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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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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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.

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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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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.

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  • Ages: 8+
  • Manufacturer: NINTENDO
  • MSRP: $199.99; $259.99 CAD

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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 to send the included figures of Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett Brown (in 1985 outfits) to whatever timeline imagination may dictate. Doc’s loyal dog, Einstein (the world’s very first time traveler, according to the film), is included, so the trusty canine can come along for the ride!

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  • Ages: 6+
  • Manufacturer: PLAYMOBIL
  • MSRP: $49.99

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POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME BATTLE ACADEMY

The first board game adaptation of the classic Pokémon Trading Card Game makes gameplay an easy-to-learn family experience. Two players can battle with the three included 60-card decks, featuring Raichu, Charizard, and Mewtwo.

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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 one it is, you’re gonna read some funny captions! Then everyone else chooses one of their Caption Cards to play, and the Judge picks the funniest (Mom’s Favorite!), second funniest (Middle Child...meh) and, if it applies, a Black Sheep (a baaaa-aaad caption choice)! It’s a different, hilarious game each time it’s played, and it even includes some real photos of Jeff Foxworthy himself! For 4 to 12 Players Combined a top selling game and combined it with a top trend—memes.

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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.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: TONIES
  • MSRP: $99.99

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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.

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