The fabulous fours are full of fun, action, and creativity! It’s that perfect preschool age when nurturing educational, emotional, and physical skills is pivotal. Finding time to bond over a great activity or the perfect screen-free distraction can be challenging. If you’re looking for more ways to connect with the fabulous 4 year old in your life or just an epic gift you’ll know they’ll love — you’re in luck! We rounded up the best (no seriously — the best) toys, games, plush, ride-ons, and much more for 4 year olds below.


MEGA CHOMP R/C SHARK

The swishing tail and half-submerged appearance of this remote-controlled shark turns any floor into infested waters. It's 16 inches long and features chomping jaw action.

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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CLUB MOCCHI- MOCCHI- TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES JUNIOR PLUSH

These super-soft, huggable plush are available in all four of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters. Choose from Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, or Donatello.

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  • MSRP:
  • $12.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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CARE BEARS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CARE-A-LOT BEAR

This collector's edition bear features multicolored plush with a silver shimmer effect, a shiny belly badge, and the 40th logo embroidered on its foot. Includes a certificate of authenticity.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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CONSTELLATION AIRFORT

AirFort inflates in less than 30 seconds using the power of a box fan (not included). The Constellation edition features a bright blue design with glow-in-the-dark stars in formations including Ursa Major and Orion.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.95
  • Age:
  • 3+

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EEZY PEEZY MONKEY BARS CLIMBING TOWER

Bring the playground home with this tower that features durable, double self-locking springs and lightweight bars. The easy-to-assemble, 70-inch tower holds up to 150 pounds and features UV protection.

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  • MSRP:
  • $149.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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FIRE UP CHIPS PACKAGING FLEECE PLUSH

This interactive fleece bag of chips has a zipper on top so kids can remove five plush chips with faces on them. The chip bag measures 10 by 14 inches.

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  • MSRP:
  • $43
  • Age:
  • 3+

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FISHER-PRICE BOUNCETOPIA BOUNCER

With the built-in pump, this colorful bounce house inflates in minutes. It has enough room for multiple kids to play together, and it features one opening for entry and exit and transparent walls for safety. Designed for inside play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $149.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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HARRY POTTER HOGWARTS EXPRESS POP-UP TENT

All aboard! This detailed, Hogwarts Express-inspired pop-up tent features multiple entryways and a securable rear door for little wizards-in-training. When playtime is over, the tent folds up for easy storage.

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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IMAGINEXT MEGA STOMP & RUMBLE GIGA DINOSAUR

Inspired by Jurassic World Dominion, this kid-controlled dinosaur has light-up eyes and can roar, stomp, chomp, and thrash. It comes with an Owen Grady figure and a chain to attach to the dinosaur.

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  • MSRP:
  • $119.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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KARMA’S WORLD YOUTH HEADPHONES WITH SHARING PORT

These headphones feature graphics inspired by the Netflix show Karma's World, along with a volume limiter to protect kids' hearing, an adjustable headband, and pivoting ear cushions. There's also a sharing port so two kids can enjoy listening together.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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KID TRAX FORD BRONCO — PINK

Styled to look like a real Ford Bronco, this ride-on features working lights, foot pedal acceleration, and a working FM radio and MP3 player input. Adults can remove the doors and bed cover for four different looks. It moves at a maximum speed of 5 mph.

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  • MSRP:
  • $499.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MAGFORMERS STEM STARTER BUILDER 15-PIECE SET

Kids can create 3D structures from 2D nets with these colorful, magnetic building pieces in multiple shapes, including triangles, squares, and circles. The set comes with step-by-step building instructions and encourages color and shape recognition.

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  • MSRP:
  • $26.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MONSTER JAM MONSTER GARAGE

Display and store up to 20 Monster Jam trucks. Kids can practice tricks with the jumps and stunts attached to this five-level set. It comes with an exclusive, 1:64-scale Monster Jam monster truck.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MIRACULOUS LADYBUG SWITCH N GO SCOOTER WITH LADYBUG DOLL

Kids can have the same transforming powers as Ladybug as they change the secret Ladybug pod into the Ladybug scooter at the touch of a button. It comes complete with a Ladybug doll.

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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PEPPA PIG TONIEBOX STARTER SET

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.

