Talking toys that can learn new skills? We’re closer to it than you think!
The new 2XL cobot (collaborative robot) is ready to be a true friend to kids everywhere. The robot toy from Mego 2, a collaboration between Mego and D1srupt1ve, features artificial intelligence (AI) that lets it learn every time it talks to someone. The toy is designed to hold full conversations with kids ages 5 and up.
The original 2-XL, made by Mego in 1978, shook things up as an early example of a smart toy. Kids could interact with the toy using a series of buttons on its stomach to answer questions.
The new 2XL cobot utilizes AI technology to offer kids a conversation partner that actually learns. The robot toy can create stories, talk about a number of subjects, and speak more than 30 languages. Parents can add custom guardrails to ensure topics stay safe and secure. The toy has a light-up face with varying expressions and can be set to make conversation or tell stories.
Mego 2 is ready to shake up the world of tech toys with this release. Kids will make a new conversation buddy and maybe learn some things along the way thanks to the 2XL cobot!
As kids eagerly await the release of Trolls Band Togetherin one month, they might be wishing that the rainbow-colored world of Trolls was real. CAMP, the experiential toy store chain, has set out to make it so.
Starting on Nov. 18 at CAMP’s 5th Avenue location in New York City, kids can sing, dance, laugh, and play in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure at Trolls x CAMP. As families step through CAMP’s Magic Door (a speakeasy-style secret passage), they’ll enter a 4,500-square-foot play space inspired by the new movie.
Sing your heart out at Trolls x CAMP! | Source: CAMP
Visitors can navigate through a Troll-hair-filled tunnel and explore Bergen Town, Pop Village, or Vacay Island’s pool noodle jungle gym. Then take a wild, interactive ride in a living bus called Rhonda or take a trip to Mr. Dinkles’ Sparkle Spa to get all Trolled up with wigs and makeup. In the end, kids can watch a Trollpop concert with live performers and 3D concert graphics on jumbotrons. There will also be a meet-and-greet photo opportunity with Poppy and Branch (#broppy)!
Trolls x CAMP is a 50-minute experience, but ticket holders should arrive 15 minutes before their time slot. Every 15 minutes, a group of up to 30 people will be allowed to enter. The immersive experience will be in New York City before traveling to other CAMP locations across the country.
Limited tickets for the experience are available now at camp.com/trolls.
Thanks in a large part to Barbie: The Movie, the doll aisle is busier than ever! These classic toys promote social skills, inspire imaginations, and spark creativity.
Check out our picks for our favorite dolls — and fantastic doll abodes — below, and for more toys your kids’ll love, see our full Holiday Gift Guide!
This deluxe doll house has a spiral slide and a spacious floor plan with three levels and 10 living areas. It includes more than 75 accessories and customizable spaces, plus pet-friendly touches including a puppy slide and pet pool.
This newborn doll cries real tears and will calm down when kids give it a pacifier. Available in two styles, each comes with a bracelet that kids can wear so that the doll will recognize and interact with them.
Each of these fashion dolls comes with Disney character-inspired outfits, accessories, and shoes. Available characters include Ursula, Bambi, Stitch, and more!
Kids can engage in sensory and fashion play with the Fairie Garden's outfit details that double as fidget features. Kids can also brush her hair and accessorize with her headband.
Gia and Gypsy are a 14-inch doll and horse duo that have matching, sparkly hair that kids can style. Gia comes dressed in a riding-themed outfit and can sit on Gypsy.
This 13-inch, soft-bodied doll is available in three skin tones and comes dressed in a floral outfit, a headband, and a bib. Place the doll's pointer finger or thumb in its mouth and it will stay put.
Meet aspiring author Dani, art student Julianna, talented singer Liv, and design student Lola. Designed as a celebration of Latina culture, the 11.5-inch fashion dolls feature varying skin tones and hair textures.
These Rainbow High fashion dolls are dressed entirely in white and feature white hair. Kids can customize each doll using the six included washable markers, re-creating a Rainbow High character or designing their own.
Each doll and fashion set comes with seven reusable cling sticker outfits for kids to mix and match to create more than 850 looks. The 10-inch dolls feature unique styles, including Y2K Gurl, K-Pop Princess, Pop Punk Star, and Streetwear Queen.
Standing 10 inches tall, Fresh Beats dolls have custom-blended skin tones, rooted hair, and authentic hairstyles. The dolls have diverse personalities, stage-ready fashions, and unique styles.
For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
Kids can have an out-of-this-world magical adventure with the Magic Adventures Telescope from LeapFrog! Although a toy, this telescope is meant to emulate the real deal with its design and functionality.
Budding astronomers, ages five and up, can see the stars or nature through the 2.4-inch digital color screen — and learn more than 650 facts about the solar system, the Moon, star life cycles, constellations, and other space discoveries!
This toy offers out-of-this-world learning! | Source: LeapFrog
With the 110x zoom magnification and the built-in camera, kids can also snap pics of what they discover in the sky and in their backyard. The telescope can store about 100 images — or parents can purchase a microSD card for more photo storage.
The swivel base means they can rotate the telescope in any direction, whether up or down, left or right, or all around, so they can capture almost anything they see! Or pop off the tripod and use the telescope without the legs on a tabletop.
Kids will gravitate to the many ways of play! Source: LeapFrog
Alternatively, kids can look at more than 100 images and videos from NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). Kids do not have to look through an eyepiece or viewfinder to view the content, which is especially great for astronomers-to-be who may have sensory issues.
What makes this telescope also shine is that it also offers prompted learning. There is audio feedback, which lets kids follow along, get verbal information, and learn visually. There are also 20 collectible Cosmic Cards featuring detailed images of objects in space and cool facts on the back for kids to use anytime. Parents will especially appreciate that the cards also have a convenient storage box! The Cosmic Quiz also tests knowledge of outer space, including the planets, the Moon, constellations, and more.
Games are a great way to have fun while learning simultaneously, and LeapFrog does not disappoint. Kids can hop in a spacecraft and travel to different locations in the solar system to power satellites and reboot robots as a great way to play and learn. However, parents should note that the telescope has demo batteries included, but grownups should provide four new AA batteries for regular use.
If you’re looking for a homeschooling tool, parents looking for an alternative way to teach, or kids looking for an entertaining but educational toy to foster their love of space — who knows what the future has in star, but this LeapFrog Magic Adventures Telescope is an affordable way to help them get in the ozone!
Kids can look through the digital telescope at up to 110-times magnification to explore the world around them, check out more than 100 NASA videos and images, and play games on the 2.4-inch screen. 5+
Need something to get your little Disney fans excited for family game night? Ravensburger’s new Disney Around the World is the board game for you! Ravensburger is well-known for its Disney offerings, with games like Disney Villainous and a Disney version of its Labyrinth game. Now, Ravensburger is inviting players to hop in a hot air balloon and adventure through their favorite Disney worlds.
Take to the skies in a hot air balloon with Disney Around the World. | Source Ravensburger
Disney Around the World features Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, Cars, Frozen, Moana, and Toy Story. Each film gets its own world on the circular game board. Kids can roll a die to see where they’ll move, but they’ll need to watch out for the wind and clouds that make flying more tricky! Once they collect four stamps for their passport, they’ve won the game.
If that’s not enough Disney in your gaming plans, Ravensburger has plenty more where that came from. The company recently launched the new trading card game Disney Lorcana where players wield magic inks to gather a team of favorite Disney characters.
Disney Around the World is available now on Amazon and designed for players ages 4 and up. Kids can collect stamps and revisit the worlds of their favorite films thanks to the adventures found in Ravensburger’s new game!
Ravensburger's new board game has players collect Passport Stamps as they fly a hot air balloon across six different Disney and Pixar worlds. The game comes with 24 Stamp tokens, 15 Sun cards, 4 Balloon movers, 1 Cloud mover, 4 Passport cards, a die, and a rulebook.
Disney‘s 100th anniversary has brought out the best company collaborations yet, with kids able to enjoy new YuMe surprise capsules, Just Play Disney Doorables, and more. TikTok wasn’t about to be left out of the magic; the social media big is teaming up with Disney for a Disney100 content hub, with everything from Marvel to classic movies.
In honor of @Disney’s 100th anniversary, we’re launching the Disney100 Hub on October 16! It’s a first-of-its-kind destination for Disney fans on TikTok, offering a unique interactive experience where stories, magic and memories come together. ✨ Learn more about the Hub and our latest exciting partnership via the link in our bio!
Disney’s 100th anniversary gets the TikTok treatment! | Source: TikTok
The TikTok event is inviting fans of Disney to create their own videos with Disney music and effects, play daily Disney trivia, and collect and trade character cards to earn profile frames. The hub will showcase everything from classic legacy films to new favorites like Encanto, with some Marvel and Star Wars to bring it all together.
TikTok is also making its own curated playlist for the Disney100 event, featuring fan favorites from movies such as Cinderella, The Lion King, High School Musical, and more.
The minimum age for a TikTok account is 13, so younger kids will need to participate with the help of guardians. Kids ages 13 and up can get on their own TikTok accounts and get to character collecting! The new virtual event starts today, so pick a favorite song and get ready to bring Disney magic to social media!
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a good story? Kids love hearing tales about Santa, elves, and flying reindeer to boost their Christmas cheer. Families can bring holiday fun into their homes with Snowy’s Magical Christmas Eve.
This Snowy the Mouse book is the perfect addition to any kid’s collection of Christmas stories. Snowy likes preparing for the big day at Santa’s castle, but only dreams of one thing. Kids can follow Snowy’s adventures to discover if he ever gets his secret Christmas wish.
This book is the perfect bedtime story for the holiday season. | Source: Snowy the Mouse
Kids can discover if Snowy ever gets his Christmas wish. | Source: Snowy the Mouse
Kids can read the book or watch the animated feature on YouTube. | Source: Snowy the Mouse
The book features popular Christmas characters, including elves, flying reindeer, Mrs. Clause, and Santa Claus. Kids can experience the wonder of Santa’s castle as they follow Snowy’s many adventures with his new friends.
Snowy’s Magical Christmas Eve is perfect for bedtime putdowns since the story contains 28 colorful pages. Parents may enjoy reading to their kids since the entire story is in rhymes. The book’s simple language makes the book suitable for kids ages two and up.
Families can introduce new holiday traditions to their kids with Snowy’s help. Snowy participates in many popular activities like playing in the snow, making tasty treats, eating Christmas cookies, making a list for Santa, and wrapping presents. Kids can try to recreate Snowy’s holiday activities with their parents, siblings, and loved ones.
Families can watch “Snowy’s Magical Christmas Eve” as an animated feature, which includes colorful animations and a cheerful narration. Kids can watch the five-minute short on the Snowy the MouseYouTube channel.
Parents can use Snowy’s adventures for educational purposes by introducing their toddlers to books and teaching them how to read. The book’s language, font, and size are great for preschoolers, first graders, and second graders.
Christmas isn’t complete without books that bring out the magic of the holiday season. Families can introduce new holiday activities to their homes with Snowy’s Magical Christmas Eve. Parents can learn more about Snowy the Mouse by visiting snowythemouse.com.
Kids can follow Snowy the Mouse as he travels to the North Pole, helps with Christmas preparation, and tries to tell Santa his true Christmas wish. The hardcover edition of the book comes with a collectible holiday sticker.
Nothing says “holidays” like a brand-new Hess Truck.
The Hess Truck’s back and it’s better than ever this holiday season. The 2023 Hess Police Truck and Cruiser is a highly specialized law enforcement response team that will inspire and unleash the inner hero in everyone — kids and collectors alike.
The 2023 Hess Police Truck and Cruiser is the perfect holiday gift for kids and collectors alike! | Source: Hess
The heavy-duty, dual-axle Police Truck is a green tactical transport enhanced with white striping, emblems, and glistening chrome embellishments, including a fully chromed front end with a push bar, a cab-mounted emergency light bar, bumpers, fuel tanks, mirrors, wheels, and exhaust pipes. Fans can use the cab’s top buttons to activate four realistic sounds (horn, engine start, and traditional U.S. and European emergency sirens), each in tandem with a different animated flashing light pattern from 55 red, white, and blue emergency lights. Parents will appreciate that a switch on the chassis underside enables the lights to operate silently in steady or flashing mode.
This two-in-one vehicle also features a Cruiser with a pull-back motor. | Source: Hess
And if that’s not enough lights for you: The vehicle’s clear, paneled windows reveal an internally illuminated cargo hold, which fans can access with a quick-release button that unfolds the dual-purpose rear door into ramp position for loading and unloading.
The two-in-one holiday vehicle also comes with a Cruiser, which is a white armored-response vehicle accented with green striping, emblems, and chrome embellishments including front and rear window louvers, a front bumper, and hubcaps. It features 19 switch-operated; red, white, and blue; steady-on lights, including two spotlights enclosed in a 270˚ rotating, roof-mounted turret. Hiding in the under-chassis panel is a slide-out battering ram. Kids can propel the cruiser forward with the “rev up and release” pull-back motor. It can move forward in either a flat or a wheelie position for a quick response to any emergency.
The 2023 Police Truck and Cruiser is sold exclusively at HessToyTruck.com for $42.99 (plus tax) with free standard shipping (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico). Batteries are included.
The heavy-duty, dual-axle Police Truck is a green tactical transport enhanced with white striping, emblems, and glistening chrome embellishments, including a fully chromed front end with a push bar, a cab-mounted emergency light bar, bumpers, fuel tanks, mirrors, wheels, and exhaust pipes. Use the cab’s top buttons to activate four realistic sounds in tandem with…
Our favorite Lite-Brite toy is back — and this time, without the pegs!
The Lite-Brite Touch from Basic Fun! is an upgraded version of one of our favorite games from the ‘90s. The technology makes it so easy to use, and also allows kids to play in more ways than one.
First and foremost, little artists ages 6 and up will enjoy creating masterpieces and works of art with the Lite-Brite Touch. Just like the original, the toy makes images using light. Kids can simply press the buttons to create with different colors. There are 12 guides for inspiration, but kids are encouraged to use their imaginations! They can even save up to five images to show off later.
Lite-Brite Touch is portable and great for on-the-go fun. | Source: Basic Fun!
The Lite-Brite Touch includes three games that kids can play alone or with friends. In Snake mode, move the snake around to eat all of the food without touching the edges. In Brick mode, use a “paddle” and a “ball” to break all of the bricks. Lastly, try to duplicate the image on the screen before time runs out in Mirror mode.
Another fun way kids can entertain themselves is with the five included animation modes. From fireworks and lightning to zig-zags and rainbows, kids can enjoy a mini light show wherever they are.
The Lite-Brite Touch is battery operated, portable, and small enough to fit in a backpack so kids can play games in the car or on the go, as well as at home. Kids have the option to explore their artistic side and spend some quiet time alone, or play games with friends.
The Lite-Brite Touch from Basic Fun! is so easy to use and offers tons of ways to play! Parents and other caretakers will especially enjoy sharing this nostalgic experience with their own kids.
Press the board's color-changing buttons and watch as they light up, then keep pressing to change colors. Create new images using the included instructions or design your own. This version also features games to play.
Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot…and The Grinch’s new game was all that they bought! Outright Games partners with Dr. Seuss Enterprises to deliver The Grinch: Christmas Adventures underneath every tree.
The Grinch: Christmas Adventures is a 2D platform adventure game where players help The Grinch steal Christmas. This game is perfect for those who want to play solo or co-op mode with a friend. Kids can play as The Grinch and his faithful dog Max while completing missions that help ruin the holiday festivities of Who-ville.
Players will help The Grinch and Max steal Christmas! | Source: Outright Games
The Grinch uses Santa's suit for stealthy sneaking. | Source: Outright Games
Players will travel between The Grinch's Cave, The Countryside, and Who-ville. | Source: Outright Games
Players can collect puzzle pieces to unlock new abilities that will help The Grinch’s schemes. Kids can help the Grinch by finding a Santa disguise for stealthy sneaking and a snowboard for faster travel. Players will travel throughout The Grinch’s Cave, The Countryside, and Who-ville to find pieces that will help them complete their mission.
Players can be as charming as an eel when they play The Grinch: Christmas Adventures this holiday season. Players can steal Christmas for $39.99, available now at the Nintendo Store, the Xbox Games Store, the PlayStation Store, Steam, and most retail stores.
It's time to steal Christmas! Players can play as The Grinch and his loyal companion Max to steal Christmas from the Whos in Who-ville. The game contains puzzle pieces that unlock new upgrades like Santa's suit for stealth and a snowboard for fast travel. This 2D platform adventure game is designed for two players and…
Catan, the incredibly popular board game where players build cities and explore the world, is coming to Nintendo Switch!
Catan – Console Edition from Dovetail Games will allow kids to play the board game on the couch, online, or on the move. The much-anticipated release of the Super Deluxe edition ($29.99) of the game includes the base game of Catan, five championship maps, and The Helpers, which is the first official expansion to Catan – Console Edition. Alongside this Super Deluxe edition, there are also Deluxe ($24.99) and Standard ($19.99) editions. The Deluxe version includes the base game and championship maps, while the Standard version contains just the base game. Players can always purchase The Helpers/championship maps at a later date separately.
Kids can immerse themselves in a vibrant animated board full of characters farming and mining resources, sheep roaming around, and the Robber waiting for the right moment to strike. Ships are in the surrounding harbors and settlements and cities appear as players continue to build and trade with one another. Success comes through earning Victory Points, which can be gained in various ways, including building the ‘Longest Road’ or amassing the “Largest Army.’
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Source: Dovetail Games
Source: Dovetail Games
Source: Dovetail Games
The Helpers expansion pack adds an additional layer of strategy to the game by introducing 12 characters known as Helpers. Each Helper brings its own unique skills to help players develop their growing communities into thriving cities.
Since Catan has always been about playing together, players can use the Card Companion on smartphones, allowing everyone to gather around one TV without the risk of seeing the resources that other players have. Plus, cross-play allows Nintendo Switch gamers to enjoy Catan – Console Edition with players on other consoles.
Ahead of the release on Nov. 9, there will be a one-week preorder promotion beginning on Nov. 2, allowing fans to get their hands on the Super Deluxe version with a 10% discount. Visit catanconsoleedition.com for more information.
Don’t know what to do with all the leftover boxes from the holidays? VTech has you covered!
With the new Turbo Edge Riders line, kids can build exciting stunt tracks with materials that otherwise would have gone to waste. The cars and vehicles found in these new sets race along old cardboard, executing impressive stunts around everyday items. Whether a kid wants to race along a jungle of dinosaurs or fly high with a helicopter, these sets will have them thinking creatively to engineer their own courses.
The introductory line includes three sets: the Raptor Racers Track Set, the Stunt Flight Track Set, and the Rally Track Set. Each comes with starter track pieces, a ruler, and a building guide. The sets are all compatible, so kids can combine all three to create a larger course.
Turbo Edge Riders Rally Track Set ($19.99) | Source: VTech
The Raptor Racers Track Set features a dinosaur-filled jungle theme and includes more than 18 feet of starter track pieces, four stunts, and two motorized SUVs to run on the cardboard track. It’s available for $40.99 on Amazon. The Stunt Flight Track Set includes more than 16 feet of starter track pieces, three stunts, and a motorized helicopter. It’s available on Amazon for $29.99. The Rally Track Set is available on Amazon for $19.99 and includes more than 9 feet of starter track pieces, two stunts, and a motorized rally car.
The new Turbo Edge Riders sets are available now exclusively on Amazon. The sets are designed for kids ages 6 and up and hope to encourage kids to creatively design their own stunt tracks.
Dreamworks hit The Bad Guys captured audiences everywhere with its comedy, sleek animation style, and memorable characters. Now, the original gang is back for a holiday special sure to become a Christmas classic. The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday is coming to Netflix this Nov. 30, and brings back the lovably mischievous antics of the original cast of talking animals.
The crew is on a mission to help the holidays. | Source: Netflix
The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday is set before the events of the original movie, so kids can once again see their favorite characters in all their badness. The new adventure is set on Christmas morning, a time of year the Bad Guys love because it’s the perfect chance for a full holiday heist. This year will be different, however. When the city cancels Christmas, it’s up to Mr. Shark, Mr. Snake, Ms. Tarantula, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Wolf to be the holiday’s unexpected heroes.
The new special comes to Netflix this Nov. 30 so kids won’t have to wait too long to see the Bad Guys in action once more. Until then, they can rewatch the original movie and even some other Dreamworks classics like Shrek, The Croods, and more.
It’s been two years since Moose Toys‘ Magic Mixies Magical Misting Cauldron hit the scene, inspiring kids around the world to conjure up some “magical” friends. Following the success of the Cauldron and last year’s Crystal Ball, now “real magic” has returned to make wishes come true in new ways.
The Magic Mixies Magic Genie Lamp is a mysterious, golden lamp that houses a Genie Mixie that’s just waiting to be unleashed!
Kids will need to awaken the Genie Mixie from its slumber by knocking on the side of the lamp. Should the Genie be a heavy sleeper, pressing the gem-shaped button will ring a bell that gets the magical creature up and moving. When the gem flashes white, kids will hear the Mixie inside as they’re prompted to put on a magical ring and follow additional steps to release their new friend.
A series of challenges invites kids to play with the Genie Mixie through sound- and motion-based interactions. The lamp features more than 60 different lights, sounds, and reactions, and the experience culminates with mist rising from its spout. When kids say the magic words — “Magicus Mixus!” — the Genie Mixie will rise from within the lamp and reveal itself.
Kids can name their Genie and use the magic ring to interact with it across three different modes: Wish Granting, Play, and Chat. A light-up gem on the Mixie’s forehead acts as a signal to grant or deny wishes.
Play value is important, and parents and other gift-givers should know that this is not a one-and-done reveal. Kids can reset the Magic Mixies Magic Genie Lamp so that they can perform the misting reveal again and again with Magical Mist Refill Packs sold separately.
Kids can interact with this magic lamp to reveal a talking genie that may grant wishes. Rub the lamp to release signature Magic Mixies mist, play a sound challenge, discover a special gem, and more.
A new Monster High-inspired global program, designed to increase a sense of belonging for children, can help you and your family tackle mental health.
Monster High Project Belonging from toy company Mattel aims to help children feel proud of who they are and feel connected to others while maintaining individuality. The project directly aligns with the brand’s values and drive to promote authenticity. It’s also here just in time for National Bullying Prevention Month!
The website features icon like this, making it easy to navigate. | Source: Monster High
To kick off the project, Monster High is partnering with the On Our Sleeves Movement for Children’s Mental Health. The national movement has a mission to provide expert-created mental health resources to U.S. communities, so everyone can further understand and promote mental health for children. Monster High funded secondary research on how loneliness, social connectedness, and belonging impacts a child’s mental health. The research was conducted by Dr. William Leever, a pediatric psychologist, with the support of Dr. Ariana Hoet, a pediatric psychologist and Executive Clinical Director at On Our Sleeves.
The brand is also teaming up with Target during World Mental Health Month to further emphasize the values of Monster High Project Belonging. During October, Mattel will donate $1 from each Skulltimate Secrets Cleo DeNile doll sold at participating Target stores and Target.com to DoSomething. The funds will help support DoSomething’s goal of inspiring young people to make positive changes, protect against loneliness, and connect children with mental health tools. If you were already planning on purchasing the doll, doing so before Oct. 31 will help make a difference!
In addition to partnering with On Our Sleeves, Monster High Project Belonging strives to use information from the funded research to help empower and inform adults on how to be proactive in fostering social connections from an early age and improve a child’s sense of belonging.
Monster High Project Belonging launched after the premiere of Monster High 2 on Nickelodeon on Oct. 5. The goals of the project coincide with the themes of acceptance, belonging, and friendship shown in the live-action movie.
Click here to learn more about Monster High Project Belonging and how to access different mental health resources.
Haylie Duff brings her star power to the colorful world of Rainbow High!
Rainbow High fashion dolls from MGA Entertainment are already well-loved by kids everywhere, thanks to their popping color and incredible clothes. The brand even has its own Netflix series, making it a perfect partner for a celebrity influencer. Haylie Duff may be known for her roles in TV and film, but she’s also a mom and founder of a kids’ fashion line. With her great clothing taste and love for her kids, there’s no better partner for the Rainbow High brand!
Haylie Duff fully endorses the new Dream & Design Studio Playset. | Source: MGA Entertainment
Haylie is already hard at work, showing off the best Rainbow High has to offer. The newly launched Rainbow High Dream & Design Studios Playset is her first endorsement, and she and her daughters are already finding the fun. The new playset encourages kids to become fashion designers of their own. It comes with an exclusive Skyler Madison doll, the No-Sew Easy Fashion Kit, fabric, and a functional mannequin.
Rainbow High isn’t stopping with one new playset. Haylie is also on board to promote the recently launched Rainbow High Fantastic Fashions, featuring gowns designed by characters in season 1 of the series, and Rainbow High Color & Create, a doll line that kids can color with washable markers.
The newest Rainbow High playset and doll lines are available now, just in time for holiday shopping. Haylie Duff is proud to partner with the brand, as it encourages kids to let their true colors shine.
Be warned parents: Winter is coming. Snow days, sick days, holidays — it’s all about to be a daze of A LOT of indoor time with your family.
Keep tots active and having fun into spring with the CoComelon Big Bouncer from Bestway. It can be set up inside or outside and helps kids get their energy gone without parents having to exert too much of their own.
As a toddler mom myself, my personal scale for judging toys has become 1. Can I drink coffee for more than three seconds while my kid plays, 2. Can my kid play without injuring herself and others, and 3. Can it help her get her wiggles out? Her current favorite hobby is climbing on furniture and yeeting herself off, so there aren’t a whole lot of toys that can hit both of these, but this bouncer does!
The CoComelon Big Bouncer is great because she can bounce (or as she says, “hop hop”) the day away, and I know she’s safe doing so. It’s protected with mesh on all sides so she won’t accidentally fall out. Toddlers and preschoolers have oodles of energy and sometimes parents just need a break. You can set it up in minutes and let them take the reins from there. They can turn it into a stage where they sing their favorite CoComelon jams or just enjoy a good old-fashioned hoparoo.
At 61 by 60 by 52 inches, the bouncer is as big as its name implies. You’ll need a good-size room to set it up in, but as easily as it inflates, it deflates as well, so you won’t have to always be staring at a giant bouncer. Although, it does have a cute watermelon design to remind you of warmer days so you might want to! It folds back up and can go in the closet until the next day of play. It fits up to 122 pounds so it’s great for siblings and playdates.
Indoor time is coming and the CoComelon Big Bouncer is here to make sure parents and kids alike are jumping for joy.
This bouncer features CoComelon-inspired graphics, mesh sidewalls, and a built-in pump. It encourages motor skill development, hand-eye coordination, physical play, and dexterity.
Animal Crossing has been a huge hit with kids since its initial release in 2001. Now, the popular video game series from Nintendo is the inspiration for five new LEGO play experiences. These sets will allow builders ages 6 and up to explore the world and characters from the video games and play out different stories in the brick-built landscape.
Julian's Birthday Party | Source: LEGO
Bunnie's Outdoor Activities | Source: LEGO
Kapp'n's Island Boat Tour | Source: LEGO
The Julian’s Birthday Party set ($14.99) allows builders to celebrate with Julian, share cupcakes, and open presents. The Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities set ($19.99) allows outdoor enthusiasts to roleplay setting up a tent, roasting marshmallows, or using the vaulting pole to jump across the water and grab the shovel or other recognizable tools from the video game. Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour ($29.99) gives fans the opportunity to board the boat and explore another island with Kapp’n and Marshal. Builders can also go on an adventure to search for coconuts and bamboo, discover wildlife, hermit crabs, and fish or simply hang out and enjoy the fire.
Isabelle's House Visit | Source: LEGO
Nook's Cranny & Rosie's House | Source: LEGO
The Isabelle’s House Visit set ($39.99) allows builders to get creative and help Isabelle and Fauna customize Fauna’s house and enjoy activities such as opening the balloon present, crafting tools, or picking fruits and flowers. Lastly, Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House ($74.99) gives builders two locations where they can roleplay stocking up Nook’s Cranny shop or go to Rosie’s house for freshly baked cookies.
LEGO Animal Crossing Characters | Source: LEGO
The sets have been developed to easily fit together and offer a high level of customization. For example, it’s possible to switch elements between buildings such as window frames with one simple click. All of the sets can be adapted, mixed, and changed, enabling builders to create their own worlds.
Slumberkins is bringing cozy comfort to families in need.
Slumberkins is an emotional learning brand aiming to help promote healthy development in children. The brand is known for its characters and stories, featured in its more than 50 books in print. Now, it’s bringing those books and cuddly creature characters to the Portland East Ronald McDonald House.
Slumberkins characters are ready to comfort. | Source: Slumberkins
The Ronald McDonald House Charities provide a space for families dealing with ill children to stay nearby. The Portland East Ronald McDonald House served more than 800 families last year, with those visiting receiving a place to stay, home-cooked meals, and stocked pantries. The new Slumberkins Comfort Corner has been refurbished and features Slumberkins plush, books, and affirmations, all designed to provide a cozy sanctuary to families staying.
The overall Portland East location can house 25 families and is located on the campus of Legacy Emanuel near Randall Children’s Hospital, serving families of children being treated there and other nearby clinics.
The Standard Insurance Co. of Portland, Oregon, is sponsoring the new Comfort Corner and has expressed interest in seeing the program expand to other Ronald McDonald houses across the country. For now, families in Portland can experience a cozy space to decompress thanks to the new Slumberkins Comfort Corner.
This line of games has items that are guaranteed to make everyone in any group crack up!
Have kids who would love a game with just a bit of *parent-approved* potty humor? Or maybe tweens who want a little bit more of an in-depth card game to play with their friends?
No matter what you’re looking for, Moose Games offers board games, card games, and other magical experiences that will be perfect for a sleepover, birthday party, family game night, or any gathering between loved ones. Whether a grandparent or a preschooler is itching to get their game on, there’s something for everyone —and your family will never stop pulling these games off the shelf for more and more fun.
Kids feed doughnuts to a kangaroo sitting on a toilet. Once he's full, the kangaroo shakes and shimmies while kids race to catch the doughnuts and dodge the “doo doos” that come flying out of the toilet.
This fast-paced electronic handheld puzzle game has a unique twist-and-slide mechanism that challenges players to match the right color block by flipping or sliding, to match the coordinating lights. Level up by switching between one of four interactive game modes: Speed, Multiplayer, Level, and Memory, or playing with multiple players.
Based on The New York Times-bestselling Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, this game is perfect for a game night. Players must ask themselves how they would compare living through a pandemic to being chased by a gorilla, losing your memory, or being lost at sea. There are 225 scenario cards to be ranked from bad, very…
The Magic Potion Cauldron Game sets the scene with a Cauldron, a potion mat for underneath the cauldron, a spinner board, four character movers, and 16 potion ingredients. Players race to collect matching magic potion ingredients, add them to the cauldron, and hope theirs is the potion to make the Mixling fly from the cauldron…
Who doesn’t love to play? This Thursday, Oct. 12 is World Play Day, a day where toy companies and families can embrace the importance of play. Kids can celebrate the day with LEGO, which is hosting events around the world to get kids engaged in play.
In London, kids can take on the role of superhero at the LEGO Superpower Academy, a free event from Oct. 12-18 where kids can complete challenges and use their superpowers. Tickets will be available here.
In New York, the recess bell will go off in Times Square and play spaces will pop up around the city for adults to play and take a break from their busy work days.
Other play pop-ups will show up at Pitt Street Mall in Sydney, Australia; in Essen, Germany at Zeche Sollverein; at the Lotte Mall Suji in South Korea; and at the Taipei Performing Arts Center in Taiwan.
If kids don’t live near one of LEGO’s play areas, they can still take part in the World Play Day festivities! Select LEGO stores across Europe, North America, and China will have free play mission packs to hand out. Also, kids can play LEGO Superpower Academy at lego.com to earn the Play Hero badge or complete play missions on the LEGO Life app.
Moosh-Moosh is a beloved plush brand bringing adorable to every occasion. The company has set its sights on this Halloween season and released a full collection of treats featuring plush, pillows, slippers, and more. Kids can get cozy with spooky favorites like witches, vampires, and pumpkins!
Vincent the Pumpkin Plushie Starlight Buddy ($19.99) | Source: Moosh-Moosh
Muffet the Spider Clip-On ($6.99) | Source: Moosh-Moosh
Bram the Vampire Halloween Slippers ($19.99) | Source: Moosh-Moosh
Raegan the Werewolf Pillow ($16.99) | Source: Moosh-Moosh
Moosh-Moosh’s Starlight Buddies are blending together magical enchantments and Halloween. The plush sit ready to hear bedtime stories and feature unicorns, monsters, and more. That’s not all the plush Moosh-Moosh is offering, either! The Spooky Series of plush features a spider, a monster, and more. Kids can carry their favorite with them as well thanks to the Halloween Clipz.
Any kid is going to be tired after Halloween festivities, but Moosh-Moosh is ready for Halloween bedtime. Kids can put on cozy plush slippers and fall asleep on a comfy pillow featuring their favorite Halloween characters.
All of Moosh-Moosh’s new Halloween products are available now on the official website. Kids can have a look at the plush and find a favorite, whether they love mummies, werewolves, ghosts, or one of the many other spooky offerings!
While PAW Patrol is on a roll, PAW Patrol fans can roll into bed with their favorite pups on their PJs.
Bellabu Bear’s PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Collection features themed pajamas, fit for bedtime after your PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie screening.
PAW Patrol dress | Source: Bellabu Bear
The collection includes two main PAW Patrol prints. One print has Skye, Rubble, Liberty, Chase, and Marshall scattered across the light blue fabric. There are also PAW Patrol badges and, of course, paw prints.
Second print | Source: Bellabu Bear
The second print features the pups with their chosen transportation. Kids will recognize the firetruck, helicopter, recycling truck, and more. The navy blue fabric also has icons of paw prints, stars, and clouds. Both prints are hand drawn.
Kids can choose from dresses, pajama sets, footies, or short sets with either print.
Bellabu Bear pajamas are made from organic materials and chemical-free bamboo fabrics. These pajamas have also been awarded the Seal of Acceptance from the National Eczema Association.
While the kids sleep soundly, parents will find comfort in the Oeko-Tex Certification, which means that every part of the product has been tested against a long list of toxic chemicals. These pajamas also have choke-proof YKK zippers.
Everyone’s favorite characters are coming to New York Comic Con (NYCC)!
Kids can have active fun at Disney’s EnterTOONment HQ. In this family-friendly area, Disney Channel and Disney Junior shows appear as interactive activities that are educational and fun.
Kids can meet their favorite characters at NYCC! | Source: NYCC
Disney's EnterTOONment HQ features popular series like 'Bluey," "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur," "SuperKitties," and more. | Source: NYCC
Smile for the camera! Kids can meet and take photos with their favorite characters from Blueyand Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Families can also swing into action with Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends photo activation center.
Kids can draw characters from Phineas and Ferb and Kiff with the learn-to-draw sessions led by show creators Dan Povenmire, Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, Lucy Heavens, and Nic Smal. Kids can add more color to their days with the SuperKitties face painting sessions.
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Families can make this an educational trip with a S.T.E.M. activity inspired by Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur. Kids can also engage with the Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures training academy to learn about the Force.
Disney’s EnterTOONment is an entertaining experience filled with dance parties, coloring and building stations, screenings, giveaways, and more. Families can plan each day of their NYCC trip with the Family HQ schedule.
Double up and double down on fun with the Switch and Go 2-in-1 Spino Speedster!
This toy from VTech offers kids the option of either playing with two robot-dinosaurs or one big vehicle when they combine the dinos. The two dinosaurs are a pterodactyl (the flying dino) and a Spinosauraus (the one with the, you guessed it, large protruding spine). A few simple snaps and the dinosaurs become one vehicle that can launch the Spinosaurus into rolling action.
Two toys means more than one kid can enjoy at a time! | Source: VTech
The Spino Speedster is no fossil either: This duo features lights and sounds, with phrases like “Fuel-injected trouble is on the way!” and glowing eyes to enliven playtime with just the right amount of tech.
The toy, which is officially intended for kids ages 4 and up, strikes a chord that’s equal parts preschool-friendly and grade-school-appropriate. For a young, robust imagination, this two-in-one will satisfy. It will also promote imaginative play in kids that are drawn to the three major subjects of interest at a young age: dinosaurs, vehicles, and robots.
The Switch and Go 2-in-1 Spino Speedster is available at major retailers Amazon, Target, and Walmart. The speedster costs $27.99, a price point with just a little roar to it; taken at face value, it appears just a little bit pricier than your standard budget item.
However, this is a toy that could easily establish itself as a toy-chest staple for years to come. The Spino Speedster is not tremendously large, making it a good fit among others of its kind and a possible on-the-go toy as well. The sheer versatility of this toy, and the possibility of splitting it up between two kids, renders it a long-term budget buy. Plus it only requires one triple A battery.
If you need a toy that gives two ways to play while hitting multiple points of kids’ interest, the Switch and Go 2-in-1 Spino Speedster is the speediest way to success.
Kids can combine the fiery-eyed, light-up Spinosaurus with the Pterodactyl to create a fireball-launching car. Launch two fireballs and launch Spinosaurus into dino mode with the press of a button.
Designed for kids ages 3 and up, the Rainbocorn Mermaidcorn Surprise Plush comes inside a magic egg! Inside the magic egg, kids will find a plush that combines a mermaid, a unicorn, and another animal. There are six Rainbocorn Mermaidcorns for kids to collect: a kitty, an elephant, a bunny, a flamingo, a puppy, and a cow.
Each Rainbocorn Mermaidcorn comes with its magic egg, a removable water globe horn, a bag of magic sand, a scratch map, 24 gems, string, a bubble dish and wand, a pack of bubble mix, stickers, hair clips, and a collector’s guide to all of the Rainbocorn Mermaidcorns.
Each Rainbocorn Mermaidcorn comes with tons of surprises! | Source: ZURU
There are six Mermaidcorn characters to collect. | Source: ZURU
One thing I liked about the Rainbocorn Mermaidcorns in particular is that parents know exactly what plush kids are getting, but kids will still get the surprise while opening it! The Mermaidcorns’ tails peek out of the bottom of the egg, so it’s easy to pick out the right Mermaidcorn for kids who’d prefer a puppy over a flamingo.
Kids will also like that there is a variety of sensory play included with the plush. When they’re done snuggling their new friend, they can play with the magic sand, make bubbles, watch the glitter float around in the globe horn, and make a friendship bracelet. However, the sand and bubble mix can make a bit of a mess, so parents may want to keep some paper towels nearby as kids open up and play with their surprises.
The Rainbocorn Mermaidcorns are a great gift for kids who like having multiple types of play in one. From tactile play with magic sand to relaxing imaginative play with their new plush friend.
