Now that the school year is well underway, many of the top October 2014 toys are putting a push on education at home. On the high-tech spectrum, TROBO is a prime example of an app-connected plush toy that appeals to multiple senses, helping kids (and parents) answer complex questions about physics, technology and engineering. Similarly, Prismland is a line of plush personified geometric shapes that is now crowdfunding to develop apps, games and cartoons to enhance the experience of learning basic shapes.
In the spirit of Halloween, there are also numerous toys popping up to celebrate the season. Some fun examples include zombified versions of characters from the Cornetto Trilogy and LittleBits' build-a-pumpkin kit that teaches kids the basics of lighting up a jack-o'-lantern safely with circuitry.
Top 35 Toys Ideas in October
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Interactive Jack-O-Lanterns
This DIY Halloween Pumpkin Kit Lights Up with Sound
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Girl Construction Toys
GoldieBlox and The Builder's Survival Kit Teaches Important Skills
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Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys
Friendly Toys Creates Organic Options that Educate and Evoke Emotions
32
Egg-Spinning Dessert Toys
Takara Tomy's Dessert Maker Toy Turns Eggs into Custard
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Chalk Graffiti Sticks
Baschz Leeft's Chalk Stick is Shaped Like a Permanent Graffiti Marker
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Energy-Conscious Toys
Eco Monsters Encourage Resourceful and Sustainable Behavior in Children
29
Felt Food Toys
CreationByM Crafts a Diverse Range of Plush and Educational Dishes
28
Social Toy Weapons
This Nerf Gun has a Built-In Camera to Capture the Action and Share Videos
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Educational Plush Toys
Prismland Encourages Children to Learn About 3D Shapes and Geometry
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Giant Round Stuffed Animals
Squishable is a New York Start-Up that Capitalized on Social Media
25
Mini Car-Driving Robots
The NAO Robot Can Drive a Miniature Electric Car
24
Free-Play Backpacks
The Play Pack by Meg Czaja Encourages Unstructured Creativity and Imagination
23
Felt Farm Animal Puppets
Etsy's Two Sad Donkeys Shop Features Donkey Toy Marionettes
22
Flexible Army Men Toys
Yoga Joes by Dan Abramson Fight Fitness Stereotypes
21
Multicolored Inflatable Balls
The Kaleidoscopic Blow-Up Toys Will Make Kids Light Up in Excitement
20
Narrative-Encouraging Book Readers
This Storytelling App for Kids Exercises Their Imaginations
19
Adventurous Nesting Dolls
These Adventure Time Toys are Re-Imagined Matryoshka Wooden Dools
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Movie Character Vinyl Toys
The Cornetto Trilogy is Immortalized as a Pop Culture Memorabilia
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Gamer Avian Plushies
This Flappy Bird Stuffed Animal is Perfect For Fans of the Addictive Game
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Fanmade Anime Figurines
Twitter User Taku Morino Superimposes Yo-Kai Watch Cats and Gundam Robots
15
Interactive Toddler Tales
Storybook Blocks Allows Children to Actively Play with Favorite Books
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Tournament-Hosting Toy Stores
The Toy Trove Doesn't Just Sell Toys But Hosts Clubs and Tournaments
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Movie-Inspired Arcade Games
The Big Lebowski Pinball Machine is Made for Die Hard Fans
12
Subway Play Tents
This London Underground Tent Toy For Kids' First Stop is Imagination Station
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Mashup Movie Games
The LEGO Star Wars App Lets You Choose the Ending For Your Own Short Film
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Actor-Dedicated Puzzle Books
Snake Eyes: A Nicolas Cage Activity Book Provides Fun for All Ages
9
Dessert-Themed Infant Toys
These Donut Rattles from POKETO Resemble Sugary Snacks
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STI Awareness Toys
This Giantmicrobes Plush Toy Takes the Shape of Crabs
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Wooden Disney Princess Toys
Etry's Frozen Peg Dolls Celebrate the Animated Film
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Junior Biologist Toys
Nature Technicolor's Histological Slides Teach Kids About Living Organisms
5
Feline Puzzle Cubes
This Hello Kitty Rubik Cube Turns the Popular Anime Cat into a Game
4
Minuscule Helicopter Toys
The Remote Controlled Pico-Falcons are the Smallest in the World
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Public Toy Shares
Erez Uman's Jerusalem-Based Toy Library Aims to Bring Children Together
2
Adorable Building Block Plushies
CUBEziez Creates Cubed Blocks That Resembles Wild Animals
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Plush Storytelling Robots
TROBO is a Cute Doll That Will Help Kids Fall in Love with Learning
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Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
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Cuddly Plush Collectibles
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Innovative Toy Creations
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Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
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Candy-Scented Squish Toys
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Toy Brick-Inspired Luggage Sets
LEGO Introduces a New Bright Trolley and Backpack Set
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
Shareable QSR Meal Toys
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Halloween-Inspired Snacks
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Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
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Spooky AR Yogurt Packaging
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Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
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Virtual Pet Gaming Devices
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AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
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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'
Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys
The 'musicBOT' Toy Robot Concept Plays Music in an Interactive Way
Early Development Toys
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Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
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Bouncy Plush Collectibles
Beanie Bouncers Support Active Play and Endless Imagination
Collectible Plush Board Games
Clue: Squishmallows Edition is a Must-Have for Collectors
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Grocery-Carrying Robot Assistants
Toyota Introduces a Punyo, an Adorable Robot Companion
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Candy-Themed Gaming Experiences
Sour Patch Kids and Roblox Partnered on a New Experience
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Robotic Baby Car Puppets
The Iruyo Intelligent Puppet Keeps Babies Calm in the Car
Metaverse Escape Games
Poppy Playtime: Forever Challenges Players to Run for Their Lives in Roblox
Remote Pet Toys
Enabot's ROLA PetPal Features AI-Enabled Pet Recognition
Playful AI Tools
Morrama Releases Concept Collection of AI Tools for Children's Mental Health
Iconic Toy Retailer Expansions
Toys"R"Us Canada Amplifies Retail Presence Ahead of Holiday Season
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
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
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
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
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
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars
The 'Zerone 2' Teaches Kids Programming Basics in a Fun Way
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
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
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
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
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
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
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
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
Personalized AI Bedtime Stories
Good Night Bedtime Stories Includes Your Child's Name & Interests
Halloween-Themed Pet Lines
Petco's Latest Halloween 'Bootique' and Fall Lines are Cheeky
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
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
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
Hatching Duck Toys
Pets Alive's Mama Duck Surprise Hatches Ducklings and Fun Reveals
Festive Memory-Making Toys
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Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Play-Inspired Global Holiday Campaigns
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Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
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Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
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Reprogrammable Robot Companions
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Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Good-Natured Mischief Toys
Slumberkins' Vlad & Frank Midnight Mischief Set Teaches Responsibility
DIY Robotics Toys
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AI-Tailored Bedtime Stories
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Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
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Sensory Plush Accessories
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STEM Education Classroom Robots
The Sphero BOLT+ Works in Three Programming Modes
Transformer Robots-Powered STEAM Education
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Playtime-Encouraging Toy Capsules
Oreo Unveils the Art of Play Toys in Black and White
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Adorable Inflatable Halloween Characters
Gemmy Industries Debuts a New BT21-Themed Inflatable
YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
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Children's Wearable Blankets
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Child-Friendly AI Learning Companions
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Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Robot Character Digital Games
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Buildable Collectible Capsules
Zuru Max Premium Capsules Appeals to Teens, Kidults and Collectors
Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys
Hart & Hero's Herotron Challenges the Gender Play Gap
AI-Powered Bedtime Stories
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Family-Friendly Survival Games
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Playful Puppet Baby Toys
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Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
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Witty Plushie Toys
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Functional Gaming Toys
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Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
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Child-Friendly AI Doodles
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Gamified Children's Productivity Apps
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Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
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AI-Powered Children's Storytelling
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Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
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Parenting Course Apps
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Kid's Felt Building Kits
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Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
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Personalized AI Storytelling Apps
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Special Birthday Promotions
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Collectible Baby Smartphone Capsules
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Recordable Stuffed Animals
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Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
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Personalized Bedtime Story Generators
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