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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PLAYFOAM NATURALS

This 100% plant-based, nontoxic learning compound combines sensory play with sustainability. Kids can mold and shape this squishable compound for tactile play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $16.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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POKÉMON — ELECTRIC CHARGE PIKACHU

This plush Pikachu talks when kids rub its head and releases a thunder attack reaction when kids hold its tummy. The longer kids hold Pikachu's tummy, the more powerful the reaction. Pikachu's cheeks and tail also light up.

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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ROCK THE BELLS DOLLS

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with this assortment of iconic collectible dolls, each dressed in hip-hop inspired clothing and accessories.

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  • MSRP:
  • $11.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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RYAN’S WORLD MEGA MECHA TITAN ROBOT

The Mega Mecha Titan transforms from a chest into an oversized buildable robot for pretend play. It includes unboxing surprises such as micro figures, titan-themed accessories, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 SONIC SPEED RC

This set includes an R/C rider; a detachable, 6-inch Sonic figure; and a ring-shaped controller. Kids can drive Sonic forward, do turns and 360-degree spins, and activate Turbo mode to light up the wheels.

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  • MSRP:
  • $35.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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THAT GIRL LAY LAY SINGING DOLL

This 11-inch doll comes dressed in an outfit inspired by the Nickelodeon series That Girl Lay Lay. Kids can press Lay Lay's necklace charm to hear her sing the show's theme song.

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  • MSRP:
  • $20.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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CAKE-N-BAKE CHALLENGE

In this fast-paced game, players will race to stack their cakes based on the ingredients on a game card. The first player to correctly stack their cake wins a candle, and whoever is the first to collect six candles wins the game.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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CLAY SCULPTING STATION

With this all-in-one air-dry clay kit, kids can build and paint three animal sculptures or a mini clay pot. It features a built-in, kid-powered turntable. The washable paints, tools, and clay all store inside the case.

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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HEROES OF GOO JIT ZU — STRETCH & STRIKE THRASH MOBILE

Kids can transform this Goo Jit Zu vehicle from a speedy cruiser to an attack monster truck by squishing or stretching the fin. The vehicle seats three characters and includes an exclusive Thrash figure.

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99; $54.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 4+

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EPOCH GAMES SUPER MARIO PIRANHA PLANT ESCAPE

Players will roll the die to move around the hungry piranha plant. Whichever space they land on will indicate how many times they have to press the button on the plant in this game of chance. Watch out: The plant will munch down at random!

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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FURREAL CINNAMON THE PONY

This expressive pony stands 14 inches tall, comes with 26 styling accessories, and interacts with kids through 80 sounds and reactions. She responds affectionately when kids feed her or pet her back, cheeks, and nose.

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  • MSRP:
  • $89.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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SKETCH PALS OCEAN FRIENDS

These clippable doodle boards are available in three styles: a shark, a sea turtle, and a narwhal. Kids can draw with the attached stylus or their fingernail, then push on the character's nose to make the doodle board instantly clear itself and draw something new.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99 EACH
  • Age:
  • 4+

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SWITCHEROO CODING CREW

Kids can practice STEM skills by assembling puzzle cards into a map, drawing a coding challenge card, and coding the vehicle to complete the mission. The set comes with three vehicle shells, 15 challenge cards, and accessories.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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CRY BABIES MAGIC TEARS ICY WORLD KEEP ME WARM

Kids can collect 12 new winter-themed Cry Babies Magic Tears dolls, each of which comes in its own iceberg capsule. The capsule contains eight surprise accessories, including a pacifier, a baby bottle, winter goggles, clothing, boots, gloves or a scarf, and a sticker sheet.

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  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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AIR HOGS FLIPPIN’ FRENZY

This double-sided R/C features oversized foam tires and a lightweight design. It performs 360-degree spins and flips from a sleek, blue sports car into a red muscle car.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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About the author

Annabelle Canela

Annabelle Canela

Annabelle Canela was an editorial assistant at The Pop Insider, The Toy Insider, and The Toy Book. When she’s not writing about her favorite toys and fandoms, she loves creating poetry, taking her puppy to the park, and chefing up new creations in her Brooklyn kitchen. You can usually catch her reading Spider-Man comic books on the subway or eating dim sum in Chinatown. This New York City native has traveled all over the Caribbean, including to her family’s home country of Dominican Republic. Naturally, she does it all por mi gente.

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