2026 Top Toy Trends: Fictional Friends

This 16-inch, battle-ready Batmobile comes with a Bat-Drone and projectiles. The hood splits open for an alternate look and to allow for modular customization with additional Batlink items, including the Robin Cycle, Batarangs, and 6.5-inch action figures (all sold separately)

This interactive doll is dressed in a Winnie the Pooh outfit and comes with party-themed accessories. Kids can rock her to sleep, feed her, and wave the magic wand to activate her glowing freckles or make Tigger pop out of the cake.

Kids can play inside and outside with these inflatable ride-ons modeled after Disney characters, including Toy Story’s Bullseye (pictured), Pluto, Tigger (pictured), Eeyore, Simba, Stitch, and more. An included pump offers hands-free inflation.

Kids can race the hoverdrone around on the ground, then flip the rear rotors to perform aerial tricks. The hoverdrone’s altitude hold ability keeps it airborne and three speed levels allow for more control.

Little ones can speed into backyard adventures in this Minnie Mouse-inspired roadster, complete with pink and white details, a working horn, and a seatbelt.

KPop Demon Hunters fans can gear up for the takedown with foam versions of HUNTR/X’s signature weapons, including Mira’s Curved Moon Sword, Rumi’s Four Tiger Sword, and Zoey’s Spirit Blades.

This playset turns kids into mini music creators, giving them the chance to mix beats, experiment with sound, and perform just like Paris Star. The set also includes a collectible gold Puppy Charm and a silver bracelet.

Help Barbie and her friends enjoy a day at the waterpark with this set’s two waterslides, a big pool, a diving board, and other fun, summer accessories.

Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with this Elite Trainer Box, which introduces the new Futuristic Rare card rarity, new visuals, all foil cards, and the return of 30 classic Pokémon.

This 17-inch Yoda combines puppetry with animatronics. With more than 120 sound and action combinations, kids can move its head, arms, ears, mouth, and eyebrows.

Get your paws on these jumbo plush pals inspired by Bluey and Bingo. Each pup stands over two feet tall and features warm, fuzzy fabrics and a soft filling, making them perfect for super-sized snuggles.

Start to play by tapping on the egg and moving it. Eventually, Yoshi hatches out and greets kids with a “Yoshi!” Once hatched, the Yoshi figure is fully interactive for engaging play.

Kids can build up this 566-piece Heihei model with a rotating head, poseable wings and tail feathers. Then, they can set him up on his feet or placing him on the stand, complete with decorative flowers and a nameplate.