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Top 35 Toys Trends in September

From World Travel Board Games to Makeover Plush Pets

— September 4, 2021 — Life-Stages
The top September 2021 toys provide a look at some of the toys that will be at the top of wish lists come the holiday season. To support kids during the back-to-school season and beyond, brands are releasing playthings that are focused on providing extra inspiration and encouragement when it comes to making friends, building confidence and creative self-expression. With options for kids of all ages, some of these fun ideas include the Disney ily 4EVER Fashion Dolls and the Thomas & Friends Friendship Set, both of which have the potential to help ease kids back into in-person classes and face-to-face interactions with their peers.

Kids and adults alike will appreciate products like oversized posable dinosaurs, AI-powered companions and board games that inspire a sense of wanderlust.
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Activity
Freshness
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Back-to-School Friendship Sets
Back-to-School Friendship Sets
Thomas & Friends Fosters Socio-Emotional Skills in Pre-Schoolers
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34
World Travel Board Games
World Travel Board Games
Trekking the World by Underdog Games Takes Players Around the Globe
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33
Child-Friendly Navigation Apps
Child-Friendly Navigation Apps
Waze Introduces an Exciting Paw Patrol Theme to Its App
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32
Educational Collectible Cards
Educational Collectible Cards
Sainsbury's to Launch Its Much-Loved Collectible Card Collection
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31
Custom Nail Polish Creators
Custom Nail Polish Creators
The Color Fusion Nail Polish Maker Inspires Creativity in Kids
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30
Puppet-Topped Play Speakers
Puppet-Topped Play Speakers
Toniebox is Introducing Sesame Street Character Collectibles
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29
Career-Themed Playhouses
Career-Themed Playhouses
Kinder Joy & Charmed Playhouses Debuted New Empowering Playhouses
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28
Street Art Card Games
Street Art Card Games
UNO Created a Plastic-Free Card Deck with Shepard Fairey
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27
Kid's Movie Screening Contests
Kid's Movie Screening Contests
Fans of PAW Patrol Can Win A Private Movie Screening and Toys
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26
Archival Cartoon Collectibles
Archival Cartoon Collectibles
The Walt Disney Archives Minnie Mouse Funko Pop 5-Pack is Limited
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25
Cooking Family Board Games
Cooking Family Board Games
The MasterChef Family Board Game Helps Players to Sharpen Their Skills
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24
Cityscape-Designed Chessboards
Cityscape-Designed Chessboards
(Archi)TECT’S GAMBIT Chessboard is Designed by Carpenter
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23
Building Block Stunt Sets
Building Block Stunt Sets
LEGO City Stuntz Help Kids Create Daring Stunts for Minifigs
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22
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Dart Blasters
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Dart Blasters
The NERF LMTD ALIENS M41-A Blaster Has a Detailed Design
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21
Fashion-Conscious Fairy Dolls
Fashion-Conscious Fairy Dolls
Dream Seekers are Soft Dolls for Girls to Inspire Self-Belief
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20
Thought-Provoking Card Games
Thought-Provoking Card Games
The Worst-Case Scenario Card Game is Incredibly Engaging
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19
Sparkling Baby Dolls
Sparkling Baby Dolls
Glitter Babyz Dolls Promote Nurturing Play with Extra Glitz
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18
Cat Treat Toy Blasters
Cat Treat Toy Blasters
The Nerf Catnip Disc Blaster is Loaded with Catnip Discs
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17
Surprise-Filled Dollhouses
Surprise-Filled Dollhouses
The LOL OMG House of Surprises is a Colorful, Urban Modern Dollhouse
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16
Video Game-Themed Kinetic Sculptures
Video Game-Themed Kinetic Sculptures
The LEGO Pac-Man Piece Opens and Closes its Mouth
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15
Kids Candy AR Apps
Kids Candy AR Apps
Kinder Releases AR-Powered App For Kids Called 'Applaydu'
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14
Digital Reflex-Improving Games
Digital Reflex-Improving Games
The 'Ryflx' Training System Improves Reflexes with Daily Use
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13
AI-Powered Companion Dolls
AI-Powered Companion Dolls
Takara Tomy's Ami-chan is a Robotic Granddaughter for Older Adults
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12
Crystalline Classic Board Games
Crystalline Classic Board Games
The Monopoly Glass Edition Game is an Elegant Take on a Classic
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11
Oversized Prehistoric Toy Figures
Oversized Prehistoric Toy Figures
The Mattel Jurassic World Large Apatosaurus Figure is Posable
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10
Digital Droid Pets
Digital Droid Pets
The R2-D2 Tamagotchi is a Pocket-Sized Sci-Fi Companion
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9
Bowl-Hugging Cereal Toys
Bowl-Hugging Cereal Toys
Kellogg Bowl Buddies Make Breakfast Meals More Fun
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8
Interactive Kangaroo Toys
Interactive Kangaroo Toys
Peek-A-Roo Has an Animated Pouch with a Baby Inside
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7
Language-Learning Card Games
Language-Learning Card Games
The 'Close Enough' Language Card Game Offers Educational Experiences
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6
Expressive Fashion Dolls
Expressive Fashion Dolls
The Disney ily 4EVER Fashion Dolls Help Kids Explore Their Personal Style
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5
Functional Building Block Cars
Functional Building Block Cars
This Life-Size Toyota Supra GR is a LEGO Vehicle That Drives
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4
Ultra-Modern Flying Disc Toys
Ultra-Modern Flying Disc Toys
TheTOSY Flying Duo is Waterproof and Paired with Many LEDs
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3
Rollable Octagonal Board Games
Rollable Octagonal Board Games
The Umbra Rolz Chess/Checkers Set is Stylish and Travel-Friendly
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2
Three-in-One Child Activity Centers
Three-in-One Child Activity Centers
The 'Little Hoppa' Grows with Children to Prolong Use
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1
Sensory-Focused Wooden Toys
Sensory-Focused Wooden Toys
Matolaki Designed the Montessori Mechanical Wooden Toy For Children
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