These multifunctional toys range from transformative wooden robots to dollhouses that double as practical children's chairs. The Dollhouse Chair by Torafu Architects is a standout that is designed to grow with children. The collapsible dollhouse provides hours of fun and transforms into a tidy seat in mere seconds after playtime.
Other notables include modular forts that encourage creativity among kids who can customize the size and shape of their play space. When it comes to traditional toys like building blocks or action figures, a focus on transformation and reconfiguration is also present.
While examples like the Bearbrick x Transformers action figure blend opposing elements to create a modular toy, connected building blocks teach children about construction and engineering and can be made interactive when connected to a tablet or other mobile device. Similarly, multifunctional toys like Povi -- an emotional intelligence robot -- teach children to be aware of their feelings and the feelings of others at a young age, while doubling as an adorable stuffed animal that they will instantly respond positively to.
32 Examples of Multifunctional Toys
From Air-Purifying Hula Hoops to Transformative Wooden Robots:
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Four-in-One Child Scooters
The Chicco Ride On Scooter Converts to be Fun for Multiple Age Ranges
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Two-in-One Juvenile Wheelbarrows
The 'Nest' Draws Inspiration from a Garden Wheelbarrow
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Collapsible Dollhouse Chairs
Torafu Architects' Design Transforms from Toy to Furniture Piece
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Sushi Transformer Toys
This Transforming Sushi Set Turns Japanese Cuisine into Action Figures
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Braille Alphabet Toys
These Building Block Toys Encourage Literacy and Inclusion
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Modular Wooden Robots
These 'WooBots' Toys are Made of Wood and Transform Into Various Objects
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Transforming Teddy Bears
The Bearbrick x Transformers Collection Celebrate's Latest Film Release
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Transforming Pop-Up Books
This Transformers Pop-Up Book Features Paper Autobots and Decepticons
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Cardboard Building Block Branding
The Packaging for GIGI Bloks is Made from Sustainable Materials
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Personalized Puzzle Stools
One Step Ahead's Stools for Kids are Personalized by Name
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Educational Modular Robots
The Unigear Building Block Toy Robot Teaches Robotics and Construction
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Transforming Tablet Toys
The Xiaomi 'Soundwave' Tablet Shifts from Device to Roboti
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Smartphone-Connected Stuffed Animals
The Oliba Attachment Turns Any Toy into a Smart Object
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Flying Vehicle Toys
The 'SpaceRails' Flying Car Drone Toy Shifts Between Land and Sky Seamlessly
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Robotic Educational Kits
The Sony Global Education 'KOOV' Kit Focuses on Teach Kids STEM
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Emotional Intelligence Robots
Povi is a Storytelling Toy That Sparks Thoughtful Conversations
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Connected Building Block Kits
The 'ROKduino' Robot Building Blocks are an Educational Form of Play
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Tablet-Connected Building Blocks
This Toy Bridges the Gap Between Physical and Digital Play
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Pop-Up Notebook Dollhouses
Rock & Pebble's Pop-Up Book is a Customizable Dollhouse
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Modular Children's Forts
Mon Petit Art's Kid-Friendly Construction Kit Builds a DIY Play Room
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Transformative Play Slides
This Two-in-One Fisher Price Slide Doubles as a Toy Rocker
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Transformative Dinosaur Toys
The VTech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo Spur Toy Can Turn into a Truck
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Transformative Gaming Toys
TakaraTomy's Optimus Prime Toy Turns into a Playstation
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Selfie Singing Toys
The 'SelfieMic' Combines a Selfie Stick with Karaoke
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Multi-Functioning Activity Tables
The Build and Store Activity Table Brings Kids Together
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Sunburn-Prone Dolls
The Interactive Nivea Doll Teaches Sun Protection for Kids
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Vocabulary-Enriching Dolls
VTech's Baby Doll Toy Teaches Kids Words and Phrases
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Galactic Novelty Beds
Celebrate Force Friday with a Sci-0Bed Lets You Sleep in a Millennium Falcon
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Air-Purifying Hula-Hoops
This Smart Hula-Hoop by Quadruple H Encourages Health & Wellness
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Explorer Rockstar Toys
This Fisher-Price Dora and Friends Guitar Will Appeal to Cartoon Fans
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Dual-Purpose Cuddling Toys
The Babyera Cuddling Toy Blanket Provides a Two-in-One Design
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Modular Imaging Blocks
The Cambits Imaging System Allows For Convenient Scientific Imaging
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AI-Powered Toy Attachments
The App-Paired ToyPal One Brings Soft Toys to Life for Screen-Free Fun
Multipurpose Polycarbonate Furniture
The 'Push Fit Chair' by Liam de la Beyodere is Stylish
Multifunctional Micro-Camper Vans
The Toyoya Kayoibako Prioritizes Flexibility
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Building Block PC Mouses
The Conceptual Clickbrick LEGO Mouse Changes According to Context
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Building Block Chess Sets
The LEGO Tower Chess Set by Ferbrick1 is Sculptural
Modular Exercise Machines
The 'FitTransformer' Modular Home Gym Supports Over 200 Moves
Discreet Furniture-Like Home Robots
The 'Cor!' Smart Home Robot Concept Blends into Living Spaces
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
Talkative AI Toys
Bubblepal is a World-First Interactive Talking Toy Based on AIGC Technology
Space-Saving Garment Care Mirrors
The Flip Dual-Function Ironing Board Mirror is Adjustable
Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Multifunctional Living Room Tables
This Aliving Coffee Table Doesn't Require Tools to Build
Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Furniture-Inspired Air Purifiers
