As we ring in the new year, we’re taking a look back at our top 10 most-read posts of 2022! These are some of the toys and family-friendly news that you loved most. Thank you for joining us for all of your toy news. We can’t wait to see what’s new in 2023!
Check out our top stories of the year below!
1. The Ghouls Are Back with Monster High Haunt Couture
The Monster High gals are back and even more fashionable than ever. Frankie Stein, Clawdeen Wolf, and Draculaura are rocking the runway!
2. Bratz Shrink Down for Mystery Mini Dolls and Makeup
MGA Entertainment joins the miniature craze with its first series of Bratz Minis and Bratz Mini Cosmetics. Collect 24 mini dolls and give them a makeover with mini cosmetics!
3. Calling All Foodies: You’ll Have a Big Craving for the New 5 Surprise Mini Brands
Dinner is served — and it’s miniature. Take snack time to a whole new level with ZURU’s latest 5 Surprise Mini Brands line, Foodie Mini Brands!
4. This Interactive Guinea Pig Delivers 3 Adorable Pet Babies
Moose Toys’ latest Little Live Pets is actually a four-in-one toy! Mama Surprise is unique, interactive, and full of incredible reveals — including three baby guinea pigs.
5. Monster High Boo-riginal Creeproductions Emerge for Friday the 13th
Monster High launched in 2010 and the brand is still a force in the doll aisle. This line of fashion dolls from Mattel brings back all the ghoulish delights of the original series.
6. Mattel Launches Barbie Cutie Reveal Dolls with Fuzzy Animal Costumes
These Barbie dolls are an egg-cellent gift for any Easter basket! The costume top even turns into a fleece jacket for Barbie.
7. Get Ready to Freak Out Over the New Pokémon Squishmallows Revealed at SDCC
Just when kids thought Squishmallows couldn’t get more coveted, the brand teamed up with Pokémon for an epic collaboration. This year, Pikachu and Gengar burst onto the Squishmallows scene.
8. Get a Sneak Peek of Just Play’s Turning Red Toys Before the Movie Premieres on Disney+
This year, Disney and Pixar released Turning Red, a movie about a 13-year-old Asian-American girl coming to terms with the changes of her adolescence. These Turning Red toys from Just Play brought the movie to the toy world. Imagine turning into a red panda any time you experience strong emotions!
9. Hello Kitty Returns to Build-A-Bear Workshop
Hello Kitty is back at Build-A-Bear Workshop for a special celebration! This new edition of Hello Kitty has silver features for the character’s 25th anniversary.
10. The LankyBox Giant Mystery Box Is Brimming with Fun
The hit YouTube series LankyBox made its way to the toy aisle this year. In Bonkers Toys’ LankyBox Giant Mystery Box, kids can unbox tons of surprises inspired by the LankyBox YouTube channel.
