While parents often try to provide their children with everything they want and desire, buying certain luxury items such as toys can be expensive, but these inventive DIY toys will help provide kids with adorable playthings without having to spend a fortune.
Toy retailers are constantly coming out with new and improved models in order to attract children and subsequently their parents to buy them. The cost of maintaining that constant need for toys would be simply unreasonable, which is why these DIY options are a great alternative to purchasing them at the store. From DIY paper spacecrafts to amazingly detailed miniature tree houses, these creative DIY toys will have any child satisfied with all the interactive features and adorable designs.
80 Creative DIY Toys
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Electronic Cardboard Creatures
The AREA + Eco DIY Collection is Endearing and Economical
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Recycled Toy Canines
Robert Bradford Transforms Children's Toys into Life-Sized Dogs
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DIY Loot Balls
The DIY Surprise Balls Conceal a Magnitude of Trinkets
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Kids DIY Toy Kit
Make-My-Own-Monster by FAO Schwarz
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Adorable Timber Toys
These Hand-Crafted Wooden Toys by Usuals are Made From a Hazel Tree
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DIY Dark Side Corks
These DIY Darth Vader Champagne Corks Add Some Dark Side to Your Wine Bottles
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Re-Imagined Flatpacked Furniture
The IKEA's Frosta Stool Hack Turns It into a Wooden Bicycle
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DIY Bottle Catamarans
Recycle Plastic Bottles in Fun Floating Science Project
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DIY Squid Crochets
The Lady Lilliput Knitwear is Whimsical
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DIY Paper Heroes
Cubee Craft
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DIY Building Block Furniture
The LEGO Histogram Table Celebrates the Studio's 15th Anniversary
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Customized Robotic Cork Toys
Turn Your Old Wine Corks into Robotic Buddies with The Corkers Set
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DIY Reptilian Race Cars
These Turtle Shell Racers by Michale Curry Bring Mario Cart to Reality
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DIY Foam-Shooting Machine Guns
Nerf Dart Blaster Can Fire 500 Rounds Per Minute
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DIY Repurposed Toy Planters
The 'Thrillz of Hillz' Dinosaur Pots are Eye-Catching and Quirky
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Cuddly Collage Toys
The Papercut Monsters Are Creative Beasts Worthy of a Snuggle
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DIY Travel Toys
Wee Mouse Tin House is Cute and Compact
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Kid-Created Plushies
Child's Own Studio Turns Drawings into Stuffed Toys
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DIY Baking for Kids
Gourmet Cupcake & Ice Cream Sandwich Maker
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Toy Brick Picture Cameras
The Legotron Camera is a Snapshot of DIY Success
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Toys from Recycled Clothing
Retro Sweater Stuffed Animals
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Budget-Friendly DIY Toys
Free Papercraft Projects to Print and Assemble
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DIY Soda Bottle Creatures
The ‘Spoonful’ Polar Bear Project is a Great Way to Re-Purpo
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Melting Holiday Sculptures
The DIY Decoration Kit Makes for Quirky Christmas Snowman Decor
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Furniture From Recycled Toys
Greg Lynn's Eco Welding
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DIY Toy Speakers
The Handmade Kidrobot Munny Doll Speaker Plays Your Music Adorably
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DIY Cardboard Kids Chairs
Finish Your Self Junior
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DIY Puppets
Customize Your Own Muppets
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Papercraft Robots
Shin Tanaka Collaborates with Giant Robot Magazine for These Toy Bots
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DIY Toy Vending Machines
The Roto-a-Matic Will Mold & Make a Toy In Less Than a Minute
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DIY Eco Monster Toys
Danger Crafts Knitting Patterns Unlock Unlimited Possibilities for Creation
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DIY Mini Tree Houses
This Creative DIY Project Demonstrates How to Make a Toy Tree House
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Waste Wood-Transformed Toys
Alicucio Creates Noble Toys and Furnishings the Old-Fashioned Way
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Custom Blow-Up Toys
BLIMPUS Allows You to Create a One-of-a-Kind Vinyl Character
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Doodle-Friendly Home Decor
This Collection Includes a Canvas Table, Draw-On Pillows and Aprons
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DIY Mammoth Plushies
This Love Elephant Sewing Pattern PDF Teaches You to Make Toys
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Iconic Building Block Treats
These DIY LEGO Cake Pops Help You Create Your Own Characters
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DIY Children's Toys
The Paper-Craft Models by Papero are Beautifully Complex
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DIY Child Craft Studios
This DIY Project Organizes Arts and Crafts Time for Under $50
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DIY Lego Furniture
The LunaBlocks Kit
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DIY Dino Crafts
This Craft is Remote Controlled, Making for an Awesome Jurassic Play Time
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Luxurious Blocked Apparel
Emiko Oyo Specializes in Fashioning Bracelets and Earpieces out of LEGO
