School’s out for the summer! And that means kids can have fun in the sun or in the shade with their favorite fandoms. Little fans can make a splash in the bath with TOMY’s Mario-themed playset, or take a dip in the pool by wearing swim trunks inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. Plus, this year’s hottest merch features fan-favorite characters from Spidey and His Amazing Friends, KPop Demon Hunters, and Bluey.
Keep scrolling to discover 31 toys, apparel, accessories, and collectibles that are sure to make this summer the best one ever!
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS QUESTERS
Young adventurers explore Dungeons & Dragons through collectible action figures that bring fantasy creatures, heroic archetypes, and discovery-driven storytelling to play.
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CLICKEEZ: HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS
Clickeez get a Sanrio makeover with fidget keyboard keys featuring cute characters like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and more.
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DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD BOYS’ SWIM TRUNKS
It’s a beautiful day for a splash in the pool with swim trunks inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. This bathing suit provides UPF 50+ protection to help shield skin from harmful UV rays.
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NANO-MALS DISNEY STITCH
Expand your ohana by taking care of Stitch, complete with a textured yellow outfit and an exclusive ukulele charm. Kids can track Stitch’s needs through his color-changing heart meter.
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NETFLIX KPOP DEMON HUNTERS JOURNALS
Kids can write lyrics or plan their next pretend takedown with notebooks featuring 100 lined pages. These spiral-bound journals feature designs for HUNTR/X, the Saja Boys, and Derpy.
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MARVEL SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS RESCUE-WEBS WEB-QUARTER
Swing into daring rescue missions with this interactive playset, complete with a 3-inch Spidey action figure, a Trace-E bot figure, and character-inspired accessories.
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FLUFFMELLIES
These fidget toys combine ultra-deluxe, slow-rise squishy toys with charming designs. Kids can enjoy a calming, sensory experience with the collectibles’ silky-smooth feel and super-soft touch.
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AVAILABLE: AUGUST 2026
DOG MAN’S DOGMOBILE PLUSH
When times get ruff, Bark Knight will race into action. This Dogmobile plush features a sewn-on wheel, a panting tongue, and a cool exhaust flame. It comes with a removable 5-inch Bark Knight plush.
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TOMY TOOMIES MY MARIO BATH PIPES PLAYSET
Bring the Mushroom Kingdom to bathtime routines with a playset featuring warp pipes, power-ups, question blocks, and other Mario-themed items.
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KPOP DEMON HUNTERS SINGING FASHION DOLLS
These singing fashion dolls are a golden addition to your collection. Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are each wearing their outfits from their iconic "Golden" performance and sing the song like they're born to be.
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STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ’85 4-INCH ACTION FIGURES
Add new dimension to your display with these 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' figures. | Source: Jazwares/The Pop Insider
Add new dimension to your display with these 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' figures. | Source: Jazwares/The Pop Insider
Add new dimension to your display with these 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' figures. | Source: Jazwares/The Pop Insider
Roll for retro with these 4-inch action figures! The line is packed with new monsters and Party members like Will Byers, Eleven, Mike Wheeler, and newcomer Nikki Baxter, all with accessories inspired by the upcoming animated adventure. Select figures also include a working Hic flashlight projector and a film disc.
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DISNEY: WHERE’S MOANA? LOOK AND FIND
How far will you go to find Moana and her friends? Readers will explore the island of Motunui and the ocean as they embark on look and find challenges.
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TICKLE ME ELMO GIGGLE MAX
Elmo is back with more giggles than ever before! Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max reimagines the classic ’90s toy with a larger size, new hilarious movements, and interactive features that bring nostalgia and all the laughs to playrooms.
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LEGO POKÉMON SMART PLAY
Sets launch online and in stores Aug. 1. | Source: The LEGO Group
The collection includes 10 compatible sets. | Source: The LEGO Group
Fans can build their favorite Pokémon. | Source: The LEGO Group
All-in-One sets include at least one SMART Brick and a charger. | Source: The LEGO Group
Training House with Pikachu ($69.99) is one of two All-in-One sets. | Source: The LEGO Group
Source: The LEGO Group
Trainers can interact with Pokémon offline. | Source: The LEGO Group
Select LEGO Stores will transform into PokéStops and Gyms from August through September. | Source: The LEGO Group
Fans can unlock digital rewards, apparel, and more in the app starting this August. | Source: The LEGO Group
Fans who purchase select sets can also receive LEGO Pokémon SMART Play: Ditto as Squirtle: Movie Night as a gift with purchase while supplies last. | Source: The LEGO Group
Fans can interact with their favorite Pokémon through these 12 sets. Two All-in-One sets include four SMART tags, one SMART charge, and at least one SMART Brick.
