Toy Insider 2022 Holiday Gift Guide

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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Welcome to the 17th annual Toy Insider holiday gift guide, featuring the best toys, games, and gifts for every kid on your holiday shopping list! We know how much joy play brings into the world, and our expertly curated list of products offers tons of fun, play value, and developmental benefits for kids.

Our legendary Hot 20 list features the hottest toys of the year that will top Co-Publishers Laurie Schacht and Jackie Breyer kids’ wish lists and are sure to sell out fast! Plus, Co-Editors Ali Mierzejewski and Marissa Silva we’ve highlighted some of our favorite toys that teach important STEM concepts in our STEM 10 list. And this year, especially, we know families are trying to stick to a budget, so our 12 Under $20 list of budget-friendly favorites includes toys and games with massive play value that won’t break the bank.

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FISHER-PRICE DJ BOUNCIN’ BEATS, 9 MOS+ This musical toy features lights; motorized spring action; and more than 75 songs, songs, sounds, and phrases that teach kids the alphabet, counting, and more. Kids can record a phrase that DJ Bouncin’ Beats will remix into a song.

MATTEL, shop.mattel.com

LEVEL UP GAMING CHAIR, 18 MOS+ Preschoolers can enjoy their very own gaming station with this kid-friendly swivel chair, attached joystick, and pretend headphones. The included interactive tablet teaches letters, numbers, and animals, and features gaming sound effects.

VTECH, vtechkids.com

AGES 3-4

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BARBIE DREAMHOUSE, 3+ This three-story dollhouse features 10 indoor and outdoor living areas, as well as working lights and sounds. It comes with 70 accessories, including five pieces of transforming furniture. Dolls and car not included.

MATTEL, shop.mattel.com

BLUEY ULTIMATE LIGHTS & SOUNDS PLAYHOUSE, 3+ It’s the biggest Bluey toy ever! This playset of Bluey’s house has seven rooms, 15 play pieces, and lights and sounds.

Place the Heeler family figures on the dance pad to activate dance mode.

MOOSE TOYS, moosetoys.com

CLEAN SWEEP LEARNING CADDY, 3+ This set includes an interactive bucket and pretend cleaning tools, including a spinning mop and a soap pump complete with squirting sound effects. Kids can follow verbal directions to dance and play games.

LEAPFROG, leapfrog.com

COCOMELON BOO BOO JJ DOLL, 2+ JJ expresses where he’s hurt on his head, elbow, knee, or foot, and kids can heal the light-up injured areas with the bandage case. JJ cries, giggles, and plays a clip of “The Boo Boo Song.”

JAZWARES, jazwares.com

DISNEY ENCANTO EZ LINK KARAOKE MACHINE, 3+ Connect to any Bluetooth device to stream songs and sing along using the included microphone. Press the EZ Link Button to open an Encanto playlist or connect to Disney playlists on music streaming services.

EKIDS, ekids.com

DISNEY JUNIOR ALICE’S WONDERLAND BAKERY ALICE DOLL & MAGICAL OVEN SET, 3+ This 10-inch Alice doll comes with a magical oven inspired by Alice’s Wonderland Bakery. Kids can press the Wonder Whirl button to watch the cakes magically spin, hear sound effects and Alice’s phrases, and more. JUST PLAY, justplayproducts.com

MONSTER JAM MONSTER GARAGE, 3+ Display and store up to 20 Monster Jam trucks. Kids can practice tricks with the jumps and stunts attached to this five-level set. It comes with an exclusive, 1:64-scale Monster Jam monster truck.

SPIN MASTER, spinmaster.com

PLAY-DOH KITCHEN CREATIONS ULTIMATE ICE CREAM TRUCK PLAYSET, 3+ This playset features 27 tools and 12 cans of Play-Doh compound for kids to create and customize pretend treats.

It also features molds, melodies, and cash register sounds.

HASBRO, shop.hasbro.com

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ADDISON RAE — DELUXE MUSIC FASHION DOLL, 6+ This doll is inspired by influencer, actor, singer, and dancer Addison Rae. It plays pop music and features glam outfits, a sleek hairstyle, and accessories such as a ring light, a camera, a microphone, and a smartphone.

BONKERS TOYS, bonkerstoys.com

AKEDO TRIPLE STRIKE TAG TEAM ARENA, 6+ Battle with up to three Akedo Warriors at the same time in this new arena, which features two exclusive warriors, an LED screen, more than 40 sound effects, and new triple-strike controllers.

MOOSE TOYS, moosetoys.com

L.O.L. SURPRISE! O.M.G. FASHION SHOW, 4+ Hit the runway with new fashion dolls, including Lady Braids and Twist Queen, which have transforming hairstyles and include styling tools; and Missy Frost and LaRose, which each feature more than 320 mix-and-match looks.

MGA ENTERTAINMENT, mgae.com

MAGIC MIXIES MAGICAL CRYSTAL BALL, 5+ Use the light-up magic wand and say the magic words to make the crystal ball fill with mist, which clears to reveal an interactive, fortune-telling Magic Mixie. Features more than 80 lights, sounds, and reactions.

MOOSE TOYS, moosetoys.com

RUKUSFX MOTION-CONTROLLED MUSIC MIXER, 6+ Move, mix, and create with RUKUSfx, a handheld, motion-controlled music mixer. With four simple moves — punch, swipe, twist, and flick — creators can mix DJ-style tracks and record performances to share on social media.

JUST PLAY, justplayproducts.com

SQUISHMALLOWS 16-INCH BUDDY SQUAD, 0+ Kids can collect a growing assortment of ultra-soft, 16-inch plush characters, each with its own name and unique personality. Squishmallows have a unique texture and form factor and new characters join the Squad each month.

JAZWARES, jazwares.com

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AIRTITANS JURASSIC WORLD MASSIVE ATTACK T. REX R/C, 8+ This inflatable beast is more than 6 feet long and fully inflates in 20 seconds. Kids can make her move with 2.4 GHz, full-function controls and trigger the attack mode in which the dinosaur stomps, thrashes, and spins.

JAKKS PACIFIC, jakks.com

LEGO SUPER MARIO ADVENTURES WITH PEACH STARTER COURSE, 6+ This 354-piece building set is compatible with LEGO Super Mario playsets and includes an interactive LEGO Peach figure. Play with the Peach figure in different scenarios to trigger reactions and earn digital coins.

THE LEGO GROUP, lego.com

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NINTENDO SWITCH SPORTS, 8+ Get moving by playing soccer, volleyball, bowling, tennis, chambara (swordplay), and more using Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers. Play with friends and family online or on the same system. The physical version comes with a leg strap accessory. NINTENDO, nintendo.com

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VITAL HERO, 8+ Kids can train Digital Monsters on this wearable band by completing active missions, such as shadowboxing, squatting, walking, and more. As kids move, the Digital Monster will evolve. Kids can battle them solo or with friends.

BANDAI NAMCO TOYS & COLLECTIBLES AMERICA, bandai.com

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5 SURPRISE FOODIE MINI BRANDS, 3+ These new mini brands collectibles are miniature replicas of menu items from iconic fast-food brands. Kids can unwrap and reveal tiny play foods and drinks from chains including Subway and TGI Fridays.

ZURU, zuru.com

CAPTIVZ DOMINION DINO SURPRISE EGG, 3+ Inspired by the Jurassic World Dominion movie, this surprise egg includes a large Captivz dinosaur figure, amber gel, biosyn gel, a sticker sheet, a collector’s guide, and more.

TOYMONSTER, toymonster.net

COCOMELON PATTERN PARTY GAME, 3+ Players will spin and match the character, color, shape, or pattern on their game card. Whenever a player’s spin lands on the swap space, everyone switches their spinners. The first player to get four matches wins the game.

FUNKO GAMES, funkogames.com

EXPRESS MY FEELINGS JOURNAL, 5+ Through prompts and activities, this journal encourages kids to engage with their emotions and make a personal connection with how they feel. The journal introduces 20 common feelings and 10 reflection activities.

HAND2MIND, hand2mind.com

FASHION FIDGETS, 5+ These miniature fashion dolls provide sensory fun with spinners, pop-its, gears, switches, joysticks, monkey hair, phone wires, and more. Each doll includes a keychain so kids can take them on the go.

WOWWEE, wowwee.com

GLOW FUSION MARKER COLORING SETS, 8+ Using the specially formulated glow markers, kids can create masterpieces that glow in the dark for up to four hours.

Available in three themes: Mythical Creatures, Monsters & Aliens, and Deep Sea Creatures.

CRAYOLA, crayola.com

KITTENS VS GHERKINS, 4+ These baby-size versions of fan-favorite Cats vs Pickles bean characters are 3 inches tall. Available in mystery bag twopacks with a special crinkle baby blanket or single packs with a collectible sticker.

CEPIA, shop.catsvpickles.com

PIXICADE PETS, 6+ Kids can draw pets using the included markers, then scan them into the Pixicade Pets app to customize the pets’ personalities, houses, and more. The interactive app encourages kids to keep drawing as they care for their pets.

BITOGENIUS, pixicade.com

PLAYFOAM NATURALS, 3+ This 100% plant-based, nontoxic learning compound combines sensory play with sustainability. Kids can mold and shape this squishable compound for tactile play.

EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS, educationalinsights.com

POP IT PRO, 5+ This electronic Pop It game features LED lights in the bubbles. Players can race to pop the light-up bubbles as fast as they can.

