Kidaults aren’t the only ones who fuel their fandoms.
From Super Mario Bros. to Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, actual kids express love for their favorite characters through apparel, plush, collectibles, and more. With fandom merch, fans of all ages can experience the most magical place on Earth, save the day in Gotham City, or even say “hi” to friends from Sesame Street.
We’ve gathered 26 of the hottest toys, games, and collectibles to fuel the fandom flames for even the youngest of fans. Whether you’re 1 or 99, fans are sure to find merch that’s perfect for play, display, and showing off all day.
MY MARIO PLUSH
It’s-a-me, Mario — but in plush form. Babies and toddlers can share their first moments with Mario by playing and cuddling his extra-soft body.
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MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP ETERNAL CARDS — MOON EDITION 2
Enter Equestria with trading cards that celebrate the 15th anniversary of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The rare Shining Celebration cards showcase the Mane Six: Twilight Sparkle, Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, and Fluttershy.
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HARRY POTTER PLATFORM 9 3/4 EMBROIDERED VELVET BAG
Pack for your next Hogwarts visit with a roomy bag crafted from quilted cotton velvet and embroidered with Harry Potter graphics.
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DC X SONIC 5-INCH SHADOW WITH BATCYCLE
Gotta go fast when racing through Gotham City. Shadow as Batman is ready for adventure with his Batcycle, featuring moving wheels and a working kickstand.
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DANIEL TIGER KIDS’ APPAREL
Toddlers can dress for a beautiful day in the neighborhood with Daniel Tiger-themed apparel pieces, including the comfy French terry sweatshirt and sweatpants set or the zip-up sweater.
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NERF ONE PIECE GOING MERRY BLASTER
Kids can embrace their inner Straw Hat pirate with this foam dart blaster. The blaster is easy to load, and comes with a clip-on hilt and eight NERF Elite Darts.
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NERF ONE PIECE ZORO KATANAS
Enter new battles with foam swords inspired by Roronoa Zoro from Netflix's One Piece. Available in three colors, each sword is about 24 inches long and feature a foam core, blade, and hilt.
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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: SPRING
BARBIE MAGIC STYLE STUDIO
Become Barbie’s fashion designer and mix and match pieces to create runway-ready looks. When you’ve made Malibu magic, use the app to watch Barbie wear your creations in virtual reality.
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PUDGY PENGUIN SHASHIBO SERIES
Waddle into shape-shifting fun with a magnetic puzzle cube featuring adorable Pudgy Penguins characters. Kids can twist, flip, and discover more than 100 shapes hidden inside the cube.
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DEDDY BEARS SERIES 7
Series 7 rises from the dead to bring more creepy-cute plush to kids. Each Deddy Bear comes to life with a free included Roblox code, unlocking in-game badges.
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AVAILABLE: SUMMER/FALL 2026
THE ORIGINAL TAPPLE — DISNEY EDITION
It’s the most magical game on Earth. To test your Disney knowledge, pick a category, tap letters, and shout answers relating to the topic.
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PEEPS SLIME
The seasonal marshmallow chicks are now available in slime form. Each Peeps-shaped container has a fluffy, scented slime in one of three cool colors.
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AVAILABLE: SPRING
PLAYMOBIL X BARBIE WATERPARK
Make a splash by creating summer adventures for Barbie and her friends, Nikki and Daisy. This waterpark features two slides, a pool, a springboard, a ticket booth, and more.
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AVAILABLE: JUNE
LITE-BRITE X TOY STORY COLORPOP EDITION
Have fun to infinity and beyond by creating dazzling light art with 650 mini-pegs. This edition includes six templates inspired by all five Toy Story movies.
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CARE BEARS POCKET STARS
These Care-A-Lot cuties are ready for adventure. Each clip-on Care Bears plush features one of six characters, including Cheer Bear, Love-A-Lot Bear, Funshine Bear, Good Luck Bear, Grumpy Bear, and Tenderheart Bear.
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LEGO SPEED CHAMPIONS F1 ACADEMY LEGO RACE CAR
Ready, set, build. Assemble an F1 vehicle complete with a cockpit, a rear wing, a halo, and Pirelli-imprinted tires. The 201-piece set includes a minifigure driver and racing-themed accessories.
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POKÉMON NATURES KEY CHAINS PLUSH
Become the very best trainer by catching all these Pokémon-themed keychains. Pikachu and Ditto become pocket-size plush that kids can clip onto bags, backpacks, and key rings.
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CATWARD’S FRIEND BLURMP: A BLURMP IN TIME
Traveling through space and time, Blurmp is creating pizza in 18th-century Italy, befriending zombies, and exploring a world full of other Blurmps.
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BLUEY AND FRIENDS BAKING PARTY SET
Wackadoo! Create a Bluey-themed baking party by making tasty treats with the set’s cupcake mold, three cookie cutters, and a handy spatula.
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AVAILABLE: SUMMER
GUND SESAME STREET TOOTHPICK SUPER GROVER
It’s not a bird or a plane, it’s a Super Grover plush. He’s ready to save the day with a satin cape, a knight’s helmet, and an embroidered “G” on the chest.
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AVAIALBLE: SPRING
WORLD’S SMALLEST KOOSH
This Koosh packs big game into a small size. Featuring the same soft rubber filaments, these pocket-size balls are great for playing, stretching, and relieving stress.
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AVAILABLE: SPRING
JIXELZ REMIX RUNNING SONIC 750-PIECE SET
Kids can use 750 micro puzzle pieces to create a speedy image of Sonic the Hedgehog. When complete, show off the creation with the included display hook.
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AVAILABLE: AUGUST
DISNEY STITCH MANY MOODS ANGEL
Experiment 624 is an entire mood. The adorable Angel shows off her big personality with animated LCD eyes and more than 50 reactions, including laughing, silly phrases, and sound effects.
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DISNEY GUESS
With faith, trust, and a bit of pixie dust, this Mickey Mouse-shaped game will guess a player’s chosen Disney character after asking a series of yes/no questions.
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AVAILABLE: FALL
LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT
The Dark Knight rises in this LEGO-themed video game. Players will experience Bruce Wayne’s origins as he trains with The League of Shadows and becomes Batman to protect the citizens of Gotham City.
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This article was originally featured in the Winter 2026 issue of The Pop Insider. Read more articles from this issue and subscribe to The Pop Insider here!
