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Top 40 Toys Trends in July

From DIY AI Robot Kits to Empowering Inclusive Dolls

— July 29, 2018 — Life-Stages
Toys play a critical role in shaping the minds of children in the way they understand and express their passions -- with that being said, the July 2018 Toys trends offer educational and creative elements in fun experiences. As toys contribute a strong impact on young minds, the trends this month reflect empowering components in representation as well.

An example of an educational toy is the Smartiboy Kit by The Crafty Robot -- it allows kids to create their own robots using an AI technology. The Coloured Goodies dolls are toys specifically created to empower young girls by expanding traditional doll's visual representation and altering the standards of beauty.

Playing with toys doesn't have to be constrained to the youth, there are toys designed for adult entertainment as well. Some examples of this include LEGO's Bugatti Chiron Kit for car and puzzle lovers, and the Superheroine blank female action figure for artistic customization and creative expression.
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Activity
Freshness
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Collectible Scientific Playsets
Collectible Scientific Playsets
Learning Resource's Beaker Creatures Enables Kids to Explore
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39
Parental 8-Bit Games
Parental 8-Bit Games
NERF France Created 'Be a Hero Again' to Help Parents Feel Cool
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38
Playful Engineering Kits
Playful Engineering Kits
Electric Motors' Catalyst Box Challenges Kids to Build and Create
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37
Robotic Kids Coding Games
Robotic Kids Coding Games
RoboFellow Lets Kids Enter Commands and Run Real Code
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36
AR Coding Robots
AR Coding Robots
Pai Technology's Augie Robot Encourages Creativity and Teaches Kids How to Code
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35
Screen-Free Coding Robots
Screen-Free Coding Robots
Botley Teaches Children How to Code Through Fun Immersive Activities
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34
Empowering STEM-Building Sets
Empowering STEM-Building Sets
Wonderhood Toys Encourages Young Girls to Learn About Engineering
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33
Responsive Anime Robots
Responsive Anime Robots
The 'HelloPika' Pikachu Talking Robot Toy is Interactive
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32
Artful 60s-Inspired Toy Cars
Artful 60s-Inspired Toy Cars
These Toy Car Miniatures are Fun for Kids and Adults Alike
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31
Chic Americana Board Games
Chic Americana Board Games
The Shinola Backgammon & Checkers Game Set is Premium
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30
Robotics Engineer Barbies
Robotics Engineer Barbies
Barbie has Partnered with Tynker to Teach Kids About Coding
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29
Empowering Inclusive Dolls
Empowering Inclusive Dolls
Ellen Brudet's Coloured Goodies Celebrates Uniqueness in Beauty
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28
Transformative Bakery Toys
Transformative Bakery Toys
Premium Toys' Sweet Pups Morph from Plush Dogs to Realistic Sweets
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27
Customizable Character Coding Robots
Customizable Character Coding Robots
The Ozobot 'Bit' Offers STEAM Activities Right Out of the Box
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26
Interactive Board Game Books
Interactive Board Game Books
The 'GAMEBOOK' Packs a Number of Ancient Pastimes
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25
Intergalactic Saga Card Games
Intergalactic Saga Card Games
The Star Wars Han Solo Sabacc Card Game is Authentically Inspired
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24
AR-Infused Laser Blasters
AR-Infused Laser Blasters
Nerf's Laser Ops Pro Blasters Utilize AR for Single-Player Experiences
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23
Playful Gelatin Kits
Playful Gelatin Kits
Jell-O Play Snacks Encourage Creativity by Mixing Snacktime and Playtime
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22
Baby Raptor Figurines
Baby Raptor Figurines
These 'Baby Blue' Statues are Official 'Jurassic World' Collectibles
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21
Internet Search-Themed Games
Internet Search-Themed Games
Big Potato's 'Weird Things Humans Search For' Looks at Web Searches
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20
Connected Cube Games
Connected Cube Games
The GoCube is a Smart Reimagining of the Rubik's Cube
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19
Stacking Educational Coding Robots
Stacking Educational Coding Robots
The 'TacoBot' Lets Kids Create and Code in a Fun Manner
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18
Playful Cardboard-Repurposing Apps
Playful Cardboard-Repurposing Apps
IKEA Toybox Uses AR to Bring Used Cardboard Boxes to Life
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17
Sustainability Focused Table Games
Sustainability Focused Table Games
The 'Labyrinth' Educational Toy Teaches Players About Recycling
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16
Action Cam Toy Cars
Action Cam Toy Cars
The Hot Wheels 'Zoom In' Car was Developed by Mattel and GoPro
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15
Cute Cthulhu Plushies
Cute Cthulhu Plushies
The 'C is for Cthulhu' Baby Plush is a Cozy Take on the Lovecraft Monster
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14
Dog-Inspired Youth Accessories
Dog-Inspired Youth Accessories
Smoko's New Milo Corgi Collection Offers a Backpack and a Diffuser
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13
Infinitely Spinning Tops
Infinitely Spinning Tops
The LIMBO Top is Implicitly Inspired by 'Inception'
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12
Pixelated Desktop Puzzle Toys
Pixelated Desktop Puzzle Toys
'Zero Pixels' Requires Users to Leave No Empty Space
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11
Spooky Nighttime Board Games
Spooky Nighttime Board Games
The ThinkFun Shadows in the Forest Needs to be Played in the Dark
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10
DIY AI Robot Kits
DIY AI Robot Kits
The Smartibot Kit Demystifies AI by Turning It into a Do-it-Yourself Toy
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9
AI-Powered Cardboard Robots
AI-Powered Cardboard Robots
Smartibot is a DIY Cardboard Robot That Uses Artificial Intelligence
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8
Emotional Communication Toys
Emotional Communication Toys
The 'AMICA' Smart Toy Helps Children with Autism Learn About Feelings
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7
Multipurpose Fidget Pens
Multipurpose Fidget Pens
The 'OrbitPen' Lets You Play without Breaking Your Concentration
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6
Toy-Storing Activity Workstations
Toy-Storing Activity Workstations
The IO Doodle Box Encourages Crafting and Organization
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5
Immersive Story Orbs
Immersive Story Orbs
Storyballs are a Fun, Screen-Free Way to Engage Kids
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4
Plastic-Free Water Balloons
Plastic-Free Water Balloons
This Water Balloon Kit Teaches How to Make Spherified Water
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3
Bluetooth-Connected Fidget Cubes
Bluetooth-Connected Fidget Cubes
The 'Masta Box' Fidget Toy Enables Play and Productivity
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2
Customizable Action Figures
Customizable Action Figures
The Superheroine Blank Female Action Figures are Personalization-Ready
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1
Screen-Free Activity Toys
Screen-Free Activity Toys
The 'Story Ball' Helps Children Develop Their Motor Skills
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