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2016 Top Trending Toys

2016 Top Trending Toys

What’s the 2016 Top trending toys this Year?

2016 has been great for introducing great new robotic AI toys. Without further delay, lets jump right into this year’s top trending toys.


Cozmo by Anki

Provides an animated real-life robot experience. A one-of-a-kind personality that evolves the more you hang out.Cozmo expresses real emotions in response to your actions.


It is compatible with iOS or Android device and requires the Cozmo app. You can unlock games and upgrades the more you play with it.


You can play fun little games with it or just watch the cute thing follow you.


Some issues have been reported about the fact that it requires you to log into the Cozmo wifi to connect with it. This could be a tad annoying since you can’t do much else with your phone while playing with the toy.


Overdrive Starter Kit by Anki

Another toy by Anki. This is next gen circuit racing cars. Mixes in the nostalgic feeling of circuit racing and the added feature of AI cars and mobile app controls.


Able to use your mobile device to take command of real robotic cars. Build up to eight battlefields with the Starter Kit. Battle and race against friends or AI controlled vehicles.


Expand the your battle experience with expansion tracks, Supercars and Supertrucks.


Little Live Pets Snuggles My Dream Puppy Playset

These little guys provide a life like puppy response. Adorable, soft, and will become your next best friend. Pat his head or give him a tummy rub and watch him move an interact in a bunch of ways.


Has up to 6 play modes and makes over 35 different sounds. It is recommended for ages 3-5 but its absolutely perfect for everyone.


Few down sides, he is mechanical underneath that fluffy fur so if you squeeze to hard you will feel the mechanical bits. Also he is a little too lifelike, so like a real dog, he will whine if you don’t give him enough attention.


Hatchimals by Spinmaster

Probably one of the most top trending toys of 2016, Hatchimals. Part of the reason why its so popular is its unique growth appeal. It starts out in an egg and as you interact with it, your Hatchimal pecks itself out. After it has been born you can raise it through three phases: baby, toddler, kid.


Teach it to walk, talk, dance, play games and much more. its colored eyes show your Hatchimals mood. You can choose which species of Hatchimal you want but its appearance is a surprise.


Speak Out Game by Hasbro

This years new family game is laugh-out-loud fun, literally.


Speak Out is a game where players need to wear a mouth piece (which forces their mouth open) and participants try to say different phrases.


Its is quite funny trying to figure out what your teammate is trying to say and correctly guess to earn cards. Person with the most cards win.


Best to jump on these top trending toys ASAP. Better to get them now before they are all sold out for the holidays.