From hometown heroes to future pop stars, toys can inspire kids’ future careers. These aspirational toys can spark ideas for kids to pursue the dream jobs they want to have when they grow up. Plus, all of these picks bring out imaginative role-play experiences as kids learn practical lessons they can use when they grow older — it’s a win-win! For more toys that will top kids’ wish lists this year, check out our full Holiday Gift Guide!

BLUE’S CLUES & YOU! CHECK UP TIME BLUE

Josh guides kids through giving this interactive plush a check-up with the included accessories. Kids can listen to Blue's heartbeat, take her temperature, and give her medicine to help her feel better. Josh guides kids through giving this interactive plush a check-up with the included accessories. Kids can listen to Blue's heartbeat, take her temperature,…

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  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BARBIE FAST CAST CLINIC PLAYSET

This set includes a Barbie doctor doll and four play areas: a medical station, an exam table, an X-ray machine, and a gift shop. Kids can use the cast-making feature and colored dough to make casts for their dolls. This set includes a Barbie doctor doll and four play areas: a medical station, an exam…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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THE YOUNG SCIENTISTS CLUB FUTURE VETERINARIAN

From X-rays of exotic animals and household pets to encouraging empathy and learning how to care for animals, this set features more than 10 activities to spark an interest in becoming a veterinarian. From X-rays of exotic animals and household pets to encouraging empathy and learning how to care for animals, this set features more…

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  • MSRP:
  • $16.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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KID TRAX USPS MAIL DELIVERY TRUCK RIDE-ON

This kid-sized mail truck includes a mail slot, an opening rear door, working headlights, a horn, and an FM radio with an MP3 input. Features a 6V rechargeable battery and moves at a top speed of 2.5 mph. This kid-sized mail truck includes a mail slot, an opening rear door, working headlights, a horn, and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $269
  • Age:
  • 3+

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DISNEY PRINCESS BLUETOOTH KARAOKE MACHINE WITH EZ LINK TECHNOLOGY

Kids can press the EZ Link button and use the free EZ Link App to connect to a Disney Hits Playlist via their preferred streaming service. The machine features a multi-colored light show, a working microphone, and a built-in rechargeable battery.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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DESIGN & DRILL BOLT BUDDIES FIRST RESPONDERS

This line includes three vehicles inspired by frontline workers: a fire truck, a helicopter, and a police motorcycle (each sold separately). Snap the pieces together and use the kid-friendly drill to attach colorful bolts. Features eco-friendly packaging. This line includes three vehicles inspired by frontline workers: a fire truck, a helicopter, and a police motorcycle…

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  • MSRP:
  • $26.99-44.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ROCK & MINERAL GAME SET

STEM has never been so much fun! Kids can play rock bingo, mineral memory, gem-tac-toe, trivia, and have a full deck of playing cards that can also be used as flash cards. In addition to all the fun games, kids will also receive 25 rock specimens and over 150 rock, mineral, and gemstone specimens. The…

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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HEXMODS PRO RACER PACK

HEXMODS is a line of customizable, hobby-grade R/C model cars. Thanks to the cars' chassis, the builder can swap hardware like spoilers, side skirts, hoods, and suspensions and speed up to 30 feet per second (20 mph). The Pro Racer Pack is a larger bundle that includes a wider assortment of modifications and more performance…

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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CHOPPIN’ FUN LEARNING POT

Kids can prepare pretend meals with snap-apart veggies, a play knife, and a cutting board. The pot includes five interactive recipes, teaches kids numbers and colors, and doubles as storage for all of the pieces. Kids can prepare pretend meals with snap-apart veggies, a play knife, and a cutting board. The pot includes five interactive…

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  • MSRP:
  • $21.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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KIDIZOOM PRINTCAM

Click and print instantly with this kid-friendly camera. Flip up the lens to take selfies, preview images on the 2.4-inch color screen, browse more than 110 templates, and more. Includes parent controls for safe photo fun. Click and print instantly with this kid-friendly camera. Flip up the lens to take selfies, preview images on the…

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  • MSRP:
  • $74.99; $93.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 4+

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STEP2 STOP & GO MARKET

Kids can pull up to the market on their bikes or play cars and fill up on gas and pay the toll. This playset features a gas pump, a tollbooth, cones, a chalkboard, a working cash register, an umbrella, and wheels to move it easily. Kids can pull up to the market on their bikes…

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  • MSRP:
  • $119.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST ON-THE-GO LAB SET

Inspired by the book and Netflix series, Ada Twist, Scientist, this portable science lab includes test tubes, experiment cards, and more. Kids can personalize the case with included stickers and record findings on the included notepad. Inspired by the book and Netflix series, Ada Twist, Scientist, this portable science lab includes test tubes, experiment cards,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $44.44
  • Age:
  • 3+

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START+ ESSENTIALS PEN SET

3Doodler Start+ combines art and design with technology in a fun and creative way. This set includes a wireless 3D Pen, safe and environmentally friendly filament, and an activity booklet with 10 hands-on projects. Learn the basics of engineering and tech literacy with this unique, creative activity. Kids can gather inspiration from hundreds of stencils,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99; $69.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

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FGTEEV GIANT MYSTERY TEEV — SEASON 3

This ultimate unboxing experience features a giant, green, toxic-themed TV storage case, mystery figures based on the animated characters from the FGTeeV YouTube channel, buildable Micro Stax figures, putty, and more. This ultimate unboxing experience features a giant, green, toxic-themed TV storage case, mystery figures based on the animated characters from the FGTeeV YouTube channel,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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MY FAIRY GARDEN LIGHT UNICORN PARADISE

Kids can plant the included seeds in this fairy garden set, which features a toadstool house, a light-up rainbow, and lights and sounds that kids can activate by playing with Dahlia the fairy and her unicorn. Kids can plant the included seeds in this fairy garden set, which features a toadstool house, a light-up rainbow,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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ALL-PRO PASSER

The All-Pro Passer is programmed to throw accurate football spirals like a quarterback. It features nine different passing zones to launch the ball more than 25 yards. Kids can select their play and press hike, slant, post, short, or long. Players can practice alone or with others.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 14+

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ARCKIT COASTAL LIVING

Kids can build a collection of colorful and contemporary beach house designs while learning about the coastal landscape and its ecosystem. The set includes 88 architectural building blocks and 25 cardboard pop-outs. Kids can build a collection of colorful and contemporary beach house designs while learning about the coastal landscape and its ecosystem. The set…

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  • MSRP:
  • $79.95
  • Age:
  • 7+

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SMART STIX ENGINEER KIT

After choosing a blueprint from the free smART STIX app, kids can use the included smART Workbench to measure and cut the exact size and number of aluminum rods needed. Then, they bend them into shapes and connect them to build three different designs. After choosing a blueprint from the free smART STIX app, kids…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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TINY GARDENING!

Kids can nurture seedlings in this greenhouse that's small enough to fit on a desk. They will watch plants breathe, extract DNA from fruit, and discover the effects of acid rain, gravity, and light waves on plant growth. Kids can nurture seedlings in this greenhouse that's small enough to fit on a desk. They will…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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MASTERCHEF FAMILY COOKING GAME

Turn meal time into game time! This family cooking adventure features in-game mini cooking challenges, more than 22 kid-tested recipes, and other surprise twists and turns. Have fun while learning to cook with real food (not included). Turn meal time into game time! This family cooking adventure features in-game mini cooking challenges, more than 22…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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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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