BUFFALO GAMES, buffalogames.com

TUGL CUBE, 2+ Each side of this rounded cube features a soft, silicone bubble with a tab to grab and pull. Toddlers will develop fine motor skills as they push, pull, and pop the tabs.

FAT BRAIN TOYS, fatbraintoys.com

STAR WARS MICRO GALAXY STARFIGHTER CLASS, 8+ Kids can build a micro fleet of Star Wars vehicles, including Luke Skywalker’s X-Wing, Darth Vader’s TIE Advanced, and more. Each starfighter comes with a 1-inch micro figure.

JAZWARES, jazwares.com

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CRITTER CREATOR FOSSIL KIT, 7+ Using air-dry clay, kids can create 10 critters, including dragonflies, scorpions, ladybugs, and more. Then, paint them to give each bug a unique and creative design before fossilizing them. Includes a reusable mat with bug facts.

CRAYOLA, crayola.com

LEGO CITY MARS SPACECRAFT EXPLORATION MISSIONS, 6+ This 298-piece set features a mission spacecraft, a planet rover, asteroids, three minifigures, a robo-dog figure, and accessories. Kids can use the real LEGO bricks to complete on-screen missions in the mobile app.

THE LEGO GROUP, lego.com

MAGIC ADVENTURES MICROSCOPE, 5+ Kids can zoom in on eight double-sided smart slides that activate BBC videos and images, or use the reusable slides and the sample tray to collect their own discoveries. The microscope also has games and quizzes.

LEAPFROG, leapfrog.com

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HERB GARDEN GROWING KIT, 6+ Kids will plant seeds, decorate the flowerpots, and grow their own basil, oregano, and chives. The kit includes soil pods, seeds, paints, brushes, stickers, and more.

BLUE MARBLE, thinkbluemarble.com

OSMO CODING STARTER KIT, 5+ Kids learn basic to complex coding concepts by manipulating physical game pieces to create music, solve puzzles, and more in three app-based games. Includes Osmo base, app, and game pieces. Smart device not included.

OSMO, playosmo.com

PINXIES BUTTERFLY HOT AIR BALLOON, 6+ Designed to inspire storytelling, this set includes graphic paperboard panels, colorful plastic building links, accessories, and stickers that kids can use to build a hot air balloon.

Compatible with all Pinxies building sets.

LUKI LAB, lukilab.com

SMART CHART MEDICAL KIT, 2+ This kit includes 15 pretend medical tools and accessories for little ones to care for others. They can use the touchpoints on the tablet to explore medicine, perform a check-up, or listen to wellness tips.

VTECH, vtechkids.com

SWITCHEROO CODING CREW, 4+ Kids can practice STEM skills by assembling puzzle cards into a map, drawing a coding challenge card, and coding the vehicle to complete the mission. The set comes with three vehicle shells, 15 challenge cards, and accessories.

LEARNING RESOURCES, learningresources.com

TRESTLE TRACKS DELUXE, 8+ This marble run set comes with hollow stacking cubes and perfectly flat tracks. The paths cut out of each track widen almost imperceptibly from one end to the other, creating an invisible slope that propels the marbles forward.

FAT BRAIN TOYS, fatbraintoys.com

ULTRA BIONIC BLASTER, 10+ Future engineers will construct an air-powered robotic glove that launches safe, foam darts. As they assemble the blaster from more than 100 pieces, kids will learn about how pressurized air can move objects.

THAMES & KOSMOS, thamesandkosmos.com

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CELESTIAL STAR EXPLORER, 1+ This space-themed activity center features four quadrants of multilevel play. Includes eight wire bead runs, 11 gliders, a springy crescent moon and rover solar panel, two wood clacking doors, five spinners, and a sliding transparent door.

MANHATTAN TOY, manhattantoy.com

BABY DOLL ASIAN GIRL WITH DOWN SYNDROME, 1+ This doll, which features the facial characteristics of a baby with Down syndrome, is designed to promote equality and acceptance. The anatomically correct doll has rooted hair and jointed limbs, and wears an undershirt and underwear outfit.

MINILAND DOLLS, minilandgroup.com

BARBIE LITTLE DREAMHOUSE

BY LITTLE PEOPLE, 18 MOS+ This playset features three floors of play, including a moving elevator; a rotating closet; a light-up pool with a slide; and four activation points that trigger lights and more than 45 songs, sounds, and phrases.

MATTEL, shop.mattel.com

COCOMELON CHASE, 12 MOS+ Little ones can hone their crawling and mobility skills across three play modes: Chase, Hide ‘N Seek, and Sit ‘N Play. Chase’s cheeks light up to the beat of clips from two kid-favorite CoComelon songs.

JAZWARES, jazwares.com

COCOMELON MY FIRST SING-ALONG BOOMBOX,18 MOS+ Press play to hear 24 built-in CoComelon songs, including “The Wheels on the Bus,” “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” and more. Kid-friendly buttons make it easy for little ones to control and sing into the working microphone.

EKIDS, ekids.com

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COCOMELON ULTIMATE LEARNING ADVENTURE BUS, 18 MOS+ Toddlers can learn and play with JJ across two modes of play: Music and Learning. The interactive bus features lights, sounds, and songs and teaches counting, shapes, and more.

JUST PLAY, justplayproducts.com

CRAWLIGATOR, 4 MOS+ Infants can lay on the padded surface that promotes tummy time and encourages natural crawling movement.

The alligator-shaped toy features caster wheels designed to move on a hard floor surface. Holds up to 30 pounds and comes in five colors.

KIDDY CRAWLER, thecrawligator.com

CURIOCITY, 1+ This seven-sided, wooden activity center is full of vibrant, educational activities that help improve fine motor skills. Toddlers can engage with wooden vehicles and figures, a bead maze, number panels, a colorful clock, connected gears, and more.

BATTAT, battatco.com

DIMPL SPLASH, 18 MOS+ This set of three bathtime toys includes a scoop-and-pour wrapped around a green Dimpl bubble, a doughnut that pours water like rain or a stream, and a starfish covered in poppable Dimpls.

FAT BRAIN TOYS, fatbraintoys.com

DISNEY PIXAR LIGHTYEAR: BUZZ AND SOX BOOK AND 5-SOUND WRISTBAND SET, 18 MOS+ While kids read along with Buzz Lightyear and his robotic friend Sox, they can press five buttons on the matching wristband to hear sounds, including Sox’s voice.

PI KIDS, pikidsmedia.com

EGGXPRESS YOURSELF!, 18 MOS+ Kids can practice matching skills, social-emotional intelligence, and more with these 12 wobbling eggs, complete with shapes and colors on the inside and facial expressions on the outside. The set includes a mirror card, a storybook, and more.

BATTAT, battatco.com

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FOX IN A BOX, 1+ Babies can tap anywhere on the box to reveal the plush fox and play games such as peek-a-boo. In song mode, the interactive plush gradually comes out of its box and then sings a song.

SPIN MASTER, spinmaster.com

GLO FRIENDS WIGGLEBUG, 2+ Kids can work to understand their emotions and energy levels with this huggable friend. With Wigglebug’s motion-sensing technology, it will respond to how kids play with it.

PLAYMONSTER, playmonster.com

JURASSIC WORLD 6V T-REX QUAD, 18 MOS+ This T. rex-inspired ride-on features easy-to-use, push-button acceleration on the handlebars, chomping action, and dino roar effects. It travels up to 2 mph and holds up to 40 lbs.

DYNACRAFT, dynacraftwheels.com

KICK & SCORE PLAYGYM, 0+ Babies can kick their feet and get active with this multistage play mat and included accessories. Little ones will strengthen core muscles, engage in tummy time, and learn basic concepts such as colors and shapes.

VTECH, vtechkids.com

LOVELIGHT BUDDIES, 0+ These multisensory toys feature soothing sounds, calming lights, and soft textures. Parents can also record a voice message that kids can playback.

The Shake & Play motion sensor helps activate the light and sound features to soothe babies back to sleep if they wake up.

CLOUD B, cloudb.com

LAMAZE SOOTHING HEART PANDA, 9 MOS+ When kids push this calming plush panda’s tummy, it cycles through four bedtime melodies, each accompanied by a red light and a vibration synced to the rhythm of a resting heartbeat.

TOMY, us.tomy.com

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LEARN TO DRESS KOALA, 18 MOS+ This plush koala has an outfit with buttons, snaps, zippers, and buckles to help kids learn how to dress themselves.

The koala also has shoes with a hook, a loop strap, and laces to tie.

MADAME ALEXANDER DOLL CO., madamealexander.com

MEGA BLOKS GREEN TOWN BUILD & LEARN ECO HOUSE, 12 MOS+ Toddlers can use 89 building blocks to build a house, four characters, a rolling electric car, two rolling bicycles, a greenhouse with veggies, solar panels, and turning wind turbines. The packaging is made from recycled material.

MATTEL, shop.mattel.com

MONSTERKINS, 0+ This line of eco-friendly plush monsters teaches kids about sustainability. The 8- and 18-inch plush characters each represent a different piece of the environment and are made from plastic water bottles.

WILD REPUBLIC, wildrepublic.com

MUSICAL DIEGO DINO, 1+ This wooden toy features multiple musical instruments and activities, including a five-key metal xylophone and a detachable maraca tail. Toddlers can learn cause-and-effect when they use the wooden mallet to make musical sounds.

