Halloween Toys: Spooky NeeDoh Now In Stock
October is creeping closer, and that means it’s time to stock up on fun and spooky Halloween toys that boys & ghouls will love! This year at Bigjigs Toys, our shelves are haunted by the cutest (and squishiest) arrivals: NeeDoh monsters and creatures that glow, wobble and delight. Whether you’re looking for a unique Halloween gift, something for a Boo Box, or creative Halloween ideas for kids, these new releases are sure to get squeals of delight.
In this blog, you’ll find: answers to common questions about Halloween toys,
why Halloween play matters developmentally, and a showcase of our new Needoh picks you can order now. Now let’s get into the spooky fun!
The Benefits of Halloween for Kids
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Why do kids love Halloween so much?
Kids are naturally drawn to costumes, mystery, and transformation. Halloween gives them a license to imagine, role-play, and express themselves in safe, playful ways! Through dressing up and trick-or-treating, children can develop social, emotional, and imaginative skills.
According to psychological research, Halloween offers opportunities for emotional regulation (handling fear), practising empathy (taking on roles), and enhancing social engagement. So kids can pick up more than just chocolate and sweets this spooky season!
What does Halloween teach children?
Halloween isn’t just about sweets and costumes; it can be a great time to learn about boundaries and community. From learning which houses to visit (hint: the ones with the lights on!) to remembering their best “trick or treat,” kids are picking up social rules without even realising it.
Imaginative play lets them slip into the shoes of witches, superheroes, or pumpkins, stretching their creativity and helping them see the world from new perspectives. And trick-or-treating? That’s a whole lesson on its own! It boosts language skills, encourages problem-solving (which street has the best sweets?!), and builds confidence with every cheerful “thank you” at the door.
Spotlight: Spooky Needohs & Halloween Fidget Toys
Discover some spooky sensory toys and frightening fidgets with these Halloween themed Needoh toys.
NeeDoh Sugar Skull Cats
A purr-fectly spooky mash-up of feline charm and Day of the Dead style, the Sugar Skull Cats from Needoh are pawsitively iresistable. With their bright sugar skull patterns and quirky cat silhouette, these squishy fidgets are as collectable as they are squeezable. Ideal for kids (and adults!) who love Halloween and everything spooky.
NeeDoh Teenie Jack-Glow Lanterns
Pick the perfect fidget toy with the Needoh Jack Glow-Lanterns . Perfect as pocket-sized party bag fillers, these small needoh balls glow in the dark, adding an extra bit of magic to your halloween celebrations. Ideal for helping kids relax and focus as these pumpkin squishy toys are small enough to fit in a bag or slip into your pocket.
NeeDoh Glowy Ghost
A boo-tiful ghost you’ll be dying to squeeze! Semi-translucent with a gentle glow, the Glowy Ghost adds an enchanting vibe to any Halloween toy collection. Kids will love squishing these sensory toys during playtime, while grown-ups will appreciate its calming fidget appeal.
NeeDoh Sploot Splat
Meet the most satisfyingly splattable Needoh of the season... the Sploot Splat! Flatten it, squish it, and watch it spring back into shape. With its gooey, tactile texture, Sploot Splat almost looks like monster slime, making it a must-have for fidget fans and a quirky addition to any Halloween Boo Box.
More Halloween Toy Ideas
Looking to pumpkin-spice up your halloween? Why not make a boo box for the kids! Read our blog on how to make a fun and afforable boo box for your little monsters.