Move along, Barbie. The Lottie Doll collection promotes STEM learning, like building your own robot. The doll's body type is also designed to reflect that of a typical 9-year-old girl, unlike Barbie's unrealistic figure.
It's never too early to turn your child into a computer programmer. Designed by a former Google engineer, the Robot Turtles board game teaches kids ages 3 and up the basics of writing code.
The child has to direct — or write code (via a deck of cards) — for the adult to follow and get a turtle to its corresponding jewel, placed elsewhere on the board.
GoldieBlox -- the company behind the viral ad that urges young girls to become inventors -- has a collection of toys that teach building, construction and the basics of engineering.
Kids can build and steer this high-tech car via a tablet or smartphone app. With the use of QR codes, the car drives through a virtual augmented reality cityscape on the screen.
This kit allows users to build motorized robots that make use of a gyroscope. This one can balance on two linear wheels and move along a tightrope.
littleBits consists of tiny circuit-boards with specific functions engineered to snap together with magnets. Each bit has a specific function (light, sound, sensors, motors, etc.) and can be used to create anything from speakers, a dancing robot to even a playable guitar.
Founded by two Stanford engineering graduates, Roominate has a variety of construction kits for girls, including this one that lets them build a dream house of their own.
NEW YORK — Among the piles of plush toys, dolls and cars on display at the 2014 International American Toy Fair this year, there was a new standout category: STEM toys.
STEM — an acronym that refers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics — is becoming increasingly popular as parents opt for educational toys that instill these basics at an early age.

This year, we saw a board game that teaches programming to kids, Lotti Dolls that come with accessories for building robots and of course, engineering blocks from GoldieBlox, whose ad set to the tune of The Beastie Boys' "Girls" song went viral earlier this year.
Who needs a Barbie Dreamhouse when you can be an architect and build your own?
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Suck up bugs and watch them squirm in this anteater's removable belly observation chamber. When you're done, safely release them back into nature.
These robotic fish provide kids with the experience of having a pet, without the full responsibility.
Classic princesses such as Cinderella and Snow White get the zombie treatment.
Kids can run their own fireworks light show. With the pull of a trigger, this toy projects images of colorful fireworks the wall, accompanied by audible bangs and whistles.
These goggles let you to see in different directions and even whats behind you, simulating the likeliness of a chameleon.
ThinkGeek is offering delicious Unicorn and Dragon meat. Okay, for real: you can't eat this. It's a dismembered stuffed unicorn in a can.
This 3D printing pen uses the same plastic material used by many 3D printers. It lets you draw in the air and requires no software.
PowerUp turns your self-made paper airplane into a smartphone-controlled flying machine. A tiny propeller sits in the center crease of your creation.
Uglydoll partners with the rock band Kiss for a new set of plush collectibles.
These dolls dance to the music.
This robot lets you to create a customizable avatar using an iPhone or iPod Touch.
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