MANHATTAN TOY, manhattantoy.com

MY PAL SCOUT SMARTY PAWS, 6 MOS+ Parents can personalize Scout by programming kids’ names, favorite foods, colors, and animals. Scout will introduce babies to first words, counting, and emotions.

Press Scout’s paws and ears to activate games, reactions, lullabies, and more.

LEAPFROG, leapfrog.com

MY PLUSH HESS TRUCK 2022 CHOO-CHOO TRAIN, 0+ This huggable train plush features squeeze-activated flashing LED lights and plays two songs: “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad” and “Coming ‘Round the Mountain.” It also has a 15-minute night light feature with auto-shutoff.

HESS TOY TRUCK, hesstoytruck.com

TAPPIN’ COLORS 2-IN-1 XYLOPHONE, 18 MOS+ This set encourages musical exploration with double-sided music cards, eight light-up keys, a tambourine, and four interactive ways to play. Babies can follow lights to play tunes, learn about numbers and colors, and more.

LEAPFROG, leapfrog.com

TEKYGO! JUNIOR BOUNCER BUNDLE, 1+ This gaming console encourages kids to engage in physical activity and cognitive development so they can learn as they bounce. The bundle includes free games, a trampoline, and a sensor that tracks kids’ movements.

TEKYGO!, tekygo.com

THE LOOKER PLAY KIT, 0+ This kit helps newborns build brain connections with high-contrast images and black-and-white sensory mittens.

It also comes with a mobile, a silicone rattle, stroller accessories, a play guide full of development information, and more.

LOVEVERY, lovevery.com

TOOMIES PEPPA’S BOAT ADVENTURE SET, 18 MOS+ Pull gently on the attached string, let go, and watch as the paddles rotate on this Peppa Pig-themed Pull & Go Pedalo.

There are four movable parts aboard this vessel and it includes five characters to dunk.

TOMY, us.tomy.com

WOODEN ALPHAPUP, 12 MOS+ As toddlers push or pull the AlphaPup by its string, it will wobble, light up, and play phrases and music, including “The Alphabet Song.” Kids can press the alphabet buttons to hear letter sounds, songs, and phrases.

LEAPFROG, leapfrog.com

WOODEN SHAPE SORTING GROCERY CART PUSH TOY AND PUZZLES (16 PIECES), 1+ This grocery cart’s interactive features include a roller-drum with food images, puzzle boards, shape-sorting holes, and chunky food pieces. Kids can push the cart and store the pieces inside for easy cleanup.

MELISSA & DOUG, melissaanddoug.com

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BABY SHARK’S BIG SHOW! ULTIMATE SHIPWRECK PLAYSET, 3+ This playset features more than 25 pieces, including four character figures, kinetic “shark” sand models, and a treasure map. Kids can explore multiple hidden passageways and reveal the treasure inside the ship.

WOWWEE, wowwee.com

BEND-EMS, 3+ The classic ‘90s bendable toy returns with characters from popular brands, such as Sonic the Hedgehog, SpongeBob SquarePants, and more. These ultra-poseable figures feature bendable arms and legs.

TCG TOYS, tcgtoys.com

BLUE’S CLUES & YOU! DANCING BINGO BLUE, 3+ Kids can sing and learn with this 14-inch, interactive plush.

Blue comes dressed in a farmer outfit and features music and game modes that teach kids about animals.

JUST PLAY, justplayproducts.com

BLUEY MINI 3D KIDS SCOOTER, 3+ This three-wheeled, self-balancing scooter features a Bluey-inspired design and has a stable platform to keep kids safe as they ride around.

SAKAR INTERNATIONAL, sakar.com

CARE BEARS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CARE-A-LOT BEAR, 4+ This collector’s edition bear features multicolored plush with a silver shimmer effect, a shiny belly badge, and the 40th logo embroidered on its foot. Includes a certificate of authenticity.

BASIC FUN!, basicfun.com

CLUB MOCCHI- MOCCHI- TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES JUNIOR PLUSH, 3+ These super-soft, huggable plush are available in all four of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters. Choose from Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, or Donatello.

TOMY, us.tomy.com

COCOMELON DELUXE CLUBHOUSE PLAYSET, 3+ Go on imaginative adventures with this detailed playset that includes three CoComelon figures — JJ, YoYo, and Bingo — eight accessories, a tire swing, a slide, an elevator, and more. The set also features sounds and songs.

JAZWARES, jazwares.com

COCOMELON, DISNEY FROZEN OLAF, AND DR. SEUSS THE GRINCH CHARACTER TONIES, 3+ Listen to the stories and songs of fan-favorite characters such as CoComelon’s JJ and friends, Disney Frozen’s Olaf, and Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. Each character Tonie is compatible with the Toniebox, sold separately.

TONIES, us.tonies.com

COLORING WITH ELMO, 3+ In this Magna-Tiles set, kids can match the colors and Sesame Street characters or use the included washable Crayola markers to color in the tiles, which can then be wiped off for repeat play.

CREATEON, createon.com

CONNETIX 80-PIECE PASTEL BALL RUN EXPANSION PACK, 3+ This pack features three exclusively designed pieces: the spiral, “X,” and double-bowl. It also includes magnetic connector pieces in eight pastel colors, clear fluted tubes, and quarter pieces for twists and turns.

CONNETIX TILES, connetixtiles.com

CONSTELLATION AIRFORT, 3+ AirFort inflates in less than 30 seconds using the power of a box fan (not included). The Constellation edition features a bright blue design with glow-in-the-dark stars in formations including Ursa Major and Orion.

AIRFORT, airfort.com

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DANCE & PLAY BLUEY, 3+ This interactive plush Bluey moves her arms and legs and invites kids to play with more than 55 phrases, four songs, dance mode, and three different games, including the freeze game “Statues” from the show.

MOOSE TOYS, moosetoys.com

DISCOVERY #MINDBLOWN EARLY ENGINEERS 87-PIECE BUILDING SET, 3+ Kids can build a cyber bug, a spaceship, a K-9 rover, and more with this engineering construction set. One tool connects every piece, and the kit’s storage case can become part of the build.

MERCHSOURCE, merchsource.com

DISNEY JUNIOR MINNIE MOUSE ULTIMATE MANSION PLAYSET, 3+ Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck can have a bow-riffic time in this four-level, two-sided dollhouse that stands nearly 2 feet tall. It has a deck with a slide, a swimming pool, a garage, an elevator, furniture, and more.

JUST PLAY, justplayproducts.com

DISNEY PRINCESS CASTLE SET, 3+ This Disney Princess-themed toy train castle set features Cinderella, Belle, and Sleeping Beauty figures.

The 18-piece set also comes with a sparkly slide, a three-cart train, and track pieces.

BRIO, brio.us

DISNEY PRINCESS MY SINGING PRINCESS & FRIEND DOLLS, 3+ These new interactive Disney Princess dolls feature phrases, music, and accessories that highlight the core attributes of each character. Kids can collect Rapunzel & Pascal, Ariel & Flounder (pictured), Moana & Pua (pictured), Tiana & Prince Naveen, and Jasmine & Raja.

JAKKS PACIFIC, jakks.com

DISNEY PRINCESS PLAYDATE MAXIMUS, 3+ Kids up to 70 pounds can sit atop this 2-foot-tall Maximus, modeled after the horse in Tangled. Offer him the included apple, frying pan, or “wanted” poster to activate an array of sounds and facial expressions.

JAKKS PACIFIC, jakks.com

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DJ BEAT BOXER, 3+ Kids can scratch different parts of this music-mixing dog’s body to add layers of sounds and create their own song. This pawsome friend then helps add musical effects to enhance kids’ original tracks.

VTECH, vtechkids.com

DYNACRAFT 24V TRAIL RACER, 3+ Designed for two riders, this ATV-style ride-on features an easy-to-use foot pedal and can drive up to 5 mph. It features LED headlights, full-spring suspension, a working horn, and an MP3 input.

DYNACRAFT, dynacraftwheels.com

ENCANTO MAGICAL CASA MADRIGAL, 3+ Kids can create new adventures inspired by Encanto with this authentic playhouse featuring lights, sounds, and music. It stands more than 15 inches tall and includes three floors, seven rooms, a Mirabel doll, and accessories.

JAKKS PACIFIC, jakks.com

EPOCH GAMES SUPER MARIO PIRANHA PLANT ESCAPE, 4+ Players will roll the die to move around the hungry piranha plant.

Whichever space they land on will indicate how many times they have to press the button on the plant in this game of chance. Watch out: The plant will munch down at random!

EPOCH EVERLASTING PLAY, epocheverlastingplay.com

FAO SCHWARZ RIDE-ON RAILWAY, 3+ This motorized train set comes with more than 15 feet of track. Kids can ride the train forward and backward and activate three sound effects and an LED headlight.

FAO SCHWARZ, faoschwarz.com

FAO SCHWARZ STYLE RUNWAY, 3+ This role-play item features a light-up runway, a dressing room, a closet, a hair and makeup area, a pretend store, and a dual-sided fabric curtain for kids to stage a fashion show.

FAO SCHWARZ, faoschwarz.com

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FISHER-PRICE BOUNCETOPIA BOUNCER, 3+ With the built-in pump, this colorful bounce house inflates in minutes. It has enough room for multiple kids to play together, and it features one opening for entry and exit and transparent walls for safety. Designed for inside play.

