It’s been a challenging year, but one bright spot is that many families have had more time than ever to bond through the power of play. With that in mind, the Toy Insider team has identified some new toys and games that everyone will love when families are enjoying the holiday season together. For more toys we love, check out our full Holiday Gift Guide

Toys We Love


PRESENT PETS

This interactive puppy paws its way out of the box for a surprise reveal. Then, it's ready for play with more than 100 sounds and actions, a wagging tail, games, voice recognition, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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PIZZA PARTY THROWDOWN

Players have 30 seconds to toss their color-coded ingredients onto the rotating pizza gameboard using the pizza chef launcher game piece. Three different challenges offer various levels of difficulty for up to four players.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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LEGO SUPER MARIO ADVENTURE STARTER COURSE

Build a level inspired by the Super Mario video games, then play through the level with the interactive LEGO Mario figure. Collect coins for your best score, then rebuild to create new challenges. Build a level inspired by the Super Mario video games, then play through the level with the interactive LEGO Mario figure. Collect…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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NINTENDO SWITCH

This two-in-one home-to-portable gaming system lets kids dock to play on a TV, or lift out for on-the-go fun. The two Joy-Con controllers offer new styles of play, featuring motion-sense technology and HD rumble.

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  • MSRP:
  • $299.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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NINTENDO SWITCH LITE

While the Nintendo Switch can play games on TV or on the go, this compact, lightweight gaming system is a handheld-only version. It can play all Switch games that are compatible with handheld mode, including those with online play.While the Nintendo Switch can play games on TV or on the go, this compact, lightweight gaming…

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  • MSRP:
  • $199.99; $259.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 8+

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BACK TO THE FUTURE DELOREAN TIME MACHINE PLAYSET

The Playmobil Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine is a 64-piece set that represents the iconic time-traveling ride as it appeared through much of the original film. After a bit of assembly that might require a bit of grownup assistance — particularly with placement of a few important decals — kids will be ready…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME BATTLE ACADEMY

The latest version of Battle Academy introduces the Pokémon V gameplay mechanic and comes with an updated lineup of Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, and Cinderace.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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RELATIVE INSANITY SEE WHAT I MEAN?!

You can't deny your family's crazy, but you can laugh at the photographic evidence! In Jeff Foxworthy's new game Relative Insanity See What I Mean?!, the Judge displays one of the hilarious Photo Cards. Roll the Die to see if you'll caption it using a PUNCHLINE, WHAT HAPPENED NEXT or WHAT WOULD GRANNY SAY? Whichever…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 14+

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TONIES

Pair the soft, 5-inch cube with the hand-painted characters for a screen-free digital listening experience with stories, songs, and more. The starter kit includes a Toniebox and a Creative Tonie, which stores up to 90 minutes of recorded content. Pair the soft, 5-inch cube with the hand-painted characters for a screen-free digital listening experience with…

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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PLINKO

Play The Price Is Right's most popular game at home. Earn Plinko chips by playing pricing games, then take turns stepping up to the 26-inch Plinko board and dropping your chips to score.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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About the author

James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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