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Helicopter Celing Fans
This Clever Ceiling Fan Design Depicts a Daring Helicopter Rescue
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DIY Gaming Smartphone Mods
Turn a Game Boy into an Android Controller with These DIY Instructions
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DIY Teen Mobiles
The 'Fall' Game by the Canadian Design Team Tests Balance Skills
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DIY Branded Toys
Custom-Made Munnys for Corporate Holiday Celebrations
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Knit Nintendo Toys
Michelle Rheaume Sells Classic Toy Patterns for Geeky DIY Projects
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Year-Long Papercraft Projects
Making A Toy-a-Day (Or Blogging About It)
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Comical Cartoon Loot Bags
The Angry Bird Goodie Bag Will Cause Buzz and Chatter at Your Next Party
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Creative Kiddie Craft Kits
Target Launches 'Kid Made Modern' Products by Todd Oldham
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Geeky Tree Adornments
These DIY LEGO Holiday Ornaments are Cheerful and Customizable
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Exotic Wooden Stamps
Charancreations Renders Beautiful Carved Textiles for DIY Crafts
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DIY LED Paper Spacecrafts
ThinkGeek's Paper USS Enterprise Can Be Built with LEDs and Music
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Cute Customizable Robots
The DIY Paintable Android Figurine is the Perfect Geeky Craft
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Puzzling Keyboard Games
The Keyboard Sudoku/Rubik's Cube is a Geeky DIY Delight
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DIY Undead Toys
The Zombie Customizable Action Figure Kit Encourages Scary Creativity
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Disastrous Papercrafts
Spitefuls DIY Disaster Dioramas Add New Tragedies (UPDATE)
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Adorable Egg Carton Planters
These Mini Egg Landscapes are the Perfect Easter Decorations
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DIY Eco War Toys
Battle It Out With These John Lacko Kami Bush Paper Warriors
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DIY Four-Wheel Drives
The Toyota CJ3B 'Dog' is the Car You Assemble Yourself
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DIY Solar-Powered Robots
RobotiKits for Kids Include Happy Hopping Frog Bot
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Upcycled Aluminum Automobiles (UPDATE)
These Awesome CanCars Models Are Beery Cool
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DIY Stuffed Toys
Shawnimals Plusform
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DIY Toy Block Spice Racks
This LEGO Seasoning Container Can Be Your Next Project for the Kitchen
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Eco Modeling Clay
Natural Dye for Homemade Playdough is a Safe DIY Project
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Recession Era Toys
Discovery Paper Recycling Studio Is An Eco-Friendly, Fun DIY
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DIY Doodled Racetracks
The Doodle Track Encourages Kids To Draw Their Own Fun
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Custom Ties by Kids
The ArtTie
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Playful Paper Animal Kits
Unleash the Kid Inside with the Brave Paper Face Paper Toy Kits
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DIY Animated Jar Lids
The ‘House to Home’ Site Shows How to Make Playful Containers
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Doodling Dolls
Manuella Doodle Dolls are Paper-Covered Figures for Crafty Kids
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DIY LEGO Lamps
Hideous Lampshade Made of Melted Melange of Toy Bricks
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DIY Breakable Banks
The Intricate LEGO Safe is Made for Monopoly Money
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Toy Brick Gatling Guns
The LEGO Machine Gun Packs a Serious Punch
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Adorable DIY Music Makers
Create a Pitch Perfect Pair of Drums in Just a Few Simple Steps
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DIY Matryoshka Dolls
These Painted Treasures Make for the Ultimate Customizable Gift
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DIY Kiddie Lacing
Mini-Eco's Printable Sewing Cards for Tailors-in-Training
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DIY Kids Vehicles
Moov Toys
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DIY Graffiti Pickups
Create Original Street Art on the 'Tag Your Own Chinatown' Cube Truck
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DIY Superhero Toys
This Toy Kit from ThinkGeek Allows You to Build Your Own Action Figure
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Baked Goods Plushies
Tim Hortons Turned Fan-Favorite Menu Items into Collectible Soft Toys
Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
The Kidoodle MiniBox A1 Bolsters Creativity & STEM Learning
Sustainable Lightweight Cat Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Pet-Friendly Cat Box
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Building Block Snow Globes
The LEGO Lo-Fi Girl Snowglobe by BrickAbe is Charming
Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
Whimsical Gnome Toys
My Gnome On The Roam® is an Interactive Toy Range for All Ages
Flexible Plywood-Made Pet Houses
The TUTO Pet House by Serhii Hotvianskyi is Modern Yet Functional
DIY Pretzel Cabins
Snyder's Pretzel Cabins Put a Salty Spin on Gingerbread Houses
LEGO Advent Calendars
The LEGO Group Launches Four Advent Calendars for the Holiday Season
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys
Kinetic Sand Project Planet Encourages Ecosystem Protection
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Flatpack Advent Calendars
IKEA's VINTERFINT Advent Calendar Shares the Joy of Assembly
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Electronic Plush Toys
