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Designer / Brand: Hot Wheels RC Design Team Project Type: Toy Controller Classification: Toy Published: Wednesday, 21 October 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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Designer / Brand: NIO Life Project Type: Game Classification: Toy Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Nomi Mahjong

Nomi Mahjong is a mahjong set created for the traditional Chinese table game. The tiles use a black base with blue details, drawn from the Nio brand color scheme, to create a high contrast appearance. Figures of the Nomi intelligent assistant appear in several forms on the tiles. The one dot tile takes the shape of Nomi, and the bamboo tiles are based on the letter I in the name Nomi. The tiles are made of high grammage melamine, the dice of alloy and the chips of clay. The portable storage box has a sliding lid for quick storage.

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Designer / Brand: Paul Justin Project Type: Cardboard Construction System Classification: Toy Published: Monday, 19 October 2026

Makedo

Makedo is an open-ended system of tools for creative cardboard construction. The Makedo system is made up of seven elements that allow cardboard to be sawn, folded and connected without sharp edges. Screws and screwdrivers join up to six layers of corrugated cardboard, while a fold roller perforates lines for shaping. The tools are moulded from polypropylene, ABS and steel, and are sold as single tools, home kits or classroom kits. Creations can range from small handheld objects to large group builds. Makedo is intended to help children repurpose everyday cardboard through play.

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Designer / Brand: Martin Oberhauser Project Type: Game Classification: Toy Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026

Pocket Ninja

Pocket Ninja is a compact game designed for skill and dexterity training. The game measures 70 millimetres and fits in a pocket, so it can be used at home, in the gym or while travelling. Pocket Ninja arrives unassembled, and players build the game from the supplied pieces and the guide, like a three dimensional puzzle. The shaped grips support an exercise called DYNOs, in which the game is thrown and caught with two fingers while the grip is changed. The game is produced in Italy by injection moulding.

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Designer / Brand: Huiying (Stephanie) Fu Project Type: Multifunctional Baby Toy Classification: Toy Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026

B Is For Ball

B Is For Ball is a multifunctional baby toy that adapts to a child from infancy through later childhood. The toy is made of food grade silicone and measures 6.35 centimeters in diameter. A hollow, mushroom shaped body and a detachable weighted lid form a two part interlocking structure. The design serves as a teether, a rolling toy, a stacker and a water play object. Complete drainage and easy cleaning help prevent mold. The simple form supports grip, motor skills, sensory exploration and early learning.

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Designer / Brand: Fan Bai Project Type: Toy Classification: Toy Published: Friday, 16 October 2026

Cosmic Man

The design of Cosmic Man interprets the concept that life is limited and consciousness is infinite. One day AI, as the carrier of human consciousness, will accomplish the mission that limited life cannot accomplish. The combination of space exploration, artificial intelligence, and other hot topics makes this collectible toy possess the iconic attributes of the times. The combination and collision of multiple cultural symbols give new vitality to retro-futurism.

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Design of the DaySpecial CoverageWednesday, 14 October 2026

Amazing Design. Good Design. Best Design.

Good designs create value for society. Every day we feature a design project that demonstrates excellence in design. Today, we are pleased to showcase an award-winning design that makes a positive difference. Make sure to visit us everyday to enjoy new good design products and projects from greatest designers worldwide.

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