BESTWAY USA, bestwayusa.com

FISHER-PRICE THOMAS & FRIENDS LAUNCH & LOOP MAINTENANCE YARD, 3+ Kids can recreate the loop de loop from Thomas & Friends All Engines Go! with more than 16 feet of track. The set comes with a motorized Thomas engine and Carly the Crane.

MATTEL, shop.mattel.com

FUR BY THE FOOT BUBBLEGUM BESTIES, 3+ These 14-inch plushies are named after bubblegum flavors like Double Mint, Berry Twist, Rainbow Ice, and Arctic Chill.

Kids can tug inch by inch to unroll three new friends, then reload them to experience the reveal again and again.

JUST PLAY, justplayproducts.com

FURREAL CINNAMON THE PONY, 4+ This expressive pony stands 14 inches tall, comes with 26 styling accessories, and interacts with kids through 80 sounds and reactions. She responds affectionately when kids feed her or pet her back, cheeks, and nose.

HASBRO, shop.hasbro.com

GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE COOK WITH ‘CAKEY’ KITCHEN, 3+ This kid-size play kitchen features twistable knobs that activate cooking sounds. Kids can press Cakey on the cookbook stand to hear phrases and sounds inspired by the Netflix show. The set includes 23 accessories.

SPIN MASTER, spinmaster.com

GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE RAINBOW CLOSET PLAYSET, 3+ Kids can dress the included Gabby figure in multiple outfits, then send her down the spinning catwalk or pose her in front of the photobooth with swappable backgrounds.

This set folds for easy storage after playtime.

SPIN MASTER, spinmaster.com

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GG SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY SET & SASHKA, 3+ This 14-inch doll comes with a fully assembled table and chairs, pretend treats, dinnerware accessories, party decorations, and more. The card features sweet messages kids can read and the neatly wrapped gift box hides a surprise.

BATTAT, battatco.com

HARRY POTTER HOGWARTS EXPRESS POP-UP TENT, 3+ All aboard! This detailed, Hogwarts Express-inspired pop-up tent features multiple entryways and a securable rear door for little wizards-in-training. When playtime is over, the tent folds up for easy storage.

SUNNY DAYS ENTERTAINMENT, sunnydaysent.com

IMAGINEXT MEGA STOMP & RUMBLE GIGA DINOSAUR, 3+ Inspired by Jurassic World Dominion, this kid-controlled dinosaur has light-up eyes and can roar, stomp, chomp, and thrash. It comes with an Owen Grady figure and a chain to attach to the dinosaur.

MATTEL, shop.mattel.com

IT’S ALL ME, 3+ Each 8-inch poseable doll comes with apparel and accessories for two themes/activities. Choose from six styles: Artist and Cheerleader, Camping and Chess, Yoga and Baker, Dance and Swim, Basketball and Paddleboard, or Ice Cream and Tennis.

MADAME ALEXANDER DOLL CO., madamealexander.com

JAMILA, 3+ Jamila is an 18-inch Our Generation doll with brown eyes that open and close, curly brunette hair to style, and baking accessories kids can use to play pretend.

BATTAT, battatco.com

JOHN DEERE KIDS BUILD-A-JOHNNY TRACTOR, 3+ Little farmers will build a 16-piece John Deere toy tractor using a battery-powered drill. After the tractor is built, kids can take it apart or use it for push-along play.

TOMY, us.tomy.com

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KARMA’S WORLD YOUTH HEADPHONES WITH SHARING PORT, 3+ These headphones feature graphics inspired by the Netflix show Karma’s World, along with a volume limiter to protect kids’ hearing, an adjustable headband, and pivoting ear cushions.

There’s also a sharing port so two kids can enjoy listening together. eKIDS, ekids.com

KID TRAX CLASSIC PEDAL CARS, 3+ These kid-powered pedal cars feature a steering system, rubber tires, and more. There are four designs to choose from: pink convertible, fire truck, police car, and hot rod. Each car seats one kid and holds up to 60 pounds.

KID TRAX, kidtraxtoys.com

KID TRAX FORD BRONCO — PINK, 3+ Styled to look like a real Ford Bronco, this ride-on features working lights, foot pedal acceleration, and a working FM radio and MP3 player input. Adults can remove the doors and bed cover for four different looks. It moves at a maximum speed of 5 mph.

KID TRAX, kidtraxtoys.com

KIDKRAFT LIL GREEN WORLD MARKET TREEHOUSE, 3+ This eco-friendly wooden playset comes with four figures and 26 accessories with a magical forest theme.

Kids can write wishes on the included heart-shaped notepad and tuck the paper into a notch in the tree.

KIDKRAFT, kidkraft.com

KIDS’ DIGITAL CAMERA — MEOWIE THE CAT, 3+ This kid-friendly camera features a 3-inch touchscreen, built-in filters and frames, and a shock-proof silicone covering. It comes with a preinstalled 16GB memory card and a lanyard that doubles as a USB and a charging cord.

KIDAMENTO, kidamento.com

KINETIC SAND SWIRL N’ SURPRISE, 3+ Kids can swirl, flow, and stack sand using the included tools to create mesmerizing effects. This kit features a total of 2 pounds of kinetic sand in red, purple, green, and yellow.

SPIN MASTER, spinmaster.com

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LITTLE TIKES MAGIC WORKSHOP, 3+ Pretend to cast spells alongside a magical frog and combine ingredients to create imaginative potions with this playset, which includes a spell book, lights, sounds, songs, and more.

MGA ENTERTAINMENT, mgae.com

MAGGIE & PUP TRAINING SCHOOL PLAYSET, 3+ This set includes a poseable Jack Russell Terrier plush and dog training accessories, including a patch of grass, a frisbee, a trick guide, a grooming brush, and more. It is compatible with most 14-inch dolls (not included).

BATTAT, battatco.com

MICKEY MOUSE FUNHOUSE INFLATABLE, 3+ Up to three kids can bounce and play in this inflatable version of the Mickey Mouse Funhouse, inspired by the animated show. It features a bouncing area, a basketball hoop, a slide, a ball pit area, and a ring toss area.

FUNORMOUS, funormous.com

MY FEELINGS BEAN BAGS, 3+ These tactile bean bags encourage kids to explore their emotions and express their feelings. In addition to sensory play, they promote self confidence. The bean bags come with a drawstring bag and an activity guide.

EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS, educationalinsights.com

MY FIRST KIDI SMARTWATCH, 3+ Help little ones learn about telling time with a friendly digital wrist pet.

Kids can set reminders to help with their own daily routines and care for their virtual pet with this interactive, digital watch.

VTECH, vtechkids.com

MY LITTLE PONY MUSICAL MANE MELODY, 3+ Based on the show My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, this playset includes 3-inch pony figures that activate lights and sounds. It also comes with a baby dragon figure and 16 accessories.

HASBRO, shop.hasbro.com

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NEEDOH DOHJEES, 3+ Kids can pop and swap the Teenie Needoh to create a new Dohjee character, which is made of nontoxic compound that returns to its original shape. There are 24 creatures to collect.

SCHYLLING, schylling.com

PAW PATROL BIG RIG PUPS HIGHWAY HQ, 3+ When kids pull open the command center, they will reveal the 3-foot-wide headquarters. The garage playset features a spot for each pup, a vehicle launcher, lights and sounds, and more. It comes with a Chase figure.

SPIN MASTER, spinmaster.com

PAW PATROL WOODEN PAW PATROLLER ACTIVITY CENTER MULTI-SIDED PLAY SPACE, 3+ Kids can join the PAW Patrol crew in this wooden play space, which features spinning gears, a slider maze, a steering wheel, sound effects, and more. The set includes a wooden tire pump and tool accessories.

MELISSA & DOUG, melissaanddoug.com

PEPPA PIG ALL AROUND PEPPA’S TOWN SET, 3+ Kids can create paths around Peppa’s town using track pieces as they listen for one of three story starters, encouraging them to proceed to a destination. This playset comes with a Peppa figure and Mummy’s red car vehicle.

HASBRO, shop.hasbro.com

PEPPA PIG TONIEBOX STARTER SET, 3+ This Peppa Pig-themed Toniebox is a screen-free entertainment system designed to spark imagination in kids as they listen to stories, songs, and more. It comes with a Peppa Pig Tonie and is compatible with other character Tonies.

TONIES, us.tonies.com

PLAY & LEARN MONSTER MATES — EMOJI MONSTER (BLUE EDITION), 2+ Kids can learn about and understand their emotions with these 10 little monsters. By putting each little monster piece into the bigger Emoji Monster, kids will learn how to express their feelings.

THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL, tlji.com

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POP & SPIN MOWER, 2+ Enhance kids’ motor skills with this pretend mowing machine. Learn gardening basics, lawn mower safety, and colors, which features phrases, lights, and music. Kids can pull the cord to start the engine, or sit and spin the attached roller.

VTECH, vtechkids.com

ROCK & SLIDE DOLLHOUSE, 3+ This 360-degree, open-play dollhouse features music and sound effects and comes with more than 25 accessories.

Kids can place the figures on the pressure pads to activate the various sounds and music.

HAPE, hape.com

ROCK THE BELLS DOLLS, 3+ Celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with this assortment of iconic collectible dolls, each dressed in hip-hop inspired clothing and accessories.

