Water gun backpacks, solar-powered fishtanks and cans of spray chalk are just a few of the top July 2016 toys that indicate that summer has officially arrived. These toys put an emphasis on skill-building and physical fitness through active outdoor play.
While toys and games can often be a costly investment for many parents, there are dozens of low-cost toys that are emerging to offer endless hours of entertainment. A few of the most inexpensive examples include slingshots that shoot foam balls and pop-up dollhouses that are made from flat cardboard pieces.
In contrast to these low-tech toys, there are also a number of toys being created around technology themes. For instance, Google launched 'Project Bloks' as a tangible way to teach kids to code, while one of Mattel's newest Barbies has been introduced as a game developer character.
Top 50 Toys Ideas in July
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Intuitive Dinosaur Toys
The CogniToys Dino Combines Fun and Learning in a High-Tech Way
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Customizable Children's Bikes
This Adjustable Bike Intersects Style with Functionality
47
Classic Artwork Action Figures
The Vitruvian Man Action Figure Brings a Classic Image to Life
46
Moldable Soap Toys
'Sudsy Dough' is a Bath Toy for Kids That Dries in Air & Dissolves in Water
45
Solar-Powered Fish Toys
These Terrarium Tanks Provide an Alternative to Real or Robotic Fish
44
Classic LEGO Autos
These LEGO Cars Mirror the Design of the Volkswagen Beetle Perfectly
43
Connected Children's Toy Boxes
The Smart Toybox Teaches Children to be Tidy with Games
42
Cloud Rocking Horses
The Iconic Cloud by Maison Deux Rethinks the Classic Children's Toy
41
Active Jumping Mats
The 'Leaping Long Jump Mat' Challenges Kids to Hop Long Distances
40
Imaginative Fairy Tale Accessories
The Irish Fairy Door Company Inspires Kids to Dream
39
Educational Electronics Kits
Play Lab's Kits Encourage Children to Explore and Enjoy Electronics
38
DIY Robot Creatures
UBTECH's Programmable Robotics Kit is Easy Enough for Kids to Use
37
Spray Chalk Cans
This Non-Toxic Spray Chalk Paint Washes Off with Soap and Water
36
Soap-Printing Pens
Shine's Kid-Safe 'Awamoko' 3D Printing Pens Use Foam Instead of Plastic
35
LEGO Remote Controls
This Remote Control Aims to Make Creations Move Faster
34
Race Car-Inspired Drones
Vantage Robotics Designed a Drone That's Based on a Formula 1 Race Car
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STEM-Teaching Robot Kits
The 'IronBot' Robot Toy Kit Enables Kids to Build their Own Companion
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Visual Programming Toys
The 'Photon' Toy Robot Makes Learning Code Fun and Interactive
31
Bear-Shaped Notebooks
This Fun Coloring Book for Kids Doubles as a Dress-Up Game
30
Geometric Dome Playhouses
Geodome is a Colorful Area for Children to Explore Their Imaginations
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Video Game Board Games
The Super Mario Bros Classic Monopoly Gives the Game an 8-bit Spin
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Oversized Miniature Racing Vehicles
The Anki Overdrive Supertrucks Up the Ante for the Racing Game
27
Connected Building Block Kits
The 'ROKduino' Robot Building Blocks are an Educational Form of Play
26
Aquatic Bubble-Blowing Guns
This Clown Fish Bubble Gun Enables Bubbles with Sound Effects
25
Anniversary Intergalactic Action Figures
The Mattel Star Trek Series Dolls Celebrate the Franchise
24
Auto-Loading Foam Launchers
The Foam Sling Shot Shooter Packs Multiple Rounds to Keep Playing
23
Programmable Robot Toys
Marty is a Robot for Kids That Teaches Coding in a Fun Way
22
Convertible Kid Scooters
The Globber Adjustable Child Scooter Features a Five-in-One Design
21
Tangible Coding Toys
Google's 'Project Bloks' Uses Toys to Teach Kids How to Code
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Kid-Friendly City Guides
ZigZag's City Guide for Kids Comes in a Fun and Educational Kit
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Presidential Candidate Response Toys
The 'Pocket Donald' 20-Sided Die Offer Donald Trump Quips
18
Record-Breaking Toy Guns
The World's Largest Nerf Gun is Stuffed with Toilet Plungers
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Interactive Toy Blocks
These Toys Aim to Help the Social Problems That Arise from Autism
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Fridge Interior Robot Toys
The Star Wars BB-8 Robot Fridge Toy Interacts When the Door is Opened
15
Classroom 3D Printers
XYZprinting's 'da Vinci miniMaker' Printer for Kids is Designed for School
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Smart Alphabet Toys
These Classic Wooden Letters Teach via iPad Apps
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Simplistic Building Blocks
Edo's Cardboard Blocks Give Children Limitless Creation Opportunities
12
Miniature Dentist Board Games
These Alligator and Shark Dentist Games are Pocket-Sized
11
Gamified Programming Apps
Apple's 'Swift Playgrounds' Teaches Kids to Code Through Play
10
Educational Space Station Toys
The Playmobil Space Rocket with Launch Site Toy is Built by Kids
9
Backpack Water Gun Toys
These Water Guns are a Fun Toy for Hot Summer Days
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Disc-Launching Toy Guns
The Pocket Shot Disc Launcher is a Safer Alternative to Gun Toys
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Motorized Surfer Figurines
The RC Surfer 3 is a Mechanical Toy That Simulates Carving a Wave
6
Intergalactic Domination Board Games
The Star Trek 50th Anniversary Risk Game is Commemorative
5
Celebratory Submarine Model Cars
The Beatles Yellow Submarine Hot Wheels Collection is Funky
4
Cardboard Dollhouse Kits
This Dollar Store Playset Includes a House, Characters and Stickers
3
Bouncing Meteor Toys
This Dollar Store Space Toy for Kids Creates Gold and Silver Meteorites
