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Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy

Linglin Liang Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy Toy Sunday, 8 November 2026

Tenki

Tenki is a magnetic construction toy designed to teach children basic circuit knowledge. The set includes power generation modules, power consumption modules and structural connectors. Each module contains wires that are joined through magnetic connectors, so no wiring is exposed. Children assemble the modules freely and explore different ways of converting energy. In one combination, turning the handle of a hand-cranked generator supplies power to a buzzer and produces sound. The basic two-way connector measures 30 by 15 by 15 millimeters.

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Project XYLO Midi Device

Kevin Yang Midi Device Toy Saturday, 7 November 2026

Project XYLO

Project Xylo reimagines midi interaction through a gamified, social platform for music making. Accessible to all skill levels, it simplifies beat creation with harmonic and tempo sync. Swappable cartridges and snap together devices support collaboration, while a retro, modular design enhances usability and style. Project Xylo is a series of portable midi devices designed for everyday music creation, offered in three sizes: sample, pocket, and midi.

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Dirty Dog Toy

Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia Toy Toy Friday, 6 November 2026

Dirty Dog

Dirty Dog is a plush toy collection created for companionship and emotional comfort. The collection includes four plush dogs with distinct personalities, united by a consistent design language and color scheme. Small sizes work as portable collectibles, large sizes are made for hugging, and jumbo sizes serve as body pillows for resting. Each plush dog is made from blended plush in varying pile lengths for a layered texture. The surface smudges are applied by hand with pigment powder and an airbrush, turning marks of mud and grass into signs of play and adventure.

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Eyero Star Ai Companion

Shifeng Culture Development Co., Ltd. Ai Companion Toy Thursday, 5 November 2026

Eyero Star

Eyero Star is a smart outdoor exploration device for children. The star shaped body measures 60 by 60 by 25 millimeters and is made of durable ABS plastic with rounded edges and a smooth surface. A photo taken with the front camera is identified by the internal artificial intelligence, which gives a spoken explanation. Spoken questions are also answered, and a companion application turns photos into personalized stories. An LED energy bar shows time spent outdoors, and gamified challenges invite closer observation.

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Bavvic Creative Building Blocks

Maciej Sokolnicki Creative Building Blocks Toy Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Bavvic

Bavvic is a set of creative building blocks for children. The wooden blocks are made from local beech left over from furniture and window production. Sensory silicone connectors interlock the blocks and allow abstract forms to be built. Each block measures 80 by 80 by 7.9 millimetres, and each connector measures 40 by 40 by 8.4 millimetres. The open-ended design supports cognitive and motor skills, spatial imagination, problem solving, decision making and creative thinking. Bavvic is intended to encourage learning through hands-on play for all ages.

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Dunhuang Lute Cultural Storytelling Trendy Toys

Lumi Liu Cultural Storytelling Trendy Toys Toy Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Dunhuang Lute

The pipa (Chinese lute) is one of the most frequently depicted instruments in Dunhuang murals, with 689 different representations. The pipa's performance evolved over time, from the powerful plucking style of the Tang dynasty to the more delicate finger plucking that expressed deep emotion. This evolution inspired the toy design, combining cultural heritage with a modern, engaging format to introduce the rich history and expressive power of the pipa to younger audiences.

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Designer of the Day

Designer of the DaySpecial CoverageSunday, 1 November 2026

World's Best Designers, Artists and Architects.

Good design deserves great recognition. Everyday, we are pleased to feature amazing designers who create original and innovative designs, amazing architecture, stylish fashion and creative graphics. Today, we are presenting you one of the World’s most talented designers. Checkout an award-winning design portfolio today and get your daily design inspiration.

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