Kids can hatch open an egg to unbox a new plush friend and more than 35 surprises. There are six Mermaidcorns to collect, each with a peel-and-reveal heart to tell kids what their Mermaidcorn loves.
It’s time we put an end to cleaning spit out of plastic recorders in music class.
But then what could possibly be the next origin for budding musical prodigies, you ask, if not squeaking out a rendition of “Hot Cross Buns” after lunch period?
Well, Buffalo’s TinkerTar might be the answer to help your child become the next Harry Styles. And it still includes a music book with “Hot Cross Buns,” so tradition is not lost on this new toy.
Created by musicians Brian Calhoun, Dave Matthews, and John Alagia, the TinkerTar has only one string, which is perfect for little fingers and makes learning the instrument easy and fun. Plus, it also means the TinkerTar is always in tune with itself, and that, along with the 15-song, easy-to-follow music book, will be a gift to parents’ ears.
The TinkerTar comes in various fun designs to get any child excited about entering the world of music.
No worries for those who may be accident-prone — the TinkerTar comes with two extra backup strings, as well as a strap so kids ages 3 and up can keep it on them at all times, even on the go. It’s also lightweight, so parents won’t end up having to take over carrying duties. Just think of all the opportunities for talent shows for Grandma and Grandpa!
Additionally, it also includes a pick for kids to get the authentic rocker experience. The colored and numbered finger positions on the guitar will make reading music very easy, even if you have a pre-reader.
Your child can even have a guitar that goes with their growing personality. With playful designs like fire, rainbows, hearts, flowers, pizzas, animals, and more, children will definitely feel attached to their TinkerTar, making it a much more special gift this holiday season.
Available online at Walmart, Amazon, and Target, the TinkerTar is priced at $24.99 — an affordable price to invest in your future Justin Bieber or Miley Cyrus’ career.
All fame jokes aside, this can be a true opportunity for a healthy, screen-free lifelong hobby, and TinkerTar allows young children to develop a passion for music so early on, which is something that might just change their life while pulling on parents’ heartstrings.
Created by musicians Brian Calhoun, Dave Matthews, and John Alagia, this one-string melody maker is made of sustainable, responsibly sourced wood. Use the included 15-song songbook and colored and numbered finger positions to learn beginner guitar.
Your kids will be feline good when they get to show off their custom manicures and pedicures with the Hello Kitty Sparkling Nail Art Set from Horizon Group USA.
The Sparkling Nail Art set is complete with four vibrant, water-based nail polishes in the Hello Kitty shades of Hello Kitty pink, Kuromi purple, Cinnamoroll blue, and PomPomPurin yellow. Since the polish is water-based, grownups will appreciate that harsh nail polish remover is unnecessary. The product also states the polish is made from vegan-friendly formulas and clean beauty ingredients free from parabens, phthalates, and harsh chemicals.
The polish colors avoid a cat-astrophe by using clean ingredients. | Source: Horizon Group
Lots of accessories to customize! | Source: Horizon Group
Fun nail colors to make Hello Kitty pop! | Source: Horizon Group
Lots of stickers to show off Hello Kitty fandom! | Source: Horizon Group
However, this set comes with more than simple nail polish. It also comes with 25 adhesive gem nail charms, eight sheets of Hello Kitty nail stickers, a pot of silver and pink glitter, and a glitteriffic mini nail file! The stick-on nails are a fun alternative; no nail polish drying time is required. Plus, using the nail polish and the nail art means kids can customize their manicures and pedicures, too. Kids can hit up the catwalk with nails sparkling with gems, glitter, or stickers for a unique style!
Turn up the mewsic and can this get this pawty started — because this set is Hello Kitty-themed, it is an excellent addition to purr-fect sleepover or birthday party. Make sure to serve Hello Kitty-themed snacks, like caffeine-free cat-puccinos!
With the price point of this nail art set, parents can get a few as a mani/pedi party activity for a kids’ purrthday party kids or hand them out as party favors. Parents can also separate the products in the packaging to stretch the budget and make several goodie bags or use the pieces for advent calendar stuffers for the Christmas holiday!
However your kiddo uses the Hello Kitty Sparkling Nail Art Set, they will definitely have nails that are as purr-ty as a picture!
The Hello Kitty Sparkling Nail Art set is complete with four vibrant, water-based nail polishes in Hello Kitty shades, one full set of stick-on nails, gemstones, and nail stickers to give kids the manicure of their dreams!
Through this program, teachers can apply to get a D&D library, which includes a player’s handbook, a Dungeon Master’s Guide, a Monster Manual, Candlekeep Mysteries, a D&D Essentials Kit, Creatures and Terrain D&D Campaign Cases, and a D&D Afterschool Club Kit, featuring a copy of D&D Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle.
“Dungeons & Dragons is more than just a role-playing game that brings us together in our social lives,” says Wizards of the Coast President Cynthia Williams. “It is a powerful learning tool that can be used inside and outside the classroom, offering social, emotional, and creative benefits. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, we are hoping to provide teachers the resources they need to offer fun and engaging ways to empower students.”
Selected teachers will also get $100 to buy school supplies through the AdoptAClassroom.org marketplace. Teachers for grades 4-12 at high-needs schools with active AdoptAClassroom.org accounts can apply for the program here. D&D is a great way to teach kids problem-solving, collaboration, literacy and math skills, and more.
Haribo is bringing its gummy goodness to kids’ favorite Tots!
Kids can already collect L.O.L. Surprise! dolls featuring their favorite candies, with Tootsie Rolls, Junior Mints, and more, but the collection has been missing a certain, dare we say, gumminess. Luckily, Haribo and MGA Entertainment teamed up to offer new surprise dolls wearing apparel and accessories featuring the iconic Goldbears.
L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets x Haribo | Source: MGA Entertainment
L.O.L. Surprise! Tween | Source: MGA Entertainment
L.O.L. Surprise! is known for its mystery box offerings, with little collectors opening packages to see what they get. The L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets x Haribo Tots introduces nine new characters to collect. The L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets x Haribo Vending Machine Series features a vending machine unboxing experience and eight Haribo-themed characters, only available outside the U.S. Finally, the L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets x Haribo Goldbears Deluxe Series 3 has three exclusive characters with surprises inside.
The collaboration doesn’t end there. MGA has plans to launch two new collectibles for the partnership. The L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets Haribo Party Pack is a large multipack with four Tots, two Pets, and three Lil Sisters, all wearing Haribo-branded goods. The L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets Haribo Tweens doll will be the first fashion doll in the Mini Sweets line of toys and has rainbow-colored hair, gummy candy accessories, and a colorful outfit.
The L.O.L. Surprise! Loves Mini Sweets Haribo line of dolls is available in the U.S. exclusively at Target. The Haribo Tweens doll and the rest of the collection are available exclusively at Smyth’s Toys in the UK and Ireland. Globally, the collection is available at major retailers. Get something sweet for the little candy-lover in your life!
Get ready for a return to Pontypandy and pack your backs to explore the world will Polly Pocket!
Polly Pocket | Source: WildBrain
Due to a licensing, production, and distribution agreement between WildBrain and Mattel, Polly Pocket and Fireman Sam will once again grace your screens with new adventures, funny moments, and friendly lessons in new seasons.
New, CG-animated episodes of Fireman Sam will debut next year in Season 16. In the new season, the PontyPandy Rescue Team explores their upgraded Fire Station and saves citizens with the help of a state-of-the-art Mobile Command Unit. Sea monsters, flaming kites, magic shows, and short-circuiting scarecrows are only a few of the issues the team will work together to resolve. In the six-episode finale, fans will watch as the Pontypandy Festival unfolds, complete with music, food, parades, and a special surprise guest star.
Help your kid round up their favorite Polly Pocket to join in a Season 6 viewing! Next year, Polly Pocket will return for a new season with a focus on travel and adventure. Polly Pocket and her friends will visit Brazil, Unicorn World, Skatesville, and more on their journey to different pocket-size worlds.
Kids won’t mind learning about money when it’s Cookie Monster teaching them!
Sesame Workshop is on a mission to provide free resources to families everywhere. With the help of the PNC Foundation, the organization is tackling financial literacy as its newest series of videos follows beloved Sesame Street characters learning the importance of saving money, making a spending plan, and thinking about wants versus needs.
Elmo and his dad talk to Abby about spend, share, and save jars. | Source: Sesame Workshop
The new resources include three videos available now on the official website and YouTube. In “Elmo’s Spend, Share, and Save Jars,” Elmo and his dad Louie teach Abby about using different jars to sort and save money. In “Making a Spending Plan Together,” Cookie Monster helps his mom create the family’s weekly spending plan. Finally, in “Wants and Needs with Bert and Ernie,” Bert talks Ernie through the difference between wants and needs.
More than just videos, Sesame Workshop has also added free digital guides designed for parents, caregivers, and educators to use when teaching kids about the basics of financial literacy. Each printable guide — as well as the videos — are available in English and Spanish.
Sesame Workshop is committed to giving families the resources they need to succeed. Prior to the new financial literacy content, the nonprofit organization has put out free resources centered around mindfulness, accepting others, and even tough topics like dealing with a divorce. The newest series of resources focused on the foundations of financial education will be distributed through the Sesame Street in Communities program and are publically available on the official website.
Selections from the Toy Insider’s Hot 20 toys list were featured on CNBC’s Executive Edge. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
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.
Kids can speak to Furby to activate more than 600 responses in Dance Party, Copy Cat, Tell My Fortune, Let's Chill, and Lightshow modes. Furby comes with clip-on beads and fashion accessories that kids can also wear.
Classic Mario side-scrolling gameplay is turned on its head with the addition of Wonder Flowers, which trigger unexpected moments in a course, such as pipes coming alive, characters transforming and more.
This expansion features all original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region, re-imagined in Paldea. Includes nine Scarlet & Violet — 151 booster packs, a Snorlax illustration rare-style promo card, accessories, and a collector's box.
This Tamagotchi comes on a wearable wristband so kids can nurture their pet on the go. They can explore the Tamaverse to meet other characters and connect multiple devices to play with friends, exchange items, and more.
As featured in the series Gabby's Dollhouse, this playset is complete with a color-changing pool, a diving board, a light-up disco ball/chandelier, a dance floor, and a photobooth.
These collectibles can take flight with a repeatable unboxing experience. The bottle lights up and shakes until the doll bursts out and flies for up to 4 minutes. Kids can keep the fairy suspended by holding a hand under it.
The holiday season is upon us, so it’s time for tons and tons of toys!
We dropped our Holiday Gift Guide to help in any gift-finding missions this past Sept. 12, and now Target has released its own Bullseye’s Top Toys List for 2023. Parents and excited toy shoppers can see what Target deems the best of the best, including the best for all budgets.
This list is the most affordable from Target yet, with gift options starting at just $7.99 and a section dedicated to toys under $25. In addition to highlighting incredible brands and budget-friendly toys, this list includes tons of exciting Target exclusives, like collaboration with Disney and FAO Schwarz.
Pokémon Pikachu 14" Squishmallows Holiday Plush | Source: Target
FAO Schwarz Pottery Wheel All-In-One Studio | Source: Target
4D Build – Star Wars R2-D2 Model Kit Puzzle | Source: Target
MEGA Construx Pokémon Motion Charizard | Source: Target
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Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red | Source: Target
Target is releasing a full assortment of retro-themed Disney toys for its Disney100 Retro Reimagined collection. The collection will include more than 100 new toys, apparel, accessories, and other items and is coming to stores this Nov. 5. Target has also collaborated with FAO Schwarz, following the announcement of the partnership last year, for nearly 140 items co-designed with the Target team. This year’s FAO Schwarz assortment is available exclusively at Target now.
In addition to the release of the list, Target is launching a new digital shopping option. The immersive 360° shoppable experience on Target.com is designed to give both kids and adults the ability to interact with the Top Toys list, as well as other toy brands, without leaving their homes. Shoppers can explore a virtual room filled with Bullseye’s Top Toys. The new experience is available now on the Target website.
The Miniverse is expanding into reality TV! Well, reality TikTok.
Miniature enthusiasts can compete in a new reality competition series on TikTok, featuring the miniature collectible brand MGA’s Miniverse. There are several MGA’s Miniverse collections and editions, including the Make It Mini Food and Cafe Editions and Make It Mini Lifestyle. Fans can put together their own mini collectible with the Make It Mini collections.
In the TikTok series, accurately titled Bite Size, social media creators will compete in challenges using items from Make It Mini collections. The participants will enter a toy-inspired kitchen as they prepare for mini food challenges.
One Make It Mini collection. | Source: MGA Entertainment
One Make It Mini Collection. | Source: MGA Entertainment
Contestants must use items from different Make It Mini collection capsules to create a mini that fits a certain theme, under a time limit of course. Judges will select a winner for the episode, and eliminate a contestant based on certain criteria. Nine MGA’s Miniverse Make It Mini toy collections will share the spotlight with the participants.
There are several challenges, so you’ll never get tired of watching the contestants enter the Miniverse. In “And Action!” contestants have access to the Miniverse cupboard and fridge to create a mini that looks like it is in action. Think spilled slushies and pizza with a slice missing.
In another challenge, “Mini Monsters,” the Miniverse Halloween capsules will have a moment as contestants use items from the Halloween collection to create a miniature monster or creature in 2 hours. At the end of the series, contestants must create three courses that fit into one cuisine theme for the final challenge. They only have 3 hours to complete it!
If you’re a fan of miniature items and DIY creations, you might want to tune in to see who is eliminated and who will win $10,000. The winner is also given an opportunity to create an exclusive mini capsule. Their design will join an upcoming Make It Mini collection.
The competition is perfect to watch on your work break and can also entertain other miniature-lovers in the family, as the 20 episodes are only 5- or 6-minutes long. TikTok users might recognize the host of Bite Size, miniature fan and TikTok creator Marc Sebastian. Guest judges include influencers, celebrities, and industry professionals like Jake Shane, Ashley Yi, Ivan McCombsk, and Kouvr Annon.
Miniature fans can watch the first episode of Bite Size on Oct. 18, exclusively on the official Miniverse TikTok.
American Girl has revealed its 2024 Girl of the Year, Lila Monetti. Each year, the Mattel brand unveils a new addition to the line, celebrating a wide range of interests and backgrounds to reflect growing up as an American girl today. Each doll has an intricate storyline and numerous accessories to match.
The 18-inch Lila Monetti doll ($115) has amber eyes and caramel-colored hair with pieces of hair twisted into two half ponytails. The Lila doll comes wearing a pink, glittery mock turtleneck tank top and track pants, as well as purple sandals, bracelets, and pink ponytail bands. The doll also comes with an illustrated paperback book, My Journal, which discusses Lila’s interests from her point of view.
Lila Monetti 18-inch doll with accessories | Source: American Girl
There are several products in the collection that feature Lila’s two favorite activities, gymnastics and horseback riding. The 20-piece Honeycrisp Hill Horse Stable ($175) includes a riding helmet, a grooming mitt, a feeding bin, and more. Other highlights include Lila’s Horseback Riding Outfit ($40) and Hollyhock Horse ($120), the Palomino she befriends at camp.
Lila’s Gymnastics Equipment ($115), which comes with a balance beam, uneven bars, and a gym mat, and Lila’s Gym Bag & Gear ($38) are some of the options available for gymnastics lovers. The full collection includes multiple outfits, accessories such as hair gems, a dog, a fanny pack, pajamas, and more. There are also matching pajamas for kids.
American Girl partnered with gymnastics apparel brand GK Elite to create Lila’s practice and competition outfits. They also created two Lila-inspired leotards that match the doll’s outfits for girls to wear to their own gymnastics classes.
Lila enjoys gymnastics and horseback riding. | Source: American Girl
Kids can learn about Lila’s background in the paperback book that comes with the doll and in the full-length novel Lila Goes for Gold, set to release early next year. The 10-year-old character grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, and takes on new challenges such as advancing to a competitive gymnastics team, balancing friendships, and exploring new hobbies.
“We know our fans will flip for our newest Girl of the Year, Lila Monetti, who arrives just in time for the holidays,” says Jamie Cygielman, General Manager of American Girl. “As with all our beloved characters, Lila will inspire kids to face new challenges with purpose and positivity and find the joy and strength that comes from unexpected friendships.”
American Girl worked with author Erin Falligant to create Lila’s story. “I loved writing about Lila’s world of gymnastics and horseback riding and had a blast reintroducing fans to another famous American Girl — Lila’s gymnastics coach, McKenna Brooks, who also happened to be the 2012 Girl of the Year,” Falligant says. “Through Lila, I hope readers find a friend to relate to and learn from as they face their own everyday challenges.”
In addition to adding the Lila doll and accessories to their collections, kids can interact with the 2024 Girl of the Year by reading a Q&A on Why Lila Matters and visiting American Girl retail stores for Lila-inspired salon styles and cafe items. They can also explore her room later this month at the free Virtual Museum.
To celebrate the new doll and continue American Girl’s commitment to literacy,the brand is donating $25,000 in retail value of Girl of the Year books to Save the Children’s U.S. Literacy Program. Save the Children provides early education to children in underserved areas across the U.S.
The Girl of the Year 2024: Lila Monetti full collection is available online at americangirl.com and at American Girl retail stores. The GK Elite leotards for dolls and kids are available at gkelite.com.
Dora the explorer is back with a new look, and Spin Master is *so* ready for it. The iconic toy company is teaming up with Paramount to gear up for a new animated series featuring Dora and her best pal, Boots!
Dora, which is made by Nickelodeon Animation, is a preschool series featuring CG animation with fan-favorite characters from the original Dora the Explorer series, which kids will be able to stream exclusively on Paramount+ this spring in the U.S.
The new collection of toys will launch next fall and feature action figures, dolls, playsets, vehicles, plush, role-play sets, games, and puzzles inspired by Dora, Boots, and other iconic characters from the series.
Spin Master has also made toys for other brands including PAW Patrol, How to Train Your Dragon, and Harry Potter. Dora has been a staple in kids’ media for more than 20 years, this new show and collection of toys are a great way to introduce kids to a classic!
Tonies are collectible characters designed for kids ages 3 and up that kids can place on top of a Toniebox to play different stories and audios that engage kids in screenless storytelling. The Spookley Tonie features 25 tracks, including songs from the popular Spookley movies and music videos, a new story about Spookley arriving at Holiday Hill Farm, and other popular songs like “The Transylvania Twist” and “The Boo Song.”
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Spookley is having a big month with GUND releasing a new line of Spookley plush; the release of The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin at Target; and a new music video, “First Times,” on Disney Junior. Spookley will also show up at Sesame Place, Sea World’s Halloween Spooktacular, and other family-friendly events throughout September and October.
The Spookley Tonie will be available for a limited time at major retailers for $19.99. Little Halloween fans can unplug from their electronics and embrace fall vibes with tonies latest release!
From parties with friends to weekends at home after pumpkin picking, making spooky crafts is a big part of the Halloween season for kids. Crayola has just the right seasonal products to choose from to make fan-favorite crafts this Halloween.
Pumpkin Painting Kit | Source: Crayola
Pumpkin carving is a traditional Halloween pastime, but it can be difficult for little hands. Thus, Crayola has released a Pumpkin Painting Kit ($6.99) for kids to create boo-tiful works of art. Recommended for kids ages 5 and up, this kit includes four paint sticks, a glow-in-the-dark sticker sheet, a regular sticker sheet, and instructions. Painted pumpkins last much longer than carved ones, meaning these spooky works of art can be on display all month long.
Glow Fusion Marker Coloring Kit | Source: Crayola
With the Glow Fusion Marker Coloring Set ($15.64), coloring in the dark is anything but scary. Kids ages 8 and up can use the glow markers in shades of red, orange, yellow, green, and blue to color and draw on special coated cardstock. Five pages feature line art drawings of monsters and aliens, while the other two are blank for kids to create a one-of-a-kind creature of their own. The glow-in-the-dark experience can last for up to four hours!
Similarly, the Glow Art Studio ($23.95) is perfect for kids who love glow-in-the-dark toys. This unique set includes a battery-operated light wand and a glow canvas. Drawings magically disappear as the glow fades away, so kids ages 6 and up can keep creating again and again. Plus, with two sets of reusable stencils featuring “in the park” and “under the sea” themes, kids can get started creating right away. When it’s time to clean up, the glow pen and stencils attach to the canvas hook for convenient storage.
Halloween Craft Kit | Source: Crayola
For a more Halloween-specific craft, the Model Magic Crayola Halloween Craft Kit ($18.20) allows kids ages 5 and up to sculpt a black cat out of Model Magic clay. Soft and easy to mold, Model Magic clay dries overnight. This kit includes 1 oz of black Model Magic clay, glitter glue, googly eyes, two punch-out scenes, whiskers, and an instruction sheet.
Air-Dry Clay | Source: Crayola
Looking to make something other than a black cat? Crayola Air-Dry Clay ($5.89) allows kids ages 6 and up to create fun and imaginative shapes with ease. The soft modeling material can either be reused or air-dried overnight to preserve your creation. This alternative is smoother, finer, and less sticky than traditional clay. Once the creation is finished, the air-dried clay is great for painting.
Washable Sidewalk Chalk | Source: Crayola
Lastly, Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk ($5.29) takes the fun outside. The anti-roll shape keeps the chalk from rolling away and produces fine lines or broad strokes that simply wash away with water. Kids ages 4 and up can create Halloween-themed masterpieces right in front of their own house or playground.
This kit includes four paint sticks, a glow-in-the-dark sticker sheet, a regular sticker sheet, and instructions. Painted pumpkins last much longer than carved ones, meaning these spooky works of art can be on display all month long.
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.
Kids can create and recreate glow-in-the-dark drawings with the Glow Art Studio. The set comes with stencils, a light wand, and tracers. The drawings kids create disappear over time so they can use the studio over and over.
Sculpt a black cat out of Model Magic clay! Soft and easy to mold, Model Magic clay dries overnight. This kit includes 1 oz of black Model Magic clay, glitter glue, googly eyes, two punch-out scenes, whiskers, and an instruction sheet.
The soft modeling material can either be reused or air-dried overnight to preserve your creation. This alternative is smoother, finer, and less sticky than traditional clay. Once the creation is finished, the air-dried clay is great for painting.
Kids can explore their creativity outdoors with Crayola's outdoor chalk. There are three types of chalk kids can choose from. ??Super Chalk: Super Chalk lasts three times longer than traditional Crayola chalk sticks and features 10 colors: red, orange, laser lemon, granny apple smooth, cerulean, violet, white, black, pink flamingo, and red violet. ($1.25) Super…
Ravensburger‘s GraviTrax brand has been bringing the joy of designing marble paths to kids, teaching them about gravity, electricity, and more. Now, a new GraviTrax collection is hitting the scene and getting younger kids in on the fun of marble-racing action! GraviTrax Junior is a younger-themed version of the marble run line aimed at children ages 3 and up.
The Gravitrax Junior sets send marbles on adventures. | Source: Ravensburger
The first set in the new line is the GraviTrax Junior: My Jungle Starter Set, featuring the lush plants and playful animals found in the jungle. The 100-piece set is made primarily from renewable resources, with a mixture of bioplastic and wood fibers.
The set introduces kids to STEM concepts and problem-solving in a way that’s designed to be fun and not frustrating. Kids can design new marble tracks every time they open the set, sending their marbles into mazes to meet animals, a seesaw, a hammer, and more! Once they’ve made as many tracks as they can think of, they have even more options with future GraviTrax Junior sets, all compatible with each other.
The new Gravitrax Junior: My Jungle Starter Set is available now exclusively at Barnes & Noble and specialty retailers. Send marbles to explore the jungle as kids learn about designing and constructing their own marble mazes!
This Gravitrax set is designed for younger kids, with pieces made for little hands. Kids can put together their own marble tracks and send the three included marbles down them.
After years of hearing the same holiday hits over and over again, kids can’t jam out to them like they used to. Lisa’s Hip Hop Homeys is setting out to change the holiday music scene this year. The band just dropped a set of four songs in its EP, Rappin Up Christmas, that combine hip hop with the holidays.
Each song puts a spin on a classic Christmas song. “The Night Rapper” turns “Silent Night” into a rap that tells the story of Jesus’s birth. “Jingle Bell Rap” adds some rhythm to a favorite caroling song, featuring verses like, “Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way / The squad is gettin’ litty / Hip hop’s hear to stay (hey).”
“Deck the Halls (Pump Up the Holly)” hypes up Santa Claus saying “His fit is always fire, with a belly like a panda” and “His name is Saint Nick and his squad is always lit, hear the bass bump every time the sleigh makes trips, you hear the kicks?” Finally, Lisa’s Hip Hop Homeys wishes kids a merry Christmas in “We Wish You a Rappin Christmas”
Kids can jam out to Rappin Up Christmas on Spotify, Apple Music, and other music streaming platforms. This set of songs is unlike any Christmas songs kids have heard before!
Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined CBS 2 in New York to show off the best new toys on display at the annual Toy Fair New York convention. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
Kids can interact with this magic lamp to reveal a talking genie that may grant wishes. Rub the lamp to release signature Magic Mixies mist, play a sound challenge, discover a special gem, and more.
Little ones fill the top of the tower with the 16 colorful balls and then press a button to activate a hidden timer that counts down until the tower spills the balls in all directions for kids to chase and collect.
Pretend to be a hungry bear and play bear food catching, racing, and search-and-find games with this playful introduction to Yellowstone National Park. Plush versions of some of grizzly bears’ favorite snacks stick to self-stick hook-and-loop tabs on bear paw gloves and the snout of strap-on bear heads.
Players use the included mini trampolines to bounce pigs into the pig pen and try to land them in the mud puddle. Every pig that players land in the puddle earns them a mud pie. Whoever has the most mud pies in the end wins the game.
Kids can face off with their DinoBytes figures in this battle arena. Kids just put the dinosaurs into the ring and press the button to get the dinosaur to lunge. The first dino to knock the other dino’s helmet off wins.
Safeguard secrets and treasures inside of this portable vault! The secret compartment will only open after the correct six-digit combination is entered. Kids can set the code and rest assured that important belongings like crucial evidence, secret messages, and even your allowance aren’t at risk of falling into the wrong hands! The vault only opens…
That’s right! Everyone’s favorite blockbuster blonde is joining ultra-popular gaming platform Roblox for the very first time. Barbie DreamHouse Tycoon will release Oct. 6, and is the result of a partnership between Mattel and Gamefam, a leading metaverse game developer.
A look at Barbie DreamHouse Tycoon | Source: Mattel
BarbieDreamHouse Tycoon players will be able to build their own DreamHouse, customizing up to five floors and 30 rooms including a yoga studio, an office, a recording studio, a vlogger room, and not one, but two walk-in closets! Players will also be able to try different careers on for size, and unlock the wonderful world of Barbie’s wardrobe (those two walk-in closets will certainly come in handy).
Barbie will also be highly customizable, allowing kids to see themselves in Barbie like never before. The game will offer diverse options for Barbie’s appearance, including nine different skin tones, various body types, 15 face and makeup configurations, different hairstyles, and the option to add hearing aids.
Barbie DreamHouse Tycoon will be available through Roblox for free, and will be available on most devices. So although life in plastic may be fantastic, it seems life in pixels is just as dreamy.
Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined NBC 10 in Philadelphia to talk about shopping trends ahead of the holiday season and talked about some of the nostalgic toys that are hot this year. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
Celebrate Barbie The Movie with a collector doll! Each doll includes a move-accurate outfit and accessories. Kids can choose from multiple Barbie dolls in her various outfits from the film, multiple Ken dolls in different outfits from the film, the Gloria doll, and the President doll.
Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined Scripps News on the show floor at Toy Fair New York to talk about some of the hot toys of 2024 that are making their debut at the annual convention. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
LEGO’s Disney King Magnifico’s Castle will thrill adventure seekers or mystery lovers. Comes with four fun WISH characters — Asha, King Magnifico, Dahlia, and Star. The castle has four levels to explore, with plenty of fun details to find as kids build, including a kitchen and bakery counter that has a fireplace with pots, pans,…
Light up creativity with the all-new Lite-Brite Super Brite HD Pokémon and Barbie Editions! Kids to kidults can now unleash their inner Pokemon Trainer or Barbie sparkle with double the LEDs, snap-on high- definition grid for and 1,000 colorful mini-pegs. Use the six HD templates included in each set or create masterpieces with light.
From the makers of Zhu Zhu Pets, the Zhu Zhu Aquarium playset offers a mess-free pet experience. Build customized sea tunnels and watch the robotic, tropical fish scurry and swim through them in unexpected ways.
Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined CBS News from the show floor at Toy Fair New York to talk about some of the hottest new toys ahead of the holiday season. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
This interactive plush sings, sways, flaps his arms, and glides to the song “Elmo Slide.” Encourages little ones to dance or play a game of Elmo Says. Features soft fabrics and hidden wheels for smooth moves, and speaks English and Spanish.
Kids can interact with this magic lamp to reveal a talking genie that may grant wishes. Rub the lamp to release signature Magic Mixies mist, play a sound challenge, discover a special gem, and more.
As kids add ingredients to this experiment-based playset, they'll activate sounds, lights, fizzing bubbles, and mist to unleash one of two beasts. When kids reset the beast or repeat the experiment, the beast can evolve with new ways to play.
Celebrate Barbie The Movie with a collector doll! Each doll includes a move-accurate outfit and accessories. Kids can choose from multiple Barbie dolls in her various outfits from the film, multiple Ken dolls in different outfits from the film, the Gloria doll, and the President doll.
Press the board's color-changing buttons and watch as they light up, then keep pressing to change colors. Create new images using the included instructions or design your own. This version also features games to play.
The first day of preschool is a huge milestone for toddlers (and for parents too!). Families can prepare little ones for that day with the Flybar Play-Doh Ride-On Activity School Bus.
Toddlers can engage in many activities both on and in the school bus. | Source: Flybar
Toddlers can see lights and hear sounds by pressing the horn. | Source: Flybar
Designed for kids ages 3 and up, this activity-focused school bus creates a learning experience for toddlers through the joys of playtime. The set includes a foot-powered ride-on, three cans of Play-Doh, 10 number stamps, six shape cutters, and a roller.
Kids can pretend to be bus drivers by engaging with the ride-on. For example, toddlers can press the steering wheel’s horn to activate different lights and sounds. Kids can also turn the wheel as they ride and flip out the stop sign when they reach their destination.
The seat compartment stores Play-Doh, number molds, and shape cutters. | Source: Flybar
Toddlers can learn their numbers and shapes with the red, yellow, and blue modeling clay. | Source: Flybar
Kids can make circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, hexagons, and octagons with the shape cutters. | Source: Flybar
Kids can have fun by molding their dough to fit their imaginations. Toddlers will find everything they need in the ride-on’s seat compartment, including Play-Doh, shape cutters, and stamps. Kids can also use the roller — which stores in the ride-on’s spoiler — to flatten their dough.
The ride-on’s educational elements are perfect for preparing future preschoolers. Kids can learn how to count from 0-9 with the colorful number stamps. Shape recognition comes when kids interact with the six molds: a circle, a hexagon, a square, a rectangle, a triangle, and an octagon. Toddlers can also identify colors by molding and mixing the red, yellow, and blue dough.
The activity bus requires adult assembly and three AA batteries. Parents should have a screwdriver on hand and expect assembly to take less than an hour. Parents can also prepare for mess-free playtime by ensuring their toddlers only use Play-Doh on flat surfaces such as wooden floors, desks, and tabletops.
Starting preschool is a big step and can be stressful for kids and parents. Families can feel ready to take this next step by engaging with the Flybar Play-Doh Ride-On Activity School Bus.
Toddlers can scoot and create with this foot-powered ride-on that has lights, sounds, a flip-out stop sign, and a secret compartment with Play-Doh and molds. Kids will also find a rolling pin hiding in the spoiler.
Things are getting musically witchy this Halloween!
Spooky season is fast approaching now that it’s October, but not every Halloween has to be scary. A new music video from Laurie Berkner features adorable witches who are dressed the same and ready to playfully confuse their audience. Laurie Berkner is a musician well-known for her catchy kids’ tunes and this new single will fit right in with the rest of her fun songs.
Kids will love this new Halloween song. | Source: The Laurie Berkner Band
In “Which Witch,” two good friends have decided to wear the same witch costume and have some fun by not telling anyone who’s who. Laurie will need the help of young Halloween fans to figure out which witch was stirring a potion, flying on a broom, casting a magic spell, and more. Kids can point to which witch is which in the top corner of the video when Laurie sings about what they’re doing to play along.
Laurie has been making kids’ music for a while, celebrating the 25th anniversary of her second album, Buzz Buzz, this year. If kids can’t get enough of Laurie with just the “Which Witch” single, she has 15 albums full of songs with everything from a song about rocketships to Christmas classics.
Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined Scripps News from the show floor at Toy Fair New York to talk about the hot new toys kids will be asking for this holiday season. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
Each Dog-E has a combination of lights, sounds, and personality traits that makes it unique. Kids can train Dog-E to do tricks, track its needs, and unlock more interactive play with the app.
This collector’s set commemorates a century of Disney magic. Inside, find 20 characters – 15 exclusive and five mystery figures – all coated with a platinum-hued finish. Characters include Disney’s first princess – Snow White – and span all the way to present day classics. Each kid’s toy figure stands approximately 1.5 inches tall and…
As kids add ingredients to this experiment-based playset, they'll activate sounds, lights, fizzing bubbles, and mist to unleash one of two beasts. When kids reset the beast or repeat the experiment, the beast can evolve with new ways to play.
Not everyone has the heart for scatological games or “doo doo” themed fun, and believe me, I’m definitely one of those people who don’t particularly enjoy them. But, I have to admit Doo Doo Kangaroo from Moose Games is a hilarious game that is guaranteed to keep you and the kids laughing the whole time!
So if you’re thinking of passing on this game, think again!
Doo Doo Kangaroo comes with four “plates,” a spinner, tokens, and a kangaroo sitting on a toilet. You will need a flat surface to play, like a table or hard surface floor. Before you begin, you will need to grab three AA batteries. Once you’re ready, the youngest player starts by spinning the wheel to see how many doughnuts (tokens) they have to feed the kangaroo. After feeding each token to the kangaroo, the player flushes the toilet. As each player repeats these steps, the kangaroo will randomly decide he is full and start shaking, while the tokens come sliding out of the toilet.
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The catch is that the tokens are double sided — so players want to grab the ones facing up (doughnuts) and avoid the ones facing down (doo doos!)
The first player to put five doughnuts on their plate wins the game. The game is designed for kids ages 3 and up with pretty quick gameplay for 2-4 players, but the unpredictability of the kangaroo is so silly and fun, you’ll want to play again. Sometimes 10 doo doos come out of the toilet without any doughnuts and other times only one or two tokens will come out, so you have to try to snatch the doughnuts before someone else does!
This game is more interactive than a board game for those little ones with shorter attention spans. Plus, the tokens aren’t speeding out of the toilet so you don’t have to worry about finding them under the couch the next day.
Overall, Doo Doo Kangaroo is an easy way to gather the kids around the table together and giggle ‘till your tummies hurt!
Kids feed doughnuts to a kangaroo sitting on a toilet. Once he's full, the kangaroo shakes and shimmies while kids race to catch the doughnuts and dodge the “doo doos” that come flying out of the toilet.
Parents can add more excitement to any slumber party with Funboy’s Sleepover Kids Air Mattress Collection. Kids ages 3 and up can get a good night’s sleep with this five-piece air mattress collection, which includes two convertibles, two castles, and a speed boat.
Image of the Pink Castle Sleepover Kids Air Mattress. | Source: Funboy
Image of the Pink Convertible Sleepover Kids Air Mattress. | Source: Funboy
Image of the Blue Castle Sleepover Kids Air Mattress. | Source: Funboy
Image of the Blue Convertible Sleepover Kids Air Mattress. | Source: Funboy
Image of the Classic Speed Boat Sleepover Kids Air Mattress. | Source: Funboy
Princes and princesses can end their nights by sleeping in the Castle Sleepover Kids Air Mattress, which is covered in stars and features towers at each corner. Kids can pretend to drive with the Convertible Kids Sleepover Air Mattress, which features a striped exterior, four wheels, rear wings, and a license plate. The convertibles and the castles are available in two color options: pink and blue.
The Classic Speed Boat Sleepover Kids Air Mattress is sure to bring nautical fun to kids’ future sleepovers. This boat-shaped mattress features a blue-and-white striped pattern and a plastic inflatable windscreen.
For double the fun, parents can get the Kids Air Mattress 2-Pack. Parents can choose two castles or two convertibles with the options of all blue, all pink, or pink & blue. The Classic Speed Boat is also available for the two-pack. Each mattress comes with a storage bag, making it perfect for on-the-go travel.
Kids can sleep and play with Funboy’s Sleepover Kids Air Mattress Collection. Parents can get these inflatable beds for $79 each, available at funboy.com.
Kids can play and sleep in these relaxing air mattresses. This collection features two convertibles, two castles, and a speed boat. The convertibles and castles are available in two colors: pink and blue. Each mattress includes a storage bag, making it perfect for on-the-go travel.
Have you or the kids in your life ever dreamed of seeing your face on a puzzle? You’re in luck. As you could probably guess, Puzzle Face does just that!
“Puzzle Face truly has that ‘wow’ factor,” says Sylvia Stein, President of StickTogether Products. “In addition to its ability to form billions of different images and be used an infinite number of times, Puzzle Face really leaves people in awe every time they finish the puzzle and see a new face come to life. It’s like magic!”
Designed for preteens and teens, these 300-piece puzzles are unique gifts for any puzzle fanatic. Puzzlers can take them apart and rebuild them or frame them to hold onto and display. To create the puzzle, users can scan the QR code at puzzleface.letsticktogether.com and take or upload a photo to feature in the puzzle.
Puzzle Face is available for $34.99 individually or in discounted bundles of two-, four-, and six-packs to gift everybody your or your kid’s face!
Puzzle Face is a 300-piece puzzle that allows kids to create and design different faces. The puzzle can be assembled, taken apart, and reassembled over and over again.
Let it rip! For Beyblade fans, those three words signal the start of an epic battle. Now, with the Beyblade Burst Quadstrike Light Ignite Battle Set from Hasbro, kids ages 8 and up can engage in an even brighter battle!
This set comes with a Beystadium, two launchers, two extra armor tips, and two Beyblades. The two right-spin Beys are Destined Evo-X Belfyre B8 and Ruin Pandemonium P8. All in all, there are more than 20 pieces to construct the Beys and the stadium, so be sure to keep all of the materials in one location.
Unlike other Beystadiums, the main highlight of this toy is its ability to light up and produce amazing colorful effects. To operate this glow tech, three AAA batteries are required (not included). The lighting in the stadium is unique because it is a blue light. The Beyblades are specially designed to have bright colors on their tops that put on an incredible light show while they’re spinning. Not all Beyblades are fully compatible with this light-up effect, so kids should mostly use the Hasbro-designed tops with glow tech. Due to the lighting, the stadium is best used in the dark. Kids might want to wait until evening to play or find a dark room.