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PREORDERS OPEN FOR AUG. 1 LAUNCH.
MONSTER JAM CHOMPING MEGALODON
The mighty Megalodon R/C vehicle is ready to rev into action. Kids can watch the beast break free from its chains in Beast mode, or choose Berserk Mode to activate epic chomping mayhem.
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WORLD’S SMALLEST KEWPIE
Collectors can bring home timeless charm with a miniature collectible capturing the sweet, recognizable look of the classic Kewpie doll.
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GLO PALS BABY SHARK LIGHT-UP CUBES 6-PACK
Bathtime becomes an undersea adventure with six Baby Shark-themed cubes that glow instantly in water and cycle through nine colors.
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CRUNCHLABS MARK ROBER PRESENTS: SQUIRREL DASH GAME
Players race to “Fort Knuts” — a stash of nuts at the top of the course — to set off a chain reaction that sends nuts down the Divide Slide. Points are determined by the section their squirrel lands in and how many nuts are within. The first player to score 11 points wins.
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AVAILABLE SUMMER 2026
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS LABYRINTH
This classic game becomes golden with character pieces inspired by KPop Demon Hunters. Players will travel through the Labyrinth with the goal of finding all the characters, including Rumi, Mira, and Zoey.
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AVAILABLE: SEPTEMBER 2026
GEE BEYBLADE X SPINNING PIN COLLECTION
These pins are letting it rip. Each mystery bag contains a wearable pin featuring bladers and gears inspired by the Beyblade X generation, including Jaxon Cross, Robin Kazami, and Multi Nana-iro.
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AVAILABLE: AUGUST 2026
HELLO KITTY BUBBLE BLOWER
With the push of a button, kids can say “hello” to a sky full of bubbles with this bubble machine featuring Hello Kitty and a bright pink flower.
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KRAFT SQUISHI TOYS
You can play with food without any of the mess. Kraft brands like Mac & Cheese, Kool-Aid, Oscar Mayer, Jet-Puffed, and Jell-O become squishy toys complete with unique scents and textures.
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AVAIALBLE: AUGUST 2026
ITALIAN BRAINROT COLLECTIBLE KEYCHAINS
Increase your aura with the Universo Psichedelico series, featuring mystery bags containing one of 12 character keychains inspired by the Italian Brainrot universe.
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AVAILABLE: AUGUST 2026
DON’T WAKE DAD! BLUEY EDITION
While Bandit is sound asleep, players take turns tiptoeing through the Heeler house on a sneaky mission to get a midnight snack from the kitchen without waking Dad.
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AVAILABLE: AUGUST 2026
GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE: SURPRISE DANCE PARTY!
Help Gabby throw a boogie-rific party for DJ Catnip with this interactive sound book. Kids can press buttons as they read to hear music and sound effects inspired by Gabby’s Dollhouse.
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MINIONS PALM PUPPETRONICS — JAMES, HENRY, AND DICK
Bring Minions mischief home with electronic puppets for James, Henry, and Dick, each featuring blinking eyes, side-to-side glances, moving mouths, and more than 40 reactions.
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GUND DISNEY KAI STITCH
Designed after Gund’s lovable Kai bear, this 12-inch Stitch plush has an oversized head, a little body, big feet, floppy limbs, and long ears with pink lining.
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AVAILABLE: FALL 2026
LEGO NINJAGO LLOYD’S TITAN MECH 15TH ANNIVERSARY
Celebrate the Ninjago TV series’ 15th anniversary with an upgraded version of the LEGO Lloyd’s Titan Mech model. This 1,293-piece set features poseable parts, a large shield and sword, and minifigures.
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DOODLE GEMS DISNEY PRINCESS BOOK AND ROYAL ACCESSORIES ACTIVITY
Young royals can use dry-erase markers to create gem designs for three role-play accessories, including Jasmine’s tiara, Cinderella’s wand, and Ariel’s necklace.
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AVAILABLE: AUGUST 2026
PEPPA PIG X HUFFY KIDS’ BIKE
Ride through muddy puddles and enjoy the outdoors with a 12-inch bike featuring a bright blue frame, playful pink accents, and Peppa Pig graphics.
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BLUEY X TONIES COLLECTION
It's time to dance and play with Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin with this Toniebox 2 collection, which includes three Tonies figures, a themed Toniebox 2, Tonieplay Bluey: All Day Play, a themed Toniebox 2 sleeve, and a Bluey Listen & Go Bag.
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