No matter one's current age, everyone can remember their favorite childhood toy; that's the potential impact that the September 2017 toy trends can have on the future of adults. Toys might seem like the definition of trivial, inconsequential trifles, but they clearly affect people more dramatically than much of the information that they gather through years of schooling. The emotional connections that children make with their toys shouldn't be undervalued.
Interactivity is crucial for toys to connect with kids in the manner mentioned above. FurReal's Roarin' Tyler, for example, is a tiger stuffed animal that can actually hold conversations with kids, making it far more engaging that the typical stuffed animal that would be in kids' rooms.
Top 40 Toy Trends in September
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Mathematical Desktop Toys
The 'Oloid' Desk Sculpture is Designed Mathematically Perfect
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Bamboo Toy Cars
These Eco Toys Made from Bamboo Shoots are Natural, Beautiful and Sustainable
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Health-Centric Baby Accessories
Smilo's Baby Products Were Designed by Dentists and Engineers
36
Paper Component Toys
The 'Papier Machine' Printed Circuits are Compiled in a Book
35
Walking-Friendly Water Flippers
The 'TailFins' Swim Fins Enable Users to Walk and Climb
34
App-Enabled Children's Toys
Sphero: SPRK Edition is Teaching Kids of All Ages to Code
33
Contoured Animal Infant Pillows
The Rainbow Fox Elephant Plush Animal Pillow is for Newborn Naps
32
Luxury Yoyo Toys
Louis Vuitton is Now Selling a $270 'YOYO ROY' Designer Toy
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Collectible Egg Carton Toys
Hatchimals' Newest 'Colleggtibles' for Kids Take the Form of Cartons
30
Inflatable Furniture Concepts
This Furniture for Children Replaces Screws with Balloons
29
Moon-Shaped Rocking Chairs
A Half-Moon Has Been Added to Maison Deux's Rocking Chair Collection
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Connected Chromatic Music Toys
Specdrums Let Users Tap Objects to Create Music
27
Retro Video Game Controllers
The NES 30 Arcade Stick Controller Works on the Nintendo Switch
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Body-Launching Water Toys
The Fat Boys Blob Launch Pad Offers Intense Fun on the Water
25
Combative Unicorn Card Games
'Unstable Unicorns' is Card Game That Pits Friends Against Another
24
Glow-in-the-Dark Art Figurines
The Art History Heroes Collectibles Now Include da Vinci
23
Beat-Blasting Flying Discs
The Tucker 'Disc Jock-e' Flying Discs Play Your Favorite Tunes
22
Cornhole Golf Accessories
The 'TEEBAGS' Golf Cornhole Game Works with Existing Equipment
21
Non-Linear Building Blocks
The Bokah Blocks Wooden Construction Toys Expand Creative Boundaries
20
Interactive Robotic Tiger Toys
The furReal Roarin’ Tyler, the Playful Tiger Responds Back to Kids
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Digital Crossover Board Games
The Uncharted: Monopoly Board Game Expands the Franchise
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Digital LEGO Cameras
This Functioning Camera is Made from Bright Building Blocks
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One-Touch 3D Printers
'Toybox' is an Easy-to-Use, Kid-Friendly 3D Printer for Crafting Toys
16
Edible Fidget Spinners
This Fidget Toy Takes the Form of a Handheld Pie Snack
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Child-Friendly Pollution Detectors
'Urban Canaries' Teach Kids About the Dangers of Unclean Air
14
Transforming Toy Batteries
The Transformers Optimus Prime Converting Power Bank is Special Edition
13
Vacation-Edition Board Games
The Game of Life Now Features Vacation Cards Inspired by TripAdvisor
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Soundtrack-Accompanied Bedtime Stories
The 'Novel Effect' App Uses Voice Recognition Technology
11
Medieval Fantasy Tarot Cards
The Game of Thrones Tarot Card Set is Ideal for Fans of the Franchise
10
Monster-Building Card Games
'Bears vs Babies' is From the Creators of Exploding Kittens
9
Aquatic Card Table Sets
The Swimline Game Station Set Comes with Waterproof Playing Cards
8
Retro Toy-Themed Stamps
These Special-Edition Royal Mail Stamps Celebrate Vintage Playthings
7
Magical Literature Card Games
'Cards Against Potter' Puts a Wizardly Spin on the Game
6
Kid-Friendly VR Goggles
Merge Virtual Reality Goggles Let Users Interact with Digital Objects
5
Conversation-Starting Board Games
The 'Personalitree' Conversation Game Gets Participants Chatting
4
Golfer Drinking Games
Beer Pong Golf Switches Up How the Classic Drinking Game is Played
3
Hand-Controlled Coding Kits
Kano's Motion Sensor Kit Creates Gesture-Based Games and More
2
Lookalike Doll Competitions
Lottie Dolls is Now Creating Toys 'Inspired by Real Kids'
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3D-Printed Robot Toys
Interactive Robogami from CSAIL Lets Users Mix and Match Components
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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
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Expansive QSR Toy Ranges
McDonald's Japan Hello Kitty Happy Meals Mark the Character's Birthday
Outdoor Anime QSR Toys
These McDonald's Japan Pokémon Happy Meal Toys Come in Eight Styles
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
Emoji-Only Communication Toys
The SEGA Emojam Lets Users Send 1,100 Emoji Characters to Friends
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Squishy Digital Pets
Punirunes Combine Virtual Pet Care with Tactile Play
Imaginative Soft Toys
Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
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
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Cuddly Plush Collectibles
