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Senior Brook Kubose and sophomores Saria Lum and Aileen Jang play with stress toys. Along with relieving tension, fidget toys like these can also create new friendships.

Stress toys spark new consumer craze

by Eva Cheng and Ashley Mo March 27, 2026
Butter-soft squishes, jelly-like rebounds — boasting mesmerizing textures and bold colors, stress toys have emerged as the newest collectible craze. Most recently, new products like NeeDoh stress toys and 5 Below glitter dumplings have entered this cycle, finding their way into backpacks, classrooms and social media feeds across the country.
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