The SwitchBot Air Purifier Table Functions as a Side Table
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Malleable Connected Illuminators
The Conceptual Pofu Lamp Encourages Interaction
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Innovative Toy Creations
Fun In Motion Toys Launches TECTI, a Kinetic Building System Toy
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Educational Exploration Binoculars
The Conceptual 'BINO' Mixed Reality Device Works in Many Ways
Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture
Zhipeng Qiu and Yufeng Lin Present a Unique Chair-Crib Design
Building Block Footwear Models
The LEGO Air Jordan 11 by Tomasso Builds is Cubically Classic
Toy Brick-Inspired Luggage Sets
LEGO Introduces a New Bright Trolley and Backpack Set
Modular Childhood Bed Designs
The Pupupula Kids Rock-Solid Bed System Adapts as Needed
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
Buildable Marble Mazes
The LEGO Magic Maze is a Challenging, Skill-Building Tabletop Game
Reimagined Toy Block Designs
The LEGO Lofi Girl Reimagines the Iconic Musical Icon
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Interchangeable Cushion Furniture
The 'Morfius' Modular Furniture by Arman Farahmand is Creative
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
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Powerful Multi-Functional Robot Vacuums
The Yeedi Cube Robot Vacuum Boasts Innovative Features
Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Unique Triangle Toy for Pets
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Modular Cat Trees
The PETLIBRO INFINITY Cat Tree Supports Comfort, Relaxation & Play
Stackable Home Fragrances
Bakic Group's Modular Room Fragrance Plays with Sculptural Scents
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys
The 'musicBOT' Toy Robot Concept Plays Music in an Interactive Way
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
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
Multipurpose Pet-Friendly Furniture
The Wowo Multipurpose Furniture is Colorful and Playful
Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
Akio Isshiki Architect Overhauls an Old Wooden Building
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Multifunctional Magnetic Folding Tables
The 'FoldPlay' Folding Table Works Anywhere in the House
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Air Purifying Multifunctional Tables
SwitchBot Introduces a Unique Air Purifier Table
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Playful AI Tools
Morrama Releases Concept Collection of AI Tools for Children's Mental Health
Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers
The Iconic BEARBRICK Collectible Toy is Now a Functional Speaker
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
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
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
Moon-Inspired Modular Seating Systems
Wigiwama Presents the Dynamic Moon Chair in Various Hues
Modular Multifunctional Sofa Designs
The Hulala Home EliteNest Has Power Reclining and More
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
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
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Forest-Fostering Robots
This Dual-Arm Robot is Helping Fight Deforestation In the Amazon
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
Kid-Friendly Telescopes
The LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope Shares Images Taken by NASA
3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines
Dimexart Creates an Intricate Popcorn Machine from LEGO Blocks
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
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Platful Ergonomic Children's Chairs
Studio Lentala Designs the Rom and Lupa Chairs for Children
Interactive Windmill Toys
HABA's Kullerbu Windmill 25 Piece Starter Track Set is Hands-On
Smart Sensory Toys
Peel&Play Has Interlocking Pieces That Can Be Peeled & Rebuilt
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
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Multifunctional Personal Mobility Devices
The Modi Fuses a Skateboard, Scooter, and Hoverboard
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Multi-Sensory Play Experiences
Plush Toy 'MediTATE' Promotes Kids' Mindfulness
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
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Space-Saving Furniture Campaigns
Marie Kondo Partners with Transformer Table on a New Campaign
Mechanical Kinetic Motion Toys
Mezmoglobe's Luna is its Latest Complex Kinetic Desk Toy
Family-Friendly Modular Couches
The RUBIK V Cloud Modular Couch Offers Comfort & Flexibility
Modular Inflatable Furniture Sets
The Aerosofa Inflatable Transforming Sofa Works Indoors and Out
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Minimal Assistive Multifunctional Clocks
Pupupula Designs the Little House Alarm Clock
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
Modular Gaming Controller Concepts
The Lifil Multiverse Controller by Diego Perez Rogé is Advanced
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
Interactive Plush Toys
Furlings are Whimsical Creatures that Feature More than 80 Responses
Ambient Aesthetically Pleasing Lights
The Pofu Lamp Adds a Calming Mood to Any Space
Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks
Artur Tikhonenko Designs the Trido Building Blocks
Multifunctional Building Planks
'KEVA Planks' are Diverse Building Toys for All Ages
Sustainable Repurposed Clay Bricks
Mutina and Konstantin Grcic Create Eco-Friendly Bricks
Transformer Robots-Powered STEAM Education
Wefaa Robotics Recently Secured Seed Funding
Evolving Robot Dog Companions
The Petoi Bittle x is an Interactive Small Robot Pet
Bent Multi-Functional Coffee Tables
The Shell Table by Deniz Atkay has a Curved Structure
Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses
Gavin Portillo and Mario Ledo Create a Dollhouse Concept
Easy-to-Assemble Colorful Furniture
Anne-Sophie Rosseel Presents the New Interlockables Capsule
Colorful Bear Bluetooth Speakers
MoMA Joins Medicom Toy Corporation on the Audio Color Block 400%
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
Kid-Friendly Portable Projectors
Little Tikes' Story Dream Machine Supports Early Literacy
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans
HW Electric Designs a Modular Sustainable Electric Minivan
Functional Gaming Toys
Nintendo's Latest Gashapon Toys Can be Added as Controller Parts
Enchanted Potion Dolls
Magic Mixies Pixlings are Dolls That Kids Create Inside a Potion Bottle
Magnetic Building Tiles
Magna-Tiles Introduces its 'MicroMags' Product Line for Young Builders
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
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
Kid's Felt Building Kits
KNOP KNOP Launches Creative Felt Building Kits for Children's STEM Play
Modular Protective Floor Mats
The MYLLE Puzzle Mats by Mylle are Sleek Protective Padding
Multifunctional Projection Mobile Desks
The Atmus Mobile Desk by Clarus Creates a Working Hub