As seen in the top July 2021 toys, some of the world's most popular toys are being reinvented with more of a focus on sustainability than ever. The Barbie Loves the Ocean line was introduced by Mattel as a collection of playthings made with 90% recycled ocean-bound plastic pieces. The LEGO Group recently revealed a new prototype for the first-ever recycled plastic LEGO, which meets the needs for the bricks to be durable and rigid.
Hot Wheels are also being retooled for a new generation with the first-ever Hot Wheels NFT digital artworks, which promise to speak to collectors of all ages.
There are also tons of new ways for kids to play with digital pets, including virtual fairies that can be caught by the jar or Tamagotchis that can be taken on the go and interacted with in new ways thanks to smartwatches.
Top 35 Toys Trends in July
From Kid-Friendly Audio Players to Makeover Fashion Dolls:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 17, 2021 — Life-Stages
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Palm-Sized Remote Drones
The Copernicus Drone Comes in Multiple Camera Configurations
34
Aerodynamic Catch-and-Throw Toys
The Hog Wild Wingball Has an Unexpected Shape and Performance
33
Fairy Jar Toys
The Got2Glow Fairy Finder Lets Kids Collect and Care for Virtual Fairies
32
Arcade-Style Action Figures
Akedo Ultimate Arcade Warriors are Toys for Battling and Collecting
31
Cartoon-Style Toy Car Collectibles
The STOCKY Collectible Cars Have a High-Quality Construction
30
Recycled Plastic Toy Bricks
The First Recycled Plastic LEGO is Made from Discarded Bottles
29
Building Block-Made Typewriters
LEGO Fan Steve Guinness Constructed a LEGO Vintage Typewriter
28
Stressful Balloon-Inflating Board Games
The 'Pop Under Pressure' Board Game Requires Fast Thinking
27
Twig Structure Toy Kits
'The Things To Make' Joinery Toy Kit Makes Use of Found Twigs
26
Shoppable Toy Video Platforms
The Kitoons OTT Platform Combines Content and E-Commerce
25
Instant Noodle Dice Games
The Yahtzee: Cup Noodles Board Game is a Collector's Edition
24
Fantasy-Themed Baby Dolls
My Garden Baby is a Nurturing Doll with a Fantastical Twist
23
Miniature Axe Throwing Games
The Small Viking Axe Throwing Game Comes with Three Mini Axes
22
DIY Paper Maché Kits
Tomy's Maché Magic Only Needs Toilet Paper and Water
21
Branded Retail-Themed Board Games
Monopoly Target Edition is Modeled After a Shopping Trip
20
Makeover Fashion Dolls
Glo-Up Girls are Made to Glow Up by Changing Nail, Hair, Makeup & Styles
19
Kid-Friendly Audio Players
Yoto Inspires with Stories, Music, Activities, Podcasts, Radio and More
18
Nostalgic Console Character Sets
The New LEGO Super Mario Sets Feature Classic N64 Characters
17
Building Block Sneaker Models
The LEGO Adidas Superstar Sneaker is Instantly Recognizable
16
Squeezable Milkshake Flavor Additions
The Sit Back & Strawberry Flavor Joins the Klondike Shakes
15
Tabletop Game Subscriptions
The Warhammer Plus Subscription Service Offers Exclusive Perks to Fans
14
Educational Projection Chessboards
The Conceptual 'Illuminis' Chessboard Helps Players Learn
13
Virtual Toy Car Collectibles
Mattel's First Edition Hot Wheels NFT Assets are Bought with Crypto
12
Encapsulated Ship Toy Kits
The LEGO Ideas Ship in a Bottle Kit Has 962 Pieces
11
Tween Fashion Dolls
Each L.O.L. Surprise! Tweens Doll Come with 15 Surprises
10
3D Topography Board Games
The Catan 3D Edition Board Game Brings the Pastime to Life
9
Sci-Fi Sixth Scale Collectibles
The Hunter Collectible Expands Sideshow's Star Wars Collection
8
Connected Wooden Chess Sets
The Chessnut 'AIR' Digital Chess Set is Feature-Rich
7
Play-Inspired Cardboard Packaging
Samsung’s Small World Turns Cardboard Boxes Into Playsets
6
Eco Conservation Card Games
The 'ATLAS' Card Game is for Players Six and Up
5
Pixel Pet Smartwatches
Tamagotchi Smart Includes Touch and Voice Controls
4
Ocean Plastic Fashion Dolls
The Barbie Loves the Ocean Line is made with Eco-Friendly Materials
3
Epic Fantasy Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear Workshop is Launching The Lord of the Rings Bears
2
Retro Mini Arcade Machines
The Egret II Mini Has a Rotating Display That Enables Two Aspect Ratios
1
Animated Alien Card Games
Exploding Kittens Launched Exploding Minions as Its First Licensed Game
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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
AI-Powered Toy Attachments
The App-Paired ToyPal One Brings Soft Toys to Life for Screen-Free Fun
Fashion Collaborative Toy Cars
MSCHF's Hot Wheels Car is Packed with Dents and Scratches
Anniversary-Celebrating Toy Collections
The LEGO® Group & Hasbro Unveil LEGO DUPLO® PEPPA PIG Sets
Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations
The Barbie x ALDO 2024 Collection is Dreamhouse-Inspired
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Playful Cosmic Displays
The LEGO Group's Unidentified Playing Objects Speak to Curious Gen Alpha
Outdoor Anime QSR Toys
These McDonald's Japan Pokémon Happy Meal Toys Come in Eight Styles
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
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
Comic Book Hero Collectibles
Mattel Celebrates Iconic Comic Book Heroes with a New Line-Up
Angelic Digital Pet Toys
Bandai's Tamagotchi Angel Has Been Revived for a New Generation
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
Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
LEGO® Group is Championing Inclusivity With 3 New Initiatives
Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections
Barbie's New Doll and Capsule Celebrates the Visually Impaired
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Doll-Inspired Personal Care Collections
Barbie™ x Lush Cosmetics Launches on August 9th
