Balance Board Serves a Number of Uses
34
Customizable Wooden LEGOs
LEGO's Collectible Wooden Minifigure Inspires Creativity
33
Stylish Ball Pit Design
Catchu's Ball Pit Pays Attention to Contemporary Aesthetics
32
Child-Focused Therapy Dolls
Yaara Nusboim's Designs Intend to Help Children with Emotional Traumas
31
Hands-On Sensory Toys
Fat Brain Toys' Dimpl Provides Hours of Fun and Interactive Play
30
Mini Coding Curriculum Robots
The 'Kamibot Pi' Teaches Code Through Drawing and Games
29
Programmable Robot Pets
Sony's Aibo Robot Dog Can Now Be Programmed to Perform Different Actions
28
Motor Skill-Enhancing Toys
The TrueBalance Coordination Game Requires Hard Concentration
27
Screenless Smart Toy Designs
The Kiri Toy is Montessori-Inspired, Educational, and Future-Forward
26
Gummy-Making Foodie Toys
Bandai's Foodie Surprise Collectibles Help to Make Gummy Treats
25
Ironic Playing Cards
The Unfortunate Portrait Playing Cards Have Hilarious Images from Pop Culture
24
Collectible Yolk Toys
Bandai's Yolkies Surprise Toys Contain Edible Gummy Slime
23
Hybrid Toy Advent Calendars
The Mini Bean Bag Animal Advent Calendar Doubles as Tree Ornaments
22
Throwback Fast Food Boxes
McDonald's Surprise Happy Meal Shares Toys from Decades Past
21
Empowering Environment-Centric Toys
The Climate Action Kit by Land is Playful and Educational
20
Dwarfism Awareness Inclusive Dolls
Lottie Dolls Creates The First-Ever Little Person Doll
19
Inclusive Family Doll Sets
Kmart Features Same-Sex Family Dolls Across Its Australian Stores
18
Millennial Drinking Bingo Games
BABE Bingo Helps Lighten Tension and Increase Laughter
17
Collectible Dinosaur Capsules
ZURU's Dinosaur Toy for Boys Shares a Fun Unboxing Experience
16
Quiz Game Buzzer Toys
The Trebisky Quiz Answer Game Buzzer System is Interactive
15
Sibling Subscription Kits
Green Kid Crafts' Sibling Subscriptions Offers Doubles of a Project
14
Funny Sitcom Board Games
The Office Clue Game Asks Players To Find Who and What Killed Toby
13
Diverse Boy-Targeted Dolls
The Wonder Crew Seeks to Empower Boys Socially and Emotionally
12
Inclusive Diverse Dolls
One Dear World Features a Range of Cuddly Representation Dolls
11
Superhero-Themed Car Replicas
LEGO Produced a 3,300 Piece Set of the Batmobile from 1989
10
Smart Language Toys
ROYBI Helps Kids Ages Three to Seven Learn Seven Languages
9
Edible Chocolate Board Games
Candy Land Milk Chocolate Edition Features Edible Game Pieces
8
Islamic Friendship Dolls
The Desi Doll Company's New Toys Promote Understanding & Respect
7
Festive Personalized Puzzles
I See Me's Custom Puzzles Help to Kick Off the Holiday Season
6
Mini Car Replica Kits
LEGO Will Add a Replica Ferrari F8 Tributo to Its Speed Champion Series
5
Quirky Festive Puzzles
The Festive Llama and Sloth Jigsaw Puzzle is a Great Stocking Stuffer
4
Feminist-Inspired Puzzles
The Nevertheless She Persisted Puzzle is Perfect for Feminists
3
Fantastical Lore Tabletop Games
Divinity Original Sin: The Board Game is Narrative-Driven
2
Voice Assistant Quiz Games
kNOW! Works with Google Assistant & Shares Up-to-Date Answers
1
Palm-Sized Prosumer Drones
The DJI Mavic Mini Weighs in at Just 249 Grams
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Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
AI-Powered Toy Attachments
The App-Paired ToyPal One Brings Soft Toys to Life for Screen-Free Fun
Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Celebratory Sci-Fi Toy Sets
The LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary Collection Has Five Sets
Building Block Snow Globes
The LEGO Lo-Fi Girl Snowglobe by BrickAbe is Charming
Valentines-Thmes Game Sets
LEGO Singapore Celebrates Valentine's Day with Date Night in a Box
Expansive QSR Toy Ranges
McDonald's Japan Hello Kitty Happy Meals Mark the Character's Birthday
Playful Cosmic Displays
The LEGO Group's Unidentified Playing Objects Speak to Curious Gen Alpha
Video Game Meal Toys
The McDonald's Japan Mario Kart Happy Meal Toys Come in Two Sets
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Comic Book Hero Collectibles
Mattel Celebrates Iconic Comic Book Heroes with a New Line-Up
Baking Program Toy Sets
The LEGO Great British Bake Off Set is Ultra-Detailed
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
LEGO® Group is Championing Inclusivity With 3 New Initiatives
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Santa-Themed Chocolate Products
The Reese’s DJ Santa Products Come in Several Varieties
Video Game-Inspired Toy Sets
The LEGO Zelda Great Deku Tree 2 in 1 Set is Highly Detailed
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Life-Size LEGO Cars
LEGO Debuts a McLaren Formula 1 Car at the Canadian Grand Prix
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Gen Alpha Barbie Launches
Barbie Announces New Doll Lineup Targeted Towards Older Fans
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Innovative Toy Creations
Fun In Motion Toys Launches TECTI, a Kinetic Building System Toy
Shareable QSR Meal Toys
McDonald's Happy Meal Now Offers Two Toys to Gift this Holiday Season
Footwear-Inspired Puzzle Brand Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Launch a Multiyear Partnership
Building Block Footwear Models
The LEGO Air Jordan 11 by Tomasso Builds is Cubically Classic
Candy-Scented Squish Toys
These New Squishi Products Were Created with Mondelēz International
Digital Snowball Competitions
The LEGO Snow Throw Pits NYC and London Stores Against One Another
Electronic Plush Toys
The Furblet Mini Toys Have Over 45 Fun Tunes, Sounds, and Furbish Phrases
Spice Advent Calendars
Just Spices Curated 24 Spice Blends to Discover in December
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