Build-A-Bear Workshop's SKOOSHERZ are Made for Hugging
Emotional Regulation Plushies
Slumberkins' Flip Out Hammerhead Teaches Kids to Manage Feelings
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
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
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Anxiety Soothing Toys
Hugimals Anti-Anxiety Plushie's are Comforting
Candy-Scented Squish Toys
These New Squishi Products Were Created with Mondelēz International
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
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
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
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
A Team of Designers Create the Unique Triangle Toy for Pets
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
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
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
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'
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
Travel-Inspired Toy Catalogs
The Tennessee Playcation Catalog Shares the Joy of Travel
Virtual Pet Pizza Promotions
The Pizza Hut x Tamagotchi Collaboration Features a Pink Dough Pizza
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Multipurpose Pet-Friendly Furniture
The Wowo Multipurpose Furniture is Colorful and Playful
Eggshell-Made Digital Pets
The Original Tamagotchi Celebration Egg Has an Eco-Friendly Form
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
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Interactive Holiday Plush Toys
The Bearlieve Bear is the First Interactive Build-A-Bear Friend
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
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
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
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
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
Interactive Response Robot Toys
The Star Wars Chatter Back Chopper Has More Than 40 Responses
Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
The Barbie x Kartell Chairs Mark the Toy's 65th Anniversary
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
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
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
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Squishy QSR Toy Collaborations
McDonald's Squishmallows Happy Meal Arrives on December 26
Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears
Adults are Turning to AI Friend Chatbots for Loneliness
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Waterless Fish Toys
Zhu Zhu Aquarium Encourages Imaginate Play Without Spills or Mess
Revived Retro Internet Games
Neopets is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary with New Revivals
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
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
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Branded Education Engagement Reports
The LEGO Education Report Offers a Look into the Classroom
Preschool Gaming Subscriptions
The Piknik App Subscription Service Shares Games for Preschoolers
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
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
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
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Pastel-Tonal Abstract Chairs
Gufram Taps Supertoys Supertoys for the New Flowie® Seat
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Magnetic Building Playsets
Moose Toys' Tile Town Has Dynamic Action Tiles to Spark Imagination
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Celebratory Puzzle Toys
The 50th Anniversary Rubik's Cube Commemorates Five Decades of Play
Anti-Bullying Toy Store Campaigns
Toys “R” Us Joins WITS Programs Foundation for Pink Shirt Day
Interactive Plush Toys
Furlings are Whimsical Creatures that Feature More than 80 Responses
Resilient Play Platforms
Hot Wheels' Challenge Accepted Fosters a Growth Mindset in Kids
Personalized Bedtime Story Generators
Bumble Stories Creates Bedtime Stories Featuring Your Child
Buildable Collectible Capsules
Zuru Max Premium Capsules Appeals to Teens, Kidults and Collectors
Transformer Robots-Powered STEAM Education
Wefaa Robotics Recently Secured Seed Funding
AR-Enabled Advent Calendars
The Lindt TEDDY Augmented Reality Advent Calendar is Interactive
Mess-Free Sticker Stampers
Sticker WOW! Reimagines Play with Collectible, Refillable Stampers
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Simplistic Dynamic Game Experiences
Joelle Tindall Created the Unique Touch Egg Game
YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Space-Inspired Toy Collections
Stomp Rocket® Debuts the Space Collection at Target & Toy Retailers
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Exclusive Pet-Themed Collections
Target Introduces its New Cuddle Collab Collection of Decor
Easy-to-Assemble Colorful Furniture
Anne-Sophie Rosseel Presents the New Interlockables Capsule
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
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
Playful Puppet Baby Toys
Kids Preferred Taps Sesame Street for a Snuggly Baby Accessory Capsule
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Witty Plushie Toys
Punchkins are 'Punny' Collectibles with 3D Details
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
Interactive Choice Wheels
Pick The Wheel Gamifies Decision Making While Making it Engaging
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Metallic Super-Ellitpical Desk Toys
The AltDynamic 'Superegg' Now Comes in Two Larger Sizes
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Special Birthday Promotions
Build-A-Bear Workshop is Celebrating Over 25 Million Birthdays
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures