The most popular February 2016 toy products approach play as a time for kids to explore what they know about the world and enhance skills that will contribute to successes in later life.
To encourage curiosity in young children, a number of high-tech toys are being equipped with sensors to enhance discovery and the connections that can be made between ideas. For instance, the Mozbii is a kid-sized stylus that allows kids to scan colors in the physical world and then use the captured colors for drawing in an accompanying app.
There are also many toys emerging that are designed to teach kids about everything from computer science to entrepreneurialism. One of the best examples of this comes from Fashion Angels, which provides a line of 'It's My Biz' kits that teach young girls how to turn their talents in jewelry, cooking or makeup into viable businesses.
Top 35 Toy Trends in February
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Supersonic LEGO Models
This Air France Concorde Model is Made Out of LEGO Bricks
34
Castle-Building Board Games
The 'Castles of Mad King Ludwig' Interactive Board Game is Immersive
33
Tablet Loom Toys
Wooky Entertainment's 'iLoom' Uses Tablet Technology for Bracelet-Making
32
LEGO-Based Robotics Kits
The 'WeDo 2.0' Robotics Kit Debuted at CES 2016
31
Traditional Craft Board Games
This Exclusive Japanese Version of Monopoly Honors the Arts
30
Co-Branded Feline Toys
Hello Kitty is Given a Mazinger Z Makeover with This Brand New Toy
29
Customized LEGO Figurines
Funky 3D Faces Enables Users to Create a Custom LEGO Minifig
28
Drift-Encouraging Cars
The Crazy Cart Shift is For Children Who Want to Drift Along At Ease
27
Conversational Smart Toys
The Fisher-Price Smart Toy Panda Features Voice Recognition Technology
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Colorful Play Tablets
Boogie Board's Scribble n' Play eWriter Lets Kids Doodle in Color
25
Caterpillar Coding Toys
The Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar by Fisher-Price Stimulates Young Minds
24
Educational Modular Robots
The Unigear Building Block Toy Robot Teaches Robotics and Construction
23
Stimulating Structural Toys
The 'H Blocks' Wooden Block Set is Suitable for Child or Adult Usage
22
Modular Gaming Robots
The 'ZoZobot' Game Robot Offers Intuitive Fun for the Whole Family
21
Musical Children's Tees
John Paul George & Me is a Shirt Using Conductive Paint for Interaction
20
Educational Gang Games
'The Sky is the Limit' is a Board Game That Explores the Dangers of Gangs
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Empowering Entrepreneurial Toys
Fashion Angels' 'It's My Biz' Toys Inspire Careers in Business
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Tablet-Connected Building Blocks
This Toy Bridges the Gap Between Physical and Digital Play
17
Child-Safe Chainsaw Toys
The Zombie Strike Brainsaw Blaster Lets You Destroy Imaginary Zombies
16
Sneaker-Inspired Trivia Games
'The Sneaker Game' is a Fun Activity for Footwear Fanatics
15
Smartphone-Controlled Modular Robots
The 'ZoZbot' Was Debuted by 'Cutthroatrobotics' at CES 2016
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App-Connected Racetrack Toys
This Bluetooth Race Car Toy Works Alongside an Accompanying App
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Educational Culinary Board Games
The Creative Kitchen Game is Based on Mystery Box Cooking Comps
12
Inflatable Samurai Helmets
The Dodeca Samurai Helmet Makes You Look Like a Traditional Warrior
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Color-Scanning Styluses
The 'Mozbii' is a Stylus for Kids that Enables Exploration and Interaction
10
Family-Building Games
'The Family Game' Encourages Low-Tech Bonding and Communication
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Digital Note-Taking Devices
Boogie Board's Jot 4.5 eWriter Simplifies Digital Drawing and Writing
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Multipurpose Board Game Tokens
'GameKnight' Poker Chips Add Additional Layers to Existing Games
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IOT Teaching Kits
The 'IQube' Electronics Learning Kit Enables Mini Makers to Learn the Ropes
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Horror Film-Inspired Games
The 'Shuffling Horror' Card and Dice Game is Cinematically Themed
5
Droid-Controlling Wearables
The Sphero Force Band Excites Star Wars Fans at CES 2016
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Micro Camera Drones
TRNDlabs' Toy Drone with Camera is the Smallest in the World
3
Rubber Band-Firing Devices
This Wooden Gun Provides Serves as a Playful Game for Adults
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Recycled Ecological Board Games
The Smart Board Stimulates Kid Creativity with Drawing
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Gender Neutral Toy Ads
This Toy Commercial Focuses on Eliminating Childhood Gender Stereotypes
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Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
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
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Talkative AI Toys
Bubblepal is a World-First Interactive Talking Toy Based on AIGC Technology
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
Angelic Digital Pet Toys
Bandai's Tamagotchi Angel Has Been Revived for a New Generation
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Gen Alpha Barbie Launches
Barbie Announces New Doll Lineup Targeted Towards Older Fans
Expressive Smart Home Displays
The 'Smart Pad' Concept by Kai Xia Has a Comical Personality
Emoji-Only Communication Toys
The SEGA Emojam Lets Users Send 1,100 Emoji Characters to Friends
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
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Show-Inspired Collectible Dolls
Netflix and Mattel Introduces Squid Game Collectibles
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
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
Next-Gen Hatching Toys
Spin Master is Reinventing Hatchimals with a Reimagined Egg
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Viral Video Content Toys
Bonkers Toys Received Licensing for 'Skibidi Toilet' Toy Lineup
Virtual Pet Gaming Devices
Tamagotchi Unveils Three New Devices with Unique Finishes
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
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'
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
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Bouncy Plush Collectibles
Beanie Bouncers Support Active Play and Endless Imagination
Toy-Themed Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly and Mattel Partnered on Two Toy-Inspired Products
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
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
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
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Children-Catered Luxe Festive Collections
The New Louis Vuitton Holiday Capsule is Made for Kids
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Virtual Pet Gaming Updates
Tamagotchi Uni Releases the Expansive Tama Portal Feature
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
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables
The BoT Talk Communicator Keeps Kids Connected to Parents
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets
MAGNA-TILES® Affirms Itself as a Leader in Educational Toys
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Personalized AI Stories
Magic Bookshelf Places Your Child at the Center of Personalized Adventures
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
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
Buildable Collectible Capsules
Zuru Max Premium Capsules Appeals to Teens, Kidults and Collectors
Easter-Themed Animation Merch
CandyRific Gabby's Dollhouse Products Will Arrive in the Spring
GenAI Bedtime Stories
SmartDreams Uses AI to Help Kids Craft Their Own Stories
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
Branded Education Engagement Reports
The LEGO Education Report Offers a Look into the Classroom
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
Play-Inspired Global Holiday Campaigns
Toys"R"Us Has Introduced a New Global Holiday, Play Day
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys
Mezmoglobe's Luna is its Latest Complex Kinetic Desk Toy
Squishy Fortune-Telling Toys
This Fortune Teller Squish Ball Reveals Answers with a Squeeze
Confidence-Promoting Conversation Cards
TableTalk is a Card Deck of Mealtime Conversations
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
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
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Magnetic Building Playsets
Moose Toys' Tile Town Has Dynamic Action Tiles to Spark Imagination
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Interactive Plush Toys
Furlings are Whimsical Creatures that Feature More than 80 Responses
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Career Aspiration Doll Collections
Barbie introduces the New Dream Besties Lineup
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Playful Music Production Systems
Blipblox's myTRACKS Groovebox is a Complete Music Studio
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Early Literacy Campaigns
Leapfrog Launched the Everything Starts with Reading Campaign
Child-Friendly AI Learning Companions
The Fluffles are AI Friends for Kids That Promote Learning
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Modern Baby Apparel Lines
Gerber Childrenswear Launches Modern Moments™ by Gerber® Lifestyle Brand
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Low-Cost Holiday Retailer Guides
The Dollar General Holiday Toy Guide Has Options Under $20
Kid's AI Storytelling Platforms
Fairy Tales World: Kid Stories Narrates, and Explore Classic Tales
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Playful Puppet Baby Toys
Kids Preferred Taps Sesame Street for a Snuggly Baby Accessory Capsule
Personalized Story Creators
TinkerTell Offers AI-Crafted Stories That Make Every Child the Hero
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
AI Kid's Coloring Tools
ColorCraft AI Offers Educational and Engaging Art for Kids
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
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
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Kid-Friendly Headphones
Tronsmart's Headphones for Kids are Foldable, Durable and Comfortable
Magnetic Building Tiles
Magna-Tiles Introduces its 'MicroMags' Product Line for Young Builders
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Personalized AI Storytelling Apps
Story Creator AI Takes Aspects From a Child's Personality
Special Birthday Promotions
Build-A-Bear Workshop is Celebrating Over 25 Million Birthdays
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Custom AI Learning Stories
LearningStory Creates AI Topic-Based Stories to Engage Young Learners
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Expanding Plush Collectibles
Miraball Shares Two “Little but Legendary” Surprises for Under $10
Personalized Bedtime Story Generators
Bumble Stories Creates Bedtime Stories Featuring Your Child