WORLD OF EPI, thefreshdolls.com

SERIOUSLY SUPER SIZED PLUSH, 3+ Foodies can collect all the Seriously Super Sized plushies from Series 1, including Sushi, Chicken Drumstick, and Cheeseburger. These snuggly, extra-large plush foods measure 24-32 inches long.

JUST PLAY, justplayproducts.com

SNORBLE, 1+ Snorble blends artificial intelligence with entertaining and educational content to help kids adopt healthy habits and routines. The interactive pal engages kids with educational activities, games, storytelling, and bedtime routines.

SNORBLE, snorble.com

SQUISHVILLE PLUSH 6 PACK — VARIOUS ASSORTMENTS, 3+ These miniaturized plush are inspired by larger members of the Squishmallows Squad. Kids can collect cats, dogs, lions, and more.

JAZWARES, jazwares.com

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STEM MASTER BUILDER 24 PC SET, 3+ This set comes with colorful, magnetic pieces in nine different shapes that kids can use to create 3D structures.

Kids can learn math principles and other STEM skills as they build.

MAGFORMERS, magformers.com

STORE & GO EASEL, 3+ This portable, double-sided magnetic easel features both black and white boards and comes with chalk, two marker pens, and other accessories.

The easel folds together and locks with a wooden latch for easy storage or take-along play.

HAPE, hape.com

TARGET SHOPPING CART, 3+ This kid-size shopping cart is modeled after the ones found in Target stores.

The 12-piece set includes role-play shopping accessories, such as a beverage cup with a Target-branded sleeve, Good & Gather products, Favorite Day market items, and fruit.

JAKKS PACIFIC, jakks.com

THAT GIRL LAY LAY SINGING DOLL, 3+ This 11-inch doll comes dressed in an outfit inspired by the Nickelodeon series That Girl Lay Lay. Kids can press Lay Lay’s necklace charm to hear her sing the show’s theme song.

JUST PLAY, justplayproducts.com

THROUGH THE WOODS CROQUET SET, 3+ Kids can enjoy a game of croquet inside or outside while practicing key skills like hand-eye coordination.

The set includes six wood hoops, two mallets, two balls, a starting post, and a carry bag for easy storage.

MANHATTAN TOY, manhattantoy.com

WOODEN CAFÉ BARISTA COFFEE SHOP, 3+ Kids can pretend to run a coffee shop with this 35-piece playset. It includes pretend drink-making tools, drinks, and baked goods. There’s also a magnetic menu board and a check-out station.

MELISSA & DOUG, melissaanddoug.com

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AIR HOGS FLIPPIN’ FRENZY, 4+ This double-sided R/C features oversized foam tires and a lightweight design. It performs 360-degree spins and flips from a sleek, blue sports car into a red muscle car.

SPIN MASTER, spinmaster.com

3DOODLER START+ MAKER BUNDLE, 6+ Kids can use this 3D printing pen to create anything they can imagine. This bundle includes a 3Doodler Start+ pen, more than 145 colored strands, 10 activities, nine challenge cards, and a Doodlepad.

3DOODLER, the3doodler.com

ANIME HEROES — NARUTO — SAGE OF SIX PATHS MODE, 4+ This 6.5-inch Uzumaki Naruto figure has more than 16 points of articulation, two sets of interchangeable hands, and character-specific accessories. It comes in premium packaging influenced by Japanese manga and art.

BANDAI NAMCO TOYS & COLLECTIBLES AMERICA, bandai.com

AHA! EMOTION SCIENCE, 5+ This tactile STEM kit includes a storybook and conductive play doughs. Kids use the dough and the book to create an emotion circuit, which teaches them how our bodies connect to our emotions.

MEANDMINE, meandmine.com

APHMAU MEEMEOWS MYSTERY PLUSH — SERIES 2, 5+ Aphmau fans can collect the second litter of plush versions of the gamer’s feline friends. Each cat comes in a blind box, and there are eight to collect, including Ice Cream Cat, Dragon Cat, and more.

BONKERS TOYS, bonkerstoys.com

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AQUABEADS DELUXE TRUNK, 4+ This carry case features a crafting station for kids to create water-fused bead designs. It also comes with more than 1,300 solid, jewel, and star beads in 48 vibrant colors.

EPOCH EVERLASTING PLAY, epocheverlastingplay.com

ART SQUAD DOLLS, 5+ Kids can collect four 10-inch Art Squad fashion dolls that come with outfits, accessories, and DIY craft kits. Projects include etching, beading, painting, and stenciling.

JUST PLAY, justplayproducts.com

BARBIE CUTIE REVEAL, 3+ These Barbie dolls come dressed in plush animal costumes and feature water-activated animal face paint. There are 10 surprises in each package, including fashion accessories and a matching mini pet.

MATTEL, shop.mattel.com

BFF BY CRY BABIES, 5+ The Cry Babies Magic Tears characters have grown up to be collectible, articulated fashion dolls with silky, nylon hair. Kids can collect and unbox six characters and discover surprise accessories with each one.

IMC TOYS, imctoys.com

BIG FAT YARN 14-INCH PLUSH DECOR KIT, 6+ Kids can learn the art of finger knitting with customizable plush decor kits featuring super-soft yarn. After knitting a circle or watermelon plush, kids can take them apart to knit another other project.

JAZWARES, jazwares.com

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER, 5+ Celebrate the characters of the new Black Panther film with these 11.5-inch multicultural dolls that showcase signature outfits, accessories, and authentic hairstyles from the movie.

WORLD OF EPI, thefreshdolls.com

#BONELESS CRAYPLAY PLAY SETS, 6+ Catch air and do tricks using the #Boneless Skater figures (sold separately) and these playsets. The Big Air Mega Ramp is 3 feet long while the SuperStreet Sk8Prk has an all-way ramp and a warp rider vert ramp.

NSI INTERNATIONAL, skateboneless.com

BUILD & GROW TREE HOUSE, 6+ Kids can build their own mini tree house, decorate it with the included stickers and mini wooden accessories, accent it with the faux leaves, and grow the included chia seeds using the soil-free plant medium.

CREATIVITY FOR KIDS, fabercastell.com

CAKE-N-BAKE CHALLENGE, 4+ In this fast-paced game, players will race to stack their cakes based on the ingredients on a game card. The first player to correctly stack their cake wins a candle, and whoever is the first to collect six candles wins the game.

HEY BUDDY HEY PAL, heybuddyheypal.com

CLAY SCULPTING STATION, 4+ With this all-in-one air-dry clay kit, kids can build and paint three animal sculptures or a mini clay pot. It features a built-in, kid-powered turntable. The washable paints, tools, and clay all store inside the case.

CRAYOLA, crayola.com

CREATE A CASTLE BUILDMASTER INDOOR ACTIVITY KITS, 6+ Kids can build castles using a sand (pictured) or snow compound with these indoor activity kits. The proprietary compounds are mess-free, do not dry out, and hold their shape when kids build.

CREATE A CASTLE, createacastle.com

CUBLES, 6+ Each buildable CubleStock figure features a patented key system that gives it the ability for articulation. These figures combine origami, puzzles, toys, and crafts with no glue or scissors required.

CUBLES, cubles.com

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DEXOR ROBOT, 6+ Kids can use 110 pieces to build a pretend robot, including graphic paperboard panels, colorful plastic building links, and stickers. The set inspires action-based storytelling.

LUKI LAB, lukilab.com

DISNEY A GOOFY MOVIE GAME, 7+ Players will hit the road and make their way across the map to get to the Powerline concert, collecting memories and traveling to new locations. Make the most memories and score the best seats at the concert to win the game.

FUNKO GAMES, funkogames.com

DISNEY DOORABLES LET’S GO! AROUND THE WORLD MULTI PEEK, 5+ Kids can open the airplane doors to discover a mystery destination and a surprise assortment of 5-7 unique, 1.5inch figures and trading cards inspired by characters from classic Disney stories.

JUST PLAY, justplayproducts.com

DISNEY KINGDOMANIA: SERIES 1 GAME BALL, 6+ Players must patch problems on each level of the game, which features different Disney stories and characters.

Each game ball comes with 10 level tiles and two mystery characters, with 40 figures to collect in total.

FUNKO GAMES, funkogames.com

DISNEY TABLETS, 5+ Available in Toy Story, Cars, Mickey and Friends, and Frozen designs, these tablets come with themed games, apps, and more. The tablets feature parental controls and include a year of free access to Gamestore Junior.

PEBBLE GEAR, pebblegear.com

DOGS VS SQUIRLS, 4+ Each collectible bean Dog character has its own personality and breed. Their goal is to keep the mischievous Squirl characters from wreaking havoc on the neighborhood.

There are 96 characters to collect.

CEPIA, shop.catsvpickles.com

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DOODLEJAMZ BRIGHTBOARDS, 6+ These handheld artboards are filled with soft, squishy gel or beads. Kids use their fingers or the included stylus to draw, sculpt, and create doodles that light up. They can use the kickstand to display their designs vertically or horizontally.

SKYCASTLE TOYS, skycastletoys.com

FASHION BANDZ GO CUPS, 6+ Kids can make up to 50 colorful bracelets to wear and share with this kit. It includes an easy-to-use pocket loom, 1,000 rubber bands, colorful beads, and charms.