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
Magical Toy Advent Calendars
The LEGO Harry Potter 2024 Advent Calendar is Hogwarts-Inspired
Elf-Themed Baked Product Lines
Pillsbury’s Funfetti Debuts Products for the 2024 Holiday Season
Iconic Artist Toy Sets
The LEGO Ideas Bob Ross Set by Bricknificient is Detailed
Expansive Seasonal Pet Products
The Petco Merry Makings Holiday Collection is Packed with Options
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'
Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Toy-Themed Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly and Mattel Partnered on Two Toy-Inspired Products
Festive Baking Miniatures
The Miniverse Make It Mini Food Holiday Series Makes Tiny Treats
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
Cubic Video Game Candies
The PEZ Minecraft Collection is Arriving in September
Faux Christmas Candle Kits
LEGO Unveils its Festive Christmas Table Decoration Set
Candy-Themed Gaming Experiences
Sour Patch Kids and Roblox Partnered on a New Experience
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Miniature Building Block Plants
The LEGO® Icons Tiny Plants Set is a Fun Gift for Gardeners
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series
The New LEGO R2-D2 is Built to be Smaller This Time
Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor
The Lightsaber LEGO Set is a Great Piece of Decor for Fans
Festive Candy Gifting Ranges
Mars 2024 Holiday Gift Guide Includes a Variety of Tasty Treats
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Racing League Toy Collaborations
LEGO and Formula 1 Announce their Multi-Year Partnership
Retro Sitcom-Inspired Puzzle Sets
The LEGO Ideas Full House is Made with Intricate Detail
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Interactive Response Robot Toys
The Star Wars Chatter Back Chopper Has More Than 40 Responses
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Fairy Tale-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Creates Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Cottage
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
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
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
Squishy QSR Toy Collaborations
McDonald's Squishmallows Happy Meal Arrives on December 26
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Survival Crafting Metaverses
LEGO Fortnite Fosters Creativity and Collaborative Play
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Personalized Christmas Books
Manimal Tales Launches an Exciting Advent Calendar-Style Book
Building Block Bouquets
LEGO's Bouquet of Roses is a Home Decor Building Set for Adults
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Playful Interactive Galleries
PLAY by American Express Platinum Reimagines Toys as Art Pieces
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Branded Education Engagement Reports
The LEGO Education Report Offers a Look into the Classroom
Lego-Themed Escape Rooms
'Lost' Invites Players to Select One of Two Immersive Storylines
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Hatching Duck Toys
Pets Alive's Mama Duck Surprise Hatches Ducklings and Fun Reveals
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Play-Inspired Global Holiday Campaigns
Toys"R"Us Has Introduced a New Global Holiday, Play Day
Festive Marshmallow Treat Ranges
The Peeps 2024 Holiday Lineup Has New and Returning Favorites
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets
MAGNA-TILES® Affirms Itself as a Leader in Educational Toys
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Cartoon Turtle Figurines
Teljesnegyzet Turns the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to LEGOs
Magnetic Building Playsets
Moose Toys' Tile Town Has Dynamic Action Tiles to Spark Imagination
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Droid-Inspired Building Block Models
The LEGO C-3PO Marks 25 Years of LEGO and Star Wars
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Celebratory Puzzle Toys
The 50th Anniversary Rubik's Cube Commemorates Five Decades of Play
Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks
LEGO Introduces the Dynamic Super Mario Kart Set
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Reimagined Film Brick-Form Shows
LEGO Recreates Iconic Pixar Films for Bricktoons on Disney+
Seasonal Gamer Ornaments
Hallmark Launches a Variety of Gamer-Approved Ornaments for the Holidays
Vintage Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera Set Arrives in 2024
Buildable Rose Bouquet Decor
LEGO Unveils the Bouquet of Roses Set of Delicate Decor
Holiday Puzzle Designs
JIGGY Holiday Puzzles are an Artful Activity
YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
VR Buildable Biome Games
LEGO Bricktales is an Immersive Adventure Puzzle Game
Realistic Sports Car Puzzles
LEGO Unveils a New Ultimate Car Concept Series Set with 2,891 Pieces
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Low-Cost Holiday Retailer Guides
The Dollar General Holiday Toy Guide Has Options Under $20
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Magnetic Building Tiles
Magna-Tiles Introduces its 'MicroMags' Product Line for Young Builders
Offline Game-Inspired Brick Sets
Brick Dangerous Creates a LEGO T-Rex Google Character
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
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
3D-Scanning Block Devices
Ascand for Lego 3D Scanner Brings Everyday Objects to Life
Play-Encouraging Intational Holidays
The UN Officially Marks the Inaugural Day of Play
Digital Game-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Look at the Buildable Animal Crossing Set
Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures