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Junk Paradise Collectible Figures

Yawen Qiang Collectible Figures Toy Tuesday, 3 November 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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Palco Foosball Table

Estúdio Galho Foosball Table Toy Monday, 2 November 2026

Palco

Palco is a foosball table designed for recreational play. Foosball is a traditional game played in many parts of the world. Palco is made of reforested wood, selected for its resistance and durability. The material supports a production process that is sustainable and less damaging. The form of the table refers to Greek architecture and to the overlapping planes seen in the stands of modern sports arenas. The base is an internal structure covered with slatted wood, recalling the vertical lines of Greek columns.

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Eyero Star Ai Companion

Shifeng Culture Development Co., Ltd. Ai Companion Toy Sunday, 1 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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Dirty Dog Toy

Hangzhou Yangyang Lejia Toy Toy Saturday, 31 October 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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Piks Construction Toy

Oppi® Construction Toy Toy Friday, 30 October 2026

Piks

Piks is a construction toy designed for children between three and twelve years old. The set combines non-toxic silicone cones with solid beech wooden boards. The aim of the game is to build an original structure using all of the pieces without any of them falling down. The silicone cones hold the wooden boards in place, allowing many construction possibilities. Through balancing, children practice concentration, fine motor skills and decision making. Included cards suggest shapes to build, while free play is also encouraged.

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Magical Puzzle House Educational Toy

Hanyue Song Educational Toy Toy Thursday, 29 October 2026

Magical Puzzle House

With the opening of the exhibition "My Eye" at West Bund Museum, an extended parent-child activity "Art Fun!" was launched for children aged 3 to 5 and their families. “Art Fun!” included two parts, an interactive exhibition guide and an art creation DIY kit - Magical Puzzle House. Children will provide an interactive guidebook containing 5 interesting mini-games to help them deeply understand the artistic ideas conveyed by the exhibition. In the mini-workshop, children and their parents will build their "Magical Puzzle House" together.

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Design Interview of the Day

Design Interview of the DaySpecial CoverageTuesday, 27 October 2026

Design Interview of the Day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture.

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