Beyblade Burst Quadstrike Light Ignite Battle Set | Source: Hasbro
Beyblade Burst Quadstrike Light Ignite Battle Set | Source: Hasbro
Beyblade Burst Quadstrike Light Ignite Battle Set | Source: Hasbro
Unboxing and constructing the Light Ignite Battle Set only involves a few steps and there is no need for scissors, making this the perfect toy for easy and immediate fun. Inexperienced bladers or small hands may have some difficulty putting the Beyblades or Beystadium together, but adults should be able to construct everything without much of a problem.
To keep gameplay exciting, kids can customize their clash. In addition to switching out the armor tips, Beybladers can also utilize Apex and Core modes. Apex mode makes the top taller, while Core mode makes the Beyblade more compact. These differing modes make no two battles alike, changing variables such as agility and stamina.
This battle set comes with a Beystadium featuring Glow Tech, two right/left-spin launchers, and two extra Armor Tips (stamina and defense types). Glow Tech changes the color appearance of the tops as kids battle.
Finding the right toys for an 8 year old can be a daunting task. Around that age, it’s easy for your favorite not-so-little one to find new interests based on what they see on TikTok or hear friends at school discussing over lunch. It’s important that you support their goals, but you also want to make sure you’re purchasing gifts that will teach them something new, refine old skills, or just keep their minds active. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of toys that will do just that — and provide hours of entertainment.
Support your kids’ dream of being a sketch artist while investing in their upcoming goal of finally beating their sibling in a board game. This wide range of toys and games will keep your favorite nail artist, tech wizard, investigator, builder, or strategist busy while teaching them valuable skills. If you’re shopping for other ages as well, check out our Holiday Gift Guide or Perfect Present Wizard to find appropriate toys.
Adopt your Pudgy Penguins forever friend! Each of these 4.5 inch collectible figures come with interchangeable accessories and a redeemable code, unlocking digital penguin customization using trait boxes. You can obtain rare traits, have a unique Pudgy Penguin registered to your name on the blockchain, and trade traits on the Pudgy Penguin marketplace!
These 6.5-inch action figures feature anime characters from titles including Naruto and One Piece. Each figure has 20 points of articulation and comes in manga-inspired packaging.
In this sequel to the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game, players journey through the skies, surface, and depths of Hyrule as they try to harness the power of Link’s abilities and protect the kingdom.
This 10-inch vehicle features an opening side panel with four play areas, light-up laser cannons, a light-up command center, a crane with a retractable rope, and more. It comes with five 1-inch micro figures of Star Wars characters.
Make and display mini lifestyle collectibles, ranging from mini aquariums with little fish to a mini cactus with tiny bags of soil. There are more than 100 lifestyle materials, packages, and accessories to collect and create.
In this app-enabled, augmented-reality spin on Twister, players can strike poses to music beats as they match their wrist and ankle bands to the colored spots on screen. The game includes eight Twister Air bands and a device stand.
Kids can perform experiments on evidence using chemical and physical techniques. They can analyze solids and liquids, make a fluorescent solution, and more using chromatography to solve make-believe mysteries.
Kids can use the included virtual reality (VR) goggles to watch Penn & Teller perform 28 tricks, then explain how to perform them. The included 50-page book has step-by-step instructions to go along with the 75-piece magic kit to help kids put on an amazing show.
This beauty caddy comes with everything that tweens need to create glam looks at home or on the go. It features trendy lip colors, eye colors, lip gloss, nail polish, and more.
This game combines elements of the Monopoly game with the crossword-building play of Scrabble. In place of rolling dice to move around the board, players build words and move ahead by their score. Features custom Community Chest and Chance cards.
Inspire soccer fans with this 899-piece buildable set, featuring half a soccer field with a goal and VAR station, stands with a scoreboard, a ceremonial stage, 15 diverse minifigures, and more.
With this jet, kids can perform amazing loop and barrel roll stunts with a single press of a button. Intuitive controls and refined flight software make this easy enough for beginners, yet engaging enough for experienced enthusiasts.
With this kit, teens can craft DIY solutions to everyday problems, make art, design things, and customize their space. They can draw freehand or use one of the hundreds of free online projects to make 3D creations.
Tweens can test their aim with this NERF target! With more than 10 targets to aim for, kids can settle who’s the best with a NERF gun. Each target makes different sounds when it’s hit.
Create the Pokémon Center with this 648-piece building set, which comes with four buildable Pokémon figures: Pikachu, Chansey, Eevee, and Togepi. Once the set is built, kids can turn a crank to see the characters move.
Bring the iconic Minecraft character to the slopes for some explosive winter fun with this toboggan-style snow sled. The lightweight sled inflates quickly and features durable, double-welded inner seams to withstand winter's wrath.
Kids can create ghoulish glam styles and design hundreds of spooky nails with this set. It features a “magic mist” feature that cycles through six colors and comes with nail polish and stickers.
This train car features lights, sound effects, and music. It comes with two reversible Hogwarts window scenes, Hogwarts Express tickets, Honeydukes pretend treats, an LED lantern, a mini Quibbler, and more. Doll not included.
This STEM kit has all the materials kids need to build a functional wooden space explorer with wheels. Kids can assemble the easy-to-connect pieces and customize the explorer with the included glow-in-the-dark stickers and paint.
Kids can help Sonic fight Dr. Eggman by propelling him through the loop-de-loop course and ring using the speed sphere and launcher in this 802-piece set. With nine characters, this set inspires roleplay and imaginative play.
This kit comes with 20 premium pages of pre-shaded, HD, black-and-white photos that tweens can color using the 30 included colored pencils. The end result is a professional-looking art piece that they can display.
Kids can use a tablet to code Pyxel to perform tricks, make sounds, and more. Pyxel and its companion app will help kids learn the basics of two coding languages: Blockly and Python.
This updated classic game combines traditional Clue gameplay with re-imagined takes on the murder mystery storyline, characters, and setting. Just like the original, players race to crack the case by gathering clues and narrowing down suspects.
In this rapid-action guessing game, two teams face off to try and guess the most cards before the headband sings, but hints are determined by the randomly changing light color on the electronic headband.
In this single-player game, kids will draw one of 40 challenge cards indicating which books they must use and how many of those books they must place horizontally. Then they will try to build a balanced bookshelf following that prompt.
These action figures showcase accurate character details of AEW wrestlers. Each figure features more than 25 points of articulation and comes with interchangeable accessories specific to the wrestler.
Tweens can create 10 tiny projects using this no-mess kit, which includes air-dry clay, a spinning pottery wheel with a removable cover, sculpting tools, and paint.
This game provides all the fun of Rush Hour in an on-the-go magnetic travel puzzle. With artwork featuring 10 countries, kids can explore the world while completing all 40 puzzles that get increasingly more difficult.
This adventurous and trivia-packed board game tests kids' knowledge of the U.S. The first player to guess the correct state wins a Game Card, and the first player to collect five Game Cards is the winner.
Tweens with a sweet tooth will love this logic-based game. As kids play the game, they must stack and place their tiles to be the one taking up the most area at the end of the game.
This jewelry-making kit comes with infinity charms, waterproof chains, a protective cover, and pliers that kids can use to create 10 custom-fit infinity bracelets with no clasps or tools required.
For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
People love to binge watch a good show on Netflix, but the streaming service is not just made for adults! Kids can get in on the fun with a growing slate of shows made just for preschoolers. There are multiple upcoming series premiering later this year and next year for kids to look forward to.
Cocomelon Lane, a new show from Moonbug Entertainment, is set to premiere on Nov. 17, marking Cocomelon’s first-ever dialogue-driven series. The show will have new storylines and songs that cover developmental milestones like getting a first haircut and visiting the dentist’s office to more intimate moments like being invited to a friend’s house for dinner or learning how to take care of a pet. Kids can get to know JJ and his friends in a whole new way.
‘Hot Wheels Let’s Race’ | Source: Netflix
Premiering in 2024, Hot Wheels Let’s Race is a high-octane series that ignites and unlocks the challenger spirit in every racer. Created by Mattel Television, the series follows the next generation of racers as they experience exciting races, extreme stunt contests, and thrill-seeking challenges.
‘Dee & Friends in Oz’ | Source: Netflix
Another show that will premiere in 2024 is Dee & Friends in Oz. Produced by 9 Story Media Group/Brown Bag Films, this fantasy adventure musical follows a young girl named Dee who discovers a magical land of Oz. She meets new friends and is challenged to save the day.
‘Mighty Monsterwheelies’ | Source: Netflix
Mighty Monsterwheelies will tap into the Universal Monsters vault in 2024. Produced by Dreamworks Animation, this adventure-comedy series imagines classic characters as half-monster, half-truck vehicle heroes who team up to use their special powers to serve and protect the all-vehicle city of Motorvania from troublemakers like Phantom Freeze and Invisible Van.
Plus, as if that wasn’t enough, Netflix has also upped the episode order of the mega hit Gabby’s Dollhouse from Dreamworks Animation to 100. Check out the teaser trailer for Cocomelon Lane below in preparation for its premiere.
The Op | USAopoly is known for giving classic games a pop culture twist. The company’s latest games are just in time for kids to play after they watch PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie this weekend.
In Guess Who?: PAW Patrol kids ages 6 and up put their PAW Patrolknowledge to the test. Just like the classic game, kids each get their own secret character. By asking yes or no questions, they must narrow down which character they think their opponent has. This version of the game features the iconic characters from PAW Patrol, including Chase, Everest, Rubble, Liberty, and more.
Guess Who?: PAW Patrol | Source: The Op | USAopoly
Monopoly Jr.: PAW Patrol | Source: The Op | USAopoly
Kids play as Skye, Rubble, Chase, or Marshall in Monopoly Jr.: PAW Patrol. As kids ages 5 and up make their way around the board, passing Go, staying in Free Parking, and taking the occasional stop in jail, they can buy up properties like The Lookout Tower, Adventure Bay Bridge, and Katie’s Pet Parlor. There are four Mission squares kids can land on that will take kids on special adventures.
How well do kids know the characters of PAW Patrol? It's time to find out. This version of Guess Who? features dozens of character cards that kids must guess using only yes or no questions.
In this version of Monopoly Jr., kids can take over Adventure Bay! Kids can play the game as Skye, Rubble, Chase, and Marshall and buy up properties featured in PAW Patrol!
There’s nothing better than a sense of accomplishment with a bit of entertainment along the way. This set with parts to build an actual FM radio will give kids this confidence, as well as a little reward when they’re able to listen to their favorite artists and talk shows.
Ed Sheeren, Dua Lipa, sports talk — you name it, you can listen.
While it initially may look intimidating, the radio includes easy-to-follow instructions, so kids ages 8 and up will most likely be able to put this together all by themselves. It definitely is a lot simpler than other sets by Snap Circuits, and might just be the perfect starting point for beginners.
All kids need to kick off the project is three AA batteries that aren’t included in the set, and then not only will they have a fun rainy-day activity putting together the 24 included pieces, but they’ll also learn all about radio waves and electricity. A sneaky educational experience!
Not to mention, this set is only $19.99, so parents can save money for that future engineering degree that’s going to be a necessity when kids realize how fun this STEM set is.
Or, of course, they may have an aspiring radio jockey on their hands instead. No matter how this inspires kids, this is a great gift with the longevity to keep them entertained and proud of themselves.
With this entry-level Snap Circuits kit, kids can participate in four hands-on projects to build a working FM radio. The project will teach kids about the science of radio waves, amplifiers, circuits, and electricity.
Kappa Toys plans to reimagine the classic toy store experience at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.
This will be the retailer’s third location, and first location outside of Las Vegas.
At more than 5,000 square feet, this will be the biggest Kappa Toys yet. The store will feature special shop-in-shop brands including Tokidoki, Studio Ghibli, Rilakkuma, Sumikko Gurashi, and more!
The new location is expected to open in time for this year’s holiday season. Kappa Toys currently operates Kappa Toys WOW, which carries a carefully curated selection of nostalgic toys as well as new products, and Kappa Toys GLOW, an all-blacklight toy shopping experience.
Visit kappatoys.com for more updates on what the retailer has in store!
LEGO’s latest lineup of Disney sets is based on the upcoming movie the company is releasing for its 100th anniversary, Wish. Wish follows Asha as she takes on evil with her sidekick, Star, to protect the kingdom of Rosas.
Designed for kids ages 7 and up, these sets feature iconic settings from the movie with LEGO Friends-style minifigures. There are three sets in the collection: Asha in the City of Rosas, Asha’s Cottage, and King Magnifico’s Castle.
King Magnifico's Castle | Source: LEGO
Asha in the City | Source: LEGO
The Asha in the City of Rosas set ($19.99) features Asha, Star, and Asha’s goat, Valentino as they sell to tourists in the Rosas marketplace. The Asha’s Cottage set ($49.99) shows off Asha’s purple and yellow cottage and opens up for play inside the cottage. The set also comes with four characters: Asha, Star, Sakina, and Sabino. The crowning jewel of this lineup is King Magnifico’s Castle, which is full of mystery for kids to unlock as they build and play with the set.
All three sets will be available starting Sunday, Oct. 1. As kids wait eagerly for more information about Wish, these LEGO sets will help the time go faster!
We’re less than two months away from the November release of Disney’s highly anticipated animated musical, Wish. To get kids ready, Mattel is unveiling a new product line inspired by the movie. The full collection includes characters, playsets, accessories, and more.
Singing Asha of Rosas Doll | Source: Mattel
The Singing Asha of Rosas doll ($24.99) captures the magic of the musical. Kids can hear her sing the song “This Wish” by lifting up her hand. A small figure of Star can also be clipped on Asha’s hand to travel along for the adventures. Dressed in her removable outfit and shoes, Asha features her signature look with braided hair for styling fun.
Queen Amaya of Rosas Doll | Source: Mattel
The Queen Amaya of Rosas fashion doll ($19.99) features a regal and removable outfit and accessories. She is fully poseable and features the character’s signature look with true-to-movie details.
Best Friends Tea Time Set | Source: Mattel
The Best Friends Tea Time set ($39.99) features Asha and Dahlia of Rosas ready to have the best tea party. Along with Star and 10 additional accessories, like a table and teapot, kids can have a tea party anytime. This set is perfect for recreating scenes and inventing new stories.
King Magnifico and Queen Amaya of Rosas Two-Pack | Source: Mattel
The King Magnifico and Queen Amaya of Rosas two-pack ($34.99) features the two poseable fashion dolls in their signature removable outfits. Queen Amaya has long, braided hair, a cape, a crown, and her necklace, while King Magnifico’s cape features plenty of details.
Asha of Rosas Adventure Pack Fashion Doll | Source: Mattel
The Asha of Rosas Adventure Pack fashion doll ($19.99) comes with Asha, Valentino, and Star, along with accessories such as Asha’s book, bag, and soft-goods shawl. The pet goat Valentino can also sit and stick his tongue out.
Cottage Home Playset | Source: Mattel
The Cottage Home Playset ($24.99) comes with an Asha micro doll, Star figure, and more than 15 additional storytelling accessories. Open the door to reveal two stories to fill with furniture. Asha’s bed can fold out and store accessories inside.
Star Reveals Mini Doll Surprise | Source: Mattel
The Star Reveals Mini Doll Surprise ($5.99) allows kids to open the cute compact and discover a scene with a removable mini character doll and accessory. Kids can play and display, clipping Star to backpacks and other straps to show off and take on the go. There are six figures to collect.
Magical Star Small Doll Playset | Source: Mattel
The Magical Star Small Doll Playset ($34.99) features seven surprises. Turn Star’s top to release a magical wish orb with a surprise animal friend inside. The orb rolls into a woodland scene, where a treehouse, swing, and hut inspire storytelling. The animals can also rest in the wishing tree and hide behind the slide.
Teens Pack | Source: Mattel
The Teens Pack ($24.99) captures the quirky and diverse group of eight friends from Rosas…and Star. Featuring Asha, Dahlia, Dario, Safi, Bazeema, Simon, Hal, and Gabo, each mini doll has the character’s signature look.
Rosas Castle Playset | Source: Mattel
The Rosas Castle Playset ($49.99) comes with King Magnifico and Asha mini dolls, 20 storytelling accessories, and five play areas. There are plenty of magical touches, including star reveals at the fireplace, King Magnifico’s lab, and his lenticular portrait. There is also an incredibly light-up projection of a starry night sky.
Dahlia’s Rosas Marketplace | Source: Mattel
The Dahlia’s Rosas Marketplace Playset ($14.99) comes with a mini doll, Star, and nine accessories. Open the door to reveal the shop filled with groceries. This playset also comes with a handle for on-the-go play.
Star and Valentino Mini Playset | Source: Mattel
The Star & Valentino Mini Playset comes with Star and Valentino minifigures, plus 10 storytelling accessories. Open the door to discover two floors and a spot to hand the food trough. Fans can have fun playing out movie moments with Valentino’s food accessories, like his carrots and apple.
Kingdom of Rosas Character Set | Source: Mattel
The Kingdom of Rosas Character set ($39.99) includes 10 characters: Asha of Rosas, Dahlia, Queen Amaya, King Magnifico, Sabino, Sakina, Safi, Bazeema, Gabo, Simon, Star, and Valentino. With three additional animal friends, it’s an instant collection kids can use to play and display.
Disney Wish UNO | Source: Mattel
Lastly, the UNO Disney Wish set ($6.49) includes a deck featuring graphics inspired by favorite characters and scenes. There’s even a special “Wishing Star” rule that may have players drawing extra cards.
All of these products are perfect for kids ages 3 and up, except UNO, which is designed for kids ages 7 and up. The full Wish collection will be available for purchase on Mattel Shop starting Oct. 1.
This Friday, come join an epic throw-down! We’re hosting an #AEWbyJazwares Party on X (formerly known as Twitter), sponsored by Jazwares. During the party, you’ll have chances to win prizes packs featuring action figures from Jazwares’ newest series from All Elite Wrestling figures – Unrivaled Series 13! Join us on Friday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET for an hour full of trivia, fun, and prizes as you learn all about these detailed action figures featuring some of the biggest names in wrestling.
Series 13 of these All Elite Wrestling action figures from Jazwares feature 25 points of articulation, wrestler-specific accessories, and collector's packaging. There are eight total figures in the line: Sting, Darby Allin, Wardlow, The Butcher, The Blade, Danhausen, Danhausen RARE (one of 3,000), and The Bunny CHASE (one of 5,000).
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Tamagotchi changed the toy world as we know it in the ’90s, sparking a huge craze and making its mark on pop culture. Since then, interactive, digital tech pets kids could carry around in their pockets have been hot year after year, but nothing beats the original.
Designed for kids ages 6 and up, Tamagotchi Uni is the latest Tamagotchi innovation. Available in two colors, this new interactive toy has more features than ever before.
Tamagotchi Uni offers more customization options than ever before, to create a truly unique UniTama character. | Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America
Kids can customize their UniTama from the inside out, selecting different personality traits like shy, chill, spoiled, or energetic. Each personality triggers different actions and reactions. Then, kids can dress and accessorize their digital friend, design its room with unique furniture and toys, and more. Kids can even craft their own items by gathering recipes and materials when they go for walks. Speaking of walks…
Tama Walk is probably my favorite feature of the newest member of the Tamagotchi family. Kids can take their character for a stroll, and how far their character goes is based on kids’ actual steps in the real world. I love that this encourages kids to get up and active in order to take their digital friend to new places.
Tamagotchi Uni comes in two color options, purple (pictured) and pink! | Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America
If two kids in the same room have a Tamagotchi Uni, they can connect them to play together. Players can add other UniTama to their friends list, then engage in totally original ways, like exchanging items, trading materials for crafting, and even proposing marriage. That’s right — Tamagotchi can get married!
And while all of the local play and customization is incredible, there’s something this Tamagotchi does that none of its predecessors have: It connects to WiFi for online play.
For the first time ever, kids can connect with other Tamagotchi from all over the world. In the Tamaverse, kids can enter download codes to unlock new items (and new codes are coming out all of the time to keep things interesting!).
Tamagotchi Uni connects to WiFI, giving kids more interactivity than ever before. | Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America
The activities are abundant. Just like the original from the ‘90s, kids can bathe and feed their UniTama to keep them happy (though, the snacks look a LOT different than they did back in the day). But they can also take their UniTama shopping at the mall or game with them in the arcade. And remember how kids used to have to give their Tamagotchi to their parents during the school day to make sure they stayed fed and happy to keep them from dying? Well, now kids can just hire a babysitter right inside their device. The device is also rechargeable (TBT to those pesky button batteries in the originals that required you to have the world’s smallest screwdriver to get to).
There is a lot to love about the newest Tamagotchi, including its versatility. Kids can enjoy their digital character online or off, it has massive amounts of customization, and it encourages physical activity. It even helps promote social-emotional intelligence, as kids work hard to care for their character and engage with others online. It’s easier than ever for kids to take their Tamagochti with them thanks to the included wristband.
This toy has everything ‘90s kids loved about the digital pet, plus a whole lot more. And with frequent updates and new downloadable content available all of the time, kids will likely stay engaged with their Tamagotchi Uni for quite a while. Hopefully kids will have great luck keeping them alive, and won’t need to keep hitting that reset button over and over again (not at all speaking from experience).
This Tamagotchi comes on a wearable wristband so kids can nurture their pet on the go. They can explore the Tamaverse to meet other characters and connect multiple devices to play with friends, exchange items, and more.
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie has finally arrived today in theaters! To celebrate the release of the film, Burger King has teamed up with Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon to create a line of paw-some, limited-edition King Jr. Meal toys.
This exclusive line of PAW Patrolkids’ toys features six collectibles inspired by beloved characters from the hit franchise, including Rubble, Liberty, Rocky, Chase, Marshall, and Skye. Each toy features a distinctive element that draws inspiration from the unique abilities of each character:
Rubble: Place him in the included launcher and squeeze the handle to launch him forward and spin round in circles.
Liberty: Attach the figure to the included launcher and push the button to have her zoom into action.
Rocky: Press down on his head to reveal the light-up power crystal inside his badge.
Chase: Activate his ability to race at lightning-quick speeds by pulling the toy backwards and releasing.
Marshall: Slide the switch located on his left leg to make his power crystal light up and flash.
Skye: Attach her to the included propeller and watch her soar up to five feet into the air.
Kids and “pawrents” alike can look for these collectibles at participating Burger King locations nationwide while supplies last. Plus, through Oct. 15, members of the Burger King loyalty program can enjoy a free King Jr. Meal with any purchase of $15+ on the BK app or bk.com, as well as a $10 Fandango reward to go see PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.
Two of the best ways that kids can express their creativity are building and drawing. With this playset from Follies, they can do both.
Designed for kids ages 3 and up, the Build+Draw Canvas Set features 25 pieces of building material, including 10 pieces that are around 10 inches and 15 pieces that are around 4 inches. that work just like a whiteboard and can be used over and over again to create different designs and drawings. The set even comes with a set of six free markers, so you don’t have to worry about buying the right ones to go with it.
Kids can design their wildest dreams with this set! | Source: Follies
Kids can design their wildest dreams with this set! | Source: Follies
Each piece in the set has slits in the sides of it that can be put together to design castles, houses, spaceships, and anything else kids can imagine. When the play is over, kids can just wipe down each piece and keep them in the original packaging for storage!
Whether kids are inspired artists or ambitious builders, this set can keep them busy for hours, developing spatial and tactile skills in the process. Just imagine it, a rocket ship packed with green aliens, a house full of dolls living their best life, and more!
Kids can build and draw whatever their heart desires! This set features 25 pieces of building materials that slot together and are made from a material that works with erasable markers.
The Sesame Street squad and In KidZ teamed up to give your family a yummy, cultural experience!
A new cooking-themed activity kit featuring Sesame Street characters could be a solution to your picky eater’s aversion to certain foods, or just serve as a great way to spend family time. The kit was created to introduce children to foods and traditions from different cultures while fostering a fun, creative environment for families to learn together.
Kids can play several food-related games. | Source: In KidZ
The Sesame Street Cooking Kit box set features characters like Cookie Monster and Elmo, and includes a recipe book with easy-to-learn instructions and several activities designed to teach kids important skills. A memory match card game featuring measurements and different food items, food bingo, a picnic puzzle, and a white board with different icons of food are included. Kids can work on memorization skills, reading comprehension, and following steps while playing the games or following the recipe.
The kit also comes with a Cookie Monster apron and paper chef hat, so your little one will feel like a real cook!
The recipe book has several recipes, inspired by diverse cultures, for families to cook together. “Grandpa ZZ’s Mac ‘n Cheese” is inspired by Southern cooking, while “Ji-Young’s Kimbap” comes from Korean cuisine. Another recipe included in the kit, “Rosita’s Corn Muffins,” represents popular Mexican dishes and Mexican heritage.
The kit comes with different cooking accessories. | Source: In KidZ
Families can also use the included utensils and napkins featuring Cookie Monster and Elmo for indoor and outdoor picnics. If your kid is interested in cooking, this is a great way to introduce different cultural practices while fostering their new hobby!
The activity kit is currently available to preorder for $54.99 at the following link. Don’t forget to do your best Cookie Monster impression while cooking!
Support an interest in cooking while teaching your kid about different cultures! This Sesame Street-themed cooking activity kit includes a recipe book with recipes from around the world. It also includes a Cookie Monster apron, a food-themed memory card game, food bingo, and more activities that will teach your kid important skills.
You know that. And we know that. But how will the next generation know that?
After more than 25 years of gaming adventure, the world of Pokémon continues evolving with the introduction of Pokémon TCG: My First Battle! TCG means “trading card game” and the legacy of the Pokémon TCG dates back to the first wave of Trainers in the late 1990s. With so much history — and soooo many cards to collect, trade, train, and battle with — new players ages 6 and up now have the perfect way to get in on all the fun and action.
Which set will you choose? | Source: The Pokémon Co.
Each My First Battle set comes with everything that Trainers need to get started. Families can choose from Pikachu or Charmander-themed sets that are designed for streamlined gameplay with easy-to-follow instructions for two players.
Inside the box, players will discover a large Pokémon coin and two mini decks comprised of 17 cards each. Two playmats provide visual guidance to complement the included rulebook and the prize tokens and damage counters help with scoring.
Source: The Pokémon Co.
Throughout the game, players will learn how to train and battle while evolving their Pokémon. They’ll also learn all the fundamentals of the game, including the difference between active and benched Pokémon. And, since this is a battle, they’ll learn how to attack and dish out some damage!
The included playmat provides an excellent surface with visual cues for gameplay. | Source: The Pokémon Co.
You could almost think of My First Battle as the “training wheels” of the Pokémon TCG world. It’s a door opener to the ever-expanding TCG phenomenon that shows no signs of ever slowing down.
And, My First Battle isn’t just for kids — it’s for any member of the family and a great experience for parents and kids to enjoy together.
Young trainers can get the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) experience through fast decks with simplified rules designed for beginners. Kids will learn the difference between active and benched Pokémon, how to attack and evolve, and more.
At 7 years old, kids can be difficult to shop for. As they’re growing into their unique personalities, they know what they like, but they might still be too young for some more complicated toys (and too young for their wishlist full of iPad, iPhone, AirPods, and MacBook).
Whether they’re a fashion-lover, a young foodie, or an aspiring skateboarder, we’ve put together a list of toys that will keep them entertained for hours after school and on the weekends. But fair warning — this list will have you wishing you were 7 years old again!
With this “spooktacular”-themed unboxing experience, kids will discover a Monster High doll and more than 19 surprises, including fashions and accessories. There are five dolls to collect.
As kids add ingredients to this experiment-based playset, they'll activate sounds, lights, fizzing bubbles, and mist to unleash one of two beasts. When kids reset the beast or repeat the experiment, the beast can evolve with new ways to play.
This multiplayer, collaborative, brain-teaser game features a tabletop board and geometric pieces that fit together to solve 200 2D and 3D puzzles. Kids can enhance their strategic, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills as they play.
Classic Mario side-scrolling gameplay is turned on its head with the addition of Wonder Flowers, which trigger unexpected moments in a course, such as pipes coming alive, characters transforming and more.
Like the original, Left Center Right Junior is a game in which kids roll the dice and pass their chips around. The last player with chips wins! The dice in this set are made from foam.
This scooter features lean-to-steer technology, allowing riders to easily glide and guide their scooters. Experienced riders can shift their body weight to create a fun carving motion, with less kicking to glide farther down the sidewalk.
This kit includes everything kids need to make their own fluffy, ombre purse. The purse is big enough to hold multiple items and kids can style it cross-body or handheld.
Yume’s DZNR plush collection celebrates iconic characters and stories. The Transformers line features collectible editions of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Megatron. Each plush comes in its own collector’s display box complete with character-specific details.
This interactive figure features animated eye, neck, arm, and ear movements and more than 40 sounds and phrases from the Harry Potter film series. Kids can engage with Dobby through touch and by giving him a sock.
This set includes more than 100 hair-styling pieces and a four-in-one hair tool with interchangeable parts. Kids can press the button on the handle to swap out the tools to experiment with different hairstyles.
Kids can choose from 170 beads, place them on the elastics, and pop the top to reveal a custom bracelet. They can make and remake up to 10 bracelets by swapping out the beads any time — no knots, clasps, or cuts required.
Kids can convert Bumblebee from a robot action figure to a wearable mask in 15 steps. The 9-inch mask has an elastic strap and nose padding for an adjustable fit.
This 2.5-foot ball wobbles, morphs, and floats through the air like a bubble. Kids can kick it, whack it, bop it, and bounce it around. It will also makes a “boing” sound as it bounces.
Each of these fashion dolls comes with Disney character-inspired outfits, accessories, and shoes. Available characters include Ursula, Bambi, Stitch, and more!
Part R/C car, part video game, this mixed-reality racing game is available on iOS devices and PlayStation systems. Features 22 core cars and more than 140 variants, offering players endless creativity and customization.
These puzzle bricks allow kids to create 2D and 3D pixel art builds using a patented one-piece design. Young builders can slide and stack the bricks to build in any direction, including horizontally, vertically, and diagonally.
This ready-to-run, remote-control rock crawler comes in the form of Blaze from Blaze and the Monster Machines, complete with flames on its sides. It features full-function radio control and a range of 100-150 feet.
Kids can switch the inserts to learn to skateboard in three easy steps: Balance, Wheels (skating), and Ollie (tricks). A provided QR code opens a how-to video that explains the balance board and its inserts.
Introducing a new way to color using markers with Wixels Unicorn and Animal Activity Sets. Kids can follow the included color map to create fun, pixelated unicorns, animal art, or create their own design! Watch designs take shape as each square absorbs color into the Wixel Board for a magical 2D outcome. The board is…
Kids can engage in sensory and fashion play with the Fairie Garden's outfit details that double as fidget features. Kids can also brush her hair and accessorize with her headband.
This oven-themed playset lets kids mix and make “dough” to create a new cinnamon- or bread-scented plush. Kids can set the temperature and listen for the “ding” to find a new plush puppy, bunny, or kitten inside the oven.
Each of the four piñatas inspired by the Roblox game comes with a redeemable QR code for exclusive, in-game, DLC content, and two Smashlings, one of which is hidden inside the piñata!
Behind every door, a surprise is in store with Disney Doorables Mini Peek Series 10 collectible figures Open the doors to unbox a guaranteed five figures, but perhaps six – or even seven. Series 10 celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company, and includes 80 characters from a century of epic storytelling. Some…
Kids can make tasty slushy treats with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and Lucy van Pelt! This sno-cone machine comes with a real ice shaver for making the most authentic slushy drinks. Simply add ice, shave ice, pour in fruit punch flavor drink mix, and drizzle syrup on top for the ultimate Peanuts-themed sno-cone! Features Snoopy sno-cone…
This van opens from the front and the back, with room for four Turtles and Splinter (sold separately). Kids can activate the slide-out pizza launcher, which fires up to eight mini pizza pies.
Kids can discover replicas of their favorite fast food brands in miniature versions. There are more than 95 miniatures to collect, including rare gold and ultra-rare frozen moments.
Kids can use the included 148 pieces to construct a food truck playset. They can build according to the instructions or customize the setup, then enjoy imaginative play using the included chef and customer figures.
These TeeTurtle plushies have a secret tote bag hiding inside. Open the velcro storage pouch on the bottom of the plushie to find a matching printed bag.
For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
The iconic bobbleheads are making a comeback with a new game on Robloxalong and a new line of toys. The collaboration with Basic Fun!, Hasbro, and Suit Up Games will feature an experience where kids can virtually collect the characters.
The December release of the video game will kickstart a global marketing campaign to relaunch Littlest Pet Shop to kids. Basic Fun! Will launch the program in more than 20 countries, with products launching starting in the spring. The collection will have more than 140 pets to collect, featuring new characters, packs, and playsets.
The Littlest Pet Shop Roblox experience will be available starting in December, but we can hardly wait until then!
Sometimes it’s hard to look on the bright side when there’s a sickness in the family, especially when it happens to young kids. Jazwares aims to bring hope to kids and their families with its latest Squishmallow, Star.
Star is an adventurer who goes on daily missions throughout the galaxy. This squishmallow is a blue bear covered with bright silver and yellow stars. Star is always optimistic and stays hopeful no matter what the next mission brings.
Star is a galactic adventurer who always stays optimistic. | Source: Jazwares
These exclusive, limited-edition bears are gifts to Make-A-Wish kids and their siblings. Jazwares aims to boost optimism in families going through challenging circumstances by bringing them a soft and furry plush friend.
Jazwares is donating more than 10,000 Squishmallow Stars to Make-A-Wish chapters across the country. Kids with critical illnesses and their siblings can hug their new best friend when they ship this fall.
Every book lover wishes they could jump into the pages and become a part of the plot. Now your kids can live everyone’s dreams and do just that.
Amazon and Readyland, a toy development company, have collaborated to let your little ones join the action during storytime with the Alexa interactive book Owl & Dragon, A Magical Adventure. The book invites kids to join exciting adventures as they explore new worlds, find their way back home together, and learn a lot of lessons on the way!
Kids will embark on a magical journey with Owl and Dragon.
Your little ones will also recognize the familiar characters’ voices that are already available on the Owl and Dragon Echo Dot Kids devices. But with this book, readers can actually talk to the characters and play games.
This exciting story is filled with audio surprises including finding all kinds of curious treasures in Owl’s nest and creating a musical symphony when they choose animal sounds from the creatures living in a pond. Then they can travel through a magical portal to identify shadows from flowers.
No stranger danger here — your kids will meet a wise old gnome, journey along a maze to find mystical lands, and discover fairy friends to find magical dust in the Fairy Corner. They will then find their voice by encouraging Dragon to light up the dark cavern and help Owl and Dragon find their way home through the glowing tunnel!
Owl & Dragon, A Magical Adventure is available for pre-order on Amazon starting today, and books will be shipping next month.
This is an adventure that will surely tire your little one at bedtime — and make for some magical dreams.
With this interactive book by a Readyland and Amazon collaboration, kids can be a part of storytime. Join Owl and Dragon as they explore new worlds and find their way back home together by talking to the characters and playing games!
Young Hot Wheels fans are about to have a new show to add to their watch lists.
Mattel’sHot Wheels Let’s Race is an animated series that features new racers Coop, Spark, Mac, Brights, Axle, and Sidecar as they go to racing camp for the first time. These new characters are facing a season full of action-packed races, stunts, and challenges.
Source: Mattel
“Hot Wheels is a globally celebrated brand that ignites and nurtures the challenger spirit that lives within every kid in order to help them reach their true potential,” says Rob David, vice president for content creative at Mattel Television. “As Hot Wheels continues to grow and appeal to kids and families worldwide, Let’s Race will bring even more fun to fans of all ages with creative stories, engaging characters, and of course, fast vehicles.”
Mattel is gearing up to reveal a lineup of Hot Wheels toys featuring vehicles, settings, and storylines. The Hot Wheels Ultimate T-Rex Transporter and the Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage, both show up in Hot Wheels Let’s Race, are available for purchase now.
Hot Wheels Lets Race will hit Netflix starting next spring. Kids will find new favorite characters, cars, and stories!
Gobble up and transport more than 20 1:64-scale cars with this dinosaur-themed hauler. Lower the tail and the vehicle transforms into a T. rex featuring lights, sounds, and a two-lane race track.
Between starting first grade, grasping the foundations of math, expressing thoughts and emotions with newfound clarity, and developing serious social skills, the life of a 6-year-old gets more multifaceted every day. And that can certainly leave parents with a lot to consider come the holidays.
So although 6-year-olds can finally tell their right from left, parents may not feel the same when trying to pinpoint the perfect gift for these complex kids. If there’s a 6-year-old kiddo on your holiday shopping list, check out our curation of gifts for every kind of first-grader below! And be sure to check out our full 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for an exhaustive list of must-have toys, gifts, and games.
Kids can hatch open an egg to unbox a new plush friend and more than 35 surprises. There are six Mermaidcorns to collect, each with a peel-and-reveal heart to tell kids what their Mermaidcorn loves.
Kids can interact with this magic lamp to reveal a talking genie that may grant wishes. Rub the lamp to release signature Magic Mixies mist, play a sound challenge, discover a special gem, and more.
Kids can take care of and play with their Bitzee through a screen-free display and the pet will react to touch and movement, creating a two-way interaction. Each Bitzee has three evolutionary stages with the final stage unlocking a Super Bitzee and a special game.
Press the board's color-changing buttons and watch as they light up, then keep pressing to change colors. Create new images using the included instructions or design your own. This version also features games to play.
Each blaster in this set of two features a range of more than 500 feet and a built-in receiver. Players can light up their blasters with more than 20 different colors. Each blaster in this set of two features a range of more than 500 feet and a built-in receiver. Players can light up their…
Young trainers can get the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) experience through fast decks with simplified rules designed for beginners. Kids will learn the difference between active and benched Pokémon, how to attack and evolve, and more.
Young travelers can create while on the go with this portable, light-up art set. The glow screen and light wand make kids' drawings light up, and the artwork will disappear over time so kids can make something new.
The race is on! Participants play cards from their hand to advance their hedgehogs. When one of the hedgehogs reaches the last space on the board, the race ends, and the players' remaining cards score points. Will kids push one hedgehog to the finish line first or play-the-odds on their favorite runner? Includes four cute…
These whimsical Fresh Fairies have sweet facial expressions, adorable poses, and authentic Bantu Knots, Puff Balls, Head Wraps, Afros and Afro Puffs. Standing three inches tall, these dolls arrive with an attached keychain clip to snap on purses, backpacks, jean loops, coat zippers, and more! Sugar Bae is a pixie fairy who adores everything sweet…
This professional-quality pogo stick designed for kids features adjustable air spring technology. By adding or removing air, kids can create a softer or stiffer spring. The fully adjustable pogo stick can hold 40-180 pounds, and can jump up to 5 feet high.
