Kids’ favorite toys usually depend on their age group, but some are universally loved. Here are the top favorites:
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Toggle🧒 Toddlers (1–3 years)

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Stacking rings
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Shape sorters
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Push-and-pull toys
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Soft plush animals (like teddy bears, bunny dolls)
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Musical toys (xylophone, drum, toy piano)
👦 Preschoolers (3–5 years)

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Lego Duplo
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Play-Doh sets
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Barbie dolls
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Hot Wheels cars
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Action figures (Superheroes, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig)
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Kitchen play sets / doctor kits
👧 School-age Kids (6–10 years)

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Lego (regular sets, Technic, Minecraft Lego)
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Nerf blasters
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Remote control cars / drones
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Board games (Jenga, Monopoly Junior, Uno)
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Slime kits & DIY craft sets
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Pokémon cards & toys
🧑 Tweens (10+ years)

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Video game consoles (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation)
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Model kits & robotics (LEGO Mindstorms, STEM toys)
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Collectibles (Funko Pop, Pokémon, Beyblade)
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Sports gear (football, basketball, skateboards)
⭐ Overall, Lego, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Nerf, Play-Doh, and plush toys are among the most consistent kids’ favorites worldwide.
Would you like me to make a top 10 all-time favorite toys for kids list (universal classics), or a 2025 trending favorite toys list?