Although Christmas is exactly three months away from today (but who’s counting), we know exactly what items will be filling kids’ wish lists this holiday season! Our Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht showed the Today Show some of this year’s best, which you can also find on our holiday gift guide. Watch the video above or click here to see our full guide!

Hasbro_PlayAllDayElmoPlay All Day Elmo (Hasbro)

  • Kids will be wowed by the most exciting and playful Elmo to date!
  • This favorite pal features more than 150 responses and eight games and activities that will keep little ones laughing.
  • From “Pat-a-cake” and “Freeze Dance,” to “Red Light, Green Light” and more, every move kids make is a new chance for fun.
  • Little ones can also tickle Elmo’s belly, hold his hand, give him a kiss, or clap his hands to play games together and hear more responses!
  • Ages: 18 mos.+
  • MSRP: $59.99

95151_inset2_LifestyleGiant Leonardo Playset (Playmates Toys)

  • A giant 24-inch articulated Leonardo Ninja Turtle action figure transforms into a complete Sewer Lair Playset.
  • With over 30 features including spring activated surprises, false floors, a skate park and so much more, this set provides hours of Ninja fun!
  • The playset features 9 different rooms for endless Turtle action play, including Turtles’ Living Room, Splinter’s Meditation Room, Skate Park Half-Pipe, Mikey’s Pad, Turtles’ Dojo, Street Level Lookout Tower, Donnie’s Workshop, Computer Lab, and Turtles’ Jail.
  • Giant Leonardo includes an 18-inch signature Katana sword.
  • Playset is compatible with most Turtles basic action figures.
  • Ages: 4+
  • MSRP: $99.99

SkyrocketToys.ChocolatePenCandy Craft Chocolate Pen (Skyrocket Toys)

  • For the first time ever, kids can write, mold, and decorate in delicious colorful chocolate!
  • The motorized chocolate pen dispenses real liquid chocolate (made in the USA) that then hardens into solid chocolate at room temperature or in the refridgerator.
  • The chocolate tubes can easily be switched to create multicolor treats.
  • Partially used tubes can be stored for future use.
  • Clean-up is a breeze, as the melted chocolate never actually touches the pen.
  • Kids and adults will love exploring the endless designs they can create!
  • Includes the Chocolate Pen and several different colored chocolate tubes, lots of molds, and multiple chocolate tips to create custom treats!
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $29.99

Hexbug.VexRoboticsHexcalatorBallMachineVEX Robotics Hexcalator Ball Machine (Hexbug)

  • Think all wheels are round? Think again!
  • This sophisticated machine was inspired by cutting edge medical devices and uses a hand crank to power 3 hexagonal indexing wheels to transport balls uphill while they are released onto the return ramp.
  • Once constructed, this machine will move the balls in a continuous loop at a rate of 1 ball per second.
  • Over 260 easy connect snap pieces.
  • Motorize your machine with a motor kit.
  • Collect and connect all of the VEX Robotics Ball Machines, or give your VEX Robotics Ball Machine a powerful boost with the VEX Robotics Motor Kit.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $29.99

PieFaceGamePie Face (Hasbro)

  • The exciting Pie Face game is filled with fun and suspense, and somebody’s bound to get splatted!
  • Put some whipped cream from home or a wet sponge on the “hand” of this game and start turning the handles.
  • It could go off at any time, so keep your fingers crossed and hope you’re not the one who gets a splat in the face!
  • You score a point for every time you turn the handle without getting pie-faced, and the ones who scores 25 points wins. Take some risks and hope for the best in this hilarious and unpredictable game!
  • Ages: 5+
  • MSRP: $19.99

pTRU1-20759451_alternate2_enh-z6Girl Scouts Cookie Oven (Wicked Cool)

  • The Girl Scouts Cookie Oven lets aspiring bakers experience the hands-on fun of making their own Girl Scout cookies.
  • A real working oven, it comes complete with tools and mixes that allow kids (and adults!) to have fun and learn how to make cookies that remind you of the real thing.
  • It features a viewing window that lets bakers see the treats they’re making and a warming station to heat and melt delicious cookie coatings and frostings.
  • One of the fastest and authentic toy ovens, the two PTC, ceramic, tiled heating elements will evenly bake the cookies. The patent-pending heating technology allows for anything to be baked like a real oven in just 15 minutes – 5 minutes to pre-heat and approximately 10 minutes to bake.
  • Comes with mix packets to create Thin Mints-inspired cookies, a spatula, a baking pan, and “The Perfect Cookie” mL measuring tool.
  • A fun and educational way to keep the excitement of Girl Scout Cookie season all year long.
  • Age: 8+
  • MSRP: $59.99

Girl Scouts Cookie-Inspired Flavor Mixes (Wicked Cool Toys)

  • Kids can keep the fun going with Girl Scout Cookie-inspired mixes!
  • Basic Refill Packs: Give young bakers the opportunity to make cookies everyone will love. Available flavors include Thin Mints, PB Sandwich, Trefoils, Chocolate PB, and Caramel Coconut. MSRP: $6.99
  • Deluxe Refill Packs: Deluxe Refill Packs include two popular flavors. Comes in Thin Mints & Chocolate PB, Caramel Coconut & PB Sandwich, and Trefoils. MSRP: $14.99

About the author

Maddie Michalik

Maddie Michalik

Maddie Michalik was the Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book from 2020-2022. She was also a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider.

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