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Not Just for Kids: The 2013 International Tokyo Toy Show

  • Computer tablet toys that can connect to the Internet are a recent trend, like the “tap me” product from MegaHouse (left), while smartphone toys remain popular (right).

    Computer tablet toys that can connect to the Internet are a recent trend, like the “tap me” product from MegaHouse (left), while smartphone toys remain popular (right).

  • The fingernail-size figurines in the Minimal Zoo Jare Inu series (left; photograph courtesy of Tomy), and the Micro Chargers series of 20mm racing cars whose batteries can be charged in just 8 seconds (right; photograph courtesy of Happinet).

    The fingernail-size figurines in the Minimal Zoo Jare Inu series (left; photograph courtesy of Tomy), and the Micro Chargers series of 20mm racing cars whose batteries can be charged in just 8 seconds (right; photograph courtesy of Happinet).

  • The world’s tiniest building blocks are the nanoblocks of Kawada Co., Ltd., just 4mm × 4mm. The brand’s lineup includes characters like Hello Kitty (right). The Lego collection also features famous faces (left).

    The world’s tiniest building blocks are the nanoblocks of Kawada Co., Ltd., just 4mm × 4mm. The brand’s lineup includes characters like Hello Kitty (right). The Lego collection also features famous faces (left).

  • The Licca-chan dolls have been a hit among Japanese girls for nearly half a century since their launch in 1967 (photograph courtesy of Tomy). Meanwhile, Kamen Rider Wizard has remained a favorite hero of boys (photograph courtesy of Bandai).

    The Licca-chan dolls have been a hit among Japanese girls for nearly half a century since their launch in 1967 (photograph courtesy of Tomy). Meanwhile, Kamen Rider Wizard has remained a favorite hero of boys (photograph courtesy of Bandai).

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