The Best Toys of April 2026
April 2026 saw a surge in toy releases tied to major franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, and Alien, coinciding with seasonal events like May the 4th and Alien Day. Notable reveals included high-end collectibles such as the $600 Grogu animatronic and updated figures from Dragon Ball Z and Tron: Legacy. Lego also expanded its themed sets, introducing a Shrek buildable statue to commemorate the film's 25th anniversary.
- ▪Hasbro released updated Star Wars Black Series figures of Darth Traya and Darth Nihilus with improved articulation and design.
- ▪Lego unveiled a new Shrek-themed buildable statue set featuring Shrek, Donkey, and Puss in Boots as a minifigure.
- ▪Mattel launched a Little People Alien Collector Set featuring a cutesy chestburster scene with John Hurt's character.
- ▪A life-sized Alien animatronic was revealed by Spirit Halloween, retailing for $450 and featuring a moving inner jaw.
- ▪NECA and other manufacturers showcased new figures from franchises like DuckTales and Dragon Ball Z, including a highly detailed Fourth Form Frieza figure.
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As April comes to an end—and the month of Star Wars is ready to be upon us—it’s no surprise that the galaxy far, far away has dominated toy news this month. But The Mandalorian and Grogu isn’t the only thing coming, and that means toys for all the summer blockbusters, and then some, are starting to arrive.cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({"playerId":"92b7b46b-43ed-4e0e-b21b-2c999302d9d7","settings":{"advertising":{"macros":{"AD_UNIT":"/23178111854/od.gizmodo.com/article","CHILD_UNIT":"article","POST_ID":"2000752829","POST_TYPE":"post","CHANNEL":"io9","SECTION":"toys-and-collectibles","SUBSECTION":"","CATEGORIES":"toys-and-collectibles","TAGS":"alien,hasbro,lego,star-wars","NOP":"0"},"timeBeforeFirstAd":0}}}).render("cnx-player-main")}); Aside from the galaxy far, far away, we got some very…
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