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Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia
Toy
Tuesday, 18 August 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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JingDong Own-Brand Design Team
AI Companion Robot
Monday, 17 August 2026

Jojo

Jojo is an artificial intelligence companion toy for children. The soft body is made from recycled plush materials. A voice system supports conversations in several languages. A memory function allows Jojo to develop a distinct personality over time. A small display shows emotional states through animated eyes. A silicone layer around the electronic parts keeps the toy soft to hold, and openings in the layer let the microphone and speaker work clearly. Jojo measures 10.5 by 9.5 by 10.5 centimeters and weighs 159 grams and can be carried as a wearable accessory.

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Lili Gendelman
Construction Toy
Sunday, 16 August 2026

Tri

Tri is a wooden construction toy that offers the possibility of creating unlimited shapes. It combines the tradition of wooden toys with contemporary design. Classic carpentry meets today's sustainable materials, technologies and techniques. It is both a creative game, made for fun, and a design object created to inspire art lovers. Tri prompts imagination, motor skills, decision-making and concentration. It explores geometry, balance and spatial composition. Each piece is hand-finished with non-toxic natural oils, providing a smooth effect that highlights the wood's natural grain.

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Lumi Liu
Cultural Storytelling Trendy Toys
Saturday, 15 August 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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Hot Wheels RC Design Team
Toy Controller
Friday, 14 August 2026

Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC

Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC is a remote controller for toy vehicles. The controller is made for existing fans of radio control play and for users with a range of mobility and dexterity needs. A single large button activates the stunt feature. The directional controls are large and marked with clear arrows. The controller can be held in the hand, attached with a lanyard, or placed against a flat surface. Development followed human centered design methods, expert interviews and repeated testing with children.

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Yawen Qiang
Collectible Figures
Thursday, 13 August 2026

Junk Paradise

Junk Paradise is a series of collectible figures based on animal characters and short stories. Each figure shows a character with a small imperfection that is turned into a playful strength. Popo the porcupine makes popcorn to cover his prickles so he can hug his friends. Sushi the pelican runs a whale watching cruise for river fish that fear the sea. The characters were modelled as digital sculptures, prototyped by resin printing and then cast in resin. Layered spray painting and hand painted details complete each piece.

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