WECOOL TOYS, wecooltoys.com

FIDGIE FRIENDS, 6+ These fantasy friends are full of fidget fun. There are four different 10.5-inch dolls that each have three different fidget features, such as popper wings, stress ball skirts, and more.

SUNNY DAYS ENTERTAINMENT, sunnydaysent.com

FIRE IN THE HOLE GAME, 6+ In this sustainable family game, players choose a card, roll the dice, then take their best shot at landing a felt cannonball in the pop-up pirate ship. The player who links four cannonballs first wins the game.

MCMILLER, us.mcmiller.fun

FIRST ACT ROLL UP DRUM PAD, 6+ Rock out with this portable drum pad that is optimized for portability and on-the-go play. The Roll Up Drum Pad includes 10 drum sounds, seven play-along rhythms, record and playback features, and more.

JAZWARES, jazwares.com

FLYBAR BUMPER CAR XL, 6+ This bumper car seats two kids or one adult and reaches a maximum speed of 3 mph. It is made with a soft rubber bumper that protects walls and furniture, and features flashing LED lights and dual joysticks for steering.

FLYBAR, flybar.com

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FLYBAR FUNPARK OVERSIZED INFLATABLE SKEE-BALL, 3+ This version of the classic arcade game inflates to more than 11 feet long, allowing families to play a giant round of Skee-Ball at home. The set comes with four rubber balls, a pump, and ground stakes.

FLYBAR, flybar.com

FOR KEEPS UNIVERSE, 4+ The For Keeps universe expands with new additions. Swoon is a doll line set in Paris, and the Flower Power collection features characters passionate about the Earth; plus, the original For Keeps line welcomes five new characters.

THE LOYAL SUBJECTS, theloyalsubjects.com

GOT2GLOW BABY FAIRY FINDER, 5+ The Got2Glow Fairy Finder is back, but in a new, smaller size. The Fairy Finder’s wings lights up when it detects a virtual baby fairy is nearby. There are more than 20 new virtual fairy babies to find and collect.

WOWWEE, wowwee.com

HEROES OF GOO JIT ZU — STRETCH & STRIKE THRASH MOBILE, 4+ Kids can transform this Goo Jit Zu vehicle from a speedy cruiser to an attack monster truck by squishing or stretching the fin. The vehicle seats three characters and includes an exclusive Thrash figure.

MOOSE TOYS, moosetoys.com

HIDDEN ADVENTURE, 3+ Kids can use the red decoder putty to try to find the ancient artifact. The putty reveals hidden secrets within the included 22-page activity book to help kids on their discovery adventure.

CRAZY AARON’S, crazyaarons.com

HUEY: THE LINE-TRACKING, COLOR-SENSING ROBOT, 5+ This robot offers a screen-free introduction to the world of coding. With a built-in color sensor, Huey navigates around the maps kids create using 81 puzzle-shaped tiles.

THAMES & KOSMOS, thamesandkosmos.com

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ICE CREAM BUTTER SCOOPS, 6+ This ice cream-themed slime bucket helps kids relax with sensory stimulation. The stretchy, buttery compound is available in three sweet-smelling scents, including cookie dough, strawberry shortcake, and mermaid mint chocolate chunk.

WECOOL TOYS, wecooltoys.com

IT’S BANANAS, 6+ Players split into teams, put on a monkey tail, then complete physical challenges as hilarity ensues. The first team to successfully complete three challenges wins the game.

MCMILLER, us.mcmiller.fun

JURASSIC WORLD CAPTIVZ DOMINION ULTIMATE COLLECTOR’S PACK, 3+ This set includes three Pop N Lock dinosaurs inside slime-filled eggs and a collector case that shows scenery from the movie Jurassic World Dominion. Each case comes with an exclusive, green metallic Spinosaurus dinosaur figure.

TOY MONSTER, toymonster.net

JURASSIC WORLD REALFX BABY BLUE, 3+ Kids can become a dinosaur handler with this lifelike animatronic Baby Blue.

They can use the one-handed controls to operate Blue’s blinking eyes, mouth, and more, or the touch sensors to activate more than 20 sounds.

JAKKS PACIFIC, jakks.com

JUST MY STYLE GLITZY POP CHARM STUDIO, 6+ This jewelry-making kit comes with more than 650 beads, 10 charms, and a jewel-placing pen that kids can use to create sparkling bracelets, necklaces, and more.

HORIZON GROUP USA, horizongroupusa.com

KIDIGO NEXTAG, 5+ This high-tech spin on 20 different backyard games includes capture the flag, freeze tag, and more. A friendly voice explains the rules of each game and keeps track as players are tagged via the wearable electronic units.

VTECH, vtechkids.com

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KOOSH FLIX STIX, 6+ Kids can play this head-to-head, lacrosse-style Koosh game both inside and outside. It comes with two Flix Stix and a Koosh Ball.

PLAYMONSTER, playmonster.com

L.O.L. SURPRISE! O.M.G. FASHION SHOW MEGA RUNWAY, 4+ This massive set includes two O.M.G. dolls, six L.O.L. Surprise! dolls, two pets, two Lil Sisters, more than 80 surprises, and 1,500 mix-and-match looks. The packaging turns into a fashion show runway with four play areas.

MGA ENTERTAINMENT, mgae.com

LANKYBOX GIANT MYSTERY BOX, 6+ Inspired by the LankyBox YouTube channel, the Giant Mystery Box is filled with figures, a glow-in-the-dark plush, a squishy, a fidget toy, Canny with a pop-out Sticky, and stickers. The case doubles as a role-play helmet.

BONKERS TOYS, bonkerstoys.com

LEAPPODS MAX, 4+ Kids can listen to music and guided activities with these Bluetooth-compatible headphones that do not require web connections, downloads, or account setups. They come with a 14-page guidebook to accompany the audio adventures, pairing soundscapes with illustrations.

LEAPFROG, leapfrog.com

LITTLE LIVE PETS MAMA SURPRISE, 4+ This interactive guinea pig features more than 20 sounds and reactions. Place her in her hutch overnight and she’ll deliver a themed guinea pig baby every day for three days.

Kids can repeat the surprise deliveries again and again.

MOOSE TOYS, moosetoys.com

MADE BY ME ULTIMATE MARBLING PAINT STUDIO, 6+ Kids can design more than 12 projects using eight bright paint colors and the six-in-one marbling tool. The set includes watercolor paper and multiple ceramic shapes.

HORIZON GROUP USA, horizongroupusa.com

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MAKE YOUR OWN LIQUID GLITTER BRACELETS, 6+ Kids can select different gemstones and colored glitters to add to the tubes and connectors to make six bracelets that sparkle and shine.

PURPLE LADYBUG, plbfun.com

MARVEL EYE FOUND IT! BOARD GAME, 4+ Young fans can visit Wakanda, Asgard, and more in this game as they search for hidden illustrations within the Marvel Universe.

RAVENSBURGER, ravensburger.us

MATTEL POLLY POCKET SWEET ADVENTURES RAINBOW MALL, 4+ This three-story playset features nine play areas, including a toy store, a food court, and more. It comes with more than 35 pieces, including a 3-inch Polly doll, dough, and letters to customize the movie theater marquee.

MATTEL, shop.mattel.com

MEGA CHOMP R/C SHARK, 4+ The swishing tail and half-submerged appearance of this remote-controlled shark turns any floor into infested waters. It’s 16 inches long and features chomping jaw action.

SKYROCKET TOYS, skyrocket.com

MGA’S MINIVERSE — BRATZ MINIS, 6+ Each blind-box trapezoid capsule contains two detailed mini Bratz dolls.

There are 24 different miniatures to collect in the first series, inspired by products from throughout Bratz’s 20-year history.

MGA ENTERTAINMENT, mgae.com

MIRACULOUS LADYBUG SWITCH N GO SCOOTER WITH LADYBUG DOLL, 4+ Kids can have the same transforming powers as Ladybug as they change the secret Ladybug pod into the Ladybug scooter at the touch of a button. It comes complete with a Ladybug doll.

PLAYMATES TOYS, playmatestoys.com

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MY HERO ACADEMIA — IZUKU MIDORIYA 5-INCH ACTION FIGURE, 6+ This 5-inch-scale figure of Izuku Midoriya from the anime My Hero Academia features articulation, a variant yelling head, and Izuku’s hero outfit. It comes in show-themed, blister-card packaging.

MCFARLANE TOYS, mcfarlane.com

OSMO READING ADVENTURE, 5+ This learn-to-read program combines speech recognition with physical books and an iOS app. It includes an app, four books, an interactive wand, and an Osmo base and reflector. Monthly subscription available for additional books.

OSMO, playosmo.com

PENGUINS ROCK!, 5+ Players race to gather rocks from the pile and be the first to complete their nest. Based on the nesting habits of Gentoo penguins, this strategy game promotes counting skills.

EEBOO, eeboo.com

PIXOBITZ, 6+ Kids can create their own characters inspired by retro 8-bit images, complete with faces and accessories. The cubes adhere with water, and kids can stack them for a 3D look.

SPIN MASTER, spinmaster.com

POKÉMON TRAINER CHALLENGE, 4+ This electronic game will challenge kids’ Pokémon knowledge with 300 questions and 75 Pokémon characters.

Players are given a fact and two Pokémon characters and must decide which Pokémon fits the description.

ULTRA PRO ENTERTAINMENT, ultraprogames.com

POP IT PETS, 3+ Collect more than 100 teeny-tiny Pop It Pets, each with its own personality, likes, dislikes, and best friends. Inside each blind bag, kids will find 17 surprises, including five mystery Pets.

BUFFALO GAMES, popitpets.com

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RAINBOW VISION FASHION DOLLS, 6+ Rainbow High’s Rainbow Divas and Shadow High’s Neon Shadow are going head-to-head at the Rainbow Vision competition. This line includes six different dolls, each complete with a second outfit and accessories.

MGA ENTERTAINMENT,mgae.com

SCRATCH-OFF HIDDEN PICTURES BOOKS — ANIMAL PUZZLES + DINOSAUR PUZZLES SET, 6+ Kids can discover more than 350 objects in each spiral-bound activity book in this bundled set. The books combine scratch art with Highlights’ Hidden Pictures puzzles and feature mazes, doodle pages, jokes, and more.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN, shop.highlights.com

SKY VIPER HAND-CONTROLLED FORCE HOVER DRONE, 6+ Kids can fly the Force Hover Drone without a remote control. The drone’s smart sensors detect its surroundings, so kids can toss it into the air and control it with their hand movements.

SKYROCKET TOYS, skyrocket.com

SMASHERS DINO ISLAND GIANT SKULL, 3+ Kids can smash the skull to uncover 30 hidden surprises, including five mini eggs with mini characters inside, a golden dino skull pencil topper, and six smasher stickers.

ZURU, zuru.com

SOLAR SYSTEM PUZZLE GLOBE, 5+ Match planets to their names on this rotating puzzle that features self-correcting pieces with unique shapes to help kids place them correctly. The globe also comes with an astronaut figure and a spaceship accessory.

LEARNING RESOURCES, learningresources.com

SQUAREGLES ESSENTIAL STARTER SET, 4+ This 105-piece magnetic building set takes construction to another level. The set includes paper panels for coloring, cars for racing, and characters for storytelling. Each colorful magnetic frame helps kids create unique builds every time they play.

SQUAREGLES, squaregles.com

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STAR TREK UNIVERSE BASIC FIGURES & ENTERPRISE, 4+ Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Admiral James T. Kirk, Captain Spock, and more join this fleet of 5-inch, 1:14-scale figures from multiple Star Trek generations. Additionally, there is an 18-inch-scale replica of the Original Series Enterprise.

PLAYMATES TOYS, playmatestoys.com

STAR WARS L0-LA59 (LOLA) ANIMATRONIC EDITION, 4+ Featuring the design and deco inspired by the droid that appears in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, this interactive companion has three modes of play and 45 different light, sound, and movement combinations.

HASBRO, shop.hasbro.com

T.A.P.E.S., 6+ T.A.P.E.S. stands for Turn-Based Approximate Proportion Estimation Showdown. In this party game, players guess the size of household objects using bizarre units of measurement.

How tall in gummy bears is that lamp?

HOG WILD, hogwildtoys.com

TAMAGOTCHI PIX PARTY, 6+ In addition to raising and nurturing their digital pets, kids can also host and attend their Tamagotchi friends’ parties in a decorated party area. This upgraded version features new mini games, the ability to cook with guests, and a built-in camera.

BANDAI NAMCO TOYS & COLLECTIBLES AMERICA, bandai.com

THE MAGICAL WORLD OF DISNEY TRIVIA GAME, 6+ Players can travel through 100 years of Disney history with 2,000 trivia questions. The golden game pawns are hand-sculpted, scaled representations of fan-favorite characters.

PLAYMONSTER, playmonster.com

TONGUES OUT!, 4+ This memory game features 12 squishy pugs that each stick out their tongue when kids press on them.

Players roll lollipop dice and try to match the pups’ tongue with the color on the dice.

BLUE ORANGE GAMES, blueorangegames.com

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TONKA MIGHTY MONSTER RC STEEL DUMP TRUCK, 5+ Kids can control this four-in-one R/C truck from 100 feet away and perform 360-degree stunts with the push of a button. Plus, they can load objects into the truck bed, dump them off, and clear obstacles with the plow.

BASIC FUN!, basicfun.com

TWILIGHT DAYCARE COLLECTIBLE BABIES, 5+ Bring the fun of the Roblox game Twilight Daycare to life with these dolls! Each doll includes a costume, a toy, and a code that kids can use to redeem characters and accessories in the game.

WOWWEE, wowwee.com

VOLCANO EXPEDITION BASE CAMP, 4+ Kids can play with pretend lava, volcanic ash, and giant rocks. This set explodes with action-packed functions, including glowing lava, vapor, and eruptions.

SCHLEICH USA, schleich-s.com

WHAT THE FLUFF, 5+ When kids snuggle, pet, roll, and play with this interactive pet, it reveals a sweet surprise. Each pet features more than 100 sounds and reactions.

SPIN MASTER, spinmaster.com

WILTOPIA ANIMAL CARE STATION, 4+ Kids can get hands-on with this animal clinic playset made with sustainable materials. The set comes packed with everything necessary to pretend to save rainforest animals, including three figures, medical supplies, and more.

PLAYMOBIL, playmobil.us

ZIPLINX TRIPLE TOWER BLAST, 6+ ZipLinx puts a high-flying spin on the domino run. Kids can connect the pieces, lay in the launcher key, and watch the pieces fly up to 3 feet in the air. This playset includes more than 10 feet of ZipLinx.

BLIP TOYS, bliptoys.com

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BEYBLADE INTERSTELLAR DROP BATTLE SET, 8+ This Beystadium features two levels and comes with two Beyblade QuadDrive tops, which feature four ways to strategize, customize, and battle. Kids can scan the code on the tops to battle in the Beyblade Burst app.

HASBRO, shop.hasbro.com

5 IN 1 ACTIVITY TOWER, 8+ Kids can use 1,600 components to make more than 40 jewelry pieces. The rotating tower features five removable storage trays, each housing a different design activity. It also has a bracelet holder.

MAKE IT REAL, makeitrealplay.com

AMERICAN GIRL CLAUDIE DOLL, BOOK, AND ACCESSORIES, 8+ American Girl’s newest historical character is Claudie Wells, a storyteller from 1920s Harlem. The 18-inch doll features shoulder-length curly hair and comes with a paperback book, a necklace, a Baby Ruth candy bar, and more.

AMERICAN GIRL, americangirl.com

BRAWL STARS 4.5-INCH ACTION FIGURE 1 PACK WINDOW BOX (S1), 8+ This toy line for the mobile action game Brawl Stars features four of the most popular brawlers, each designed with details and accessories as seen in the game.

PMI TRADING & ENTERPRISE, pmi.co.il

CANDY VENDING MACHINE, 8+ Kids can build and experiment with their own toy vending machine. They will explore lessons in physics, math, and mechanical engineering as they construct and play with the finished product.

THAMES & KOSMOS, thamesandkosmos.com

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CLIPOLOGY, 13+ Test your TV and movie knowledge in this interactive trivia game that includes a physical board game, video content, and more than 12 challenge types. The cloud-based game is constantly updated with new clips.

MOOSE TOYS, moosetoys.com

CONNECT 4 SPIN GAME, 8+ Players must choose where to place their disc inside the grid to try to get four in a row to win, but if their opponent plays a weighted disc, the grid will spin and change the game in an instant.

HASBRO, shop.hasbro.com

GRAVITRAX PRO: GIANT SET, 8+ This set includes 409 elements for kids to build their own vertical track systems. Kids can build walls, pillars, and balconies that attach together and create a path to race the marbles.

RAVENSBURGER, ravensburger.us

GRINGOTTS BANK WREBBIT3D JIGSAW PUZZLE, 12+ Build a 3D replica of the iconic Wizarding World bank with this 300-piece puzzle. With highly detailed graphics and illustrations, the puzzle also features the Ironbelly Ukrainian dragon on the top.

WREBBIT PUZZLES, wrebbit3dpuzzle.com

HEAD SPIN, 12+ In this fast-paced, fidget-friendly game, players race to figure out the color order based on the challenge card prompt. The first player to show the correct order on their spinner wins.

PROJECT GENIUS, projectgeniusinc.com

HEALTHY ROOTS DOLLS CURLFRIENDS, 8+ Two new Healthy Roots dolls, Marisol and Gaïana, join Zoe to teach kids to love their curls through hair play. Each doll, sold separately, has realistic facial features and curly hair that kids can wash and style.

HEALTHY ROOTS DOLLS, healthyrootsdolls.com

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ICEE SLUSHIE MACHINE, 12+ Kids can make frozen sweet treats right at home with this countertop ICEE Slushie Machine. It looks and operates just like the ones in stores and uses simple household ingredients.

ISCREAM, iscream-shop.com

IHEARTART SQUEEGEE ART, 8+ Kids can drip the paint then slide the squeegee across it to create abstract designs. The kit comes with punch-out shapes, peel-away stickers, squeegees, paint, a work mat, watercolor paper, and project ideas.

BRIGHT STRIPES, brightstripes.co

JUNIOR DETECTIVE, 8+ Choose a whodunnit mystery from 40 included unsolved case files, then decode clues using a red spy glass, a mirror, a cipher solve card, and more.

The first player to identify the culprit and hiding place wins the game.

