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Crabee Kid's Swimming Learning Aids

Lin Yu-He Kid's Swimming Learning Aids Toy Monday, 28 September 2026

Crabee

Crabee is a learning flotation device for children aged 3 to 9. Crabee is intended to reduce fear of water through interactive play. The modular shell is made of water-resistant foam and includes five rings of different diameters, so the conical body can be adjusted to the size of each child. Children can throw, catch and place the rings on the body. Two periscopes allow a view of the underwater world from the surface. Floating balls add a treasure hunt game. Children of different swimming abilities can play together.

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Morok social deduction game cards

Egor Signienko social deduction game cards Toy Sunday, 27 September 2026

Morok

Morok is a new visual story of the famous deductive game Werewolf. Players can try the role of the Inquisition or the Plague Doctor, or can become possessed by the Japanese demons. Cards style is inspired by mysterious Tarot and contains esoteric and occult symbols. It is made in an expressionist manner using 3D graphics, classic art materials and stylization of ancient murals and engravings. To keep the esoteric style, cards size was chosen equal to the Tarot size. The game is made of paperboard with full-color printing, UV varnish and foil so it can be a wonderful gift

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Dino Ancient Art Adventure Books

Future VIPkid Limited Books Toy Saturday, 26 September 2026

Dino Ancient Art Adventure

Dino Ancient Art Adventure is a pop-up book for children about traditional Chinese art. The book recreates the famous painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival in three-dimensional paper art. Pages can be read one by one or opened out as a whole to form a long scroll. Transparent PVC parts keep the scenes visible and allow the artwork to be fitted and removed many times. Two sets of interactive handicrafts and virtual reality glasses add hands-on making and three-dimensional sound and image. The book measures 260 by 260 by 40 millimeters.

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Concave-Convex Mortise and Tenon Blocks

Sha Yang Mortise and Tenon Blocks Toy Friday, 25 September 2026

Concave-Convex

Concave-Convex is a set of wooden building blocks for young children. The set contains 211 pieces drawn from the traditional Chinese mortise and tenon structure, simplified into 30 joint types such as the square dovetail and the T-shaped tenon. The tenons are made of dark black walnut and the mortises of light beech, so the two parts can be told apart by color. The blocks are carved by woodworking machine and finished by hand. Three levels of difficulty suit children from 18 months to over six years, from matching single joints to building large scenes.

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Trido Magnetic Art Building Blocks

Artur Tikhonenko Building Blocks Toy Thursday, 24 September 2026

Trido Magnetic Art

Trido is a set of magnetic building blocks for children and adults. The blocks are based on the geometry of Platonic solids, using tetrahedron, half tetrahedron and octahedron shapes. A patented magnetic system allows every side of every shape to connect without repelling, so the pieces align along their edges. The blocks are made of ABS plastic, and the magnets are enclosed inside an inner nest. Magnetic eye pieces can be added to give a structure a face. Trido is offered in three set sizes and six colour palettes.

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B Is For Ball Multifunctional Baby Toy

Huiying (Stephanie) Fu Multifunctional Baby Toy Toy Wednesday, 23 September 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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Design Brand of the Day

Design Brand of the DaySpecial CoverageMonday, 21 September 2026

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