Each of these fashion dolls comes with Disney character-inspired outfits, accessories, and shoes. Available characters include Ursula, Bambi, Stitch, and more!
This glow-in-the-dark art kit comes with a reusable, template-friendly drawing board with a protective cover and eight templates. Kids can draw and doodle, then use the Magic Light Pen to make their creations glow.
This portable Spirograph studio features a built-in design ring, a work surface, and a storage compartment. It comes with six Spirograph precision wheels, two Spirograph design pens, a 24-page design pad, and a design guide.
This set includes more than 100 hair-styling pieces and a four-in-one hair tool with interchangeable parts. Kids can press the button on the handle to swap out the tools to experiment with different hairstyles.
This action figure assortment features the heroes and villains from Seth Rogen’s upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie. Re-created in the same styling as the animated feature, the figures are fully articulated, stand between 4-5 inches tall, and come with a variety of weapons and accessories.
Create a colorful photo frame to display your favorite photographs with this craft kit.. Includes one wooden photo frame, shiny mosaic pieces, and plaster powder.
Kids can paint the cornhole boards with the included paint and brushes, then play the game with the included bean bags. When they’re ready for a redesign, kids can wipe the boards clean with a wet towel and paint them again.
Featuring more than 50 unique reactions, this 4.5-inch Pikachu comes with two interactive berries that trigger reactions when kids hold it to Pikachu’s nose. The figure features light-up cheeks; makes sounds; and has movement in its arms, ears, and tail.
This wearable band encourages kids to be active as they complete missions — such as running and shadow boxing — to earn trophies, increase their battle win rate, and power up their character. A companion app offers more play experiences.
This set includes 333 neon-colored bricks in various sizes, including 18 bricks with expressive eyes. Kids can create five models by following the included instructions, or build their own creations.
Like the original, Left Center Right Junior is a game in which kids roll the dice and pass their chips around. The last player with chips wins! The dice in this set are made from foam.
Young dancers can snuggle up with ballerinas with this collection of plush dolls. Each plush in the collection is complete with a leotard and tutu and comes in a human or animal shape.
Kids can place this interactive kitty's light-up heart on their forehead and she will whisper to them. Using special sound-conducting technology, no one else can hear her give advice, say how she feels, or tell cat jokes.
This 48-piece puzzle is packed with information about our solar system, current innovations in space exploration, and astronomical phenomena. It also includes facts about the history of space travel and information about the universe.
These 2.5-pound weighted plush create deep pressure stimulation to help promote a sense of security, reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, and create a calming effect.
For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
From soccer games to piano recitals and everything in between, families have very busy schedules. However, My Gnome on the Roam has introduced a collection of toys, books, and tools to encourage busy families to slow down, even for 15 minutes, and enjoy a short but meaningful interactive adventure. The products respond to all of today’s buzzwords in the toy field, from MESH (Mental Emotional Social Health) and SEL (Social Emotional Learning) and STEAM to DIY and inclusion.
The toy industry has taken note and awarded the company. The awards come from organizations including The National Parenting Center, Creative Child, Academic’s Choice, and more. In addition, Dr. Shefali Tsabery, Oprah Winfrey’s parenting expert and New York Times best-selling author, has endorsed the company.
Adventure and Creativity Kit | Source: My Gnome on the Roam
The award-winning Adventure and Creativity Kit ($39) encourages families to adopt and design a Gnome/family mascot/adventure companion. It comes with a 6-inch DIY gnome to decorate as well as an activity suitcase carrying a storybook, an adventure journal, an adventure guide, and a magical wooden pen. Families can download the app for daily suggestions to spend 15 minutes together, creating special memories.
My Gnome in His Home | Source: My Gnome on the Roam
Gnome in His/Her Home ($14.99) is a packed kit that includes a gnome, an award-winning book that can be colored, a journal, and a twig pen (or colored pencils). Kids can journal about their adventures as it promotes writing and creates memories. Once written, youngsters can share adventures with other adventurers around the world using My Gnome on the Roam’s social media community.
An Artist’s Adventure Book | Source: My Gnome on the Roam
My Gnome on the Roam: An Artist’s Adventure Book ($17.99) is not just a story, but a work of art in itself. It invites each reader to create their own special works of art and encourages beautiful messes.
My Gnome on the Roam Book ($17.99) invites each reader to bring their own unique color and design to each illustration in their own original style.
Adventure Cards | Source: My Gnome on the Roam
On the Roam Adventure Cards ($9.97) is an imaginative way for families to create adventures when they are “on the roam” in airports, hotels, museums, and on road trips. Each card suggests free or inexpensive ideas. The deck can easily be packed in a purse or backpack for easy retrieval.
Lastly, the My Gnome on the Roam app ($4.99 monthly subscription with a free one-week trial) becomes a library filled with 15-minute adventure ideas for every day of the week: Make it Monday, Tell Me Tuesday, Wanderlust Wednesday, Throwback Thursday, Freaky Friday, Saturdazzleday, and Soul Food Sunday.
My Gnome on the Roam is not just for kids. One Vanderbilt University professor incorporates the mythical gnomes in a college-level course as education majors travel abroad. Look for My Gnome on the Roam at neighborhood specialty shops, Whole Foods, mygnomeontheroam.com, and Amazon.
Temu is an app and website that shoppers can use to purchase products for rock-bottom prices across several different categories, including toys, games, apparel, accessories, and home goods. The site is incredibly focused on bargain shopping, with crossed-out prices, discount codes, try-your-luck popups, flash sales, and dozens of products listed for less than $1.
It’s tempting to give it a chance — after all, your financial investment is so small! But there are other factors to consider before tapping “add to cart” on Temu.
Temu Is Home to Counterfeit Toys
According to its website, Temu was founded in Boston last year, but it defines itself as an online marketplace that “ships its products from a global network of suppliers and manufacturers” with “shipping origins [that] can vary depending on the product being purchased.” In short: A lot of this stuff is coming directly out of China.
Why is that problematic for consumers? Several reasons. Some product listings are counterfeit products, designed to look like a toy from a legitimate manufacturer, sometimes even using that manufacturer’s original photography. Quality assurance also becomes a problem, with many consumers reporting damaged packaging, receiving products different from the listing, missing pieces, and other issues. There have been nearly 1,000 customer complaints about Temu.com to the Better Business Bureau, which has given the website and app a C+ rating.
Educational Insights’s popular Kanoodle brainteaser puzzle, which has more than 560 million views on TikTok, retails for $12.99, but Temu shows counterfeit products for as low as $4.61 that use Kanoodle images and branding in their product listings. Unwitting shoppers think they are getting a great deal on the game they see all over TikTok, but what is delivered is an inferior product.
This listing for a “2D/3D Brain Teaser Puzzle Game” features actual Kanoodle product images, but that’s not what shoppers will receive upon purchasing this item.
“Consumers express that they feel duped that they didn’t receive a real Kanoodle, and they know instantly that they won’t be able to participate in the same entertainment experience as all their friends in the TikTok community — until they have a real Kanoodle puzzle game in their hands,” explains Lisa Guili, general manager at Educational Insights.
One reviewer on a knock-off Kanoodle listing recognizes the imposter product after purchasing, writing, “Nice game but I order thinking it’s like the one from tiktok where you shake it and it moves to start the puzzle it doesn’t.”
And why wouldn’t they assume they are purchasing the “real” Kanoodle? The product listing uses genuine Kanoodle imagery, after all. Swindling unsuspecting shoppers is a big problem, and not just because it’s disappointing to get something different than what you were expecting. Misleading product listings can also pose major safety hazards.
Temu Toys May Not Be Safe
Of all the issues with products listed on Temu, the biggest concern related to toys is product safety. There is no concrete evidence of safety standards and testing for toys from illegitimate marketplace sellers.
We purchased a product called “Intellectual Development Practice Rainbow Color Decompression Board” from seller Miqil HK, which is a direct knock-off of Fat Brain Toys’ dimpl digits. In the product listing on Temu, the seller even uses video footage that clearly shows the Fat Brain logo in the center of the toy. The counterfeit fidget toy is listed for $4.98, while dimpl digits sells for $19.95 on fatbraintoys.com.
The product listing on Temu for “Rainbow Color Decompression Board” uses a video that features Fat Brain Toys’ dimpl digits product and the Fat Brain Toys logo. | Source: Temu/The Toy Insider
The products are far from identical, with many differences in texture, quality, color, size, and construction, but most concerning of all: There is no evidence that the Temu toy has been safety tested or meets any of the U.S. safety standards for toys.
In fact, the counterfeit toy does not have any safety information at all, and the product came packaged in a plastic sleeve with no information, either.
The intended audience for the Temu toy is listed as 14+, but the play pattern is clearly intended for a younger audience. Reviews indicate that shoppers are purchasing the toy for younger kids, with one review from July 2023 stating, “baby and toddler love this.”
It’s likely that the 14+ age recommendation for the fidget toy on Temu is one of the many ways these sellers get around toy safety standards in the U.S. ASTM F963-17 is the national safety standard for toys sold in America. It covers chemicals and heavy metals, mechanical and physical properties, electrical safety, small parts/choking hazards, and flammability for toys designed for kids under the age of 14. The standard helps ensure harmful chemicals and materials like lead paint and BPA plastics stay out of kids’ toys.
Fat Brain Toys’ dimpl digits (left) alongside a smaller imposter on Temu (right) | Source: The Toy Insider
On the other hand, the dimpl digits product listing on fatbraintoys.com states that the dimpl digits frame is made with quality ABS plastic and the buttons are made of 100% food-grade silicone. The box the toy comes packaged in also indicates that the toy is BPA-free and clearly lists its 2+ age recommendation.
According to The Mayo Clinic, BPA is of significant concern in infants and young children, indicating exposure to this chemical can lead to increased blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The Centers for Disease Control says that lead-based paint is one of the most “hazardous sources of lead exposure for young children in the U.S.” Elevated lead levels can have permanent effects, including lower intelligence, learning disabilities, and behavioral issues.
The Toy Association’s Senior Vice President of Standards and Regulatory Affairs Joan Lawrence stresses the importance of purchasing toys from trusted retailers and manufacturers in the U.S. “Counterfeit sellers don’t care about complying with laws, and they often skirt compliance with product safety laws, too,” Lawrence explains. “A reputable seller will comply with all applicable safety laws, so we always recommend that consumers try to shop directly from the brand or from one of its official retailers.”
Fat Brain Toys makes dozens of toys for toddlers, and unlike Temu sellers, the toy company makes safety a paramount concern when producing its playthings.
“Our reputation as a toy brand is synonymous with quality, which goes hand-in-hand with safety,” says Mark Carson, president and co-founder of Fat Brain Toys. “Not only do we adhere to all required U.S. safety tests like ASTM and CPSIA, but we have our own safety benchmarks that go above and beyond most safety standards. For example, if a toy is designed for a child below 3, extreme care must go into the design to ensure that small parts never become a choking hazard. While most companies would be content to weld or glue components, we go the additional step to add metal screws to add redundancy and ensure safety for the life of the toy,” he explains.
Temu Toys Have Questionable Quality
In addition to safety concerns, toys sold on Temu also suffer from poor quality, missing components, and damaged packaging.
We purchased a “Rainbow Spinning Stacking Toy” from Temu (the listing has since been removed) for $4.27, which is a knock-off of Fat Brain Toys’ very popular toddler toy SpinAgain, which sells for $34.95.
The Temu toy arrived in a damaged box that was completely crushed on one side. The parts were all shoved inside of the box, which also featured confusing call-outs and improper English. The packaging design is also extremely similar to Fisher-Price’s packaging, mocking its colors, patterns, and holding shapes, which could further confuse shoppers into thinking the toy is part of a collection from a trusted brand.
Always opt for legitimate toys over their counterfeit counterparts. | Source: The Toy Insider/Fat Brain Toys/Temu
The pieces hardly fit together, the weight and texture of the rings were clearly different from those of SpinAgain, and the disks had a hard time spinning down the corkscrew pole on their own. While the Temu knock-off costs less than $5, giving this toy to a toddler could lead to frustration during playtime and could potentially expose them to harmful chemicals and materials, so the perceived value is not even worth the minimal spend.
Kent Displays, makers of the popular Boogie Board writing and drawing LCD tablets, sells its 8.5-inch Jot tablet for $24.99, but a Temu search for “Boogie Board” brings up several copycat products for as little as $3.55.
“While we of course can’t speak to how others are conducting business, we know from the extensive copycat research that our team has done that these models are made with low-quality materials that could easily carry the potential for safety risks,” says Dr. Asad Khan, CEO of Kent Displays. “Outside of safety, we know these products underperform in multiple areas, including product lifespan.”
In addition to working diligently to get the counterfeit product listings removed from Temu and other online marketplaces, Kent Displays is also taking a bold approach to convert anyone who has purchased a knock-off tablet into a lifelong Boogie Board Fan.
“Our recently launched Boogie Board Swap Program allows anyone who owns a copycat LCD tablet toy to enroll and receive a free Boogie Board toy so they can experience the superior quality and magic of our tech as it’s meant to be,” Asad explains.
The Rainbow Stacking Toy listed on Temu, which is a counterfeit product based on Fat Brain Toys’ SpinAgain features product packaging that mimics Fisher-Price’s styling in an attempt to trick shoppers. | Source: The Toy Insider/Temu/Fisher-Price
Counterfeit Toys Are Unethically Produced
Incredibly low price points are too good to be true, because they come at a cost, including negatively impacting the planet, exploiting workers, and compromising on product safety. If you find yourself looking at a Temu product listing and thinking, “How is it so cheap?!,” forced labor and other unethical labor practices could be part of the problem.
The ICTI Ethical Toy Program (IETP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to mitigating labor risks and realizing a safe and ethical workplace for workers in the toy industry. “While we cannot comment on any specific retailer or retail platform, the retail price point will always reflect the cost of manufacturing and other costs such as quality and safety compliance,” says Carmel Giblin, CEO of IETP. “From our perspective, the cost that is paid to the factory producing the goods should enable workers in that factory to be paid appropriately, to work in safe conditions, and have their rights respected.”
“While we of course can’t speak to how others are conducting business, we know from the extensive copycat research that our team has done that these models are made with low-quality materials that could easily carry the potential for safety risks. Outside of safety, we know these products underperform in multiple areas, including product lifespan.”
-Dr. Asad Khan, CEO, Kent Displays
The Difference Between Amazon and Temu
Shoppers familiar with Temu often compare it to Amazon, since both sites are loaded with millions of products, and you can find pretty much anything you want in a few quick clicks.
It’s true that Amazon is also a global marketplace with thousands of third-party sellers and no-name toys coming out of China. However, Amazon and Temu differ in a few major ways. In addition to its marketplace, Amazon also sells and ships products from its own warehouse. These products are acquired directly from the manufacturers and are backed by Amazon’s customer support and return policies. They also meet U.S. safety standards and protocols. Plus, thousands of reputable brands have their own storefronts to sell their own products on Amazon, meaning there are thousands of legitimate products available on the online shopping platform, in addition to the off-brand items sold by third parties (which we highly recommend avoiding).
Source: The Toy Insider/Amazon
Above, you’ll see details for three different product listings. The one on the left is a legitimate Amazon product, shown by the fact that the product is both “shipped from” and “sold by” Amazon. The middle listing indicates the product is shipped from Amazon, but sold by Boogie Board, the product’s manufacturer, which is also a great option. The third item, however, is shipped from Amazon, but sold by a third-party, marketplace seller, and therefore, is not guaranteed to be safe, quality tested, or subject to Amazon’s support, return, or exchange policies.
Amazon also has a Counterfeit Crimes Unit, which according to its website, “works with brands, law enforcement, and customers across the globe to stop bad actors and hold them accountable.” Amazon users can also report any products they believe to be counterfeit, unsafe, or otherwise problematic themselves with ease — the feature is prevalent on every single product page on the online retailer’s website. IP infringement on Temu must be submitted via email, which you can access by clicking through several layers of the site’s support and policies.
The Best Deal Is Not Always the Best Choice
Toy testing costs manufacturers money. Quality packaging costs money. Quality materials cost money. Reliable customer service — you guessed it — costs money. All of these things benefit shoppers and kids alike, and all of these things contribute to higher-priced toys. But it’s important to keep kids’ safety and overall play value in mind. Toys from trusted, vetted manufacturers offer educational benefits, are safe to play with, and last.
“Can you find knock-off versions of our toys for less money? Yes, of course. Are they equivalent? Not even close,” says Fat Brain’s Carson. “To reduce prices, toys can always be produced with cheaper materials and poor workmanship, and take shortcuts like skipping safety testing, but it’s difficult for me to imagine why any parent would knowingly take that risk to save a few dollars.”
When shopping for toys this holiday season — and always — consider the fact that if a toy ends up in the trash, it’s not a great deal at any price. Avoid the potential harm toys that you purchase on Temu could cause, along with frustrated kids and parents. Investing in quality toys from reputable manufacturers and retailers is ultimately an investment in the overall wellness of today’s kids and future generations.
Disclaimer: The request for comment from Temu has gone unanswered at this time. Fat Brain Toys, Kent Displays, and Educational Insights are advertising partners of The Toy Insider, though this article is in no way sponsored by any toy manufacturers and the thoughts and opinions are those of the author.
Disney’s Frozenwas a huge hit with kids everywhere. With catchy songs, charming characters, and adventure to be had, the film taught lessons about friendship and the love of family. Frozen II brought back the beloved cast of characters for a new adventure, culminating in Elsa realizing she is the fifth Spirit of the Enchanted Forest and Anna getting crowned as the new Queen of Arendelle. Now, Elsa and Anna have new challenges to face in an audio story available early on Wondery.
The new podcast sends Anna and Elsa on fresh adventures. | Source: Wondery
Fans of Frozen can return to Arendelle in Disney Frozen Podcast: Forces of Nature, an audio adventure from Disney Publishing Worldwide, ABC Audio, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. The new podcast features 12 episodes made for kids ages 6-12, perfect for long car rides or a before-bed story. Queen Anna will need her sister’s help if she wants to stop the copper machines disrupting the natural order of the Enchanted Forest. Kids can meet new characters, see the return of old favorites, and listen along as they try to solve the mystery of these machines.
The new podcast is available now with early access on Wondery+ in the Wondery app and Wondery Kids+ on Apple Podcasts. Wondery is also offering listeners five exclusive bonus episodes, each a letter from the new Character Lord Wolfgang with his notes on Arendelle. If kids listen through all of Forces of Nature, they can move on to Wondery’s library of other kid-friendly podcasts, with series like Greeking Out, The Cat in the Hat Cast, and Little Stories Everywhere.
The new podcast every princess is sure to love, Disney Frozen Podcast: Forces of Nature, is available with early access now on Wondery+ and Wondery Kids+. The first season will release wherever you listen to podcasts on Oct. 11. Follow Elsa and Anna on a new adventure full of fun and family!
Velan Studios’ racing game Hot Wheels Rift Rally is unleashing its first DLC in collaboration with Ford called the “Ford Performance Pack.”
With the $14.99 pack, players can digitally transform the Chameleon R/C car into four Ford vehicles, which have more than 28 customizable variants. Fans can purchase the pack on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and iOS devices.
Players who purchase the pack will unlock several Ford vehicles, including the 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429, the 2019 Ford GT, the 1997 Ford Escort RS, and the 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor.
Additionally, the game has added Time Ataxxi and Veloco-Racer to its catalog of 140 vehicle variations. These two limited-edition Hot Wheels cars are available with the Standard Edition, which is $129.99, and the Deluxe Edition, which is $149.99, until Feb. 6, 2024. After that date, the cars will be $4.99 each.
Hot Wheels Rift Rally is available at www.riftrally.com, Amazon, and GameStop.
If there’s one thing kids love, it’s bright colors. Crayola is bringing its iconic colors to a collaboration with Kohl’s!
This limited-edition collection will inspire creativity in kids and adults alike, including apparel, accessories, gifts, impulse buys, home decor and more. Some highlights to the collection include pajamas for all ages, a scooter, tabletop decor, scented candles, and more.
The Kohl’s Crayola apparel is full of color for all ages! | Source: Crayola
Select items in the collection are spinoffs of the Crayola Colors of Kindness collection, which features inspiring phrases and positive self-talk to inspire kids to have healthy mindsets and be kind to others. Kids will particularly enjoy the giant Crayola plushes, which feature crayons and colored pencils that are packed with personality.
The collection will launch exclusively at Kohl’s and at kohls.com starting on Monday, Oct. 2, but Kohl’s Rewards members can access the collection starting on Friday, Sept. 29. Whether kids need an extra splash of color in their life or go through boxes of Crayola crayons and colored pencils faster than the adults in their life can buy them, this collection is a must-have!
It may only be September, but Funko Games is ready to celebrate the holidays!
In what has become something of an annual tradition for the game developer, Funko Games is bringing beloved franchises and characters to the tabletop this holiday season. This year’s holiday games feature Charlie Brown, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Rugrats, Winnie the Pooh, and the Muppets.
The Peanuts Charlie Brown Trim the Treegame ($19.99) brings a touch of heartwarming nostalgia, allowing players to collaboratively decorate the beloved character’s iconic Christmas tree with ornaments in the classic Peanuts style.
In collaboration with Nickelodeon, Funko Games is also introducing its first-ever Chanukah-themed party game, Rugrats The Meanie of Chanukah ($8.99). Based on the classic Chanukah special, this game brings together characters Grandpa Boris and Shlomo, testing players’ memory skills to build the holiday candles.
For those seeking a journey to the North Pole, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Snowstorm($8.99) allows players to join Rudolph, Hermey, and Yukon Cornelius through the arctic winter to race against time and outrun Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster.
Disney’sWinnie the Pooh – Snow Parade($8.99) follows Winnie the Pooh and his friends as they put together an epic holiday parade. Players must work together to match colors, moving the characters forward and backward. Christopher Robin is always there to lend a helping hand if needed!
Fans of the Muppets will find joy in Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol Spirit of Giving card game ($8.99), in which the most generous player wins. Collect your favorite characters to make sets and score points. Complete another player’s set and you both receive a gift.
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These tabletop offerings from Funko Games are all set to release next month except Peanuts Charlie Brown Trim the Tree, which will be available in November. This assortment of holiday titles are available for preorder now on Amazon.
Piñata Smashlings, the smash-hit video game available on gaming platform Roblox, will soon make its presence known in the hallowed halls of Chuck E. Cheese!
Kids will be able to get a sampling of a forthcoming line of trading cards, stickers, and collectibles from Toikido (the company behind Piñata Smashlings) and Panini Group (a major producer of licensed kids’ products) at Chuck E. Cheese Nov. 11 and 12.
Exclusive Chuck E. Cheese character card. | Source: Panini
The kids’ entertainment venue chain will offer (in limited quantities at participating locations) trading card and sticker packs. Each pack will feature a unique code for in-game Roblox redeemables and four holo-foil collectible Smashlings cards, which will include exclusive Chuck E. Cheese character cards.
Additionally, kids who find one of 10 ultra-rare gold Chuck E. Cheese cards in these sampling packs will win a Piñata Smashlings prize pack and a Chuck E. Cheese party!
The first physical toys from the digital phenom will hit shelves this fall, while this full line of toys from Toikido and Panini — which includes a trading card game, a collector’s album, starter packs, display boxes, and tins — will be available in 2024.
Is your kid hot and cold until Peppa Pig comes on? Do you feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind when guest stars are absent from your little one’s programming? If so, there’s relief in sight courtesy of Katy Perry: The pop star will soon join Peppa Pig as a guest voice actor!
Why is the Dark Horse signer joining the cast, you may ask? Besides the fact that Perry has previously posted about watching Peppa Pig with her own daughter, the beloved British cartoon also celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2024. For such a grand occasion, something extra was in order: a three-part wedding party special!
During the three-part special, the world of Peppa will prepare for its first-ever wedding — this one between Mr. Bull and Ms. Cow! That’s where Perry comes in. The Grammy-winning crooner will voice Ms. Leopard (Do leopards roar?), a dressmaker who helps with the preparations for the big day while Peppa’s younger brother George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, and her whole circle of friends rally to mark the special occasion.
The episodes are slated for spring 2024, and while that may feel as far away as your teenage dreams right about now, in the meantime you and your little ones can watch Peppa Pig on Nickelodeon or stream it on Paramount+.
Adding to the more than 20 product offerings in the company’s collaboration with The Walt Disney Co., the Disney Princess Remote Control Carriage combines Disney’s imaginative and dynamic storytelling with Jada Toys’ detailed product creation.
Disney Princess Carriage Remote Control | Source: Jada Toys
Disney Princess Remote Control Carriage | Source: Jada Toys
Perfect for kids ages 3 and up, the highly detailed Disney Princess Remote Control Carriage is 12.5 inches tall and comes fully equipped with a variety of lights and sounds activated by the remote control accessory. The vehicle has full mobility and has room for two standard 11.5-inch fashion dolls, allowing Disney fans to take their favorite princess character dolls on a royal ride.
The Disney Princess Remote Control Carriage launches this fall in stores and online at Walmart ahead of the holiday season for $49.97. Attendees of Toy Fair in New York City can preview the new product at the Jada Toys Booth No. 5351.
This Disney Princess-themed carriage features functioning wheels and opening doors. It comes equipped with a remote control, lights, sounds, and room for any 11.5-inch fashion doll (not included)
By the time kids are 5 years old, they are transitioning out of the “little kid” phase and getting ready to enjoy toys that introduce slightly more complicated play patterns. From crafts and games to surprise collectibles and playsets, the toys designed for this age are colorful, engaging, and fun.
Keep scrolling to see our picks for gifts that are sure to be a hit with the 5-year-olds on your list this holiday season, and see more top toys for kids of all ages in our Holiday Gift Guide!
This STEM-based set features a kid-safe turbine that sends foam balls flying through a network of modular tubes and connectors that kids can arrange however they'd like for fun and educational experimentation.
This limited-edition, medium-size plush features a glittery rainbow belly badge and rainbow sequins. Kids can snuggle up to this sparkly plush pal and spread its message of cheer.
Each doll and fashion set comes with seven reusable cling sticker outfits for kids to mix and match to create more than 850 looks. The 10-inch dolls feature unique styles, including Y2K Gurl, K-Pop Princess, Pop Punk Star, and Streetwear Queen.
Get ready to be “moo-ved” by the captivating charm of Cows vs Aliens as they invade the world of collectibles this “Joo-n”! These adorable bean-filled plushies are more than just ordinary toys. With their brightly colored cow and alien designs, Cows vs Aliens are on a mission to captivate the hearts of collectors with their…
Kids can look through the digital telescope at up to 110-times magnification to explore the world around them, check out more than 100 NASA videos and images, and play games on the 2.4-inch screen. 5+
These baby monkeys know when they're on kids' fingers. They feature glowing hearts, poseable tails, flocked hair, unique personalities, and more than 70 sounds and reactions. Collect four new characters: Charli, Leo, Ava, and Harmony.
Groot is ready to grow into some fun! This interactive action figure grows from 13.5 to 18 inches. Groot also plays music and sounds and says “I am Groot!”
These tiny playsets each feature a character on the outside with an interactive detail, such as shakeable glitter. Kids can open them to reveal a themed world with two micro Polly Pocket dolls and more than 10 accessories.
This portable set includes a built-in grooming station, a modular paddock, a rooftop pool, and more. It comes with three horses, three figures, and a dog. Kids can add this set to the rest of their Schleich Horse Club collection.
Encourage patience and quick reactions with this gravity-defying game in which players get their ball to the top of an obstacle course-like playfield. Kids can play solo or go head-to-head with a challenger.
The home of kids' favorite Turtle brothers quartet stands 24 inches tall with multiple levels of play. With more than 20 action-packed features, kids can imagine getting ready for battle or hanging out while eating pizza.
Kids can tackle off-road challenges with this 2.4 GHz 4×4 R/C truck. It has a top speed of 5 mph, giant wheels, and oversized shocks for superior handling and control from up to 130 feet away.
This fast-moving improv game combines imagination and silliness. Players draw a Who card and a What card, then spin for How, and briefly act out the combination.
Dig through kinetic sand to discover hidden surprises inside this playset, which is sized for L.O.L. Surprise! Tots. Kids will uncover a doll and a variety of furniture and accessories for the house.
Drop in for fingerboarding adventures with this playset, which features an octopus head, a chomping shark, rails, quarter-pipes, and more. The set comes with a fingerboard and a pair of removable skate shoes.
This Pokémon plush collection is inspired by the new app Pokémon Sleep. Trainers can enjoy a restful night's sleep with their favorite pocket monster, while discovering Pokémon with rare sleep styles in-game.
This portable, bubble-popping sensory game includes three modes of play, each featuring multiple-colored lights. Sized for handheld gameplay, it's easy to take on the go.
Kids can add water and special ingredients to a potion bottle to reveal an articulated doll from the Magic Mixies universe, such as Marena the Mermaid, Deerlee the Deer, or Unia the Unicorn.
This collection features several characters from the Rainbow Brite universe, with limited-edition figures such as the metallic Rainbow Brite and the glow-in-the-dark Twink to bolster any true or new Rainbow Brite fan's collection.
Kids ages 5 and up can recreate their favorite movie moments with the LEGO Minifigures Disney 100 mystery bags. These 18 iconic animated characters from the past century are great for collecting, displaying, or sparking imaginative play.
Kids can open this playset to reveal a 22-inch castle interior and training grounds. It features interactive moments with piranha plants, Bullet Bill, and a swinging fire stick. The set includes mini Mario and Peach figures.
Satisfy cuddle cravings with these 14-inch plush. Each comes with an origin story comic to tell kids how their Snackle fell in love with its snack. Ranging in styles from Tabasco to Hershey's, there are 11 Super Sized Snackles to collect.
With the Grave Digger Trax's unique body design and rugged treads, kids can pull off epic Monster Jam-inspired stunts. They can drive in the dirt, over rocks, on grass, and on water with this all-terrain R/C.
Designed to ride while kneeling or sitting, the Ybike Leap grows with kids as they improve their riding skills. The 80-millimeter caster wheels add speed, while the rear drift caster allows for kids to make sharp, fast turns.
These handheld, pocket-size, sensory water games come in three styles: fruits, gems, and candies. They feature squishy buttons for tactile play and two removable backer cards, each with three challenge levels.
Meet aspiring author Dani, art student Julianna, talented singer Liv, and design student Lola. Designed as a celebration of Latina culture, the 11.5-inch fashion dolls feature varying skin tones and hair textures.
Each capsule contains a figure, unique accessories, a background scene card, and a transforming, 360-degree display. Kids can solve the clues to reveal one of 14 characters in Series 1, including two rare chase characters.
Play five different games — Classic Volcano, Split Volcano, Trick Shot Volcano, Relay Race, and Long Toss — with the included volcano tower and eight bean bags. This outdoor, portable game features easy setup and 360-degree play.
Open the composition book-inspired surprise packaging to reveal between 5-7 Doorables figures. The 1.5-inch figures feature Disney and Pixar characters re-imagined with an academic theme.
PLAYMOBIL is celebrating the comeback of its classic PLAYMOBIL Color series after a 45-year hiatus with five new sets released in collaboration with creativity powerhouse, CRAYOLA. The sets include basic white figures and a variety of accessories that can be customized and easily washed off. Kids’ imaginations will come to life as they personalize and…
For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, or find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
Holiday toy list season continues! The Toy Insider and toy retailers have your back this holiday season as you find the best toys for the kids in your life. Macy’s and Toys “R” Us have unveiled the Geoffrey’s Hot Toy List, which features ten of the hottest toys of the year.
This lineup includes popular brands including Barbie, Pokémon, PAW Patrol, Marvel, and more. The list features tons of toys for different age groups and price ranges, but only a handful of toys make Geoffrey’s top 10.
Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin’ Star | Source: Fisher-Price
Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends Web Spinners Playset | Source: Hasbro
Barbie Make & Sell Boutique Playset | Source: Mattel
Hot Wheels Ultimate T-Rex Transporter | Source: Mattel
MINTiD Dog-E Interactive Robot Dog | Source: MINTiD
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Series 3 Obsidian Flames Elite Trainer Box | Source: Pokémon Co.
To celebrate the launch of the list, Toys “R” Us is hosting a sweepstakes to enter for a chance to win toys that are on Geoffrey’s Hot Toy List. From now until Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. ET, participants can interact with the Hot Toy List announcement on Instagram for a chance to win. Each day, one participant will win one of the toys in the top 10, with one winner taking home all 10 toys.
The Toy Insider launched its iconic 2023 Holiday Gift Guide earlier this month. Check it out here and find presents that are perfect for the kids in your life!
Kids already know and love the many videos from the Little Baby BumYouTube channel, featuring nursery rhymes and songs sung by animated characters. The channel has more than 95 million subscribers worldwide, with little fans eager for each video. Now, those fans have something new to look forward to, with Moonbug Entertainment bringing a whole batch of beloved songs to a new animated series on Netflix — Little Baby Bum: Music Time.
The new series features favorite songs. | Source: Moonbug
The new musical show features friendly characters, catchy songs, and stories that’ll have kids learning important lessons. Hannah Jane Fox voices the music teacher Timberly Wimberly as she guides characters (and the kids watching) through music classes that teach about feelings and the expression of emotions. The series features original music composed by Leticia Wolf and J Vanyo, with classic songs like “Wheels on the Bus” and “If You’re Happy and You Know It.” The new series debuted on Netflix just yesterday, so kids can already get to watching!
For any little music fans having trouble getting to bed after a day full of singing, Moonbug has them covered. The Little Baby Bum Lullabies and Baby Sensory Bedtime Songs YouTube channels have videos perfect for winding things down. The Little Baby Bum: Time to Dream podcast on Audible is also great for bedtime, with audio journeys focused on sleep and mindfulness.
Little Baby Bum: Music Time is available to stream on Netflix now. Get up, head to music class, and get singing with a new series sure to get kids interested in the world of music.
Fall is the perfect time to fill your house with the sweet smells of cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla. While you are baking up a batch of chai cookies, your little ones may be watching in awe – or even envy. Give them a chance to jump in on the baking fun with My Baking Oven with Magic Cookies from Hape.
This playset is super fun and designed specifically for little hands. Made for aspiring Bake Off contestants ages 4 and up, it comes with a large baking oven, a tray, and six decorated pretend cookies. When kids apron up with this set, they’ll be in for a magical treat.
Tiny bakers can arrange the cookies on the tray and pop it into the oven. Once they shut the oven door, the magic purple baking light turns on and will transform the cookies into a richer, darker color. Kids can wait for the timer to ding, then open up the oven and serve up the pretend treats to their guests.
This role-play set is perfect for imaginative play. Whether kids are pretending to bake up delectable treats in a kitchen, restaurant, bakery, or anywhere else, they can imagine they are running their own business, hosting a party, treating their family, and more. They can bake the cookies over and over again – and with the big, chunky, durable pieces, parents can be sure that they are getting plenty of baking bang for their buck.
Little bakers can put their pretend cookies into the oven and close the door to see the light turn on. Then, set the timer and wait for the “ding.” When they open the door, the cookies have browned.
Proving that no pup is too small and no number of sequels too big, Spin Master has revealed plans to release a third PAW Patrol feature film!
The upcoming movie will be a Spin Master Entertainment production in association with Nickelodeon Movies, and is slated for exclusive theatrical release in 2026. PAW Patrol: The Movie, the franchise’s first feature film, was released in 2021, grossing more than $40 million domestically and more than $144 million globally.
The new film’s announcement comes just days before the premiere of the second PAW Patrol film, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, which comes to theaters Sept. 29. PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie features voice performances by Taraji P. Henson, Kristen Bell, James Marsden, Chris Rock, Serena Williams, and Kim Kardashian, among other big-name celebrities.
Animation Director Cal Brunker, whose work includes the first two PAW Patrol films and Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature, will return to direct the newest installment of the PAW Patrol franchise.
As kids eagerly await the release of Baby Shark’s Big Movie, Pinkfong and Nickelodeon are teasing all the awesome-ness that is to come with the release of a new music video!
“It’s Stariana!” is the first official single from the soundtrack and introduces kids to Stariana, the rising pop starfish played by Ashley Tisdale that is ready to hit the stage, and Lance Bass, the TV host for Tidal Request Live who is played by Lance Bass.
The music video features Baby Shark dancing along to Stariana’s new music video, which is playing on the TV after Lance Bass introduces the star to all the kids watching. The video is available now on Pinkfong’s YouTube channel and “It’s Stariana!” will hit streaming services, including Apple Music and Spotify, starting Oct. 6.
Baby Shark’s Big Movie is set to hit screens on Paramount+ starting this winter. The movie will follow Baby Shark and his family as they take on Chomp City, the big city where every shark wants to be. How many times can kids rewatch this music video before then?
Kids can now find Pudgy Penguins, the adorable line of penguin toys that kids can play with physically and digitally, at Walmart. Around 2,000 stores will carry fan-favorite Pudgy Toy products and exclusive items.
Fans can unlock digital penguins with the adoption certificate. | Source: Pudgy Penguins
Both the Pudgy Penguins plush and figures come with a digital adoption certificate that kids can redeem on pudgeworld.com, the open-world digital social experience. Kids can unlock their Forever Pudgy, which they can use to play games and interact with other kids in Pudgy World, through the digital adoption certificate.
Each certificate is unique to the plush or figurine and allows players to claim special traits for their Forever Pudgy character inside Pudgy World. Traits include outfits for the digital penguin, accessories, and backgrounds. The website is focused on creativity, freedom, and community.
Fans can find 26 different Pudgy Toys at Walmart, including Flower Princess, Carrot Pudgy, Huffle Pudge, and Pudgy Princess Plush Buddies and the Samurai Figurine, Fish Head Figurine, Cowboy Figurine, and Army Hat action figures, each with distinct features and accessories. There are also 14 Mystery Igloos Collectibles for kids to collect.
Walmart exclusives have chrome skins. | Source: Pudgy Penguins
Walmart shoppers can also purchase penguins exclusive to Walmart. Ice Chrome and Gold Chrome collectible figures, both inside mystery Igloos, and a Blind Box containing a surprise Clip-On Plush are only available in Walmart stores. Fans can receive one of four different clip-on plush penguins.
Prepare your grocery list, because there’s another Pudgy Penguin surprise available at Walmart. Kids have a chance to find a golden ticket in their Walmart Pudgy Penguin purchase, which contains a code for a rare trait for their Forever Pudgy Penguin in Pudgy World. Head to Walmart in search of the golden ticket, or just to find your little one a new penguin friend.
Pudgy Penguins are now at Walmart! Fans can find penguin friends in figurine, plush, and clip-on form at 2,000 stores and online. Pick your favorite penguin and use the adoption certificate to play games and customize your style online in Pudgy World.
