Toy cars are often made for kids who want to feel a little more like grown-ups. But, they often incite just the opposite feeling: adults wanting to indulge themselves in some playtime, just like they used to do back in the day.
If you've got a craving and want to satisfy your inner child, check out this cluster filled with diverting toy car innovations.
Implications - Some of the featured toy cars are super luxurious, while others were made to get banged up. Toy cars are also not made in dinky sizes anymore. You can now buy battery-operated hot rods for kids! How cool would it be to have a mini sports car sitting in your driveway?
18 Toy Car Innovations
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DIY Car
Order This Kit and Build this Car
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Advertising in Scale
Hot Wheels Mini Models
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Burned and Smashed Toy Cars
Urban Reality Collectibles
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Painting with Remote Control Toy Cars
Chevy Camaro by Ian Cook
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Leading Car Designers Creating Toys
Honda Wins Hot Wheels Design Competition
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Pop-Powered Toy Cars
The ‘ene Bio Engine' Car Runs on Juice and Soda
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Smash Up Barbie
Retro Toy Crash Derby for Adults
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Public Parking for Toy Cars
Ad Proves Hot Wheels Are As Lifelike as Their Full-Sized Brethren
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Wind-Powered Kids' Toys
Tamiya 'Loopwing' Car Blends Fun and Eco-Friendliness
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Toy Cars as Pop Surrealism
Hot Wheels and Gallery 1988 Exhibit
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Toy Car Washes
Inflatable 'Splash Wash' Lets Kids Clean Their Pedal Cars and Trikes
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Luxury Toy Cars
The Audi 61st International Toy Fair For Infant Auto Racers
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Hot Rods for Kids
Matchbox Ads
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Toy Car Tape
'My First Autobahn' Lets Tots Speed on Sticky Stuff
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DIY Doodled Racetracks
The Doodle Track Encourages Kids To Draw Their Own Fun
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Rolling Radios
The 'Rolzy' Interactive Radio from Leeuw & Vormgeving
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Playful Radios
“Move to the Radio” Toy Car
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Chunky Wooden Toy Cars
Patrick Weder Designs Playthings That Can be Incorporated into Your Home
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Two-in-One Kids Scooter Designs
This Children's Electric Scooter Concept is Adjustable
AI-Powered Toy Attachments
The App-Paired ToyPal One Brings Soft Toys to Life for Screen-Free Fun
Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
Miniature Vinyl Collectibles
The itSmol™ Figurines are Whimsical and Perfect for All Ages
Fashion Collaborative Toy Cars
MSCHF's Hot Wheels Car is Packed with Dents and Scratches
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Branded Action Camera Go-Karts
The Conceptual GoPro GoKart by Sean Gao Captures the Action
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Insanely Intricate LEGO Cars
MoonGravity06's LEGO Rolls-Royce Phantom is Impressively Detailed
Life-Size LEGO Cars
LEGO Debuts a McLaren Formula 1 Car at the Canadian Grand Prix
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Gen Alpha Barbie Launches
Barbie Announces New Doll Lineup Targeted Towards Older Fans
Retro-Inspired Electric Vehicle Concepts
The Makkina Triumph TR25 is Inspired by the Jabbeke TR2
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars
The DeLorean Cyberpunk Concept by Loïc Chauvin is 80s-Inspired
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Interplanetary Exploration Vehicle Concepts
The Toyota Baby Lunar Cruiser Features In-Wheel Motors
Portable Compact Fantastical Toys
Mattel Creations Unveils the Polly Pocket Harry Potter Set
Stealthy Hero-Inspired Clogs
The New Batmobile Crocs has a Dynamic Silhouette
Electronic Plush Toys
The Furblet Mini Toys Have Over 45 Fun Tunes, Sounds, and Furbish Phrases
Instant Noodle Model Cars
The Dream Tomica Cup Noodle Collection Includes Seven Models
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
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
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®
Pinkish Toy-Inspired Tech Products
The Caviar #Barbiecore Collection is Opulently Pink
Trailblazing American Hypertrucks
The 'SV Rover' Churns Out In Excess Of 1,000 Horsepower
Bold High-Tech Roadsters
The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is Electric and Fully Autonomous
Decayed Car Playsets
Hot Wheels x Daniel Arsham Features Stylistically Aged Designs
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
Retro-Inspired Two Seater EVs
The Pininfarina DYNO by Kanishq Palav Has Hubless Wheels
Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars
Jeff Koons Designs a Dynamic BMW 850i xDrive Gran Coupe
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
Reimagined EV Van Models
The Conceptual GMC Safari Electric Brings Back a Classic Model
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
1920s-Inspired Electric Vehicles
The Bentley Blower Jnr is by Bentley and the Little Car Company
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
Opulent Off-Road Kids Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog Kids Car is Battery-Powered