The Furblet Mini Toys Have Over 45 Fun Tunes, Sounds, and Furbish Phrases
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Beauty Product Replicas
Mini Brands and Ulta Beauty Team Up to Release Toy-Sized Product Replicas
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Festive Meat-Made Holiday Houses
The Edible Architecture Charcuterie Chalet Kit is Savory
DIY Life-Size Tanks
ND Woodworking Art Draws Inspiration from the 'World of Tanks' Video Game
Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Unique Triangle Toy for Pets
Premium Cat Tree Systems
PETLIBRO Designs the New Infinity DIY Cat Tree System for Pets
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Modular Cat Trees
The PETLIBRO INFINITY Cat Tree Supports Comfort, Relaxation & Play
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Customizable Backyard Tiny Homes
My Little House 'Reatreat' is 13-Feet in Length
DIY Plant Decor Kits
The Lee Valley Make It Yourself Plant Stand Kit Encourages Creativity
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
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
Multipurpose Pet-Friendly Furniture
The Wowo Multipurpose Furniture is Colorful and Playful
Curated Home Decor Platforms
Cribsi Offers Warm and Modern Home Decor
Multi-Benefit Enrichment Toys
The Pupsicle by Wood is a Nourishing, Stimulating Treat for Dogs
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
3D-Printed Appliance Ornaments
Aldi's Specialbuys Inspired Limited-Edition Christmas Baubles
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Miniature Building Block Plants
The LEGO® Icons Tiny Plants Set is a Fun Gift for Gardeners
Designer Kids Training Bikes
The Costway Kids Bike With Training Wheels is Customizable
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Minimalist Building Block Flowers
The LEGO Cherry Blossoms Set Has 438 Pieces
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Ergonomic Dog Toys
Earth Rated's Debut Dog Toy Collection is Durable, Stimulating & Safe
Specialized D.I.Y. Retailers
MR D.I.Y Helps Consumers Save Money with a Do-it-Yourself Approach
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Play-Based Learning Collections
Staples Launches the Curated Kids Learn + Play Collection
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
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
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Tape Crafting Kits
Curious Universe's Nano Tape Magic Kits Create Fun Crafts for Kids
Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets
MAGNA-TILES® Affirms Itself as a Leader in Educational Toys
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Instant Gratification Cake Kits
Tasty Tinies Help Kid Make Their Own Desserts in 25 Seconds
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Space-Themed Home Decor Collection
IKEA Introduces its new Cosmic AFTONSPARV Collection
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
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
Personalized Christmas Books
Manimal Tales Launches an Exciting Advent Calendar-Style Book
Nature-Inspired Cookie Gifts
The Comori Little Forest Cookie Can Encourages Play
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
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
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
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
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
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses
IKEA's UNWELCOME HOME Doll House Brings Awareness
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Magnetic Building Playsets
Moose Toys' Tile Town Has Dynamic Action Tiles to Spark Imagination
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Planet-Friendly Organic Clothing
Toby Tiger Offers Ethical and Affordable Kids Clothing for All
Christmas Shopping Centers
Staples Canada Launches Holiday Gift Centre for Personalized Shopping
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
DIY Project Metaverses
The Home Depot's Campaign on Roblox Inspires Kids to Build
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Engaging DIY Electronics Retailers
SparkFun Electronics Lowers Costs with DIY Approach
Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses
Gavin Portillo and Mario Ledo Create a Dollhouse Concept
Holiday Puzzle Designs
JIGGY Holiday Puzzles are an Artful Activity
Cult Film-Inspired Pet Plants
Dami Seo Designs the SPOT Pet Plant Inspired by Toy Story
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Easy-to-Assemble Colorful Furniture
Anne-Sophie Rosseel Presents the New Interlockables Capsule
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
Kid-Friendly Portable Projectors
Little Tikes' Story Dream Machine Supports Early Literacy
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
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Enchanted Potion Dolls
Magic Mixies Pixlings are Dolls That Kids Create Inside a Potion Bottle
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Magnetic Building Tiles
Magna-Tiles Introduces its 'MicroMags' Product Line for Young Builders
Playful Crochet Collections
Hicrochet Brings Together Traditional Craft and Modern Designs
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Kid's Felt Building Kits
KNOP KNOP Launches Creative Felt Building Kits for Children's STEM Play
Playful DIY Incense Holders
The Creative Clay Incense Holders Kit by Tangerine is Whimsical
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Introductory Connected Device Kits
Arduino's Plug and Make Kit Supports Beginner-Level Projects
AI Birthday Party Invites
Teddy Party Helps Parents Send Invites to Their Kid's Birthday
DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets
The Team at Tèfo Clockwork Creates a DIY Kit for Fans
Personalized Christmas Decor
The 'Little Me' Ornaments are a Personalized Holiday Keepsake
Eco-Friendly Health-Conscious Dog Toys
These Cosmos Snack Shack Toys Come in Two Styles
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Toy Car Aerodynamic Systems
The Miniature Wind Tunnel to Show Off Toy Car Collections
Kid-Friendly Birdhouse Kits
Stix-Brix Shop's Kid-Friendly Kit for Building and Painting Birdhouses