Mattel is combining artificial intelligence (AI) with one of its classic games! In Pictionary Vs. AI, players have to put their drawing skills to the test while AI tries to guess what they drew.
The AI guesses what kids are drawing! | Source: Mattel
The AI guesses what kids are drawing! | Source: Mattel
Players earn points if the AI guesses their drawings correctly, but they can also earn points for guessing if the AI will guess right or wrong. This game comes with an app that allows the AI to use a mobile device’s camera to see the board and make its guesses. The fun is even more amplified by turning on challenge rounds within the app, in which players are asked to draw with their eyes closed, using no hands, and more.
Designed for kids ages 8 and up, Pictionary Vs. AI has been ESRB (US Entertainment Software Rating Board) Privacy Certified and follows COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) compliance.
Pictionary Vs. AI will be available to preorder online at shop.mattel.com for $24.99 starting tomorrow, and will be available in stores at select retailers beginning Oct. 2. Do kids have what it takes to face off against a computer?
2023 has been the year of Barbie. Barbie: The Movieis officially one of the best-selling movies of all time and with its release comes tons of Barbie-themed toys and dolls. Of course, the most iconic Barbie toy of all time is none other than the Barbie Dreamhouse.
This year’s Barbie Dreamhouse features three stories of Barbie fun and is designed to house standard-size Barbie dolls (not included). Designed for kids ages 3 and up, the Barbie Dreamhouse is decked out in several shades of pink, from the hot pink spiral slide to the light pink elevator. There are 10 living areas in the set, including a bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room, along with an elevator that is wheelchair-accessible, and more!
If this is the first Barbie Dreamhouse you’ve experienced, be prepared — this thing is huge. At 3.5 feet tall, this dollhouse is almost as big as most preschoolers. Assembling the dreamhouse took me a couple of hours, so make sure you put aside some time to put it together. Also, make sure you have space in your home for kids to fully enjoy it!
The Barbie Dreamhouse has so much to explore! | Source: Mattel
Once the building is out of the way, kids can dive into play! This set comes with tons of accessories for kids to play with, including furniture, kitchen supplies, toothbrushes, and more. The Dreamhouse even includes a puppy! Different accessories are built with the puppy in mind, including a designated spot on the elevator, a dog house, and its own pool with a slide! This Dreamhouse also comes with a pool that can fit two or more full-size Barbie dolls. Kids can either fill these pools up with water for a real-life touch or leave them empty and play imaginatively.
This set is perfect for little doll lovers who thrive on imaginative play. They can make their own Barbie world in this playset, from waking up in the morning to having slumber parties with the pull-out bed at night! Kids can also host Barbie pool parties outside, interact with the lights and sounds of the oven, and more!
A Barbie Dreamhouse is a dream toy for preschoolers and early-grade schoolers and is a perfect present for the kids in your life who have an ever-growing collection of Barbie dolls.
A new batch of AEW figures is ready to wrestle its way into your life. Jazwares’ AEW Unrivaled Series 13 figures are each inspired by a unique moment in AEW programming. All Stars featured in this series include Sting, Darby Allin, The Butcher, The Blade, Wardlow, The Bunny, and Danhausen — plus rare chase editions!
There are six characters in the line, plus one “chase” figure (only 5,000 made) and one “rare” figure (only 3,000 made). Each 6-inch figure features 25 points of articulation so kids can re-create their favorite wrestling moves as they play. They also feature fun, wrestler-specific accessories which I’ll break down below!
Inspired by AEW Rampage, Sting, The Blade, The Butcher, Danhausen, and Darby Allin each come with alternate fists among other action-packed accessories. Sting comes swinging his baseball bat as he’s ready to lock in the Scorpion Deathlock. Darby Allin, Danhausen, and The Blade each come with a swappable head.
Sting is ready for a Scorpion Deathlock. | Source: Jazwares
Meat your match with AEW Unrivaled The Butcher. | Source: Jazwares
AEW Unrivaled Danhausen Series 13 comes with cursed hands. | Source: Jazwares
1 of 5,000 Hop into all the action with AEW Unrivaled The Bunny. | Source: Jazwares
Slice the competition with AEW Unrivaled The Blade. | Source: Jazwares
Darby Allin is about to land the Coffin Drop. | Source: Jazwares
This Danhausen chase is one of 3,000. | Source: Jazwares
Wardlow features 25 points of articulation to land the Powerbomb Symphony. | Source: Jazwares
From varying episodes of AEW Dynamite, Wardlow, The Bunny, and a rare chase edition of Danhausen are ready to rock. Wardlow is ready for action with the AEW TNT Championship Belt, alternate fists, and an alternate head. The Bunny comes equipped with her infamous mask and extra fists for fighting. The rare Danhausen is one of 3,000 figures and features his iconic cursed hands and a swappable head.
The packaging on these figures features tones of gold and black and imagery of each of the wrestlers. Kids might be all about the action, but collectors will appreciate the packaging stays true to the brand and also features numbering for each collectible in the series.
Which wrestler will your family add to its collection first?
Series 13 of these All Elite Wrestling action figures from Jazwares feature 25 points of articulation, wrestler-specific accessories, and collector's packaging. There are eight total figures in the line: Sting, Darby Allin, Wardlow, The Butcher, The Blade, Danhausen, Danhausen RARE (one of 3,000), and The Bunny CHASE (one of 5,000).
Being 4 is an interesting time for kids. Some little ones are already well acquainted with other kids through a few years of daycare, playdates, and a year of threeschool under their belts, while others are still waiting to expand their social circles. But one thing’s for sure: Four year olds love to play pretend. Imaginative play is a huge part of kids’ cognitive development around this age, whether they are exploring different roles like homemaker, pilot, or baker or acting out scenes with action figures and character toys.
As you ease into holiday shopping for the kids in your life this year, it can get hard to balance where kids are in their development with their favorite interests. We’ve put together a list of 30 of the hottest toys designed for preschool-age kids that highlight imaginative play and collaboration along with some other Toy Insider favorites. Keep scrolling to check out all of our picks for your 4 year old or click here to check out all of this year’s Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide!
Activate the multi-hatch feature by adding water to the cloud, pouring it down the rainbow, and watching the Hatchimals hatch in the cloud pool. Kids can feed their Hatchimals and put them to sleep in the crib.
This kid-size play kitchen features five interactive appliances with lights and sound effects, a real “steam” feature, more than 35 accessories, and a Majestic Meal “Pasta Night” Kit with color-changing noodles.
Kids can combine the fiery-eyed, light-up Spinosaurus with the Pterodactyl to create a fireball-launching car. Launch two fireballs and launch Spinosaurus into dino mode with the press of a button.
Pull, reveal, and stuff a second bestie with Fluffie Stuffiez! | Source: MGA Entertainment
Fluffie Stuffiez are available in several different shapes, including cloud. | Source: MGA Entertainment
Fluffie Stuffiez come with a reusable, sealable bag that turns all the extra fluff into a second Stuffiez. | Source: MGA Entertainment
MGA's Fluffie Stuffiez are available in two sizes. | Source: MGA Entertainment
Remove the outer layer of fluff to discover the character hiding underneath. The packaging doubles as storage for the removed fluff and becomes a second plush toy. Available in six small and four large styles.
In this fast-paced, easy-to-learn game, players press down on the monster's eye to see which monster card to look for. Kids have to move quickly and use their suction cup to “mash” the right monster.
This deluxe doll house has a spiral slide and a spacious floor plan with three levels and 10 living areas. It includes more than 75 accessories and customizable spaces, plus pet-friendly touches including a puppy slide and pet pool.
Kids can select a picture, choose stickers, and apply color using the sparkly foil sheets. This no-mess activity keeps kids engaged in creative play at home or on the go.
This simple and strategic game features wacky ice cream flavors like pizza, eyeballs, and earthworms that are sure to get kids laughing. Preschoolers will use reasoning skills and creative thinking to match flavors and fill their ice cream cones.
Inspired by one of Bluey's favorite games, Keepy Uppy is a giggle-inducing electronic game for 2-3 players who use boppers featuring Bluey, Bingo, and Chilli to keep a balloon in the air.
This Advent calendar-style multipack features graphic novel-inspired panels filled with 12 collectible characters from the DC Universe. Each figure is 1.5 inches tall, and there are three rarity levels: common, rare, and super rare.
Inspired by the racer from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this R/C vehicle functions with a 100-foot range. Mario's head and hands turn when the vehicle turns, and the tailpipes light up and rumble.
As featured in the series Gabby's Dollhouse, this playset is complete with a color-changing pool, a diving board, a light-up disco ball/chandelier, a dance floor, and a photobooth.
This limited-edition, medium-size plush features a glittery rainbow belly badge and rainbow sequins. Kids can snuggle up to this sparkly plush pal and spread its message of cheer.
Shake Mr. Owl and listen for the hoot or toot, then flip a token on the table to match it. Remember where each token is to collect them faster. The first player to collect six tokens featuring each color wins the game.
Monkey See Monkey Poo is a game of tree-climbing, poo-fighting, banana-hungry monkeys. Kids will use the banana-scented monkey poo and monkey flingers to collect bananas from the tree and climb up the vine. The first monkey to reach the top wins the game.
This 14-inch balance bike features a frame pad, footrests, gel handles, and an adjustable seat. Fully kid-powered, this starter bike is designed to develop balance and gross motor skills.
Choose from three clippable doodle buddies: Felix the Fox, Morris the Moose, or Izzy the Owl. Each features a tethered stylus and clips to backpacks or car seats for screen-free entertainment on the go.
With simple push-button coding, kids can code their space rover through customizable mazes and coding challenges. Comes with a coding rover, an astronaut, a flag, space rocks and obstacles, maze tiles, and coding cards.
This collection of classic-inspired, 3-inch figures features Strawberry Shortcake and her gaggle of adorable friends, including Blueberry Muffin, Raspberry Tart, Lemon Meringue, Orange Blossom, and more. Each one is deliciously scented.
Kids can explore the cosmos and spark curiosity about space with this talking space explorer. View more than 120 images and 13 videos (including ones from NASA) along with 200 space facts and quiz questions voiced by space expert and star of Netflix’s Emily’s Wonder Lab Emily Calandrelli.
Kids can combine a fire truck, a rescue copter, and a police car into a roaring T. rex with animated eyes. The police car features lights and phrases, the fire truck has an extending ladder, and the helicopter has a spinning propeller.
Kids can build a variety of fort structures with bendable connectors and sturdy poles, making everything from domes and pyramids to rocket ships and anything else they can imagine. This kit comes with 70 pieces and detailed illustrated instructions that explain building basics, as well as how to build a hut and a mini rocket.
This lightweight, kid-powered scooter features bright colors, light-up wheels, and a foot break. It also has adjustable, lean-to-steer handlebars so that it can grow with kids. It can hold up to 110 pounds.
Get kids singing with Lil' Rex, a plush backpack with the built-in speaker and microphone. Sing along to the two preloaded songs and add some fun with the two sound effects. Panda and Unicorn characters are also available.
Budding bakers can open the canister and pull out four plush cinnamon rolls, place them on the tray, “bake” them in the oven, and add “icing.” The oven doubles as a storage crate.
Players will work together and experience positive affirmations, skillful yoga poses, and reflection cards that spark conversations. With the 36 challenge cards and six bonus cards, kids can learn self expression, emotional regulation, and social skills.
Aspiring pilots can prepare for takeoff with this interactive dashboard, which features lights, buttons, voice playback, a four-position throttle, and more. Kids can turn the steering yolk to move a mini-plane in a scrolling display.
This screen-free, portable educational system is designed to stimulate kids' curiosity. It comes with activities including a whiteboard for drawing; alphabet tiles; tangram puzzles; and 3D, magnetic building blocks.
Players must race to feed their hangry dinosaurs in this fast-paced game that's all about timing and tenacity. Bump the raptors' tails and chomp up all the carnivore and herbivore balls to eat the most and win the game.
Little bakers can put their pretend cookies into the oven and close the door to see the light turn on. Then, set the timer and wait for the “ding.” When they open the door, the cookies have browned.
For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
Enjoy new twists on beloved classics with these Disney-themed games from The Op | USAopoly!
Little fans of Lilo & Stitch, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Encanto will be eager to get their hands on versions of Yahtzee and Lotería with designs inspired by Disney movies. Introduce these classics to family game night with characters kids already love!
Yahtzee: Disney Stitch ($23.99, Ages 8+) | Source: The Op | USAopoly
Lotería: Disney Tim Burton The Nightmare Before Christmas ($19.99, Ages 4+) | Source: The Op | USAopoly
Lotería: Disney Encanto ($24.90, Ages 4+) | Source: The Op | USAopoly
Yahtzee: Disney Stitch brings Lilo & Stitch to the ever-popular dice game. The game includes a collectible tiki-style dice cup featuring Stitch in a variety of poses, as well as dice with movie characters and items such as Stitch’s plasma blaster. Roll your way to the highest score with your favorite alien experiment 626. Yahtzee: Disney Stitch is recommended for ages 8 and up and is available atThe Op | USAopoly and Amazon for $23.99.
Lotería is an English and Spanish version of the game of Bingo, now bringing beloved Disney movies to the table. Lotería: Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas features illustrations of characters, items, and places from the film, such as Jack Skellington and a Christmas tree. Lotería: Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas is designed for kids ages 4 and up and is available at The Op | USAopoly and Amazon for $19.99.
Lotería: Disney Encanto is a BoxLunch exclusive with favorite characters from the film such as Mirabel, Bruno, and more. Players will need to work hard to match the images found on their “tablas,” and maybe find themselves learning a little bit of a new language along the way! Lotería: Disney Encanto is recommended for kids ages 4 and up and is available at BoxLunch for $24.90.
Get the newest offerings from The Op | USAopoly and give little Disney fans a good reason to play games with the family! If you need even more Disney content in your board games, the company also has games featuring Coco, Kingdom Hearts, and more.
It’s never a bad time to show your kids the cartoons you grew up watching, but if you’ve been looking for the perfect reason to reunite with the Mystery Inc. gang, you’ll love Scoobtober. The annual, month-long event by Warner Bros. Discovery celebrates all things Mystery Machine and Scooby Snacks with new Scooby-Doo products, constant programming, and fun games in the Halloween spirit.
Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too! | Source: Warner Bros. Discovery
Round up the little ones and kick-off Scoobtober with Scooby-Doo! and Krypto, Too!, a new original animated film. It will be available across several platforms starting tomorrow, Sept. 26. In the film, Scooby-Doo and his friends will unite with DC’s Justice League for the first time — and don’t forget Krypto the Superdog! Purchase the movie digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, and Vudu or head to Walmart for the DVD.
After watching the new movie, kids can continue solving mysteries with their favorite pup. WB Kids’ Youtube channel will host a Scoobtober Watch Party on Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. PT. The 48-hour livestreaming event will feature fan-favorite Scooby-Doo episodes, movies, and compilations of iconic Scooby-Doo moments. You can also rely on Cartoon Network during Scoobtober, as Scooby-Doo movies will run almost continuously starting on Oct. 1. Catch Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? on Oct. 2 and What’s New, Scooby Doo? each weekday, plus other Scooby-Doo movies on the weekends.
If you’d rather choose specific Scooby-Doo moments that you know your child will love, head to Max. Browse through “Scoobtober” or “Family-Friendly Frights” on the Kids home page until you come across your favorite scenes. Starting on Oct. 10, you can also access several Scooby-Doo movies and TV titles on FanFlix. However, no Scooby-Dooviewing would be complete without snacks, so visit foodnetwork.com for an exclusive Scooby-Doo-themed recipe on Oct. 5.
Kids can dive further into the Scooby-Doo universe on Roblox. Starting on Oct. 16, mystery-solvers can interact with Shaggy and Scooby on Cartoon Network Game On! to investigate hauntings. Kids can also unlock Scoobtober digital prizes during their investigation.
All this Scooby-Doo content and mystery solving might make kids eager to Scoob-ify the rest of their lives. Luckily, Scoobtober also means a new range of Mystery Inc. products.
Scooby-Doo outfits | Source: Taylor Joelle
Adult Shaggy shirt | Source: Taylor Joelle
Shaggy and Scooby kids shirts | Source: Taylor Joelle
Prepare for trick-or-treating and turn your Scooby fan into a member of the Mystery Inc. Gang with outfits from Taylor Joelle. Velma, Daphne, and Scooby dresses, as well as Fred, Shaggy, and Scooby shirts, will add some mystery to Halloween night. If you want to join the gang, don’t worry, adult Scooby, Fred, and Shaggy shirts are also available.
Candy and collectible tins | Source: Boston America
Scooby-Doo Cookbook | Source: Capstone Books
Some kids might take after Shaggy and Scooby, the gang’s food-loving friends. If so, Capstone Books Scooby-Doo! Cookbook has kid-friendly recipes for creepy goodies, perfect for learning how to make your own after-school snack. Boston America’s Scooby Snacks (orange-flavored candy bones in a Scooby tin) and The Mystery Machine treats (sour green apple flavored van candies in a Mystery Machine tin) might hold them over until the Halloween haul comes in.
Scooby-Doo Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa| Source: Comics Coffee
October can be a bit chilly, but Comics on Coffee has your puppy-loving family covered with Scooby-Doo hot cocoa. The pumpkin spice, salted caramel, and milk chocolate hot cocoa packets each feature members from the beloved franchise.
Finally, The Scoobtober celebration continues on Amazon, where you can find children’s Halloween costumes, Playmobil Scooby-Doo playsets, Mystery Inc. card games, books, and more.
Kids love drifting off to sleep after being told a good bedtime story. Now, families can add multisensory fun to those storytime routines with Moonlite’s 4 Story Collection with Projector line.
Each set includes four themed-story disks, a projector, and an activation code. | Source: Moonlite
For those who aren’t familiar with Moonlite, this device is a projector that grownups can clip onto their mobile devices. Then, they insert a disk, which features 12 story-inspired images. The light from the smart device projects those images onto the wall or ceiling for kids to look at while an adult reads the story aloud. There is also a companion Moonlite app, which adds background music and ambient sounds that enhance the storytelling experience.
The new 4 Story Collection with Projector sets are designed to get families started with an assortment of stories to enjoy. Each set includes four themed-story disks, a projector, and an activation code for the Moonlite app, which is available on the App Store and Google Play.
Kids can enjoy stories from Disney, Eric Carle, and Classic Fairy Tales. | Source: Moonlite
Kids ages 2 and up can enjoy eight entertaining themes with these latest additions to the Moonlite collection. This story collection themes include Disney Pixar, Disney Princess, Disney Mickey & Friends, Disney Winnie the Pooh, Disney Classics, Disney Frozen, Eric Carle, and Classic Fairy Tales.
These starter sets are available now for $48 each, and they’re sure to add some sparkle to storytime. To see all of Moonlite’s offerings, visit mymoonlite.com.
Each four-story collection features four themed-story disks, a Moonlite projector, and an activation code to activate the Moonlite app. The sets are available in many themes, including Disney Pixar, Disney Princess, Disney Mickey & Friends, Disney Winnie the Pooh, Disney Classics, Disney Frozen, Eric Carle, and Classic Fairy Tales.
What could be better than a family or friend game night? How about a Squishmallow squad soirée! (Yes, please!)
The company Relatable (formerly What Do You Meme?) has a new game called the Squishmallows Take 4 Card Game! It is a quick-thinking, fast-acting card game for players ages 8 and up (but this reviewer thinks rising Squishmallows fans can play with gameplay modifications!).
The card game is simple. You have an exclusive version of Benny The Bigfoot wearing an adorable black hat. Then there are 84 playing cards — Squad Cards and the Number Card sets. The goal of the game is to collect an entire squad of Squishmallow cards, comprising of four different Squishmallow cards of the same Squad.
This fun game is fast to play! | Source: Relatable
There are four Squishmallow Squads in the game. There is the Classic Squad comprised of Cam. Winston, Malcolm, and Lola. The Fantasy Squad comprises Tatiana, Michaela, Leonard, and Patty. Then Archie, Sheldon, Stacy, and Gordon are in the Sealife Squad. Finally, Maui, Carl, Chanel, and Floyd round out the Food Squad. So a player wins, for example, if they collect all the Classic Squad character cards or all the Food Squad character cards.
You play the game by placing number cards 1-4 on the table. Then, each player gets their own set of number cards. One person shuffles the Squad cards and places one Squad card by each number on the table. Benny then gets placed in the center!
Be the first to grab Benny! Credit: Relevant Play
Players count down from 3, then place one number card on the table next to their desired character card. For example, if Gordon from the Sealife Squad is next to the number 3 card and Patty from the Fantasy Squad is next to the number four card, but I want Gordon for my Squad, then I would place my number 3 card down. If I am the only person to put down the number 3 card, I get the Gordon card! If a fellow player put down their number 4 card, they would get Patty, and so on.
However, if we both put down our number 3 cards, we must battle for Benny! Once you realize that you matched a number card with someone else, whoever grabs Benny first gets to keep the Squad Card in question. Then, play resumes, and new Squad Cards are placed next to the number cards. This repeats until someone gets all four characters for a Squad! The game is best played with 2-4 players; the average playtime takes about 10-15 minutes.
Another way to play is by being sneaky! You can always play a number card for a Squad Card, even if you do not need it, to make it harder for your opponents to win! Or you can make gameplay last longer by trying to get two Squads to win. For kids under the recommended age 8, leave out the grab for Benny and play rock, paper scissors, or flip a coin to see who gets to keep the Card. Then, the winner gets to hang out with Benny for the day. Alternatively, you may want to have a competitive prize. There may be a Squishmallows prize for the winner or some coins to win.
The game comes in a sturdy and colorful box, making cleanup and game storage easy. The only thing to watch out for is to keep Benny from wandering off so that Benny is not missing the next time you want to play the game!
In this game, players must collect cards from one of four squads: Classic, Sealife, Fantasy, and Food. Whoever collects a full squad first wins! In each round, four new cards are displayed. Players must pick which card they want to collect, but if another player also wants the card, whoever grabs the exclusive Benny the…
It’s that time of year again — the holidays are right around the corner! If you’ve got little ones on your shopping list this year, don’t stress because we’ve got you covered. While it’s true that some toddlers are easily entertained, what parents really want for their kids at this stage are toys that double as educational items, developmental tools, and toys that really speak to their preschoolers‘ budding interests!
Check out our list of top toys for 3-year-old kiddos below and be sure to check out our complete 2023 Holiday Gift Guide for more hot toys!
Jooki is the screen-free audio entertainment device kids love. It encourages independent play and group fun through singing, dancing, listening, and story-time. Parents can program endless content using Jooki reprogrammable tokens — no need to constantly buy new 'stuff'. Simply assign Spotify playlists or mp3 files to Jooki tokens and edit, delete, or replace content…
Kids can ring the bell on this interactive pizza cart to hear a customer's order. They'll learn about colors, shapes, numbers, and food names as they build a pizza with the included toppings and accessories.
Aspiring pilots can prepare for takeoff with this interactive dashboard, which features lights, buttons, voice playback, a four-position throttle, and more. Kids can turn the steering yolk to move a mini-plane in a scrolling display.
This ride-on features two jets, a runway, a launcher, and push buttons on the handlebars that play sounds and the PAW Patrol theme song while kids ride.
Kids can join Numberblock Three on secret agent adventures in this playset. It features everything kids need to learn about counting in exciting imaginative play, including accessories and a ride-on elevator/
Relive Disney’s Encanto with this Tonie that proves we do still talk about Bruno. Kids can enjoy fan-favorite songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Encanto story in English and Spanish, plus original voices from the film.
Add some sparkle to kids’ construction play with this set of magnetic construction pieces. Kids can use the pieces to build buildings, animals, and more.
Inspired by the Batwheels series, this playset features three floors of play, an elevator, a spiral track, lights, and sounds. It comes with two toy cars: Bam the Batmobile and Redbird.
This bouncer features CoComelon-inspired graphics, mesh sidewalls, and a built-in pump. It encourages motor skill development, hand-eye coordination, physical play, and dexterity.
Players take turns feeding snack tokens featuring healthy foods to Giselle the Giraffe, who stands more than 2 feet tall. The player who gets all of their tokens to stay in Giselle's stomach without falling out wins the game.
This lightweight, kid-powered scooter features bright colors, light-up wheels, and a foot break. It also has adjustable, lean-to-steer handlebars so that it can grow with kids. It can hold up to 110 pounds.
Kids can press the light-up butterfly on Minnie's chest to activate lights, a spinning tutu, Minnie Mouse phrases, and the song “Just Like a Butterfly.” Squeeze the butterfly on Minnie's bow for a light show and more twirling.
This 18-piece playset includes a magnetic wooden Bluey and Bingo, 12 magnetic accessories, repositionable stickers, and a reusable board with two double-sided play scenes.
Engage in active, imaginative play with this 4-foot-long convertible pop-up tent that features Barbie-inspired decals. It comes with a key fob with sound effects and Barbie phrases.
With 2.5 pounds of Kinetic Sand Beach Sand, kids can build and customize the ultimate sandcastle. They can build with creative freedom, exercising their imagination and honing fine motor skills.
This activity table comes with 15 Play-Doh accessories and six cans of modeling compound. The desk can flip between two modes: a flat side featuring a playmat and a 3D side with a waterfall maker, a vehicle, and animal tools.
Use the kid-powered lagoon tub to clean the pets, then color them over and over again with the included markers. The set comes with four pets that will glow in the dark.
Kids feed doughnuts to a kangaroo sitting on a toilet. Once he's full, the kangaroo shakes and shimmies while kids race to catch the doughnuts and dodge the “doo doos” that come flying out of the toilet.
This electric trike features an all-plastic body, a 24-volt battery, a light-up LED front wheel, and more. The Romper has parental controls and can operate at speeds of 3-6 mph.
Project classic children's stories with this machine, which includes three titles, with additional packs sold separately. It features light and sound effects to enhance the story and doubles as a white noise machine.
Players use a fishing pole to catch nine telescoping fish. Then, they use the measuring tape on their catch to explore the correlation between size and measurement and the concept of small, medium, and large.
This 12-inch bike features a bright blue, green, and orange color scheme and Bluey-inspired graphics. Kids can learn to ride with the removable training wheels and easy-to-use coaster brakes.
Created by musicians Brian Calhoun, Dave Matthews, and John Alagia, this one-string melody maker is made of sustainable, responsibly sourced wood. Use the included 15-song songbook and colored and numbered finger positions to learn beginner guitar.
Two different matching games encourage reading and memory skills. In Match It/Spell It, kids look at the picture and word, then spell it out. In Cover It, kids use the word shield to spell words from memory.
This collection of 14-inch-tall multicultural dolls with colorful onesies reflects diverse beauty. The dolls have a variety of soft, washable hair textures that kids can brush and style.
Girls can build confidence in subjects like math and science with these dolls. They can squeeze each Surprise Powerz doll's hand to hear more than 75 phrases, sing-a-longs, and sound effects, with a diverse range of real girls' voices.
Sam, Pam, and their panda family live in a three-story, feature-packed, bamboo house that kids can explore for hours. Crafted using eco-friendly materials, the playset comes with multiple furniture pieces and play accessories.
This two-in-one, wooden pretend play set offers both a kitchen and a market. It features a chalkboard menu, pots and pans, dishes, a sink, and a stove.
This Ariel doll can speak and sing “Part of Your World” while its tail lights up. It includes a dinglehopper, a seashell, and hair clip charms. Kids can play with the doll in or out of the water.
Kids can convert Chase's cruiser into a powered-up, mighty rescue vehicle through an easy transformation. The cruiser comes with a Chase figure and features lights, sounds, music, and pup phrases.
For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
Calling all fashionistas! Stylish little ones can now join the Rainbow High group in the new video game Rainbow High: Runway Rush. Outright Games and MGA Entertainment have released Rainbow High: Runway Rush for fans of the fashion doll line, and the Netflix and Youtube series. This marks the first video game inspired by the colorful dolls that encourage creativity through friendship.
Fans of the show and dolls can let their true colors shine and play as one of the six original Rainbow High characters. After selecting Ruby, Poppy, Violet, Skyler, Sunny, or Jade, players can attend Rainbow High creative arts school, help with a big creative project, and complete a variety of puzzles.
Rainbow High: Runway Rush features the original Rainbow High characters | Source: MGA Entertainment
Players can visit locations from the show. | Source: MGA Entertainment
Players can also exit the main story mode to collect diamonds and unlockable outfits, or play a mini game unique to their chosen character. Players can take photos with Violet, create kawaii illustrations with Sunny, and design clothes with Skyler. The puzzle adventure game also features recognizable locations from the series. Players have the opportunity to make croissants in the Rainbow Union, venture through Sunny’s bedroom, and more.
If younger players need more guidance, no need to worry. Younger gamers can play confidently at their own pace with the help of the “hint scan” function, which highlights interactive elements and guides players to the next step in the game.
Rainbow High: Runway Rush is available now for $39.99 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Watch the trailer below!
Join the Rainbow High crew in the first video game based on the colorful group! Fans of the Netflix and Youtube series and fashion doll line can play as Jade, Ruby, Poppy, Violet, Skylar, and Sunny! Attend Rainbow High, visit locations from the show, and unlock items in this adventure puzzle game.
The Centers for Disease Control report that about 27% of kids in the U.S. have a chronic medical condition of some sort, yet kids’ conditions, illnesses, and disabilities are rarely reflected in their playthings. The Butterfly Pig seeks to change that.
Created by former pediatric oncology nurse Mary Jenner, The Buttery Pig is a toy medical device line created to cater to kids with a wide range of chronic illnesses and disabilities. With an optimistic spirit running through (the company’s name, The Butterfly Pig, is a playful take on “when pigs fly”), its accessories are made to appeal to that 27% of kids.
Cochlear ear implant. | Source: The Butterfly Pig
The toy oxygen tank. | Source: The Butterfly Pig
Among the products The Butterfly Pig offers for kids with chronic conditions includes toy medical devices, such as tracheostomy tubes, infusion pumps, noise-canceling headphones, and inhalers.
There’s also doll-size cochlear implants, insulin pumps, gait trainers, allergy pens, and more. The accessories and sets range in price from 50 cents to $100.
The Butterfly Pig’s website also carries dolls and plush with diverse characteristics, featuring a spectrum of hair textures, skin tones, and with anatomically correct proportions from brands Miniland and Toyse.
The intention is to allow these children not only to see themselves represented in their entirety, but to also help them gently and simply understand their own conditions better. For information on the company’s mission and products, visit The Butterfly Pig website.
These toy medical devices range include tracheostomy tubes, infusion pumps, noise-canceling headphones, inhalers, cochlear implants, insulin pumps, gait trainers, allergy pens, and more. All the accessories are doll size.
The story of a brother and sister stumbling upon a gingerbread house in the woods may be more than two centuries old, but Foxmind delivers a decidedly fresh take on the German fairytale with its Hansel and Gretel board game.
The game is cooperative, meaning players must work together rather than against one another. Playable with two, three, or four players the game begins with the familiar premise: Hansel and Gretel must flee from the evil witch, Baba Yaga, and her gingerbread house without getting caught. This Hansel and Gretel are a little extra naughty, however, aiming to snatch five pieces of gingerbread (tokens) on their way out.
The pieces of the 3-D board game. | Source: Foxmind
To escape, players have to place and connect candy tiles to try to complete images of candy canes, chocolates, ice cream, and more while moving the siblings and the witch along the 3D gameboard. Because it’s cooperative, all the participants essentially play as both Hansel and Gretel.
This game, intended for kids ages 6 and up, isn’t monumentally challenging, but it certainly isn’t the easiest tabletop game to tangle with at first glance. Set up and the game’s logic take a moment or two to grasp; after a few minutes of gameplay, the flow comes together nicely.
With that said, this game will lend itself best to a mixed group, i.e., 6 year olds can play and enjoy it, but it will help if there is an older player or two, even if only by a year or so, who are willing and able to help them through the initial learning process. Older kids can also utilize some of the included ways to up the difficulty level, like playing “crumb” tiles that advance Baba Yaga’s hunt more quickly.
The major draw here is the opportunity Hansel and Gretel provides for kids to put teamwork into practice, and even to encourage sympathy development, given that all players are represented by both Hansel and Gretel. The game also benefits players with the light math and strategy learning it provides.
The visual component of this game stands out as well: it’s beautifully illustrated in cartoonish Bavarian style that will delight kids (and parents with aesthetics on the brain). Plus, the game comes in a compact box which lets you know the game, minus its outer wrap, is plastic-free. Talk about sweet.
Designed for 2-4 players, this game features a 3D gameboard complete with Baba Yaga’s Gingerbread house. Players take turns selecting a candy tile and connecting it to the grid, then moving the pawns along the edge while avoiding Baba Yaga at all costs.
Being a part of a military family can be challenging at times, but Sesame Street is always there to lend a hand. Sesame Street for Military Families debuts new resources to support families and build community bonds.
Sesame Street for Military Families offers resources for military kids and families going through hard times. Families can find supportive material for numerous topics, including deployments, homecoming, long-term family caregiving, relocation, transitions in healthcare, and more.
Kids can navigate upcoming challenges with three new videos from Sesame Street. Each video includes bilingual digital resources and focuses on ways for families to connect with each other and their community. Kids can learn from watching their Sesame Street friends as they explore new challenges relating to the military experience.
Abby and her family play a fun game while running an errand. | Source: Sesame Street for Military Families
Elmo's teacher shows kindness to Elmo and his mom, Mae. | Source: Sesame Street for Military Families
Elmo and his parents attend a community event despite feeling fatigued from their day. | Source: Sesame Street for Military Families
Kids can cherish quality time by watching “Better Together,” a video that shows Abby and her family playing a fun game while running an errand. Families can learn about community support in “Solo Parenting” as Elmo’s teacher offers kindness to Elmo and his mom, Mae. Kids can discover how small efforts can lead to big rewards by watching Elmo and his family in “Making an Effort.”
Military kids can navigate difficult times with Elmo, Abby, and their families. Families can view supportive videos, articles, and other materials by visiting sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org.
Designed for kids ages 8 and up, Scrabble: Dr. Seuss Edition combines the classic rules of Scrabble with the zany vocabulary of Dr. Seuss. Kids can play normal words like “Clock” and “Nest” or silly Seuss words like “Slippard” or “Tweetle!”
Source: The Op | USAopoly
Scrabble is known for its red-and-tan color scheme, but this version of the game features blue and white stripes with red tiles, matching the color scheme of The Cat in the Hat! Tons of fan-favorite Dr. Seuss characters make an appearance on the game board, including the Grinch, Horton, the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2, and more!
Other Dr. Seuss games from The Op | USAopoly include Clue: The Grinch Edition, Monopoly: Dr. Seuss Edition, and Dr. Seuss-themed puzzles! Even though preteens have ages out of reading Dr. Seuss books, this version of Scrabble will bring back great memories of learning how to read and giggling at all of the silly words Dr. Seuss came up with!
It’s a big year for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT)! The crime-fighting, pizza-loving reptiles made a splash on the big screen for the new animated movie Mutant Mayhem, introducing Leo, Raph, Don, and Mikey to a whole new generation. But these characters have had an influence on pop culture for decades now, across comic books, TV shows, and more.
For kids, teens, and collectors who want to bring some TMNT action to their playroom or collectibles shelf without breaking the bank, the BST AXN collection from The Loyal Subjects is a great starting point. These 1:15-scale action figures are all super-articulated and come with multiple accessories, depicting the turtles themselves and many of their biggest foes. Keep scrolling to see some of the latest additions to this line, which you’ll want to add to your cart faster than you can say, “cowabunga!”
This 1:15-scale figure stands 8 inches tall and is packed with interactive features. The figure has a snap-and-release cockpit that kids or collectors can access through the waist, where they will find Krang inside his robot armor. The figure also comes with several interchangeable hand grips and weapons and features 31 points of articulation. This…
These Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures are inspired by the artwork from comic legend Mateus Santoloucco and comic book publisher IDW. Each figure (sold separately) features 31 points of articulation, multiple hand grips, signature weapons, multiple head portraits, a collector card, and exclusive packaging artwork by Santolouco.
Inspired by artist Mateus Santoloucco, and the IDW TMNT character designs, this figure set features all four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in their comic book monochromatic color scheme with colored bandana masks. The figures come with the characters' signature weapons, multiple hand grips, and 31 points of articulation per figure.
Two classic TMNT baddies join the BST AXN line of 1:15-scale action figures. Sold separately (but definitely best as a duo), these figures feature 31 points of articulation, come with interchangeable hands and accessories, and come with a TLS collectors card.
What do unicorn riders and Bakugan brawlers have in common? Thanks to a partnership between Spin Master and Gamefam, both will be able to enjoy their activities in the metaverse!
The Japanese-Canadian anime brand Bakugan will break new ground in the metaverse with an upcoming game:Bakugan Brawl Simulator. The game will feature the signature components of the battle-themed playing-card-inspired series, allowing players to experience epic quests with their favorite characters, and of course, engage in brutal brawls. Bakugan Brawl Simulator will debut later this year.
Gameplay from the ‘Unicorn Academy’ integration. | Source: Spin Master
Unicorn Academy, which isbased on the Netflix original animated series, serves as an “integration,” a sort of game within a game. Since Sept. 8, players have been able to follow protagonist Sophia’s journey from normal girl to bonafide unicorn rider within another one of Roblox’s games,Twilight Daycare.
But the Unicorn Academy integration doesn’t stop there: Starting Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. ET, a Unicorn Academy movie will premiere within Twilight Daycare, and re-airs every 2 hours.
Though the metaverse can sound techy and even expensive, both the Bakugan game and the Unicorn Academy integration will be largely available for free on Roblox via consoles, PCs, tablets, and smart devices, meaning this slice of kid-friendly metaverse is just a click or two away from becoming a reality.
Kids can open the doors to unbox five, six, or even seven collectible Disney figures. Series 10 celebrates the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Co. Kids can collect 80 new figures, including metallic and flocked variants, nine special-edition Disney100 Years of Wonder figures, and a limited-edition Mickey Mouse Disney100 figure.
This set includes 333 neon-colored bricks in various sizes, including 18 bricks with expressive eyes. Kids can create five models by following the included instructions, or build their own creations.
Using Wall Climber Technology, this R/C car can drive across any smooth surface, including walls, floors, and even ceilings. Kids can send the car racing across the room using the rechargeable remote control.
These baby monkeys know when they're on kids' fingers. They feature glowing hearts, poseable tails, flocked hair, unique personalities, and more than 70 sounds and reactions. Collect four new characters: Charli, Leo, Ava, and Harmony.
Kids feed doughnuts to a kangaroo sitting on a toilet. Once he's full, the kangaroo shakes and shimmies while kids race to catch the doughnuts and dodge the “doo doos” that come flying out of the toilet.