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
Gen Alpha Barbie Launches
Barbie Announces New Doll Lineup Targeted Towards Older Fans
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
Emotional Regulation Plushies
Slumberkins' Flip Out Hammerhead Teaches Kids to Manage Feelings
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Footwear-Inspired Puzzle Brand Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Launch a Multiyear Partnership
Doll-Inspired Beach Bottles
PATH Unveils its Barbie-Themed Bottle to Celebrate Female Empowerment
Reimagined Toy Block Designs
The LEGO Lofi Girl Reimagines the Iconic Musical Icon
Electronic Plush Toys
The Furblet Mini Toys Have Over 45 Fun Tunes, Sounds, and Furbish Phrases
Shareable QSR Meal Toys
McDonald's Happy Meal Now Offers Two Toys to Gift this Holiday Season
Sensory Stimulated Toy Cars
Hot Wheels' Flippin’ Fast Die-Cast Cars are Made with ASAN
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
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products
The Caviar #Barbiecore Collection is Opulently Pink
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
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
Do-Good Metaverse Campaigns
Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Empower Kids in Roblox and Beyond
Collectible Coloring Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Loves Crayola Celebrates Creativity and Expression
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'
Collectable Pet Metaverses
Littlest Pet Shop is Reaching a New Generation of Collectors on Roblox
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
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
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Racing Car-Themed Supplement Collaborations
Hiya x Hot Wheels Present a Vibrant Refillable Bottle
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Exclusive Premium Electric Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz and Mattel Join Forces on the Electric G 580
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
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
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Toy-Themed Ice Creams
These Two New Turkey Hill Ice Creams Come in Two Flavors
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
Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
The Barbie x Kartell Chairs Mark the Toy's 65th Anniversary
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
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
Plastic Waste Brand Initiatives
Roberts Beauty Partnered with Oceanworks to Reduce Plastic Use
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
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
Inclusive Braille Toy Cars
Mattel Introduces a New Hot Wheels Braille Car
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
Plastic-Free Laundry Challenges
The Tru Earth Plastic Free July Challenge Reduces Household Waste
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
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
Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks
Mattel Adventure Park Will Open in 2024 in Arizona
Sustainable Children's Headphones
Kibu Officially Put its Collaborative Headphones on Sale
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
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
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
Cartoon Turtle Figurines
Teljesnegyzet Turns the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to LEGOs
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks
LEGO Introduces the Dynamic Super Mario Kart Set
Playful Wizard Toy Collections
Schleich and Warner Bros. Launch Wizarding World™
Customizable Toy Islanders
LEGO Announces a New Animal Crossing-Themed Collaboration
Career Aspiration Doll Collections
Barbie introduces the New Dream Besties Lineup
Buildable Collectible Capsules
Zuru Max Premium Capsules Appeals to Teens, Kidults and Collectors
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls
The American Girl 2025 Girl of the Year Speaks to Gen Alpha
Sustainable Nappy Packaging
Big Fish Reworks the Bambino Mio Brand's Packaging with Less Plastic
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Colorful Bear Bluetooth Speakers
MoMA Joins Medicom Toy Corporation on the Audio Color Block 400%
Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Indian Heritage-Inspired Dolls
Barbie and Anita Dongre Team Up to Create a Doll for Diwali
Makeup-Focused Toy Dolls
MGA Entertainment Introduces the DIY-Informed Yummiland Doll Collection
Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
Nina Tolstrup Creates The Pavilions of Wonder Series in London
Toy-Inspired Sportscar Apparel
The Wrangler x Hot Wheels Collection Features Pieces for All Ages
YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Iconic Doll-Inspired Pink Phones
Mattel is Joining HMD To Create a Real Barbie Flip Phone
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
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
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
Authentic Asian-American Dolls
The Jilly Doll Celebrates Heritage & Builds Confidence Through Play
Gamified Plastic Bottle Journeys
Last Bottle Takes Users on an Informative After-Recycling Journey
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone
Virtual Doll-Inspired Tycoons
Mattel and Gamefam Launch the 'Barbie DreamHouse Tycoon' on Roblox
Play-Encouraging Intational Holidays
The UN Officially Marks the Inaugural Day of Play
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Iconic Pink Doll Trucks
Barbie's Dreamhouse Living Tour Will Make Stops in Florida
Digital Game-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Look at the Buildable Animal Crossing Set