BUFFALO GAMES, buffalogames.com

KOOSH CAMEOS, 8+ The nostalgic fun of Koosh meets kids’ favorite characters with these licensed 3-inch Koosh Balls. Available in characters including Grogu from The Mandalorian and Blue from Jurassic World (both pictured).

PLAYMONSTER, playmonster.com

LEGO DOTS DESIGNER TOOLKIT — PATTERNS, 8+ This kit comes with 1,096 pieces that kids can use to create and customize a bracelet, stitch-on and adhesive patches, message tags, a pencil pot, a desk tray, a note tray, and a photo frame.

THE LEGO GROUP, lego.com

LEGO SUPER MARIO THE MIGHTY BOWSER, 18+ This 2,807-piece building set has interactive elements, including movable pieces and a fireball launcher. Stomp on the battle platform’s action tag with other LEGO Super Mario figures (not included) for battles with Bowser.

THE LEGO GROUP, lego.com

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LITE-BRITE WALL ART POP WOW!, 14+ Create light-up wall art with this mega-size Lite-Brite. It features a 16-by-16-inch grid, 6,000 mini pegs, 45 LED lights, and three pop-art design templates. Display on a wall or a tabletop using the included stand.

BASIC FUN!, basicfun.com

MATCH MADNESS DUO, 8+ With this logic and perception game, up to two players will race to recreate a pattern on a card with a set of five blocks. The game helps kids develop pattern recognition and problem-solving skills.

FOXMIND, foxmind.com

LUMITEK NEON MONSTER, 8+ This 1:10-scale, remote-controlled truck has customizable neon lights. It’s equipped with rugged off-road tires; real-working shocks; two rechargeable batteries; and a full-function, 2.4 GHz remote control.

WECOOL TOYS, wecooltoys.com

MINECRAFT 31-INCH SKATEBOARD, 7+ This skateboard features graphics inspired by Minecraft, is suitable for skaters of any level, and is ready to ride right out of the box. It features color wheels with ABEC-1 bearings.

SAKAR INTERNATIONAL, sakar.com

NERF RIP ROCKET BOW & ARROW, 9+ Load one of the three Rip Rocket arrows onto the air-powered bow, pull back the handle to lock it in place, and squeeze the trigger to release the rocket up to 50 feet.

FRANKLIN SPORTS, franklinsports.com

NFL 2 MINUTE DRILL, 8+ This arcade-style game brings home the competition. Players race against the clock to hit the highest score in this NFL-themed football toss game.

EASTPOINT SPORTS, eastpointsports.com

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NICK JONAS’ LINKEE, 12+ Players must decipher what the answers to four questions have in common and shout it out to earn a card. Each card has a letter on the back, and the first to spell out LINKEE is the winner. This version of the game features questions designed in collaboration with the celerbity.

BIG POTATO, BigPotato.com

POKÉMON FLAME & FLIGHT DELUXE CHARIZARD, 8+ This interactive figure features more than 30 unique lights, sounds, and movement reactions to the way it flies. Charizard flaps its wings, launches fire missiles from its mouth, and comes with a 2-inch Pikachu figure.

JAZWARES, jazwares.com

POKÉMON SCARLET AND POKÉMON VIOLET, 8+ Explore an open world and encounter the Legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the newest games in the Pokémon franchise. The games are sold separately and made for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.

NINTENDO, nintendo.com

POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME: POKÉMON GO ELITE TRAINER BOX, 6+ In this collaboration with the Pokémon GO app, kids will be able to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with cards featuring photorealistic artwork and unique gameplay scenarios, inspired by the mobile app.

THE POKÉMON CO. INTERNATIONAL, pokemon.com

PROFESSOR MAXWELL’S VR DINOSAURS, 7+ This 60-piece virtual reality (VR) set lets kids discover different dinosaurs. It includes an 80-page book with more than 40 different 360-degree experiences, a project book with more than 30 activities, and VR goggles.

ABACUS BRANDS, abacusbrands.com

SCATTERGORIES STACKAGORIES, 12+ In this new twist on the iconic game, each player controls their own set of colored stacking pieces, and whoever has their piece on the top of the stack scores for that card. As players stack higher, they score more points.

WINNING MOVES GAMES USA, winning-moves.com

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SCHWINN TORNADO KRATE EVO 20-INCH, 7+ Inspired by the 1981 Schwinn Tornado, this modern reimagining features a vintage Krate style with a BMX edge.

The SmartStart bike includes a number plate, a BMX-style seat, fenders, and knobby BMX tires.

SCHWINN, schwinnbikes.com

SHASHIBO BATTLE SHAPES, 8+ This solo or multiplayer puzzle game features a deck of cards showcasing a different Shashibo shape on each card that players must attempt to create.

The cards also display a point system for easy, moderate, or difficult shapes.

FUN IN MOTION TOYS, funinmotiontoys.com

SHIMMER ‘N SPARKLE AIRBRUSH NAIL DESIGN STUDIO, 8+ Create shimmering nail effects with this specially designed studio featuring an airbrush tool that does not require batteries. The no-mess dome lets kids create designs with gentle puffs of air and the included nail polish, glitter, gems, stencils, and stickers.

CRA-Z-ART, cra-z-art.com

SHIMMER ‘N SPARKLE LIGHT UP BEAUTY STUDIO, 8+ Kids can get glam with the 28 lip, cheek, and eyeshadow colors, then record or snap photos with the help of the clip-on selfie light. They can follow the illustrated tutorial cards to create their ideal looks.

CRA-Z-ART, cra-z-art.com

SMITHSONIAN JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION PREHISTORIC PROJECTOR, 8+ Display detailed dinosaur scenes onto your walls with this dual-function projector, which projects a sky background behind 24 high-resolution images of prehistoric creatures. Includes three interchangeable image disks and a poster with facts about dinosaurs.

NSI INTERNATIONAL, nsi-intonline.com SNAP CIRCUITS JUNIOR, 8+ Elenco celebrates the 20th anniversary of Snap Circuits with this new edition of Snap Circuits Junior. Kids can explore STEM concepts while learning about how electronics work by building up real, working circuits with snap-together pieces.

ELENCO, elenco.com

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SPLATOON 3, 10+ In the newest Splatoon game, players can join Agent 3 in a fight against the Octarians and face off in four-versus-four Turf War clashes across new and returning stages. This game is designed for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.

NINTENDO, nintendo.com

STAR WARS MICRO GALAXY MILLENNIUM FALCON, 8+ Blast off to a galaxy far, far away with this Assault Class version of Han Solo’s Corellian freighter. The detailed Millennium Falcon features motion-activated sounds, light-up thrusters, and comes with four micro figures.

JAZWARES, jazwares.com

STRANGER THINGS 11-INCH DEMOGORGON, 8+ Inspired by the monsters from Netflix’s Stranger Things, this 11-inch figure features gruesome detailing and lifelike skin texture, 20 points of articulation, and collectible packaging.

BANDAI NAMCO TOYS & COLLECTIBLES AMERICA, bandai.com

VALOR KICK SCOOTER, 8+ This foldable scooter is compact enough to fit in a backpack or locker. It features an adjustable T-Bar with a maximum height of 36 inches and a large footwell with a limit of 220 lbs.

SPIN MASTER, spinmaster.com

WHAT DO YOU MEME? BIGGER BETTER EDITION, 17+ The original meme-making game now features more than 100 new cards. Players can pair photo cards and caption cards to create memes and vote on the best ones.

WHAT DO YOU MEME?, whatdoyoumeme.com

ZING HYPERSTRIKE DOMINATOR BOW, 14+ This bow sends the included Zonic Whistle foam-tipped arrows soaring up to 250 feet as they scream through the air. It features a quick reload system and a shoulder strap for hands-free transport.

ZING, zing.store

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MARVEL BLACK PANTHER VIBRANIUM GLOW SUIT, 8+ This limited-edition Superama rendition features Black Panther in his vibranium suit against a diorama background.

The figure includes a UV glow treatment that appears under flourescent light and replicates the glow of vibranium.

THE LOYAL SUBJECTS, theloyalsubjects.com

MY AVASTARS, 6+ Each Avastar has more than 100 possible looks. The dolls each include sticker packs and two mix-and-match bonus outfits. There is also a code compatible with the My Avastars online game so kids can play with their doll virtually.

WOWWEE, wowwee.com

SCHWINN HEALY RIDGE 24-INCH ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKE, 8+ The battery in this bike lasts for approximately 20 miles and the 250-watt pedal assist hub motor amplifies the ride up to 16 mph. It features a durable alloy frame.

SCHWINN, schwinnbikes.com

SPIROGRAPH 3D, 8+ Young artists can use the gears to make classic Spirograph designs, then put on the included 3D glasses to make their creations pop right off of the paper.

PLAYMONSTER, playmonster.com

TOY STORY TAMAGOTCHI, 8+ Interact with Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the Toy Story gang on the go. Play three different mini games to unlock new toys, and keep an eye out for Bunny and Ducky, along with other surprise visitors who make appearances throughout the day.

BANDAI NAMCO TOYS & COLLECTIBLES AMERICA, bandai.com

WORDLE: THE PARTY GAME, 14+ The popular digital game gets an analog update for 2-4 players. In each round, a player designated as the host writes down a secret word. Just like the original Wordle game, players try to guess it in the fewest tries, but in this game, players are competing against each other. The player with the fewest points at the end of the game wins.

HASBRO, hasbro.com

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