Looking for the perfect present for the toddler in your life? We’ve got you covered! Shopping for these little ones can feel tricky, but you can find great toys and games that are so much fun AND work in all of those developmental benefits grown-ups love! The toys we rounded up below will inspire toddlers’ imaginations, encourage creativity, engage them in educational play, and keep their attention for tons of playtime. Plus, this list features a whole squad of their besties from Disney, CoComelon, Bluey, and more.
Scroll through our favorite picks for 2 year olds below — and check out our full Holiday Gift Guide for ideas for every kid on your list!
Kids can roll a toy truck over SmartPoints to hear phrases about feelings, construction, and cleaning up. Build first words and motor skills with this talking dump truck and track set.
This push-to-go submarine ride-on comes equipped with a periscope and a spinning propeller and is covered in custom Baby Shark and sea-life graphics. It features little bubble-style windows with Baby, Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, and Grandpa Shark peeking through from the inside. It plays theme songs for all five members of the Baby Shark family.
This newborn doll cries real tears and will calm down when kids give it a pacifier. Available in two styles, each comes with a bracelet that kids can wear so that the doll will recognize and interact with them.
This interactive plush sings, sways, flaps his arms, and glides to the song “Elmo Slide.” Encourages little ones to dance or play a game of Elmo Says. Features soft fabrics and hidden wheels for smooth moves, and speaks English and Spanish.
Kids can press the buttons on JJ's foot to activate three interactive play modes: Learn to Dance, Fast & Slow, and Freeze Dance. JJ's pajamas light up as he dances, sings, and says CoComelon-inspired phrases.
Kids can sort different items into the treetop by shape and color to help develop fine motor skills, while a hidden slide sends the objects to reappear at the bottom of the tree for continuous fun.
This one-piece dinosaur fidget toy offers 10 interactive sensory experiences, including pop-in-pop-out spikes, spinners, and buttons. The toy is designed to improve hand strength, motor skills, counting, and color recognition.
Little ones fill the top of the tower with the 16 colorful balls and then press a button to activate a hidden timer that counts down until the tower spills the balls in all directions for kids to chase and collect.
This 75-piece set features engaging colors and easy-to-grasp pieces. It comes with five diverse figures, including a skater kid and a guide dog, and encourages play-based learning.
This 32-piece wooden train set is inspired by the Brio railway products first launched in 1958. It's made from FSC-certified European beechwood and includes a classic Brio train with three wagons, a bridge, switching tracks, and wooden trees.
This scooter uses Radio Flyer's lean-to-steer technology to improve balance and coordination. Kids lean left or right to guide the three-wheel scooter, which is equipped with high-performance bearings that help with balance.
With this playset's interactive features, kids will stay engaged and entertained for hours as they mimic their adult role models by cooking, cleaning, and caring for their baby doll.
This swimming Bluey figure encourages bathtime fun. Bluey wears goggles and chases after her seahorse friend. The figure can swim a front crawl or backstroke when kids flip it over.
Explore enchanted moments with Disney Princesses. The motion-sensing wand plays eight sounds and features colorful LED lights. Match words with pictures and sounds to enhance reading comprehension.
Inspired by the popular countertop appliance, this toy stand mixer features multiple interactive elements. Kids can create their own recipes or follow the instructions on the included cards for more than 40 pretend dishes.
Blast off to fun and adventure with The Little Tikes Adventure Rocket. So many kids dream of becoming an astronaut, space explorer, astronomer, or rocket scientist when they grow up and now, they don't have to wait! Kids can travel through space, the stars, and the planets with this realistic role play rocket ship. There…
This durable, flexible travel case features a carry handle and easily fits 15 Plus-Plus BIG puzzle pieces. The BIG pieces are perfect for smaller hands, allowing toddlers to create in 2D and 3D.
These plush Disney characters (sold separately) have interactive features and multitextured materials. Kids can press the touch points to hear Mickey or Minnie’s voice leading them through lessons about numbers, the alphabet, spelling, and body parts.
This chunky sorting toy is designed to stimulate learning while providing hours of wiggly fun. It features multiple colors and numbers from 1-10, allowing little ones to practice skills such as counting, color identification, hand-eye coordination, and more.
A new addition to the Baraboo and friends wooden toy line, this set includes a multi-level tree house fort with a movable rope pulley system, a portable ladder, elementary tracks for Baraboo cars, and 17 characters. The playset encourages creativity, hand-eye coordination, and spatial understanding.
Young racers can roll around the house on this kid-powered, wooden ride-on. The car features a soft seat and a handle for safety. It is designed for indoor use, and there is no assembly required.
Inspire young builders’ imaginations and enjoy hours of interactive play with the Tonka Tough-Builders Hard Hat & Bucket Playset. Featured in fun, bright colors, this builder’s set includes one yellow Tonka hard hat, 25 chunky building blocks that are easy for little hands to hold and assemble, and a convenient storage bucket that can also…
The new MEGA Bloks Musical Farm Band from Fisher-Price features buildable farm animals and has plenty of sensory features to support engaging building play as toddlers ages 1 and up interact with the blocks and make music. The 45-piece set builds seven animals and an egg, each with their own musical features.
Kids can pretend to save the day on this quad inspired by Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends. It has light-up eyes and rides up to 2 mph with push-button acceleration.
Parents and kids can search for the hidden objects within each character and match them to the clues. This sensory toy will help to develop little ones' fine motor, problem-solving, and concentration skills.
Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, this game helps kids recognize colors, shapes, and more. Players try to get everyone safely inside by rolling the die to lead animals into the barn before it rains.
Little pastry chefs can pretend to make and bake 26 yummy-looking letter cookies. Press each colorful cookie into the tray to hear letter names, letter sounds, colors and flavors. Now you’re cooking! Take the cookies off the tray and serve the sweet treats to friends and family. Listen closely to hear which cookie to bake…
This two-in-one toy assembles as a semi-truck for push-along play or an almost 1-foot-tall Optimus Prime for roleplay. Chunky pieces and simple building tools make for an easy transition from truck to robot.
Each of the five puppets expresses an emotion through its unique facial expression, body position, and design. As kids explore the puppets through dramatic play, roleplay, and guided discussions, they will develop the skills to understand five core emotions: happy, angry, surprised, sad, and scared.
Kids can learn with their favorite friends from Sesame Street! The Sesame Street Learn with Elmo Phone toy lets kids interact with Elmo to learn letters, numbers, colors, shapes, music, and more from 12 Sesame Street characters. This fun, Elmo-themed toy phone features 12 colorful buttons and more than 50 learning phrases, songs, and sounds…
For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
Kids can take care of and play with their Bitzee through a screen-free display and the pet will react to touch and movement, creating a two-way interaction. Each Bitzee has three evolutionary stages with the final stage unlocking a Super Bitzee and a special game.
With this jet, kids can perform amazing loop and barrel roll stunts with a single press of a button. Intuitive controls and refined flight software make this easy enough for beginners, yet engaging enough for experienced enthusiasts.
Find hidden treasures, track your suspects, mark secret meeting points, and create scavenger hunts. The transmitter emits silent, ultrasonic sound waves, which kids can detect and track using the handheld detector. Hide the transmitter with a valuable object, an important case document, or a suspect, and then use the detector to search for its whereabouts.…
Project classic children's stories with this machine, which includes three titles, with additional packs sold separately. It features light and sound effects to enhance the story and doubles as a white noise machine.
Each Dog-E has a combination of lights, sounds, and personality traits that makes it unique. Kids can train Dog-E to do tricks, track its needs, and unlock more interactive play with the app.
Scoot over, Little Red Wagon. A new delivery was just dropped off!
UPS Ride & Deliver Truck | Source: Radio Flyer
UPS Ride & Deliver Truck | Source: Radio Flyer
Radio Flyer and UPS have teamed up to release a new take on ride-on toys. The Ride & Deliver UPS Truck is dark brown and resembles the UPS trucks that your child sees driving down the street. Watch your kid ride around the house or backyard while learning how to balance with the front handles.
The UPS Ride & Deliver Truck comes with small packages and wooden cars. | Source: Radio Flyer
UPS Ride & Deliver Truck has storage for packages. | Source: Radio Flyer
The truck includes three miniature UPS packages and three miniature cars to go inside the boxes. Each wooden car is different: one is red and resembles a firetruck; another is a red truck with a green recycling block in the bed; and the third is a red sports car with a racing stripe. All three cars feature the Radio Flyer logo and kids can store them under the seat of the Ride & Deliver UPS truck.
Koala UPS driver! | Source: Radio Flyer
The front of the ride-on toy has an image of a koala in the UPS uniform behind the wheel. To the side of the koala are photos of stacked UPS boxes, similar to the ones that come with the truck.
Set up a paper mailbox outside your bedroom door and watch as your little one rides along and drops off the included packages. Don’t forget to leave out a snack and water bottle for the delivery kid!
The Ride & Deliver UPS Truck has a weight limit of 50 pounds and is for kids ages 2 and up. It is available for $54.99 at the links below. Happy delivering!
This ride-on toy resembles the iconic UPS truck and features an image of a cute koala in a UPS uniform on the windshield. It comes with three UPS miniature packages that hold three red wooden cars, so your little one can deliver goodies all day long!
Pokémon trading card collecting can seem daunting to kids who are eager to collect their favorite Pokémon. The Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic makes collecting easier than ever! It was announced on Pokémon Day back in February and the set will officially hit shelves starting in November!
The set is designed to be a staple for any beginner Pokémon collector and features preconstructed decks and accessories. The Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic includes three preconstructed decks with 60 cards each, including a base set with Blastoise, Venusaur, and Charizard. Each deck also includes new cards like Lugia ex, Ho-Oh ex, Suicune ex, Sun Seed, Scorching Charcoal, Drops in the Ocean, and a Mr. Mime card that was previously released only in Japan.
The set is perfect for staging Pokémon tournaments! | Source: The Pokémon Co.
Accessories that come with the set include a game board with card placement zones; a compartment that holds the three included decks; a toolbox with everything kids need to duel, including stackable damage counters, three-dimensional Poison and Burn markers, and metal orbs that take replace Pokémon coins; and card sleeves and deck boxes that kids can use to display cards when they aren’t being played with.
Nature-lovers and puzzle fanatics have an opportunity to plant trees around the world — without leaving the comfort of their living room.
Playview Brands, a toy company with a large catalog of puzzles, has partnered with One Tree Planted to produce nature-themed jigsaw puzzles just in time for Plant a Tree day on Sept. 28.
One Tree Planted is a nonprofit organization dedicated to global reforestation. Each purchase of a One Tree Planted eco-friendly puzzle from Playview Brands will help support environmental conservation and restoration efforts around the world. Puzzle fans can spend time on their favorite hobby while actively helping the planet!
One puzzle from the partnership. | Source: Playview Brands
Several puzzles in the collection feature scenic imagery, focusing on the natural beauty created by the environment One Tree Planted strives to restore. The collection includes KI puzzles with various piece counts, such as 1,000, 750, and 550. Puzzles from the partnership will feature the One Tree Planted logo on the side and bottom right corner of the box. The puzzles come from a variety of creators, so every puzzle lover can find the perfect piece.
One Tree Planted has planted more than 100 million trees in more than 80 countries since 2014. Playview Brands’ initial donation at the start of the partnership will result in numerous planted trees.
The collection can be found on Amazon, where new partnership puzzles will be released. Just look for the One Tree Planted logo! Donations can be made directly at onetreeplanted.org.
Plant a tree from the comfort of your living room! Each purchase from the collection of nature-themed KI puzzles by Playview Brands and the nonprofit One Tree Planted will support conservation and reforestation efforts. Puzzles are available in a variety of pieces. Look for the One Tree Planted logo.
Starting Oct. 2-31, kids can find all things spooky at their local Chuck E. Cheese, including pumpkin-shaped pizzas, costume contests, and more! Throughout the month, any kid who comes to Chuck E. Cheese wearing their awesome Halloween costume gets 100 free E-tickets! Adults can also get 30 free minutes of all-you-can play time with the purchase of 60 minutes.
At 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m. every night, kids can dance their hearts out and scare their socks off at Chuck E.’s Haunted House Dance Party, where kids can get free Hi-Chew and Chupa Chups candy! Chuck E. Cheese will also be giving out three colors of Halloween buckets for trick-or-treating!
Chuck E. Cheese is going spooky for Halloween! | Source: Chuck E. Cheese
Chuck E. Cheese is going spooky for Halloween! | Source: Chuck E. Cheese
The weekend before Halloween, kids can also compete in costume contests on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The winners get 1,000 E-tickets and each participant gets 250 E-tickets. Sunday, Oct. 29, will also be a sensory friendly day, featuring dimmed lighting and reduced noise for kids with autism and other sensory issues.
Families can even order the Boo-Tacular Family Fun Pack for an epic Halloween experience, including two large, one-topping pizzas, a slime cookie, a Halloween Activity sheet, a goody bag, and 250 E-tickets!
The Super Readers are here to save the day! Kids can improve their literacy skills with Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures on PBS Kids.
Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures is a series of three-minute shorts that explores and encourages literacy skills in kids. This Super Why!-inspired show has literacy-powered superheroes entering the comic book world to help fix the reading rules of Reader Valley.
In this 20-episode series, Super Why, Wonder Red, and Princess Presto join forces with the help of a new friend. The show introduces a new character named Power Page, who uses her power pencil to write and erase words, letters, and punctuation with her power pencil. As a team, the Super Readers will fight against new villains, including More Man, The Shuffler, Outta Space, and The Eraser.
Kids in preschool and kindergarten can improve their literacy skills with the Super Readers. Each episode focuses on different lessons, including foundational reading and writing skills, letter-sound identification, blending sounds and alliteration, spelling, punctuation, and more.
There’s a reason parents mark their young ones’ age by months and not years. At 12 months, they’re wobbling around, close to their first steps, and can probably say “mama” and “dada.” By 23 months they are a pint-size running, talking, (probably biting) agent of chaos on two legs. If you’re buying a gift for a 1 year old, you should consider the fact that they are literally learning something new every. single. day. — and constantly changing. Toys for 1-year-olds should nurture this growth and aid each new discovery along the way.
Below is a list of 30 of the best toys for the 1 year old in your life! These toys encourage toddlers to explore the world around them and dig into their natural curiosity.
This scooter features cheerful phrases and sounds from the PBS Kids' series Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, as well as its theme song. With three ways to play — ride, walk, or scoot — this special-edition ride-on grows with little ones, from beginners to advanced walkers.
This inflatable playpen features mesh fabric around the walls for parental supervision and a soft, inflatable floor for comfortable play. Parents will love that setup, takedown, and storage is quick and convenient.
This newborn doll cries real tears and will calm down when kids give it a pacifier. Available in two styles, each comes with a bracelet that kids can wear so that the doll will recognize and interact with them.
This space-themed pinball set has fun features like a coin slot, a ball launcher, and obstacles. It also has interactive elements, including a light-up UFO, asteroids, black holes, and planets. Kids can activate more than 100 sounds and phrases while they play.
This interactive, educational activity table features a piano with three ways to play, plus 12 fine motor activities and three Smart Stages learning levels to keep babies engaged as they grow.
This 13-inch, soft-bodied doll is available in three skin tones and comes dressed in a floral outfit, a headband, and a bib. Place the doll's pointer finger or thumb in its mouth and it will stay put.
Kids can join Meekah from Blippi on interactive adventures with this 16-inch plush doll, which makes more than 17 different sounds and says “Thanks for being my friend” when kids squeeze her tummy.
Babies can develop sensory skills with this two-pack set that includes a Click & Wiggle Baby Shark and Pop & Squish Fish — each with cute details and fun fidget features.
This explorative playset features iconic Disney characters and stimulates creative thinking. Includes lots of puzzles and plug-in features that help with developing fine motor skills. Kids can use their imaginations to role-play, combine parts, and more.
Young racers can roll around the house on this kid-powered, wooden ride-on. The car features a soft seat and a handle for safety. It is designed for indoor use, and there is no assembly required.
This set features six Original play elements in rainbow hues, accompanied by a confetti-inspired Balance Board. Kids can balance, stack, swirl, spin, and more. Each element is 100% recyclable and crafted using a climate-neutralized production process.
This tiny, wooden version of a laptop and desk features a variety of interactive elements that babies and toddlers can use to develop fine motor skills while pretending to work from home like their parents. It has no detachable pieces and features a handle for on-the-go play.
This 13-piece construction toy includes a screwdriver and a ratchet that kids can use to take apart the truck and put it back together again, which encourages problem-solving skills. Made of chunky parts, it's easy for little hands to assemble.
This peppy, light-up teapot introduces toddlers to colors and numbers and plays pouring sound effects and music for the perfect tea party. Tots can lift the peek-a-boo lid to change tea flavors and smile into the mirror. The set also comes with two tea cups, plates, and six cakes with removable fruit toppings. Little ones…
Kids can roll their favorite Sesame Street friends down the twisty, curvy chutes of this multi-level playset, place the three balls at the top, then push the yellow button to release them one by one. With each press of the button, Elmo will say silly phrases or sing "Here We Go Loopty-Loo." Surprises pop up…
The ABC Affirmation Board Book pairs each letter of the alphabet with an empowering affirmation for kids. For instance, “M is for Mind. I can do anything I set my mind to.”
These eggs make great tools for developing fine motor skills and learning about emotions and feelings 39-Piece Set: Match, learn, reflect, and express with matching eggs, Expression Cards, a Mirror Card, and a toy bus! Read the illustrated story and follow the educational play ideas in the playbook! When playtime’s over, there’s storage under the…
Choose from three clippable doodle buddies: Felix the Fox, Morris the Moose, or Izzy the Owl. Each features a tethered stylus and clips to backpacks or car seats for screen-free entertainment on the go.
The new MEGA Bloks Musical Farm Band from Fisher-Price features buildable farm animals and has plenty of sensory features to support engaging building play as toddlers ages 1 and up interact with the blocks and make music. The 45-piece set builds seven animals and an egg, each with their own musical features.
This musical toy for toddlers includes six magnetic musical activators that each play a different song when kids place them on the platform. Toddlers can sing along to their favorite CoComelon songs using the included wired microphone. When playtime is over, it doubles as a night light and has a timer to play built-in lullabies…
These plush Disney characters (sold separately) have interactive features and multitextured materials. Kids can press the touch points to hear Mickey or Minnie’s voice leading them through lessons about numbers, the alphabet, spelling, and body parts.
This 12-inch Elmo helps teach kids healthy habits with giggles and phrases like, “Elmo’s ready for the potty”; “Hurry, please”; “Don’t forget to flush”; and “Now Elmo can wash his hands!” Kids can give Elmo his sippy cup when he asks for a drink and then help him get to the potty. If Elmo doesn’t…
This four-piece set includes a plush potty seat and three plush toys with embroidered faces: a swirly-eyed poop, a laughing pee, and a smiling toilet paper. It's compatible with most dolls up to 16 inches (sold separately).
This five-piece playset comes with four sensory-stimulating plush toys, each designed with special features to keep babies engaged. The fox and squirrel both feature squeaker sounds, the snail features a crinkle texture, and the acorn rattles — all to help encourage exploration and develop dexterity and coordination.
This Barbie-themed Fisher-Price Little People pet care playset features two floors of toddler-friendly imaginative play. Little ones can slide the groomer’s stand for music and sounds, and watch the wash tub bounce as the chair spins. It comes with a Barbie Little People figure, plus Blissa the cat and Honey the dog figures.
Young builders can learn about nature, creatures, and how plants grow in the garden with this 43-piece stacking toy set. It comes with tomato, carrot, and watermelon toys; tree, flower, and wildlife pieces; and weather bricks. When playtime is over, kids can store everything in the LEGO Duplo brick box.
Bluey and Gabby’s Dollhouse themes join Crayola’s Color Wonder Foldalope collection. Kids can color in scenes inspired by their favorite shows while staying mess-free with the specially formulated markers and paper. Each envelope holds all of the 18 pages and five markers for creativity on the go.
This colorful toy stroller is sized for stuffed animals or baby dolls, and even comes with a cuddly plush bunny! The stroller features an easy-to-grip handle, a seat belt, and four smooth wheels for scratch-free floors.
Each of the five puppets expresses an emotion through its unique facial expression, body position, and design. As kids explore the puppets through dramatic play, roleplay, and guided discussions, they will develop the skills to understand five core emotions: happy, angry, surprised, sad, and scared.
For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
Kids can make personalized headbands with everything that comes in this kit, including decorative fabric and charms, headbands, glue, and step-by-step instructions. They can choose from four themes: Flower, Mermaid, Unicorn, or Mixed Girly Fun, sold separately.
Step inside the MasterChef kitchen in virtual reality and learn everything from culinary skills, plating techniques, flavor pairing, and even food science from former contestants and winners of the hit FOX TV show. This interactive cooking kit for kids covers 30 recipes and even tackles sauces, dressings, and knife skills as they take on STEM…
This kit comes with 20 premium pages of pre-shaded, HD, black-and-white photos that tweens can color using the 30 included colored pencils. The end result is a professional-looking art piece that they can display.
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.
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.
Your little Minecraft fans and NERF faithfuls are about to have their worlds collide in a very big way!
Launching Oct. 2, the Minecraft NERF World DLC (meaning downloadable content) will be an additional “world” players can download and explore through Minecraft: Bedrock Edition via the Minecraft Marketplace.
For those out of the loop, Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time. Its sandbox format (meaning high levels of creativity, interaction, and customization) lends itself naturally to partnerships such as this one with blaster brand NERF.
The Minecraft NERF World DLC partnership brings all the best of NERF (inventive blasters, its signature orange and blue color pallate) and incorporates it into a Minecraft context: There will be a NERF-themed arena, parkour challenges, and of course, blaster battles.
The NERF Ender Dragon Blaster | Source: NERF
Kids’ favorite NERF blasters will be available for us in-game as well, including the Minecraft-branded NERF Ender Dragon Blaster. (Young fans of Minecraft will recognize the Ender Dragon, one of the game’s mightiest foes, right away.) The Ender Dragon Blaster is also currently available, physically, at Target and Walmart for $39.99.
While the game is sure to brighten gamers of all kinds’ day, here’s one for the budget-conscious parents and wallet-watchers: this joint juggernaut expedition into hybrid physical-digital gaming is totally free for those who already have the Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.
My Little Pony lovers will need to saddle up their couches today for some exciting new storylines to enjoy.
Hasbro launched Chapter 5 of My Little Pony: Make Your Mark today on Netflix. The entertainment series came out with six 22-minute episodes about the day-to-day quests of beloved ponies Sunny, Hitch, Izzy, Pipp, and Zipp.
This new chapter of the animated series will continue the story of Misty officially becoming a part of the group after helping The Mane 5 save Sparky, earning her cutie mark, and turning her back on her menacing adoptive mother Opaline.
The adventures throughout this new installment are nonstop, from the ponies working to uncover the mystery of Misty’s past to Sunny and Zipp entertaining Bridlewood’s oldest unicorn. The whole group must work together to search for a way to beat Opaline before she gains the strength to take over all of Equestria!
Viewers can start streaming My Little Pony: Make Your Mark Chapter 5 on Netflix now.
Your new Pokémon best friend is here — and it’s ready to play! With more than 50 reactions, including lights, sounds, movements, and more, the Pokémon Train and Play Deluxe Pikachu from Jazwares is a highly interactive experience for little Pokémon fans.
Little trainers ages 4 and up can channel their creativity and pretend they are in the midst of battle with Pikachu by their side. They can train, play, feed, and even talk to this deluxe version of Pikachu.
Source: Jazwares
Pikachu reacts to your voice, so when you tell it to “Attack!” it may respond with a fun and familiar “Pika! Pika!” You can even speak to it directly for more conversation. It also reacts to your touch, so you can touch its forehead to see it light up! From its cheeks lighting up to moving its arms, ears, and tail, Pikachu is responsive and plays with you, too.
When Pikachu gets tired, kids can feed it with the two included interactive accessories. Each of berries triggers a reaction when held to Pikachu’s nose!
The batteries for this toy are included, so Pikachu is ready for action right away. It’s small enough to fit in a backpack, so kids can be entertained on the go, in the car, and more. Not only will kids be occupied playing with Pikachu, but adult Pokémon fans like myself will also certainly enjoy sharing these moments with the kids in their life.
With so many ways to interact with it, the Pokémon Train and Play Deluxe Pikachu from Jazwares is sure to be your new best friend in no time!
Featuring more than 50 unique reactions, this 4.5-inch Pikachu comes with two interactive berries that trigger reactions when kids hold it to Pikachu’s nose. The figure features light-up cheeks; makes sounds; and has movement in its arms, ears, and tail.
Oh, baby! Buying for an expecting parent or newborn baby is easy when there’s a registry, but what do you gift the little bundle of joy come the holiday season when all of those preliminary gifts have been snatched up? Fear not, gentle reader, we are here to help.
Toys for infants and newborns go far beyond the basic rattle (though, you really can’t go wrong with one of those). At this age, babies are growing faster than their doting parents can believe. It’s like every time you turn around, they’ve reached another milestone, so you want to select gifts and playthings that will grow as they do. Plus, toys for this age should offer some key developmental benefits, like enhancing fine and gross motor skill development, first words, and more.
If there’s a tiny little baby on your shopping list this year, we’ve come up with a list of new-parent-approved toys and gifts that will be an instant hit. See them all below, and check out our full holiday gift guide for more top toy picks!
Babies can bat at dangling toys and get tummy workouts crawling through this vibrant tunnel. The piano's three modes encourage kids to play independently while building vocabulary around animals, numbers, and colors.
This activity center is designed to grow with kids. Its educational features include a bead maze, turning gears, shape-sorter blocks, and touch-sensitive pictures to teach kids about letters, animals, music, and more.
Watch the dirt fade away from the animals' fur with warm water. But when the water is cold, the muddy spots reappear. Kids can bathe the animals again and again without running out of mud.
This soft, five-piece playset contains four different food-truck themed, sensory-stimulating plush toys. Kids can develop their dexterity and hand-eye coordination while staying engaged.
Each friend in this line is crafted with recycled plush, fiber fill, thread, and pre-consumer recycled beads. They are also adorned with baby-safe accessories, such as cream-colored bows and soft bandanas.
This set of five natural rubber balls features various colors and textures for sensory play. The smaller balls fit into the big one to help little ones with their motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
This plush turtle glows with soft light and projects moving ocean waves onto the ceiling to help soothe kids to sleep. It plays an underwater melody and wave sounds, shuts off after 23 minutes, and is made from 100% recycled fabric.
This eco-friendly cube is packed with educational, hands-on activities for toddlers. The cube will introduce little ones to shapes, colors, numbers, animals, and music. It features a pretend phone, light-up piano keys, gears, mazes, and more.
This interactive, educational activity table features a piano with three ways to play, plus 12 fine motor activities and three Smart Stages learning levels to keep babies engaged as they grow.
Babies can rest comfortably on their tummies atop this alligator-themed toy, then use their arms and legs to move forward in a crawling motion. Available in seven colors.
This kettlebell-style stacker is part of a language-inclusive TOMY collection. Babies and toddlers can learn to count or stack or pretend to workout with this kettlebell-inspired toy.
This tiny, wooden version of a laptop and desk features a variety of interactive elements that babies and toddlers can use to develop fine motor skills while pretending to work from home like their parents. It has no detachable pieces and features a handle for on-the-go play.
These subscription-based play kits are filled with Montessori toys for all developmental stages, from newborns to kids up to 5 years old. Playkit pieces work together, so they can age up as children do. Each kit includes an activity guide that parents can use for inspiration on how best to introduce, play with, and learn…
Designed with durable walls that won't cave in, this foam ball pit for kids will hold up for even the mightiest of jumpers! This soft play equipment will last for years and can be used as storage long after babies are grown up. The bundle includes a 16-inch soft memory foam ball pit with and…
The 7-in-1 Senses & Stages Developmental Gym is the perfect gym for babies' first year of life and into the toddler years. Start off by laying the baby on the soft fabric mat with six overhead toys that provide visual stimulation with black-and-white patterns, a mirror, and bright colors. Next, balance out back-sleeping with tummy…
This six-piece set features fuzzy and squishy balls that are perfect for one-handed or two-handed play. These versatile toys are soft enough for small hands and are safe for kids with special needs. Toddlers can use these balls to develop their motor skills or engage in sensory play.
Kids ages 10 months and up can improve hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and recognition of colors and shapes with this Montessori mirror puzzle. Little ones will see different colors effects in each mirror, which has a matching-shaped puzzle piece. They'll stay determined to put the right shape in the right place, exploring how things…
Babies and toddlers can settle and bounce around in this bouncer! This bundle features four different materials including cotton, jersey, mesh, and cotton quilting and comes with a special toy. The included toy red and blue butterflies and a yellow flower that spin around!
The silicone stacking and teething toy has multiple textures for babies to engage and enjoy. Babies ages 3 months and up can learn fine motor and problem-solving skills with pieces that easily nestle together and have soft textures to massage sore gums. Choose from two variations: James the Dino or Jolie the Unicorn.
Kids can snuggle up with or take care of this adorable plush doll! Baby Stella has brown hair in pigtails and features a striped dress, a diaper, and a magnetic pacifier.
Kids can develop their creativity, reasoning, and dexterity skills with this unique set of super soft building blocks. This 16-piece set features triangular rubber foam blocks with a fuzzy tactile surface. This design promotes imaginative play and encourages kids to develop their fine motor skills, specifically the ability to grasp, push, and move.
Inspired by European scooters, this driving-themed walker encourages early walking and helps kids discover the rules of the road. It features 100+ sounds, activities, and phrases teaching kids driving etiquette, the meaning of traffic lights, and counting numbers.
Kids can take a spin with this puzzle-based toy! This playset helps kids identify colors and spins to reset the board when kids press the button in the middle.
Kids can start gaming early with this tummy time toy! This toy is shaped like a video game controller and has attached toys that are perfect for gross motor skill development.
Kids can enjoy the fun of bathtime with this mold-free bath play set that includes a helicopter, car, truck, and excavator. These soft, silicone toys are perfect for small hands to hold. Parents can clean the play set by hand or by dishwasher after opening each toy into two pieces.
This play food toy is a fun way for babies and toddlers to discover textures and sounds, with a soft foam taco shell, three smooth fabric pieces, three textured crinkle pieces, three food-shaped fabric pieces, and two attached textured pieces. Sort, squeeze, and stuff to help encourage hands-on, screen-free play and developmental skill-building.
The Merritt Portable Playard Suite from Gladly Family is something parents can use — and babies can enjoy — from birth into their toddler years. This take-along suite includes a fold-away changing station, a detachable changing top, an adjustable bassinet, and an extra-large diaper caddy with tons of room to store all of the (very…
Kids can build the structures of their imaginations with this set of 80 MEGA BLOKS! The set also comes with a bag to store all of the pieces when kids are done playing.
This set combines two furry friends in one hand puppet set! Kids can move the mouth and arms of the kangaroo. Kids can also move the joey's arms after removing it from the pouch.
Babies can stimulate their senses by shaking and rattling this rainmaker to hear soothing raindrop sounds. This toy features an easy-to-grip design, vibrant trickling beads, and a child-safe paint finish. This toy is great for helping babies develop their sensory skills and grabbing abilities.
The pipSquigz Loops offers many sensory play options for babies. When babies can flip and spin the textured rings, they will hear them rattle. Babies can play with their toy on any non-porous surface with the toy's suction cup.
For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
Gather your real-life version of the Heeler crew, because BBC Studios and Outright Games recently announced the release date for the very first Blueyvideo game. It’s rated E for Everyone, so the whole family can gather around for some Bluey fun.
Go to the beach in the new 'Bluey' video game. | Source: Outright Games
Play with the Heeler crew! | Source: Outright Games
In Bluey: The Videogame, players have a chance to experience Bluey’s world for longer than the normal 7 minutes per episode. Fans of all ages can explore Bluey’s house and other familiar locations from the series. Up to four Bluey fans can play at once as Bluey, her sister Bingo, Mum, and Dad. Hooray!
The story-driven video game features activities inspired by popular moments from the show and a new four-part storyline. Minigames like “Keepy Uppy” and “Magic Xylophone,” games that true Bluey fans will recognize from the show, are available to play. Fans can also free-play in the sandbox and interact with loveable characters like Muffin.
Bluey: The Videogame is designed for a variety of different players and attention spans. They can jump between activities, exploration, and story quests at any point. There are different difficulty settings, resulting in an accessible and fun experience for preschoolers and older fans. Variable difficulty features include UI on/off toggle, simple written on-screen instructions and full voice-overs.
Players, or Aussie pups, have the opportunity to earn in-game rewards, such as stickers, new costumes, playable episodes, and locations. The game also features voices from the English-speaking cast and music directly from the show. Fans can play while listening to familiar music from the show soundtrack, as well as original pieces created for the game.
Join Bluey on different platforms. | Source: Outright Games
Bluey: The Videogame will be available on the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 5, Playstation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.
Bluey lovers will have to wait to join the animated Heeler family on the PC or console until the release on Nov. 17. You can watch the trailer below until then!
Step inside Bluey’s house … for real life! Kids will soon have the opportunity to come laugh, play, and pretend with Bluey and her family at CAMP’s newest and most heartwarming immersive adventure.
Bluey x CAMP opens in Los Angeles on Nov. 6 at CAMP’s West Coast flagship store at Westfield Century City. Families will be able to visit Bluey’s home, a 5,000-square-foot house inspired by the Emmy Award-winning show and created in collaboration with BBC Studios. With dancing, games, and a meet-and-greet finale, this is the ultimate Blueyexperience.
Bingo and Bluey's Bedroom Concept Art | Source: CAMP
Bandit's Office Concept Art | Source: CAMP
Playroom Concept Art | Source: CAMP
There are plenty of fun activities for kids to enjoy at Bluey x CAMP. They can play their favorite Bluey games, such as Magic Asparagus and Keepy Uppy, show off their best moves in Bluey’s playroom, or climb through a two-story pillow fort and a cardboard box castle with slides. Kids can also enjoy a short Bluey animation, shop exclusive Bluey x CAMP merch, and snap a selfie with Bingo and Bluey. Lastly, be on the lookout for hidden Easter eggs from fan-favorite Bluey episodes nestled throughout the house, such as garden gnomes, tennis balls, and long dogs galore!
Families not in the Los Angeles area can get in on the fun by shopping the Bluey collection of youth and adult merchandise on camp.com and in other CAMP stores nationwide. They can also participate in one of CAMP’s meet-and-greets with Bluey and Bingo at select CAMP locations, including Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, and Chicago. You can purchase tickets for the meet-and-greets here.
Bluey x CAMP will be in Los Angeles for a limited time before moving to another one of CAMP’s eight locations, to be announced at a later date. Limited tickets for the experience are available online at camp.com/bluey or in person at CAMP, and families are encouraged to plan ahead.
If your family has a Switch and an L.O.L. Surprise! fan, you’re in for a colorful treat! MGA Entertainment and Nighthawk Interactive created a Nintendo Switch video game featuring your little one’s favorite L.O.L. Surprise! dolls.
L.O.L. Surprise! Roller Dreams Racing is a Nintendo Switch roller-skating racing game full of vibrant tracks, friendly competition, and glittery surprises. The game is rated E for Everyone.
L.O.L. Surprise! Roller Dreams Racing | Source: MGA Entertainment
Players can choose from several L.O.L. Surprise! tot characters and skate through various themed tracks to become the champion. There are three game modes to choose from: Multiplayer, Single Race, and L.O.L. Surprise! Grand Prix. Players can compete against A.I.-controlled opponents in a Single Race or play with up to four friends during Multiplayer. If your L.O.L. Surprise! lover is looking for a little thrill, they can play in the L.O.L. Surprise! Grand Prix game mode for a chance to earn the Grand Prix title.
Dessert Land track | Source: MGA Entertainment
Racing track | Source: MGA Entertainment
Leaderboard | Source: MGA Entertainment
Skaters have several track options, all based on popular L.O.L. Surprise! Themes. Dessert Land, a track set in Mini Sweets City, is lined with treats and sweets. World Tour features landmarks from across the world as players roller skate along Route 707, and Space Trek is full of cosmic colors as skaters compete in outer space.
No roller skating game — or L.O.L. Surprise! product — would be complete without stylish accessories. Skaters can choose from several different skates and customize them with FX and stickers so they feel confident on the track.
If a skater wants to get ahead, they can pick from a variety of items to throw. Confetti bombs, cupcakes, glitter, and bubble gum are available to the player. After the race, skaters will earn Glitter Points for the claw machine, which holds themed L.O.L. Surprise! Balls (containing various collectible prizes) that kids can digitally unwrap.
Don’t be surprised if your kid wants to borrow your old skates and hop in the rink after they compete in a few tracks! L.O.L. Surprise! Roller Dreams Racing is available to preorder for $39.99 at the links below. Players can strap their skates on in November.
Strap your roller skates on and race through numerous tracks with your favorite L.O.L. Surprise! tots. Rated E for Everyone, this Nintendo Switch game features various themed courses and customizable roller skates. Players of all ages can earn Glitter Points to digitally unwrap L.O.L. Surprise! Balls, throw cupcakes and bubble gum on the track, and…
The latest Tonie is here just in time for PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie! Liberty the dachshund is the smallest member of the PAW Patrol team and plays a big role in the upcoming movie — and now, she’s turning into a Tonie!
Designed for kids ages 3 and up, Tonies are collectible characters based on original ideas along with popular characters from kids’ TV and movies. When kids put Tonies on the Toniebox, they play different audio adventures that engage kids in screenless storytelling.
Liberty is joining other members of PAW Patrol as a Tonie! | Source: Tonies
With this Tonie, kids can go on four PAW Patrol adventures, including learning about how Liberty joined the team! The different stories: “Liberty Makes a New Friend,” “Pups Save the Pup Pup Boogie Contest,” “Pups Save a Jukebox,” and “Pups Save the Hatchlings” add up to a run time of about an hour, which is the perfect time to help kids unwind after a long day at preschool or going out into the world.
The Liberty Tonie comes individually for $17.99 or in a bundle with Chase, Marshall, Skye, and Rubble Tonies for $89.95. These Tonies are perfect for kids who are totally obsessed with PAW Patrol, but have parents who want to cut back on screen time.
Parents who are hankering to transition kids’ video game habits into physical playtime have a new helper: PMI Kids’ World announced an upcoming line of Piñata Smashlings toys!
For those unfamiliar with Piñata Smashlings, fear not: The line does not involve messes or candy like the name might imply. Rather, the Piñata Smashlings collection is based off of the buzzy Roblox video game by Toikido Entertainment, and comprises several types of toys and playsets (that aren’t papier-mâché and confetti).
Among those categories are blind boxes. There will be individual mystery boxes with a total of more than 70 1.5-inch collectible Smashling and Bashling figures, as well as Piñata Smashlings Blind Box Plush, each containing one of six 5-inch Smashling plushies.