Digital Magnetic Toy Models
The Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy is Educational
Meticulous Electric-Free Toy Cars
Anders Hermansen Designs the Grip Car for Teenage Engineering
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
Oddball Penny-Farthing Bikes
This High-Wheel Bike Features a Motor and Battery
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
Robotic Baby Car Puppets
The Iruyo Intelligent Puppet Keeps Babies Calm in the Car
Compact Electric City Cars
KG Motors' 'mibot' Offers Enhanced Mobility
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"
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Panda-Inspired Retro Car Conepts
Fiat's New City Car Concept is Dubbed the Mega-Panda
Miniaturized Americana SUVs
The Conceptual Ford Mini Bronco by Naoto Kobayashi is Squarish
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Fashion-Branded Model Cars
Paul Smith and Land Rover Partnered on a Die-Cast Toy Model
Miniature DIY Cars
The Peel P50 Car Comes in a DIY Kit with a Fiberglass Shell and 49cc Engine
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys
Hot Wheels' Transforming Rhinomite RC on Sale at Walmart
Geometric Design Toys
The Little Toy by Eames Office Has Been Revived After Six Decades
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Automobile-Focused Home Designs
Ralph Lauren Home Unveils Modern Driver Collection
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars
The 'Zerone 2' Teaches Kids Programming Basics in a Fun Way
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
EV Headlight Flashlights
The Hyundai IONIQ Pixel Toy Flashlight Has a Vehicular Form
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Modern Electrified Retro Automobiles
Shane Baxley Designs the TWO8eSL Reinterpretation
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
In-Car Gaming Experiences
BMW Introduces the UNO Car Party Experience for Immersive Fun
Inclusive Braille Toy Cars
Mattel Introduces a New Hot Wheels Braille Car
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Exclusive Toy-Inspired Candy Bars
The IT'SUGAR Barbie Chocolate Bars Were Created with Mattel
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Expansive Toy-Inspired Amusement Parks
Mattel Adventure Park Will Open in 2024 in Arizona
Glamorized Drinkware Collections
The Barbie x Stanley Collaboration Features Eight Unique Tumblers
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's 'Drive Pilot Story' is Based on Young Aspirations
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
Doll-Inspired Bedrooms
Inspired by the Barbie Movie, Emma Created a Bedroom for Ken
Superhero-Themed Hypercar Capsules
Pininfarina Unveils a New Batman-Inspired Hypercar Collection
Retro-Styled Electric Convertibles
The Lightweight 'Carice TC2' Prioritizes Nostalgic Aesthetics
Film-Inspired Bright Doll Houses
Mattel Creations Unveils the Mini Mojo Dojo Casa House
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
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
Resilient Play Platforms
Hot Wheels' Challenge Accepted Fosters a Growth Mindset in Kids
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
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
VR Track Racing Games
Micro Machines: Mini Challenge Mayhem Pushes Virtual Cars to the Limits
Racing Video Game-Inspired Blocks
LEGO Introduces the Dynamic Super Mario Kart Set
Iconic Doll Movie Cars
Barbie's 1957 Chevy Corvette will Debut at Toronto's International AutoShow
Hypercar Replica Toys
The LEGO® Technic™ McLaren P1™ is an Exclusive Collaborative Release
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Dinosaur Film-Inspired Nano Sets
Jada Toys Drops a Jurassic Park Replica Set for 30th Anniversary
Career Aspiration Doll Collections
Barbie introduces the New Dream Besties Lineup
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Retro-Inspired Free Wheeling Cars
Ford Presents the 2024 Bronco Sport Free Wheeling Vehicle
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Slick Hand-Built Electric Vehicles
Moke America Announces Its Comeback with a New Upgrade
Makeup-Focused Toy Dolls
MGA Entertainment Introduces the DIY-Informed Yummiland Doll Collection
Toy-Inspired Sportscar Apparel
The Wrangler x Hot Wheels Collection Features Pieces for All Ages
Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses
Gavin Portillo and Mario Ledo Create a Dollhouse Concept
Custom-Made Role Model Dolls
Mattel Canada's Barbie Honors Nine Influential Female Athletes
Retro Vehicle Building Blocks
LEGO's 'Speed Champions' Set Focuses on Iconic Racecars from History
YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Realistic Sports Car Puzzles
LEGO Unveils a New Ultimate Car Concept Series Set with 2,891 Pieces
In-Car Conversation Cards
Kelley Blue Book's "Car-fessional" Cards Inspire Family Connection
Electronic Waste-Built Racing Cars
Lazerian and Envision Racing Design the Recover-E Series
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
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
Opulent Automotive Brand Tricycles
The Bentley Mulliner Six-in-One is Limited-Edition
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
Dystopian Electric Vehicles
UP.FIT Refits Tesla Models Into Cyberpunk Tactile Vehicles
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Light-Powered Racing Toys
Light’n Race Uses and Teaches Fundamental Physics Principles
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone
Iconic Pink Doll Trucks
Barbie's Dreamhouse Living Tour Will Make Stops in Florida
Vintage Hotel-Based Automobiles
Sunset Tower Now Allows Guests to Cruise in Rented Automobiles