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Saucer-Launching Toy Guns
These Flying Saucer Shooters Offer Analog Drones for Kids
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Phone-Shaped Water Games
The Shape of 'Water Fun' Puts a New Spin on Classic Water Toys
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Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
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Comic Book Hero Collectibles
Mattel Celebrates Iconic Comic Book Heroes with a New Line-Up
Talkative AI Toys
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Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
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Lego-Centric Apps
The 'Brick My World' App Turns Reality into LEGO Creations
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Emotional Regulation Plushies
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Innovative Toy Creations
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Sustainable Kinetic Sand Toys
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Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Doll-Inspired Beach Bottles
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Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Space-Conscious Exercise Kits
The Conceptual 'SUMMER' Home Fitness Kit is All-in-One
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Summery Y2K Era Timepieces
The Casio BABY-G BGD-565 Summer Jelly Comes in Three Colors
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
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
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
Viral Video Content Toys
Bonkers Toys Received Licensing for 'Skibidi Toilet' Toy Lineup
Crayon-Themed Water Bottles
The Crayola x S'well Collaboration Features Vibrant Bottles
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
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Glam Pickleball Paddles
The Barbie x Nettie Pickleball Collection Brings Color to the Court
Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
Early Development Toys
Spin Master Collaborated on the Educational Ms. Rachel Collection
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
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
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
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
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
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 Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
Yoto x CF Shopping Centers will Offer Summer Programming for Kids
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Imaginative Buildable Magazines
LEGO and WALLPAPER Presents the Over The Moon Magazine
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
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
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
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
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
Fitness-Inspired Backyard Playsets
SwingSesh Has Introduced a Novel Approach to Backyard Playsets
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
Waterless Fish Toys
Zhu Zhu Aquarium Encourages Imaginate Play Without Spills or Mess
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Cartoon Cat Board Games
Hello Kitty®: Day at the Park Comes with a Limited Edition Figurine
Video Game Travel Merchandise
The Nintendo Super Mario Travel Items are Arriving for Summer
Anniversary Virtual Pet Toys
Tamagotchi Connection is Back for the Toy's 20th Anniversary
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Cartoon-Adorned Parenting Bags
JuJuBe Partners with tokidoki on a Playful Bag Capsule
Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks
Mattel Adventure Park Will Open in 2024 in Arizona
Quick-Burst Water Toys
NERF Better Than Balloons are Quick to Fill and Self-Sealing
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Multi-Sensory Play Experiences
Plush Toy 'MediTATE' Promotes Kids' Mindfulness
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Hatching Duck Toys
Pets Alive's Mama Duck Surprise Hatches Ducklings and Fun Reveals
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
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
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
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Spring Holiday Candy Gifts
These M&M's Spring Gifts Come in New and Returning Options
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
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Sleepaway Camp Kits
Welly's Happy Campers Kit Helps Parents and Kids Prepare for Sleepaway Camp
Resilient Play Platforms
Hot Wheels' Challenge Accepted Fosters a Growth Mindset in Kids
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls
The American Girl 2025 Girl of the Year Speaks to Gen Alpha
Creativity-Celebrating Week-Long Campaigns
Crayola Education Will Kick Off Crayola Creativity Week
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs
easyJet's Summer Flight School Challenges Gender Stereotypes
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
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
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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
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
Kid's Felt Building Kits
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Special Birthday Promotions
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Play-Encouraging Intational Holidays
The UN Officially Marks the Inaugural Day of Play
Digital Dartboard Game Systems
The 'Pixeldarts' Electronic Throwing Game Offers Nonstop Fun
Eco-Friendly Health-Conscious Dog Toys
These Cosmos Snack Shack Toys Come in Two Styles
Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel Commits to Creating Inclusive Play and Game Options