In addition to the mystery boxes, there are four individual, articulated Piñatas kids can collect that come with a hidden figure inside the piñata!
A first look at the Piñata Smashlings toys | Source: PMI Kids’ World
The PMI Kids’ World’s collection will include several multi-packs for hardcore fans. There’s the Piñata Smashlings vs. Bashlings 8-Pack Deluxe Box, the Piñata Smashlings Figures 12-Pack Deluxe Box, Piñata Smashlings Rainbow Whale Playset (featuring multi-point articulation with four Smashlings, three of which are hidden figures), and a Piñata Smashlings Party Bus Playset with three party accessories, two removable speakers, a disco ball, and four Smashlings, including two hidden figures. Lastly, the line will include a Piñata Smashlings Yum Yum Playset with three foodie accessories and four Smashlings, including two hidden figures.
All the toys in the collection come with a QR code that will allow the little hybrid gamers access to exclusive in-game content, bridging the gap between their physical and digital playtimes.
And PMI Kids’ World is thinking what you’re thinking: The line will be available in the U.S. and Canada at Walmart, Macy’s, Meijer, FYE, and Five Below in late September, just in time for early-bird holiday shoppers.
Purple Ladybug’s craft kits are an excellent DIY activity for kids looking to start a project with results they can use in the real world. Designed for kids ages 6 and up, the Craft Your Own Pompom Purse set is a perfect example.
This kit comes with a bunch of materials, so be sure to keep track of them and don’t lose one that’s essential to the purse. These include a ball of multicolored pompom yarn, a metal needle, sewing yarn, a plastic needle, a metal clasp, metal buckles, a bag template mesh, an artificial pearl strap, and a metal chain strap. Kids should also grab a pair of scissors (not included), or, if they’re too young, ask an adult to use them.
Source: Purple Ladybug
Source: Purple Ladybug
Source: Purple Ladybug
The Craft Your Own Pompom Purse comes with a packet of detailed instructions along with pictures. However, for those who learn best by watching someone else do it, there is also a video on the Purple Ladybug website. As someone who has never crafted like this beforebefore, I found that the video made it relatively easy to follow along and learn, proving that kids do not need any prior crafting knowledge to begin. Rather than starting from scratch, there is a mesh grid to form the interior structure of the bag and to make the project easier by giving inexperienced crafters squares that they can count.
All in all, there are more than 20 steps to making the pompom purse, so be sure to either set aside a couple of hours to complete it or leave it at a workspace that kids can come back to. Once all of those steps are completed, kids will have a fluffy, multicolored purse that can be styled handheld or crossbody.
The great thing about this kit is that it isn’t just a craft project. The DIY bag is a practical and fashionable accessory that kids will love wearing, using, and showing their friends. It is the perfect size for a tween who might want to store their phone and other small items inside.
The Craft Your Own Pompom Purse set is an excellent activity for kids who want to try their hand at crafting and making a usable accessory on their own!
This kit includes everything kids need to make their own fluffy, ombre purse. The purse is big enough to hold multiple items and kids can style it cross-body or handheld.
A classic childhood toy is getting an electric upgrade with the Droyd Romper. Nominated for a Toy of the Year award, this smooth ride keeps parents in control as kids ages 3 and up cure their need for speed.
The Romper is built with an all-plastic body so it keeps that classic look, but underneath the hood is a 24-volt lithium ion battery. That means it can speed up to 3 mph in the low setting and a zooming 6 mph in the high setting! Parents can choose which setting is right for their little racer with the parental speed control key.
Parents may have control of the speed, but kids are in the driver’s seat. They operate it with an easy-to-use accelerator button located on the handle. They can still put the pedal to the (metaphorical) metal, but they can stop and start easier than they would if it was controlled by their foot.
The Droyd Romper features lights! | Source: Droyd
Kids are in for a smooth ride. | Source: Droyd
The Droyd Romper is an upgraded version of a classic toy. | Source: Droyd
This electric ride-on features tail lights. | Source: Droyd
Of course, all zoomin’ action becomes more fun with lights and sounds! The front wheel and tail are both decked out with multicolor lights for colorful fun. It doesn’t have sound effects, but if you have a kid around the age of 3, you’re probably breathing a sigh of relief. There are no earworm songs or never-ending vroom sounds here (Thanks, Droyd!).
An adjustable seat means that kids can keep going as they keep growing. It has a 66-pound weight capacity, so it’s meant for kids to be able to ride for quite some time.
This electric trike features an all-plastic body, a 24-volt battery, a light-up LED front wheel, and more. The Romper has parental controls and can operate at speeds of 3-6 mph.
Kids can avoid screen time and get active with NSI International’s line of Laser X products. The latest additions to this ongoing line are the Laser X Ultra Micro Double B2 Blasters and the Laser X Ultra Double Blasters, which add colorful fun to at-home laser tag.
The Laser X Ultra Micro Double B2 Blasters include a 200-foot range, and more than 10 team color combinations. | Source: NSI International
The Laser X Ultra Double Blasters include a 300-foot range, and more than 20 team color combinations. | Source: NSI International
These blasters are active toys designed for kids ages 6 and up. Each set includes two white, lightweight blasters. The Micro Double B2 Blasters set includes just the blasters, which are — as the name suggests — smaller and have a built-in receiver. The standard Double Blaster set not only features larger blasters, but also comes with a set of wearable chest receivers.
Before kids can launch into battle, an adult needs to insert 3 AAA batteries at the bottom of each blaster’s handle. Then, thanks to the blasters’ simple settings, kids can spend more time playing rather than learning rules. Before starting the game, kids will select their team using the dial-style switch on the side of the blasters (and on the chest receiver of the full-size blasters).
Image of the Laser X Ultra Micro Double B2 Blasters. | Source: NSI International
Image of the Laser X Ultra Double Blasters with chest receivers. | Source: NSI International
Like all Laser X products, these blasters offer colorful ways to represent your team. The B2 blasters feature more than 10 color options, while the double blasters have more than 20. Kids’ selected team color will shine in multiple places on the body of the blaster so they can easily keep track of who is on their side.
The fun begins when kids use their blasters to take out the opposing team (or teams!). Kids can get a hit on their enemies by aiming their blasters at the mini blasters’ attached receiver or the double blasters’ chest receiver. If the receiver gets hit by the laser, it will let players know by changing colors. In a one-on-one game, the player who gets eight hits on their opponent first wins. Kids can quickly reload their blasters to get 10 hits by holding the B2 blasters’ trigger for two seconds or by immediately pulling and releasing the quick slide on top of the double blasters.
However, there are many ways to play with the Laser X Ultra blasters. Kids can change the playing field by taking their game indoors and outdoors at any time of day. Kids don’t have to feel confined, since these blasters can detect each other from hundreds of feet away. The B2 blasters have a 200-foot range, while the double blasters have a 300-foot range. The game of laser tag can also expand with additional blasters and gear from Laser X. All of the products are compatible, which means everyone can get in on the Laser X battle.
The blasters feature sound effects that can be helpful for gameplay, too, including action noises that happen every time kids go to shoot and reload. Kids may also use the toy’s constant beeping sound to reveal where an opponent could be hiding. The lights are also significant for laser tag. The bright and colorful display lights are easy to see from far distances, making it perfect (and safer!) for night-time games.
The Micro Double B2 Blasters and the Double Blasters are perfect for getting older kids and tweens up and active. Get ready to choose a team, reload, and have a blast!
Bring Laser Tag fun to your home with the Micro Double B2 Blasters. Two players can face off to see who can win in this colorful game of tag. Kids can play indoors and outdoors during the day and night. The blasters feature over 10 team color combinations and a 200-feet gameplay range. Kids can…
This laser tag set features blaster beams that can bounce off walls to hit opponents up to 300 feet away. The receiver vests let kids know which opponent blasted them.
If you’re already scouring through toy shelves and gift guides in preparation for the (yes, earlier and earlier) holiday season, Kids Preferred has just the thing for Disney-loving preschoolers: The “We Hold Hands” Plush Set!
The six-piece set features classic Disney characters Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. The plush feature hook-and-loop fixtures on their palms, making it possible for the group to hold hands in a big circle, as a long string, or to hold their own hands.
All the plush are machine washable. | Source: Kids Preferred
The characters also have some preschool-skewed features, like embroidered eyes and a crinkle sound on Minnie and Daisy’s bows, Mickey’s ears, Pluto’s back legs, and Donald and Goofy’s hats. Anticipating the ample play (and therefore occasional mess) that these plush will inspire, each character is machine-washable.
The plush are officially licensed by Disney Baby. Each stands about 11 inches tall except for the pup Pluto, who is seated and measures about 9 inches.
The Disney “We Hold Hands” six-piece plush set is available now on openandclothing.com and Amazon for $74.99. Whether you’re celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary or simply sharing the joy of these cross-generational characters with your little one, this set makes the holiday season about six times easier.
This six-piece plush set features classic characters Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, and Pluto. Hook-and-loop features on the characters' palms let kids interlock any of the characters' hands.
What better way to bring people together than with the power of music? Sesame Street puppeteer Megan Piphus’s album Spaceships & Dreams inspires everyone to embrace their differences to strengthen their communities.
This seven-track album teaches kids about determination, confidence, humility, dedication, and perseverance. | Source: Megan Piphus
Piphus performs as May & Them Pups to create an album capable of bringing people together. Spaceships & Dreams tells the tale of a teacher who dreams of connecting her community with an event celebrating everyone’s unique talents. Kids can listen to songs about determination, confidence, dedication, humility, and perseverance.
Families can use each song to boost a different character value in their kids. Kids can boost their self-confidence by listening to “Make U Proud” while learning about perseverance with “We All Got Problems.” By listening to “Bluetiful,” kids can learn to accept their emotions, including sadness.
Megan Piphus produces Spaceships & Dreams with Grammy winners Bootsy Collins (left) and Sir the Baptist (right). | Source: Megan Piphus
Families can enjoy upbeat music produced by Piphus and Grammy winners Sir the Baptist and Bootsy Collins. Alongside their musical expertise, the album features the talents of Anthony Hamilton, The Hamiltones, Jacob Sheard, Fantaazma, and more.
Kids can boost their self-esteem by listening to the seven-track album Spaceships & Dreams by May and Them Pups now on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
This summer, the Kidz Bop Kids have taken the country by storm in the Never Stop live tour. If the kids in your life haven’t had a chance to see them yet, they’re in luck! Kidz Bop has added 21 more shows this fall.
The Kidz Bop kids cover the most popular songs of the moment! | Source: Kidz Bop
The new leg of the tour starts on Oct. 27 and includes cities in Alabama, Florida, Texas, and more. The show will feature the Kidz Bop Kids — Cliff, Kiya, Shila, and Tyler — singing some of the top hits of the past few years, including “Anti-Hero,” “As It Was,” “Cuff It,” and more.
Tickets for the new tour dates are available for presale now at kidzbop.com/tour. Keep scrolling to check out all of the new tour dates! Kids who love listening to Kidz Bop will have the time of their lives!
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie hits theaters on Sept. 29. When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, they transform into The Mighty Pups. The cast includes Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, James Marsen, Kristen Bell, Ian Armitage, Kim Kardashian, Dax Shepard, Chris Rock, Tara Shahidi, Tyler Perry, Lil Rel Howery, Mckenna Grace, and more.
Of course, little PAW Patrol fans will want to replay every single moment in the movie as soon as they see it, and Spin Master’s new lineup of toys is full of must-haves. The line includes a new, true-to-movie playset, the PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Aircraft Carrier HQ.
This 2-foot-long vehicle is perfect for re-creating rescue missions at sea. It comes with a PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Chase action figure and his authentic police car rescue vehicle.
The PAW Patrol: The Might Movie Aircraft Carrier HQ playset comes with light-up and sound effects, projectile launchers, a Chase figure and vehicle, transforming features, and more! | Source: Spin Master
The PAW Patrol: The Might Movie Aircraft Carrier HQ playset comes with light-up and sound effects, projectile launchers, a Chase figure and vehicle, transforming features, and more! | Source: Spin Master
The PAW Patrol: The Might Movie Aircraft Carrier HQ playset comes with light-up and sound effects, projectile launchers, a Chase figure and vehicle, transforming features, and more! | Source: Spin Master
The PAW Patrol: The Might Movie Aircraft Carrier HQ playset comes with light-up and sound effects, projectile launchers, a Chase figure and vehicle, transforming features, and more! | Source: Spin Master
The PAW Patrol: The Might Movie Aircraft Carrier HQ playset comes with light-up and sound effects, projectile launchers, a Chase figure and vehicle, transforming features, and more! | Source: Spin Master
The PAW Patrol: The Might Movie Aircraft Carrier HQ playset comes with light-up and sound effects, projectile launchers, a Chase figure and vehicle, transforming features, and more! | Source: Spin Master
The PAW Patrol: The Might Movie Aircraft Carrier HQ playset comes with light-up and sound effects, projectile launchers, a Chase figure and vehicle, transforming features, and more! | Source: Spin Master
The PAW Patrol: The Might Movie Aircraft Carrier HQ playset comes with light-up and sound effects, projectile launchers, a Chase figure and vehicle, transforming features, and more! | Source: Spin Master
The super-cool feature of this vehicle is that it has a preschool-friendly transformation from aircraft carrier to headquarters. Kids can simply press the HQ’s command center to trigger the transformation by raising up the control room and splitting the deck into two launch ramps.
By doing so, they’ll reveal the meteor core that lights up — and, of course, when they press it they will hear sound effects. It will also open four compartment doors for more play and to store toy cars.
When kids are ready to get to rescuin’, they can load the rescue vehicle onto the launch ramp and press the launch button to blast it into action. This playset also features two projectile launchers and six accessories so kids can fully immerse themselves in the Adventure City world.
Whether kids are ready to save the day like the PAW Patrol or want to make up their own marine adventures, this new playset from Spin Master is packed with pup-loving fun!
Play out all the mighty missions from the film PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. This set offers dual vehicle launchers, two projectiles, lights, sounds, music, and pup phrases. It comes with a Chase vehicle and pup figure.
Toy Insider Senior Editor Madeleine Buckley joined Fox & Friends to show off the hot new toys kids will be asking for this holiday season. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
This interactive, educational activity table features a piano with three ways to play, plus 12 fine motor activities and three Smart Stages learning levels to keep babies engaged as they grow.
As kids add ingredients to this experiment-based playset, they'll activate sounds, lights, fizzing bubbles, and mist to unleash one of two beasts. When kids reset the beast or repeat the experiment, the beast can evolve with new ways to play.
Standing at more than 2.5 feet tall, this Batman figure transforms into three vehicles and a Bat Computer. It has lights and sounds and comes with an exclusive 4-inch Batman figure.
Kids can build two boxing robots that use hydraulic power to move with complex shoulder gestures, jabs, and uppercuts. The fighter who knocks back the opposing robot's head scores a point on the included scoreboard.
Engage in active, imaginative play with this 4-foot-long convertible pop-up tent that features Barbie-inspired decals. It comes with a key fob with sound effects and Barbie phrases.
If your little one has been waiting to hear “Hola! Soy Dora!” in theaters, now is your chance to make their dreams come true! Your favorite little explorer will make her animated theatrical debut in a short film before screenings of PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie is rated PG for mild action/peril.
Discover the land of alebrijes with Dora and Boots. | Source: Nickelodeon
Dora and Boots make their theatrical debut in a new short film. | Source: Nickelodeon
The short film Dora and the Fantastical Creatures follows Dora and Boots as they explore the land of alebrijes, a part of the rainforest that is home to colorful, magical creatures. The short film features well-known characters like Swiper, whose antics might ruin the Copal Tree Celebration. Boots and Dora will use teamwork and friendship as they band together to save the alebrijes.
Dora and the Fantastical Creatures makes way for the Latina heroine’s new show Dora, a CG-animated preschool series coming next Spring. The show will stream on Paramount+ and air on Nickelodeon channels.
Dora and the Fantastical Creatures will be shown exclusively in movie theaters starting Friday, Sept. 29. Tickets are available for PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie at fandango.com. Watch the trailer below.
Additional Doracontent will be available on Paramount+, Noggin, and Nickelodeon platforms following the short film debut.
Last fall, Intersell launched its Lil Wish Lanterns, collectible lanterns that light up the included Wishimal characters. Now, the company is expanding the brand with new surprise toys and an app.
Each Lil Wish Lantern Surprise has two characters, one guaranteed and one surprise. There are 32 Wishimals for kids to collect. Each Wishimal comes with a QR code that kids can scan to upload their new friend into the Lil Wish Lanterns app. In the app, kids can play four different games, collect and decorate digital postcards, and look through the album of all of their Wishimals.
“Our goal with Lil Wish Lanterns Surprise is to inspire children to dream big and explore their creativity,” says Phil Albritton, creator of Lil Wish Lanterns. “We believe that playtime should be both enchanting and educational, and these lanterns provide a wonderful opportunity for children to develop their storytelling skills while being immersed in a world of light and imagination.”
It’s happy haunting season on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney+! The three Disney brands will kick off a slate of Halloween-themed programming on Sept. 25 to delight all fans of (light!) fright.
Disney Channel’s “Calling All The Monsters” and Disney Junior’s “Trick or Treats” events will feature new and classic Halloween programming. A centerpiece of the programming is a new stop-motion Halloween special, Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats, which will premiere simultaneously on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD.
Also upcoming on Disney Junior is a 22-minute SuperKitties episode in which the SuperKitties must track down a thief who stole all of the pets’ “Howloween” treats.
Halloween-themed episodes and movies will air through October. | Source: Disney
Halloween-themed episodes and movies will air through October. | Source: Disney
Halloween-themed episodes and movies will air through October. | Source: Disney
Seasonally themed episodes of fan-favorite shows will also air, such as episodes from Bunk’d: Learning the Ropes, Kiff, Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends, Pupstruction, Hailey’s On It!, and The Villains of Valley View. There will also be Halloween shorts from a number of Disney series.
For slightly older fans, there will be a chilling new episode of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney+, featuring a Halloween rager, tarot card readings, and more.
And it wouldn’t be a Disney Halloween without a little (or a lot of) Halloweentown! Even more so this year because, believe it or not, it is the 25th anniversary of the Halloweentown franchise. To celebrate, Disney Channel will air a 13-hour marathon featuring all four of the franchise’s Disney Channel Original Movies, airing back-to-back.
The channels’ Halloween-themed schedules run from Sept. 25 through the end of October. So, with more than a month’s worth of petrifying programming, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney+ are sure to have something for all thrill-seekers and pumpkin-patch enthusiasts this spooky season.
By far, the biggest collection that is available is for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. If kids loved seeing the movie in theaters this year, they can dress up as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Rhinox, Cheetor, Optimus Primal, or Mirage! Transformers fans who are less up to date on the movies can also dress up as Starscream or Acree or add a Bumblebee or Optimus Prime T-shirt to a casual outfit.
Owlbear Costume | Source: Hasbro
Simon the Sorcerer Costume | Source: Hasbro
Xenk the Paladin Costume | Source: Hasbro
Princess Celestial Costume | Source: Hasbro
Catboy Adaptive Costume | Source: Hasbro
Red Ranger Pajama Costume | Source: Hasbro
Other costumes include Xenk the Paladin, Owlbears, and Simon the Sorcerer from Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves; Princess Celestia from My Little Pony (along with tons of My Little Pony costumes for babies); an adaptive costume of Catboy from PJ Masks designed for kids who use wheelchairs; and Red Ranger from Power Rangers!
If you’re looking for your own costume, you’re also in luck, many of the kids’ costumes also come in adult sizes. There are additional adult costumes based on iconic Hasbro games, including Monopoly, Connect 4, Candy Land, Operation, and more!
This time, Play-Doh is to eat! | Source: Hasbro
If kids don’t live in a prime trick-or-treat neighborhood, they can still celebrate the spooky season by decorating cookies with the Play-Doh Halloween Cookie Kit! This kit has everything kids need to make delicious Halloween treats, including pre-baked chocolate cookies, pre-made icing, spooky candy mix, modeling fondant, an edible painting palette, and a brush. The Play-Doh Halloween Cookie Kit is available now at Walmart for $13.97.
These costumes are available at Walmart, Amazon, Spirit Halloween, and other retailers. Whether kids are dressing up as Optimus Prime or a Power Ranger, Hasbro’s brands have tons of costumes to love!
Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht spoke with Cheddar News at the annual Holiday of Play event to talk about educational toys that kids and parents will love. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
This STEM-infused set includes multiple template builds and more than 500 pieces that kids can use to create a functional marble coaster. Kids can attach the working motor to add movements and chain reactions.
Kids can build two boxing robots that use hydraulic power to move with complex shoulder gestures, jabs, and uppercuts. The fighter who knocks back the opposing robot's head scores a point on the included scoreboard.
Kids will step back in time to the prehistoric age with this dinosaur sensory toy kit! Discover a world roaming alongside the mighty dinosaurs. Kids can create a lush prehistoric world using wildflower seed paper, pipe cleaners, and mushrooms. Unleash kids’ inner explorers by excavating fossils and journeying in a land with dinosaurs made from…
Little pastry chefs can pretend to make and bake 26 yummy-looking letter cookies. Press each colorful cookie into the tray to hear letter names, letter sounds, colors and flavors. Now you’re cooking! Take the cookies off the tray and serve the sweet treats to friends and family. Listen closely to hear which cookie to bake…
This interactive, educational activity table features a piano with three ways to play, plus 12 fine motor activities and three Smart Stages learning levels to keep babies engaged as they grow.
It’s time to get out your spoons and trovels because this kit combines kids’ two favorite loves: food and dinosaurs. I’m The Chef Too!’s latest baking adventure kit, Fudgy Fossil Dig, is a roar-ing good time for the whole family.
Kids can learn about paleontology, archeology, history, and biology with this baking adventure kit. | Source: I’m The Chef Too!
This dinosaur-themed kit includes an adventure recipe card, pre-measured dry ingredients, specialty supplies, and an activity guide card. Kids will dig this chocolate cake topped with ganache, chocolate rocks, and cookie dirt. After baking, kids can become paleontologists using the shovel spoon to uncover chocolate dino bones.
Kids ages 4 and up can learn about culinary arts while experiencing the world of STEM. Families can teach their kids about biology, history, archeology, and paleontology while they bake. With this fossil-tastic kit, kids can discover how fossils are found and learn about their different forms.
Little paleontologists can unearth their dino discoveries for National Fossil Day on Oct. 11 with the Fudgy Fossil Dig Kit available now for $36.95 at imthechefftoo.com.
Kids can learn how to excavate fossils and eat them too! This baking adventure kit comes with everything little paleontologists need to bake a chocolate cake topped with ganache, chocolate rocks, cookie dirt, and chocolate bones. Kids can learn about biology, archeology, paleontology, and history while baking a cake for the whole family to enjoy.
Game night? Movie night? This new board game may just help mend a family that’s divided on these pressing decisions.
Board game publisher Libellud has just released its first collaboration with Disney with the introduction of Dixit Disney. Dixit is a light-hearted game of storytelling and guesswork where the players’ imaginations unlock the tale.
Each round, one player selects a card and thinks up a clue inspired by the card. The other players all choose cards that they think match the clue. The cards are shuffled and then revealed. Players then secretly vote for the card that best matches the narrator’s story, and the player whose card was chosen earns points.
Designed for players ages 8 and up, Dixit Disney is based on themes and characters that are found in Disney and Pixar films and contains 84 cards that feature Disney-themed images, each based on a different movie such as Steamboat Willie and Turning Red. It takes approximately 30 minutes to play and is designed for groups of three to six.
Hess has been a household name for decades, and each year, the company adds to its fleet with extra-special vehicles. The 2023 Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer — available now on HessToyTruck.com while supplies last — is a limited-edition ship and helicopter combination.
The vehicle features 48 red, white, and green lights that work in flash or steady modes, plus super-bright LED bow searchlights that swivel 120 degrees, and an internally illuminated bridge. Kids and collectors can activate four sound effects by pressing the buttons: engine start, cruising, foghorn, and air horn. It also features an elevating helipad with motion-activated hydraulic sounds and fold-down guardrails.
The Hess 2023 Collector's Edition Ocean Explorer is available in extremely limited quantities on HessToyTruck.com while supplies last! | Source: Hess
The Hess 2023 Collector's Edition Ocean Explorer is available in extremely limited quantities on HessToyTruck.com while supplies last! | Source: Hess
The Hess 2023 Collector's Edition Ocean Explorer is available in extremely limited quantities on HessToyTruck.com while supplies last! | Source: Hess
The Hess 2023 Collector's Edition Ocean Explorer is available in extremely limited quantities on HessToyTruck.com while supplies last! | Source: Hess
The Hess 2023 Collector's Edition Ocean Explorer is available in extremely limited quantities on HessToyTruck.com while supplies last! | Source: Hess
This ship itself also features tons of details that collectors will love. It has fixed-position molded appurtenances, including an inlayed anchor, hoses, radar domes, and a rudder/propeller. The underside has four free-rolling wheels and the stern features an illuminated commemorative 2023 “license plate.”
And that’s just the ship! The green-and-white helicopter complete with body side striping packs tons of details and features as well. The helicopter has 11 switch-activated lights, including three super-bright, fixed-position spotlights that can operate either independently or in tandem with the button-activated, motorized top and rear rotors. It also features free-rolling, retractable landing gear.
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
All of this is packaged inside a display box with a slide-out ocean environment platform.
The Ocean Explorer marks the second boat ever to be produced as a full-size Hess toy and is the third addition to the Collector’s Series, celebrating Hess Corp.’s 90th anniversary. A digital Certificate of Authenticity is also available for each toy purchased, for download and print-at-home..
The 2023 Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer, produced in extremely limited quantities, is sold exclusively at HessToyTruck.com while supplies last for $59.99 plus tax — which includes five Energizer batteries and free standard shipping (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico).
The vehicle features 48 red, white, and green lights that work in flash or steady modes, plus super-bright LED bow searchlights that swivel 120 degrees and an internally illuminated bridge. Kids and collectors can activate four sound effects by pressing the buttons: engine start, cruising, foghorn, and air horn. It also features an elevating helipad…
From the people who brought you L.O.L. Surprise! comes a cuddly new distruptor: Fluffie Stuffiez.
This brand-new collection of super soft plush pals from MGA Entertainment is full of fidget fun, surprises, and snuggles. Fluffie Stuffiez is more than just a line of collectible plush, because it challenges kids to reveal their hidden friend in a totally unique way: by pulling out its fur.
There’s something so intensely satisfying — and even addicting — about gently pulling out the Fluffie Stuffiez’ outer plush layer to reveal which colorway is hiding inside and see it’s cute little face smiling back at you. The anticipation is part of the fun, but it’s an easy project anyone can do, and it even has a calming effect for kids (or adults) of all ages.
MGA's Fluffie Stuffiez are available in two sizes. | Source: MGA Entertainment
Fluffie Stuffiez come with a reusable, sealable bag that turns all the extra fluff into a second Stuffiez. | Source: MGA Entertainment
Fluffie Stuffiez are available in several different shapes, including cloud. | Source: MGA Entertainment
Pull, reveal, and stuff a second bestie with Fluffie Stuffiez! | Source: MGA Entertainment
While you don’t know exactly which pint-size pal is hiding inside, there are several shapes to choose from, including axolotl, ice cream, cloud, and rainbow.
And because the superstar designers at MGA always thinks of everything, the plush comes packaged in a reusable plastic pouch that kids can then put all of their extra fluff inside, making themselves a second friend to keep their Fluffie Stuffiez company.
The plush are available in two different sizes: small and large. The small ones make a great on-the-go activity, while the big ones yield an awesome plush to snuggle with. I also love that the plush themselves aren’t overstuffed, so they make great, cozy, ultra soft pals.
Fluffie Stuffiez are super sensory plush. | Source: MGA Entertainment
Perfect for kids ages 4 and up (but especially great for the 6 and up crowd), Fluffie Stuffies are simple, super bright, fun, and collectible. They basically hit on all of the key trends kids are obsessed with. The size options ensure there’s something for different budgets, and parents will love how nothing is wasted even when you’ve got a big pile of fluff after the big reveal.
These fidget-friendly plush are sure to fit right in with kids’ massive plush collections, and be big wish-list toppers come the holiday season.
Pull, reveal, and stuff a second bestie with Fluffie Stuffiez! | Source: MGA Entertainment
Fluffie Stuffiez are available in several different shapes, including cloud. | Source: MGA Entertainment
Fluffie Stuffiez come with a reusable, sealable bag that turns all the extra fluff into a second Stuffiez. | Source: MGA Entertainment
MGA's Fluffie Stuffiez are available in two sizes. | Source: MGA Entertainment
Remove the outer layer of fluff to discover the character hiding underneath. The packaging doubles as storage for the removed fluff and becomes a second plush toy. Available in six small and four large styles.
Just spit it out already! PlayMonster’s 5 Second Rule is already a modern classic game, in which players must name things as quickly as they can before time runs out. Now, 5 Second Rule Relay puts an unpredictable twist on the original party game: you can pass it on!
Designed for players ages 8 and up, 5 Second Rule Relay comes with a whopping 374 cards, along with an electronic relay baton, a carrying case, and a rulebook. Setup requires three AAA batteries (not included) and a screwdriver to put them in the baton. Once the games are ready to begin, the rules are very easy to pick up.
To start, simply read a card aloud. Each card lists a category in which you try to name as many items as possible. For example, some of the cards I encountered were “chip flavors,” “textures,” and “things you can find in an office.” Push the button opposite you on the baton and notice that the blue lights begin counting down. Shout out an answer! You only have five seconds. Then, pass the baton to any other player. The lights switch to counting down from the other side of the baton as the next player has five seconds to shout out an answer and pass the baton. This process continues until someone either repeats an answer or runs out of time, which means their life card gets taken away. If a player is really struggling to come up with an answer, they can use their pass card.
There is no limit to the number of players in 5 Second Rule Relay! | Source: PlayMonster
There is no limit to the number of players in 5 Second Rule Relay! | Source: PlayMonster
There is no limit to the number of players in 5 Second Rule Relay! | Source: PlayMonster
There is no limit to the number of players in 5 Second Rule Relay! | Source: PlayMonster
One aspect about 5 Second Rule Relay that makes it a great party game is that there is no limit to the number of players. It can be used at a hangout between two friends or at a party with 20 people. The only difference is the use of life and pass cards. For 2-12 players, the life and pass cards can be distributed evenly, while 13 or more players must play without the life and pass cards.
While playing 5 Second Rule Relay, I was surprised at how well the baton responds to a player’s touch. As long as it is carried on the red ends instead of the yellow middle section, the baton will accurately keep track of when it is passed to a new player and thus start the countdown at the right times.
With both audio and visual cues to establish how much time you have left, everyone can play 5 Second Rule Relay. Plus, with 700 different questions, kids can enjoy the game multiple times without repeating category cards.
5 Second Rule Relay offers a fun and spontaneous experience for both kids and adults that is sure to get your brain thinking and your heartbeat racing, even if it’s not a real relay race!
5 Second Rule just became more unpredictable with the new relay baton. Each player names one item in their given category and then passes the electronic baton. Here's the catch: You only have five seconds!
Letting your kids use social media can be scary, especially when you rather have them sit down and read a book or interact with people you trust. With Zigazoo Kids, and their Celebrity Reads program, parents can let their kid go online without worry.
Zigazoo Kids is a social media platform that fosters healthy, safe content for children. The app allows children to create, view, and respond to videos; interact with other kid subscribers; and consume media created specifically for kids. Think of it as a combination of Reddit and TikTok designed for children with media literacy in mind. Creators and trusted brands can also host fun, safe challenges.
Zigazoo Kids is a safe social media space. | Source: Zigazoo
The platform is monitored for age-appropriate conversations and content, and is praised by kidSAFE Seal Program, parents, and several celebrities. As a result, Zigazoo launched the Celebrity Reads program in 2021. The goal is to encourage kids to read and refine their reading skills during the summer and school year.
The program also gives celebrities a new way to encourage literacy, especially during the summer, and discuss their children’s books and publications. Sometimes it’s easier for your child’s favorite star to convince them that reading is fun.
Terry Crews read his children’s book for the program. | Source: Zigazoo
Celebrities recognized by kids and adults have made an appearance on the platform to read educational stories, including Elizabeth Olsen, Terry Crews, Kristin Chenoweth, Kel Mitchell, and Jimmy Kimmel.
Now, Zigazoo has invited Shark Tank personality Daymond John for the 100th Celebrity Reading! The entrepreneur and investor will read his children’s book Little Daymond Learns to Earn.
Like most of the books selected for Celebrity Reads, John’s story teaches kids important life lessons in an exciting way. Little Daymond Learns to Earn introduces key financial concepts that children can easily consume and eventually apply. The story discusses concepts of saving, borrowing and budgeting, providing a baseline of financial literacy for younger kids. Little Daymond Learns to Earn also highlights the importance of teamwork and strategic thinking through a fun story that kids will enjoy.
The Celebrity Reads program encourages active participation by asking questions for kids to answer after watching the video. The app challenges children to “tell Daymond what business you would start” once they listen to the reading. Celebrity Reads is just one feature of the kid-safe platform that children can learn from.
What’s more of a dream job than playing UNO all day?
Mattel announced early last month that it was on the hunt to hire someone to play UNO. The part-time position would have the chosen person go out and introduce new fans to UNO Quatro, with a pay of $4,444.44 per week. Now, the Chief UNO Player has been hired, and she’s ready to challenge anyone walking through Pier 17 to a game!
Litzy’s Chief UNO Player TikTok submission features her UNO collection. | Source: Litzy Santana
Litzy Santana was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and graduated from Texas State with a degree in marketing. She’s been a passionate UNO player for a while now, collecting more than 70 different extensions of the game. She’ll be ready to face any willing players in an exciting game of UNO Quatro from 2-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays at New York City’s Pier 17.
UNO Quatro brings even more to the game of UNO, with tiles and swappable trays that keep players on their toes. Each turn, a player will slide their tiles into one of the seven trays, with the goal of getting four in a row. The special action tiles will keep things moving in unpredictable ways, such as letting a player push a tile out of a tray, swap two trays, and more.
UNO Quatro is available now at a variety of retailers. And Litzy Santana is ready to introduce New York UNO fans to the new game. She’ll be challenging pier-goers until Oct. 7, so those interested in giving it a go can head down to Pier 17 and try their luck at beating Mattel’s official Chief UNO Player!
This game combines the challenge of matching colors or numbers with getting four in a row. Players take turns sliding their tiles into one of seven trays, while action tiles increase the challenge.
Purpose Toys is adding on to the Naturalistas fashion doll collection to include Black boy dolls that have flocked and textured hair!
“What Fade Collection brings to market, as the world’s first and only line of cultural action figures to celebrate Black barber culture, is our signature combination of flocked, rooted, molded, and gradated Black male hairstyles, and attention to the nuances of line-ups and the all-important fade,” says DeeDee Wright-Ward, CEO of Purpose Toys. “Through Fade Collection, we not only bring authenticity to toy shelves like never before, we also celebrate the comradery, the culture, and the brotherhood that comes with the Black barber experience.”
The first doll in the collection is Greg, who has a short and neat haircut with a line-up hairstyle, which features a curved and faded look at the temples.
“No more box braids for guys, sharpie-beards, plastic ‘surfer-hair,’ or complete lack of cultural representation over here!” Wright-Ward says. “Fade Collection is here to offer authentically styled Black characters kids can relate to and be proud of.”
The Fade Collection will be available for $12.99 at Target starting next month.
Football fans, you’re about to have a great opportunity to get the kids in your life interested in football.
Disney, the NFL, and ESPN are teaming up for Toy Story Funday Football, a real life football game turned into an animated version taking place in Andy’s room from Toy Story! At 9:30 a.m. ET on Oct. 1, the Atlanta Falcons and the Jacksonville Jaguars will take the field in London at Wembley Stadium and in Andy’s room simultaneously through special player tracking technology.
The Falcons and the Jaguars are coming to Andy’s room! | Source: ESPN
The game will feature Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and other fan-favorite Toy Story characters watching from the sidelines! The whole family will also be able to check out the halftime show, which will feature Duke Caboom attempting to do a trick on his motorcycle. Even if kids don’t know how to play football, the broadcast will feature how-to videos and trivia to teach them all the secrets behind the game.
Toy Story Funday Football will stream live on Disney+ and ESPN+ and stream on Disney+ and NFL+ for a limited time. Who knows, kids may become football superfans after this!
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? Kids can show you how with Sesame Workshop and Dicapta’s new accessible content for Sesame Street and more.
Families can watch fan-favorite series, like Sesame Street and Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck, with descriptive audio and captions. Spanish–speaking households can experience this expanded range of accessibility on Plaza Sésamo’s YouTube Channel for content like “Listos a Jugar,” “Pequenas Aventureras,” “Elmo and Tango’s Mysterious Mysteries,” and more.
Sesame Workshop’s new features are also available for popular Sesame Street songs. Kids with disabilities can listen to songs like “Me & My Grown-Up” and “The Feelings Garden,” with descriptive audio and ASL versions.
Families can also develop their social-emotional skills with Sesame Workshop. A new range of activities and content will address school readiness, financial education, and professional development.
All kids can learn and grow with their friends from Sesame Street. To learn more about Sesame Workshop’s dedication to accessibility, visit sesameworkshop.com.
This STEM-based set features a kid-safe turbine that sends foam balls flying through a network of modular tubes and connectors that kids can arrange however they'd like for fun and educational experimentation.
Be creative. Be unique. Be colorful. Kids can build their own PLAYMOBIL figure with the PLAYMOBIL My Figures: The Magic Dance. Let imaginations run wild – mix and match heads, bodies, and accessories to create more than 1,000 possible figure combinations. The set includes six interchangeable figures, dance floor, table, chairs, other accessories.
Press the board's color-changing buttons and watch as they light up, then keep pressing to change colors. Create new images using the included instructions or design your own. This version also features games to play.
Find hidden treasures, track your suspects, mark secret meeting points, and create scavenger hunts. The transmitter emits silent, ultrasonic sound waves, which kids can detect and track using the handheld detector. Hide the transmitter with a valuable object, an important case document, or a suspect, and then use the detector to search for its whereabouts.…
This backyard game combines the gameplay of Kan Jam and pickleball for a unique challenge. It's easy to set up and can adapts to suit players' skill levels.
STEM toys are a great way for kids to learn all about technology, and as AI becomes more prominent in society, it’s important for kids to learn about it, too!
Thames & Kosmos’ latest robotics toy is KAI: The Artificial Intelligence Robot, a robot that uses artificial intelligence to learn and follow directions. KAI is designed for kids ages 12 and up, but kids ages 10 and up can build and play with KAI with the help of an adult. The set comes with a detailed set of instructions that are easy to follow and include pointers and diagrams. The booklet also includes a fun comic about the AI robot that kids can read to get into the story and facts about computers and technology that led us to use artificial intelligence every day!
KAI comes with all of the pieces kids need to put it together, but they do need either wire cutters or scissors and a nail file to cut out the plastic pieces and file down the burrs left behind. Kids will also need a small phillips head screwdriver to build KAI. Building KAI took me around three hours total, so it’s definitely more of a full day or afternoon activity, especially if kids are easily distracted. Building KAI is a relaxing activity that is on the same level as doing puzzles or building construction sets. I liked that each step was clearly spelled out and it’s easy to go back if you need to fix something and retrace your steps. The most time-consuming piece of the building process was filing down the burrs on the plastic pieces, which can make a mess as plastic pieces fall off.
KAI: The Artificial Intelligence Robot is a fun building and learning experience for preteens and teens! | Source: Thames & Cosmos
When kids are done building KAI, they need to put in four AAA batteries (not included) and press the blue button on KAI’s face to turn it on! Once KAI is ready for action, kids can download the KAI Robotics app from the Apple or Google Play store. KAI connects to kids’ tablets or phones using bluetooth.
Once their devices are connected to the app, kids can start playing! Kids can use the camera on their device to track body movements, sounds, and facial expressions to learn the different commands. The app even shows how much the robot is learning to get better, more effective results. The more data KAI collects, the better it is at following the commands. Each command will lead to a different action from the robot, including moving forward and backward, rotating its head, and changing its facial expression. If kids don’t want to play with KAI through AI, they can also use the remote control function!
It is so cool to watch KAI learn what different commands mean and how to complete them. Throughout the building process, I was doubtful that such a seemingly simple robot would be able to do that, but I am so glad to be proven wrong. Parents will also like that KAI stores all of kids’ data locally so it does not need Wi-Fi to run and the data is inaccessible to third parties.
KAI is the perfect gift for a STEM-excited preteen or teenager to test the waters in robotics. It is also a safe alternative to learning about artificial intelligence that is separate from the online world.
Kids can build an app-enabled robot that can react to gestures and sounds, and program its face display to show expressions and scrolling messages. The robot can walk on six legs and rotate its upper body 360 degrees. 10+
If you’re looking to put your Disney knowledge to the ultimate test, or if you want to spend some time with your favorite Disney characters and films, the Disney Chronology Card Game can easily help you accomplish both.
The card game, a special edition of the Chronology game series by Buffalo Games, includes 150 thin, colorful cards featuring fun facts and release dates for Disney characters, films, and events. Topics span Disney’s entire history, from the early 1920s to present day, in celebration of 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios.
The goal? Correctly guess where the given event fits on the timeline of cards in front of you, and make it to 10 in a row before the other player(s). At first, it might feel pretty easy, but as the game progresses and the gaps between release dates become smaller, you’ll need to dive into your personal Disney knowledge vault to defeat the other players. The good news is, you don’t need to know the exact year anything was released, you just need to put the events in the order you think is correct.
Some cards feature films and dates that might be easy to recognize, such as the release year of Encanto, while other cards detail Disney characters or soundtracks that may have never before graced your VHS collection or Spotify playlists.
You might be able to guess when Troy Bolton first graced the TV screen on The Disney Channel, but could you guess around what time Mickey Mouse became the first animated character to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
Find the right order of events in the Disney Chronology card game. | Source: Buffalo Games
All that’s required to play is a surface where you can line the cards in a row without them falling (and maybe some faith, trust, and pixie dust). The 7.5-inch box is small enough to throw in a tote on the way to a playdate or picnic, but you could also put the cards themselves in a plastic bag to minimize what you carry. Depending on how you choose to play, the game can provide anywhere from 20 minutes to a few hours of fun!
While Buffalo Games suggests players be ages 10 and up, younger Disney superfans-in-the-making could easily join the fun. Players 5 and up can enjoy the thrill of guessing when Disney history was made, as long as they understand what year comes after the next. As Hannah Montana says, “if you’re five or 82, this is something you can do.”
The Disney Chronology Card Game comes with 150 cards. | Source: Buffalo Games
The Disney Chronology Card Game is for the whole family! | Source: Buffalo Games
The beauty (hold the beast) of the game is that you can modify the playing experience if you so choose. Have each player initially place three cards in their timeline to make the game harder from the start, set a timer on how long you can guess, or extend how many cards must be placed until a winner is declared. If no one is available to play, ask your little Disney fan to put a handful of cards in chronological order without looking at the dates. With a game like this, there are several ways to change how you put your knowledge of the House of Mouse to the test, while remaining true to the original gameplay.
If you’re challenging yourself with the cards or hosting a game night with old college friends, the numerous cards can provide hours of entertainment. The game can easily be paired with a juice box or a glass of wine.
Despite your level of Disney knowledge, this game will be sure to teach you something new about Mickey and his friends. Or, you will rejoice in sweet success when your trips to the theater or parks result in each card placed in the proper order — bless my soul, you’ll be on a roll!
Test your Disney knowledge with Buffalo Game's Disney Chronology Card Game. Battle your friends and family to see who can be the first to put 10 cards featuring Disney movies, characters, and events in the correct chronological order! With 150 cards that are easy to transport, you'll interact with your favorite Disney thingamabobs for hours.
With the launch of The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide yesterday, the holiday shopping season is officially in full swing! Amazon is also launching its yearly hot toy list so eager shoppers can get a head start on gifting for the kids in their life.
Amazon’s Toys We Love List features a range of branded toys including Barbie, Transformers, LEGO, Bluey, and more along with original toys kids may not have seen before.
“This year it’s been fantastic to see how big moments in pop culture have inspired enthusiasm from both kids and adults for toys, games, and activity kits, and that’s driving a lot of shopping momentum going into the 2023 holiday season,” says Anne Carrihill, Amazon’s Director of Toys and Games. “Collectively celebrating these moments reminds us of how much toys impact our lives and how we want to keep that sense of wonder for as long as we can, during the holidays and throughout the year.”
Keep scrolling to check out some highlights from Amazon’s list or check out the full list at amazon.com
Check out all of the picks in The Toy Insider’s Holiday Gift Guide at thetoyinsider.com and use The Toy Insider’s Perfect Present Wizard to find the best toys for your kid.
Toikido and Chuck E. Cheese are bringing an immersive Piñata Smashlings experience to young fans through a new partnership.
The three-month campaign begins in Oct. and runs until the end of the year at participating Chuck E. Cheese fun centers across the U.S. and Canada. The promotion will feature special events, including sampling weekends and a chance for fans to design their own Piñata Smashlings character. Kids can also collect the Chuck E. Cheese characters exclusively within the new Piñata Smashlings Roblox game, developed by Toikido and Supersocial, a U.S.-based developer and publisher of metaverse games and experiences.
The new collaboration will enable players of Piñata Smashlings worldwide to engage digitally with the Chuck E. Cheese characters as Smashlings in game, and in their first appearance in the metaverse. The partnership also includes physical in-store activities, in-store digital signage, prizes, and two product sampling weekends across participating Chuck E. Cheese locations over Oct. 21 and 22 and Nov. 11 and 12.
Players worldwide can engage digitally with the Chuck E. Cheese characters as Smashlings in the game. | Source: Toikido
Guests in Los Angeles at a Chuck E. Cheese fun center to be revealed soon will receive a special guest appearance by social media sensation Sean Does Magic, who also recently entered the Piñata Smashlings world with his own Smashlings character. Chuck E. Cheese will give away 100,000 new Piñata Smashlings mystery bags from toy partner P.M.I. Toy World during the first weekend and 200,000 new Piñata Smashlings trading cards, featuring Chuck E. Cheese characters as Smashlings from Panini throughout the second weekend.
Other highlights of the partnership include turning popular Chuck E. Cheese characters into Smashlings characters. Players collect all six to unlock a dedicated Chuck E. Cheese-branded area within the game. There is also a “Design Your Own Piñata Smashlings” competition with one grand prize winner’s Smashling to be placed in the game for players worldwide to collect. Lastly, a “golden ticket” promotion will reward kids who receive the Piñata Smashlingstrading card of a special gold Chuck E. Cheese with a birthday party and an exclusive Piñata Smashlings prize package.
Snowy’s Magical Christmas Eve is the charming children’s book by author Susie Bramhall. It follows Snowy the Mouse as he helps with Christmas prep at the North Pole, from making toys to decorating cookies. This holiday season, the book is getting a new edition so kids can fall in love with Snowy and the magic of Christmas all over again.
The book is based on a holiday cartoon following Snowy to the North Pole. | Source: Snowy the Mouse
The new hardcover edition of Snowy’s Magical ChristmasEve comes with a collectible Snowy the Mouse holiday sticker. Kids will be on the edge of their seats as they wait to see if Snowy made it to the North Pole in time to tell Santa his true Christmas wish.
Little Snowy fans have more to look forward to in the coming year as well. New Snowy the Mouse books, plush, and cartoons are on their way. Kids will be able to write a letter to Santa with official elf paper and have a full Snowy collection thanks to the upcoming holiday gift set.
The Snowy’s Magical ChristmasEve hardcover is available now on Amazon and the Snowy the Mouse online store. While kids wait for their book to arrive, they can rewatch the animation that started it all or have a look around Snowy’s official webpage with games, activities, and more.
Kids can follow Snowy the Mouse as he travels to the North Pole, helps with Christmas preparation, and tries to tell Santa his true Christmas wish. The hardcover edition of the book comes with a collectible holiday sticker.
Selections from The Toy Insider’s Hot 20 list were featured on WAND in Champaign, Illinois. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
Toddlers can press JJ's foot to play a game of peek-a-boo and sing along to a clip of the song “Peek a Boo” from CoComelon. This plush features 17 CoComelon-inspired sounds and phrases and interactive movements.
This interactive plush sings, sways, flaps his arms, and glides to the song “Elmo Slide.” Encourages little ones to dance or play a game of Elmo Says. Features soft fabrics and hidden wheels for smooth moves, and speaks English and Spanish.
This deluxe doll house has a spiral slide and a spacious floor plan with three levels and 10 living areas. It includes more than 75 accessories and customizable spaces, plus pet-friendly touches including a puppy slide and pet pool.
Kids can speak to Furby to activate more than 600 responses in Dance Party, Copy Cat, Tell My Fortune, Let's Chill, and Lightshow modes. Furby comes with clip-on beads and fashion accessories that kids can also wear.
This 27-inch-tall playset features multiple play zones, including a spinning transformation chamber, a command center, and a garage. Comes with a Spidey figure, a vehicle, and accessories.
The Miko Mini is the latest robot for kids to befriend. It joins the Miko 3 as another AI-powered robot that is a great addition to any STEM-obsessed kids’ toy box. Just like the Miko 3, the Miko Mini is powered by AI. Designed for kids ages 5 and up, the Miko AI robots help boost learning, plays games, and interacts with kids by using face and voice recognition.
The Miko Mini is the perfect addition to kids’ playtime if they need an engaging playmate or as they continue to recover from summer slide — the phenomenon where kids lose learning progress over summer vacation.
At $149, the Miko Mini is more accessible than the Miko 3, which is currently available for $249, and is better for kids who have live in apartments or have less room to play. The Miko Mini launches on Sept. 18. This addition to the Miko collection may be mini, but it is full of learning fun for kids who love science and technology!
What to get the kid who can’t choose between building and coloring? These new magnetic tiles from CreateOn and Crayola!
Crayola is well-known for its colorful assortment of crayons and other art supplies, but now the company is teaming up with CreateOn for a collection of magnetic tiles fit for any lovers of bold designs and fun builds. The collection has tiles that feature patterns such as tie-dye and outer space, and even includes a set of tiles that can be doodled on directly.
Crayola 40 Piece Bold Colors Building Set ($39.95) | Source: CreateOn
Crayola Doodle Tiles ($39.95) | Source: CreateOn
Crayola 40 Piece Cosmic Building Set ($39.95) | Source: CreateOn
Crayola 40 Piece Tie Dye Building Set ($39.95) | Source: CreateOn
The 40 Piece Bold Colors Building Set is the classic Crayola experience with bold and bright colors to remind kids of their favorite crayons. The Doodle Tiles add a dash of customization. The set comes with washable markers so kids can draw their own designs on the tiles. The Cosmic Building Set will take kids straight to the stars with designs inspired by outer space. Finally, bring some peace and love to construction with the Tie Dye Building Set.
Each set in this collection is compatible with other magnetic building tile sets from CreateOn so kids can collect them all and then mix and match their favorites! Previous CreateOn offerings have featured beloved brands such as Sesame Street, CoComelon, and more.
Each new Crayola magnetic tile set is designed for ages 3 and up and made with durable, non-toxic plastic. Get your little architect the gift of colorful creativity with new Crayola magnet tile sets from CreateOn!
These new magnetic tiles from CreateOn are designed with the bright and bold colors of Crayola in mind. Kids can doodle with washable markers on the Doodle Tiles, construct new space-age designs with the Cosmic Building Set, and more.
Get some spooktacular new goodies for baby’s first Halloween!
Baby Starters has goods that any new parent can appreciate, with clothing, blankets, and plush toys designed with babies in mind. The company is getting in the spooky spirit of Halloween with products that are perfect for any teeny trick-or-treater. Whether you’d like the little one in your life to be snug as a spider or have a new pumpkin bear friend, Baby Starters has you covered.
Halloween Pumpkin Bear Chime Toy ($11.99) | Source: Baby Starters
Happy Halloween Crinkle Activity Book ($11.99) | Source: Baby Starters
Snuggle Buddy Blanket with Toy Rattle ($12.99) | Source: Baby Starters
The Halloween Pumpkin Bear Chime Toy makes a relaxing sound when shaken and can be pulled down to create a gentle vibration. The plush bear comes with a travel hook ready to attach to strollers, car seats, bags, and more. The Happy Halloween Crinkle Activity Book is a book even babies will enjoy! The fabric strap makes it perfect for taking on the go.
For babies that need a Halloween buddy, the Wicked Cute Plush Baby Doll is made for durability and can be machine-washed for easy cleaning. Finally, the Snuggle Buddy Blanket with Toy Rattle is perfect for babies to learn to appreciate every animal. The blanket features a web design and a plush spider friend on top.
Get these Halloween goodies and more on the Baby Starters Amazon store. Every Halloween item is designed to be safe and durable, making a lasting memory. Make sure the little fans of the holiday have treats made just for them with Baby Starters!
These Halloween goodies are made with babies in mind. Baby Starters has plush dolls, a chime toy, a crinkle activity book, and more, all with designs inspired by the spooky season.
Kids can look through the digital telescope at up to 110-times magnification to explore the world around them, check out more than 100 NASA videos and images, and play games on the 2.4-inch screen. 5+
This gift set comes with everything a little zoologist could need to discover new creatures, including a 96-page book featuring a variety of animals, interactive goggles that activate more than 40 virtual reality (VR) experiences, and a set of scratch art tools.
With this entry-level Snap Circuits kit, kids can participate in four hands-on projects to build a working FM radio. The project will teach kids about the science of radio waves, amplifiers, circuits, and electricity.
Kids can use a tablet to code Pyxel to perform tricks, make sounds, and more. Pyxel and its companion app will help kids learn the basics of two coding languages: Blockly and Python.
When kids aim the projector at a light-colored wall or ceiling, it will project a rotating star pattern of the northern sky. The set includes three disks with 24 space images that kids can project alongside the stars.
Kids can build two boxing robots that use hydraulic power to move with complex shoulder gestures, jabs, and uppercuts. The fighter who knocks back the opposing robot's head scores a point on the included scoreboard.
As a kid, you don’t always get to pick out all of your outfits, but that’s usually for the best. With Style Bae, kids can spend hours curating the best outfits for their dolls!
Style Bae is a collection of 10-inch dolls from Just Play that have a 3D head with long locks of gorgeous hair combined with a 2D body that kids can style with seven removable outfits made of stickers. Designed for kids ages 4 and up, the Style Bae dolls are the perfect toy for kids who love styling hair and outfits for their dolls.
Style Bae Dylan | Source: Just Play
Style Bae Harper | Source: Just Play
Style Bae Kenzie | Source: Just Play
Style Bae Kiki | Source: Just Play
There are four dolls in the collection: Kiki, Kenzie, Dylan, and Harper. Each doll has its own fun style and 20 accessories, including 2D and 3D accessories like jewelry, glasses, and more, to go with it. When kids are done playing with Style Bae, they can store the dolls’ outfits and accessories by hanging them on the fashion rack.
Kids can mix and match the clothes and accessories stickers for hundreds of combinations. Young stylists can spend hours finding the prettiest outfits!
Each doll and fashion set comes with seven reusable cling sticker outfits for kids to mix and match to create more than 850 looks. The 10-inch dolls feature unique styles, including Y2K Gurl, K-Pop Princess, Pop Punk Star, and Streetwear Queen.
Football is officially underway as fans everywhere settle in for another long season of exciting action!
Although the typical Sunday watch party might be mostly adults, that doesn’t mean kids can’t get in on the action as well. Future Fans is a new company that uses stories and games to teach core concepts of sports in a kid-friendly way. Founded by dads Mike Schroder and Michael Gold, the company is built on the belief that the world is a better place when the shared thrill of sports creates and sustains lifelong bonds.
Future Fans Football is structured as eight 15-minute sessions. | Source: Future Fans
Future Fans Football is structured as eight 15-minute sessions. | Source: Future Fans
Future Fans has just launched Future Fans Football to inspire a love of the game in kids ages 4 and up. This storybook-led experience follows the campers of Camp Rallyhoo as they learn football in unexpected ways, such as playing a ring toss game, doing a scavenger hunt, and even eating cookies. Future Fans Football comes with a storybook, activity book, and five games and toys, all delivered via six unboxing experiences that keep kids engaged. There are surprises at the end of chapters like learning to dance the Scratchy Bottom Hop, unboxing a toy, or playing a game just like the characters in the book.
In just a couple of weeks, young kids can unlock the ability to learn the basic rules of the sport so families and friends can share a lifetime of being fans together. Future Fans Football is available now at futurefans.com or on Amazon for $59.99. Additional sports will be available early next year.
In just a couple of weeks, young kids can unlock the ability to learn the basic rules of football. This storybook-led experience follows the campers of Camp Rallyhoo as they learn football in unexpected ways, such as playing a ring toss game, doing a scavenger hunt, and even eating cookies.
With the weather getting chillier, it’s time to think about a family vacation — how about a cruise with Peppa Pig?
Habro’s Peppa Pig’s Cruise Ship is a 17-piece Peppa Pig toy boat set that has three levels and three figures inspired by little ones’ favorite Peppa Pig characters, including Peppa Pig, Rohan Rhino, and Captain Otter.
Kids ages 3 and up can imagine grand cruise ship meals in the jungle-themed dining room, or have their figures enjoy life out on sea in the play space. There’s a theater in which the figures can take a seat to enjoy a show, which changes with the quick spin of the story wheel.
When it’s time for lights out, kdis can put Peppa, Rohan, and Captain Otter to sleep in the fold-out bunk beds. There’s even an elevator on the ship to help the figures get between the levels.
As it’s not actually intended for water, this ship is light and will be able to spark imaginations, helping kids play out pretend adventures at sea in any play space while staying dry.
The awesome thing about this cruise ship is it’s really easy to put together. Almost right out of the box kids can set sail and get playing! With just a few stickers to stick onto the ship that adults will need to help with, there is nothing overwhelming standing in the way of kids having fun with their favorite animated characters — which is convenient because kids will not be able to contain their excitement once they see this ship.
The set comes with 13 accessories to spark little piggies’ imaginations, including a ball pit, a pool, lounge chairs, a slide, and a dinghy boat that even fits the figures.
Some of the accessories are small, but it’s also easy to store all the pieces inside the ship and fold it up when playtime is over, keeping everything nice and organized.
Priced at $49.99, this playset can be found online at Walmart, Amazon, and Target, and will be essential to keep little Peppa Pig fans entertained for hours.
This three-level playset features a jungle-themed dining room and theater, a cafeteria, a ball pit play space, a working elevator, and sleeping quarters with fold-out bunk beds. It comes with three character figures and 13 accessories.
Snap Ships, the versatile building system that allows kids to construct their own ship models, has been turned into a board game.
The tabletop game Snap Ships Tactics is heading to retail after raising nearly $300,000 on a Kickstarter campaign. Tactics features the brand’s signature fully customizable ship models that assemble using a unique connection system. The game offers players a chance to defend humanity amid interstellar warfare while crafting custom ships from a library of hundreds of modular parts.
Snap Ships Tactics offers players a chance to defend humanity amid interstellar warfare. | Source: Snap Ships
Snap Ships Tactics offers players a chance to defend humanity amid interstellar warfare. | Source: Snap Ships
Snap Ships Tactics offers players a chance to defend humanity amid interstellar warfare. | Source: Snap Ships
Snap Ships Tactics offers players a chance to defend humanity amid interstellar warfare. | Source: Snap Ships
This entry level set is designed for 1-2 players ages 14 and up, who will enjoy the perfect gateway miniatures game with no glue or snipping required. Players can choose from versus, solo, and co-op game modes as they build their squadron and battle across a configurable play space. Tactics is an expandable miniatures system, meaning that adding additional ship kits allows bigger battles (up to 4v4 and co-op play) and more unique ship parts to mix and match together.
Snap Ships Tactics is available on the shelves at many brick and mortar stores around the United States and will be available on Amazon on Sept. 15 for $79.99.
Tactics features the brand’s signature fully-customizable ship models that assemble using a unique connection system. The game offers players a chance to defend humanity amid interstellar warfare while crafting custom ships from a library of hundreds of modular parts.
The Toy Insider and NBC’s Today Show were proud to reveal selections from the Toy Insider’s Hot 20, STEM 10, and 12 Under $20 holiday toy lists in an exclusive TV segment. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
This interactive plush sings, sways, flaps his arms, and glides to the song “Elmo Slide.” Encourages little ones to dance or play a game of Elmo Says. Features soft fabrics and hidden wheels for smooth moves, and speaks English and Spanish.
The huggable puppy features the Ami Amis chunky knit style. It walks, plays music, and pops confetti out of its party hat. Includes reusable confetti and a scoop and funnel for easy cleanup and reloading.
Kids can take care of and play with their Bitzee through a screen-free display and the pet will react to touch and movement, creating a two-way interaction. Each Bitzee has three evolutionary stages with the final stage unlocking a Super Bitzee and a special game.
These collectibles can take flight with a repeatable unboxing experience. The bottle lights up and shakes until the doll bursts out and flies for up to 4 minutes. Kids can keep the fairy suspended by holding a hand under it.
This van opens from the front and the back, with room for four Turtles and Splinter (sold separately). Kids can activate the slide-out pizza launcher, which fires up to eight mini pizza pies.
Kids can speak to Furby to activate more than 600 responses in Dance Party, Copy Cat, Tell My Fortune, Let's Chill, and Lightshow modes. Furby comes with clip-on beads and fashion accessories that kids can also wear.
As kids add ingredients to this experiment-based playset, they'll activate sounds, lights, fizzing bubbles, and mist to unleash one of two beasts. When kids reset the beast or repeat the experiment, the beast can evolve with new ways to play.
Using Wall Climber Technology, this R/C car can drive across any smooth surface, including walls, floors, and even ceilings. Kids can send the car racing across the room using the rechargeable remote control.
Follow the color map to create pixelated unicorns, animals, or original designs. Each square absorbs ink from the included markers to color the designs. Create over and over again with the washable board.
It’s time to get hands-on — or should we say paws-on? — when learning about our National Parks!
The new Yellowstone National Park Grizzly Bear Games Playset from Melissa & Doug is designed to teach kids ages 3 and up about one of the country’s most iconic national parks and one of that park’s most well-known animal inhabitants.
The set comes with a variety of accessories that kids can use to pretend to be Grizzly Bears on the hunt for food. This includes two plush, smiling bear head headbands that kids can wear across their foreheads. There are also two soft bear paw glove and a selection of plush bear food, which mirrors what these large mammals would hunt for in Yellowstone: salmon, berries, and insects. Both the bear mouth and the paw pads are covered in a very fine hook-and-loop material, which can catch and hold the plush food pieces with even the lightest contact. Yet the hook-and-loop fabric isn’t scratchy to the touch, nor does it catch on many other fabrics. It’s truly impressive!
Kids can play a game of toss and catch with this set | Source: Melissa & Doug
An adult can toss food for little bears to catch. | Source: Melissa & Doug
All of the plush food can stick to the bear paws. | Source: Melissa & Doug
The contents of the Yellowstone National Park Grizzly Bear Games | Source: Melissa & Doug
Generally, the food sticking to the bear mouth and bear paws provides the main play pattern for this set. However, there are multiple ways for kids (and adults! The bear headbands are quite roomy.) to play. The game also comes with a map of Yellowstone, which is made of a durable plastic material. It features game instructions on the other side in both English and Spanish, suggesting three ways for kids to engage with the set.
The first game is “Toss and Catch,” in which players take turns tossing the bear foods to each other and attemping to catch them on the bear paw. Each time there’s a successful catch, players take a step away from each other. It may be tempting and entertaining to try catching the pieces on the bear headband, but it isn’t advisable. The food is plush, so it ultimately won’t do any major damage, but a plush fish tail in the eye is sure to sting!
The other two play suggestions are designed for either one or two players. One is “Search & Find,” in which kids work to gather a full set of Grizzly Bear food from the floor using only the headband — no hands or paws allowed! The other is “Stock Up for Winter.” In this game, players must move a pile of food from a start line to a finish line using the paws and headband.
These three suggestions offer awesome structured play inspiration that’s sure to improve kids’ gross motor skills, but they are only the start of the play possibilities with this set. Kids can also engage in open-ended, imaginative play as bears. Or they can use the pieces to create some of their own bear-themed challenges. The instruction sheet also features a variety of fun facts about Grizzly Bears, which means kids can keep learning as they play.
Overall, this game is active, educational, fun, and engaging. Plus, think about how fun the photos will be of the whole family wearing these bear headbands! A win for everyone.
Pretend to be a hungry bear and play bear food catching, racing, and search-and-find games with this playful introduction to Yellowstone National Park. Plush versions of some of grizzly bears’ favorite snacks stick to self-stick hook-and-loop tabs on bear paw gloves and the snout of strap-on bear heads.
For more than 60 years, the Grinch has been a staple in the lives of kids across the world during the holiday season. Now, his story is getting an update.
In How The Grinch Lost Christmas, the Christmas season is done and all of the holiday cheer is put away for next year. But what happens next? Does the Grinch remain cheerful, or does he slip back into his grinch-y ways?
How the Grinch Lost Christmas is bringing kids back to Whoville! | Source: Random House Children’s Books
How the Grinch Lost Christmas, written by Alastair Heim and illustrated by Aristides Ruiz,marks the first time that Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Childrens’ Books have directly expanded Dr. Seuss canon. Both Heim and Ruiz have previously worked on other Dr. Seuss books, including If I Had Your Vote, If I Ran Your School, and If I Were Saint Nick and the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library books.
To celebrate the release of the book, the Grinch will be making appearances at bookstores across the country. Kids can get their books stamped by the Grinch and get their photo taken with the green guy.
How the Grinch Lost Christmasis available now for $19.99. This book is a great addition to longstanding Grinch-y holiday traditions!
Little dinosaur fans can get their hands on a favorite fearsome predator!
Jurassic World Alive is an alternate reality (AR) mobile game that invites kids to explore the world around them and find favorite dinosaurs in the process. Kids can collect dinosaur DNA, gather a team of dinosaurs to battle friends, and find rare dinosaurs out in the wild! Now, they can get themselves a T. rex that will have fans of the original Jurassic Park movies feeling nostalgic, thanks to a collaboration with Mattel.
The new T. rex is based on the 1993 figure from Mattel. | Source: Jurassic World Alive
The new T. rex featured in the game is based on the figure found in the Jurassic Park ’93 Classic Action Figure Collection from Mattel. Players can find a digital version of the beloved T. rex figure by entering in-game events and collecting enough DNA to unlock it before the event ends.
Jurassic World Alive celebrates its fifth anniversary this year, alongside the 30th anniversary of the original Jurassic Park films. The game has plans for future sweepstakes and events, so anyone who has a deep love for all things dino should keep an eye on the official webpage for new events.
Jurassic World Alive is available to download for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The new T. Rex will be available throughout the month, so kids who want to collect every dino they can should get started!
There are action figure fans — and then there are Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figure fans. The ‘80s OGs and the new millennial mega fans can agree that these sewer-dwellling Turtle brothers are bodacious dudes. To expand upon their Turtle Power, The Loyal Subjects‘ (TLS) Krang Throwback Robot BST AXN 8-inch XL Action Figure, the latest collectible in its TMNT toy line!
Before this review highlights this collectible toy, some readers may need a crash course in Turtle lingo. First, and most importantly, TMNT stands for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Next up: BST AXN does not stand for Back Street Turtles (although, that’s a boy band we’d sign up to see!), but instead stands for “Best Action,” (go ahead, try to pronounce it quickly and you’ll see!). Finally, the XL means it is The Loyal Subjects’ 8-inch-size action figures, compared to the other five-inch figures in their product lines.
And a little Turtle lore: The four characters that make up the TMNT bale are Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo. The Turtles’ nemesis is Shredder, who leads a criminal ninja clan. Shredder often allies with Krang, an alien warlord, to battle the turtles. Krang was introduced in the original animated series and was inspired by the Utrom race from the TMNT comic book series.
Despite being second fiddle to Shredder within the storylines, The Loyal Subjects’ Krang BST AXN 8-inch XL Action Figure has also secured Krang’s place in The Foot gang history. Specifically, this Krang play robot is 8 inches tall and features a snap-and-release cockpit accessed through the waist. It reveals the real Krang, housed in the control pit of his likeness robot! Diabolical dude!
Accessories and articulation for play possibilities! | Source: The Loyal Subjects
And eight-inch action figure with its owner inside! | Source: The Loyal Subjects
A collector box for long-lasting play! | Source: The Loyal Subjects
A collectible comic book comes with Krang! | Source: The Loyal Subjects
Considering Krang’s propensity for producing problems, the Krang robot comes with an axe, a drill, a laser weapon, a katana sword, punching fists, extra tentacle arms, and gripping hands! The Krang robot also features 31 connection points, including butterfly joints in the shoulder and double joints in its elbows and knees! Thus, the Krang accessories and articulation sets kids up for maximum posing and play possibilities.
Kids and grown-ups will appreciate Krang being packaged in a colorful collector’s box with a flap secured by Velcro locks. TMNT fans will love the included 100 Page Best of Krang compilation IDW Comic Book. It features TMNT Adventures No. 3, Vol 1 (Archie), TMNT Micro-Series: Krang (IDW), TMNT No. 37 (IDW), and TMNT: New Animated Adventures No. 11 (IDW)
Create your own mutant mayhem and collect all The Loyal Subjects TMNT BST AXN 5- and 8-inch action figures!
This 1:15-scale figure stands 8 inches tall and is packed with interactive features. The figure has a snap-and-release cockpit that kids or collectors can access through the waist, where they will find Krang inside his robot armor. The figure also comes with several interchangeable hand grips and weapons and features 31 points of articulation. This…
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This STEM kit has all the materials kids need to build a functional wooden space explorer with wheels. Kids can assemble the easy-to-connect pieces and customize the explorer with the included glow-in-the-dark stickers and paint.
Kids can look through the digital telescope at up to 110-times magnification to explore the world around them, check out more than 100 NASA videos and images, and play games on the 2.4-inch screen. 5+
When kids aim the projector at a light-colored wall or ceiling, it will project a rotating star pattern of the northern sky. The set includes three disks with 24 space images that kids can project alongside the stars.
Pretend to be a hungry bear and play bear food catching, racing, and search-and-find games with this playful introduction to Yellowstone National Park. Plush versions of some of grizzly bears’ favorite snacks stick to self-stick hook-and-loop tabs on bear paw gloves and the snout of strap-on bear heads.
Sam, Pam, and their panda family live in a three-story, feature-packed, bamboo house that kids can explore for hours. Crafted using eco-friendly materials, the playset comes with multiple furniture pieces and play accessories.
If fusing fun and education for your little one is on your mind, look no further than LeapFrog’s ABCs and Activities Wooden Table, the proverbial Swiss-army-knife of productive playtime.
This educational table toy features dozens of ways to learn. The flipping center disc features, on one side, a series of classic and innovative activities. For example, there’s a sliding bead maze at its center, a vegetable counting game that lets kids pretend to plant seeds, and a storybook with multiple tunes.
Flipping the script (meaning the table), the center disc becomes a touch-and-learn hub of epic proportions. Numbers, instruments, animals, letters, and more are all a tiny tot’s finger tap away!
Flip the center for even more play options. | Source: LeapFrog
The packaging advertises that the table offers three ways to play, but that’s selling itself quite short. This table-cum-playset offers so many chances for genuinely fun learning.
Then there’s the aesthetics of the table: From beautifully illustrated bumblebees, daisies, caterpillars, and hens to the wooden tabletop imprinted with the letters of the alphabet, this toy is easy on the eyes. There’s another reason to feel good about this table: It is made from FSC-certified wood that comes from well-managed forests. Though not 100% sustainable, it’s a nice start.
The $70 price point can seem somewhat imposing for some. And while it certainly isn’t a budget toy, given that it’s intended for kids ages 6 months and up, there are potentially years of use to be had out of the thing, making the price-per-play potential quite low. All the more so considering the table works for sitting tots and transitions to the era of standing easily.
Get ready to crank up youngsters’ knowledge of shapes, songs, letters, animals, and more–– Leapfrog brings serious learning to the table with this one.
This table offers kids multiple interactive ways to learn, either sitting or standing. There are are three ways to play, plus dozens of subjects for tots to learn, from letters and numbers to animals and musical instruments.
This Friday, we’re hosting a #DevSeriesCollectibles Twitter Party, sponsored by Jazwares, in which you’ll have chances to win prizes featuring toys from Jazwares’ new DevSeries line of figures, plush, squooshems, hangers, and more! Join us on Friday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET for an hour full of fun, trivia, and prizes as you learn all about these new toys featuring kids’ favorite online gaming characters.
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IMC Toys has expanded from its typical doll category with the release of an all-new roaring fun brand called Dinobytes.
The toy company, which is known for Cry Babies nurturing dolls, is broadening its reach with the game, which has a classic battling play pattern, with the goal being to knock the opponent’s helmet off in order to win.
There are multiple iterations of Dinobytes, the first being the individual Dinobytes. It includes Dilo, Pari, Rexy, and Carner for $9.99 each. Each Dynobyte is ready to battle each other and have helmets on. All kids have to do to go head-to-head is move its tail to rotate the head and press the button on the tail to activate a lunging chomp attack.
There is also Dinobytes Deluxe Cannon, which at $14.99 comes with battle advantages that include a clip-on missile launcher and four projectiles.
Finally, the line also includes Dinobytes Battle Arena for $24.99, which is the arena that comes with two exclusive Dinobytes. Kids use any of their Dinobytes in the arena, as well, but can also battle outside of it.
Introduce little ones to everyone’s favorite bunny!
Miffy is a bunny character designed by Dutch artist Dick Bruna to entertain his son. The first Miffy children’s book came out in 1955 and since then, the character has been featured in a whole pile of other books, TV series, and more. Now, Miffy is ready to help little ones with the beginnings of exploration and play thanks to a collaboration with Little Bot Baby.
Miffy X Little Bot Baby Play Mat (Ofie mat, Miffy Woodland Tales) ($179.99) | Source: Little Bot Baby
Miffy X Little Bot Baby Play Mat (Ofie mat, Miffy in the Park) ($179.99) | Source: Little Bot Baby
Little Bot Baby has two new play mats featuring Miffy. The Miffy Woodland Tales mat is a gentle blue with Miffy sitting comfortably in a repeated pattern across it. For more than just Miffy, the Miffy in the Park Mat features the character walking amongst plants, mushrooms, and adorable animals.
Little Bot Baby’s Ofie Mats are reversible and non-toxic premium play mats. Both Miffy mats are free from PVC, BPA, and other harsh chemicals and are easy to clean and roll up. Each mat measures 6 and a half feet by 4 and a half feet and is a little over half an inch thick, providing plenty of cushioning protection during playtime.
Get a new play mat ready to remind nostalgic adults of their favorite children’s book bunny and introduce a new generation of babies to the magic that is Miffy. The play mats are available now on the official Little Bot Baby store and from a number of other retailers.
These play mats feature bunny character Miffy, designed by Dutch artist Dick Bruna. Each mat is PVC free, vacuum safe, and able to be rolled up for easy storage.
In just a few weeks, kids will be crowded in movie theaters across the country to see PAW Patrol: The Mighty Moviefor the first time! You can get your advance tickets now from Fandango.
In PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol superpowers. The newly dubbed Mighty Pups have to adjust to their superpowers, but PAW Patrol’s archenemy Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with mad scientist Victoria Vance to steal the pups’ superpowers and turn themselves into a super villain.
All of kids’ favorite PAW Patrol characters make an appearance in the movie! | Source: Fandango
Throughout the movie, Skye, the smallest member of PAW Patrol, thinks her new powers are a dream come true, but she needs to learn that even the smallest puppy can make a big difference.
The newest addition to the PAW Patrol franchise will definitely be a *super* experience for little fans! Advanced tickets to PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie are available now at fandango.com and the movie hits theaters starting Sept. 29. Check out the trailer below!
An endless world of imagination, that fits your family’s eco-friendly lifestyle, is now just one quick stop on the way home. Following its launch at target.com, Crazy Aaron’s Land of Dough, a line of products featuring the company’s dough compound, are now available in select Target stores.
Crazy Aaron’s, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, offers three options of colorful dough with sparkling glitter. The 5-ounce “I <3 Rainbow” cup features bright colors similar to the “Over the Rainbow” cup featured above, and the 5-ounce “Saturn Swirl” cup features space-inspired colors. Both cups are Target store exclusives and cannot be purchased online.
1.5-ounce "Mini" dual-toned cup | Source: Crazy Aaron's
The 1.5-ounce “Mini” Land of Dough cups are also available in eight two-toned colors for creations that require a more colorful pop.
Land of Dough products are made from natural materials, such as natural color and glitter, and come in compostable packaging. Don’t worry about the smell, as your craftime will have a pleasant aroma from the dough’s signature scents. The dough will dry in the open air over the course of a few hours, but can be easily re-hydrated for more fun and crazy creations!
Crazy Aaron’s Land of Dough also serves as a tactical sensory experience that can help tune fine motor skills. The dough promotes sharing and can be a tool for social development as well.
Crazy Aaron’s Land of Dough is designed for kids ages 3 and up and ranges from $2.99-9.99. The dough can also be found online at the links below. For more information, visit crazyaarons.com.
