Let’s be real: Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, you’re still going to get a gift for the 5-year-old in your life this holiday season.
Kids at that age want anything they can get their hands on, but we’ve made it easy to whittle down what they really want. From interactive pets and color-changing dolls to coding robots and hairy slime, there’s something for every interest on this list.
Check out the 30 best toys and gifts for 5-year-olds and get ’em before they sell out!
BARBIE COLOR REVEAL SLUMBER PARTY FUN
This set features multiple layers of unboxing with more than 35 surprises, including Color Reveal Barbie and Chelsea dolls, three Color Reveal Pets, a long-haired wig, slumber party accessories, pet accessories, and more. This set features multiple layers of unboxing with more than 35 surprises, including Color Reveal Barbie and Chelsea dolls, three Color Reveal…
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JUNKBOTS
Dig through junk to reveal hidden treasures and clues /to build one of 36 collectibles. Mix and match pieces to customize your own characters. Animate the bots with a motor or dynamic vibrations and a light-up energy core.r
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KIDIZOOM CREATOR CAM
This kid-friendly camera features more than 20 animated backgrounds that set the stage for creative videos. It also includes on-screen editing capabilities and comes with a green screen and a tabletop tripod/selfie stick. This kid-friendly camera features more than 20 animated backgrounds that set the stage for creative videos. It also includes on-screen editing capabilities…
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SMARTY PAD
This interactive LED tablet features 12 games and an age-appropriate, educator-vetted curriculum. Its motion sensors encourage sensory play, small motor skill development, and critical thinking. Kids can play and learn in English and Spanish.
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STORY TIME CHESS
This game teaches kids as young as 3 years old how to play chess through silly stories and interactive games. No previous chess experience is required. This game teaches kids as young as 3 years old how to play chess through silly stories and interactive games. No previous chess experience is required.
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TROLLS WORLD TOUR DJ TROLLEX PARTY MIXER
Sing along or record your voice using the microphone, then choose from several rhythms, musical loops, sound effects, and character phrases to mix your own creations with the volume and tempo sliders, interactive lights, and “drop the beat” button.
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BUTTER CLOUDZ CASTLE BUCKET
The resealable container of slime comes in a variety of squishable colors and scents. Kids can swirl, stretch, and spread the slime, which is safe, non-toxic, and easy to clean up. The resealable container of slime comes in a variety of squishable colors and scents. Kids can swirl, stretch, and spread the slime, which is…
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MEALTIME MAGIC
This interactive doll reacts to the light-up spoon with more than 70 sounds and phrases. The food tray includes 10 foods to mix and match. Burp and play with Mia or Maya, then rock her to sleep. Available in two skin tones. This interactive doll reacts to the light-up spoon with more than 70 sounds…
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OOSH HAIRY SLIME
This nontoxic and non-sticky slime concoction is mixed with colorful hairs and creepy-crawly surprises inside. Three different color assortments come packaged in hairy, reusable containers that reveal flies, cockroaches, hair, and more. This nontoxic and non-sticky slime concoction is mixed with colorful hairs and creepy-crawly surprises inside. Three different color assortments come packaged in hairy,…
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5 SURPRISE MINI BRANDS SERIES 2
More than 160 brands are now miniaturized and collectible. Reveal tiny versions of Kraft Heinz favorites, including Velveeta, Miracle Whip, Jet-Puffed Marshmallows, and more. Each capsule contains four surprise mini brands and one mini shopping accessory. More than 160 brands are now miniaturized and collectible. Reveal tiny versions of Kraft Heinz favorites, including Velveeta, Miracle…
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BOTLEY 2.0 THE CODING ROBOT
Use the remote programmer to build coding sequences with up to 150 steps, code light shows with Botley's eyes, or play a game. New features include a light-up sensor and the ability to discover secret codes. Use the remote programmer to build coding sequences with up to 150 steps, code light shows with Botley's eyes,…
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BREYER MANE BEAUTY
The 10-inch horse styling head comes with a styling booklet, a comb, clips, and other hair accessories that kids can use to style the horse's mane. Available in three mane colors: blonde, brunette, and white.
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CIRCUIT EXPLORER
Circuit Explorer combines simple circuits and big imaginations! Construction play meets electrical engineering in this snap-together building system that comes in three different playsets! Kids line up the circuitry graphics on the oversized pieces and snap them together to build a fully powered, large-scale, space-themed world. Connect the pieces to make out-of-this-world custom, light-up builds.…
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DISNEY DOORABLES MULTI-PEEK PACK SERIES 4
Unbox multiple layers of peel and reveal secrets to find five, six, or seven Disney Doorables collectible figures. Each character stands 1.5 inches tall and features stylized details and signature glitter eyes. Series four features 62 characters to collect.
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DIY MUSIC MAKER SCIENCE LAB
Explore the science of pitch, vibration, and acoustics while making a box guitar, a pan flute, and an ocean drum. Features a 36-page, illustrated storybook and activity guide that includes 10 STEM-based activities. Explore the science of pitch, vibration, and acoustics while making a box guitar, a pan flute, and an ocean drum. Features a…
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EYECLOPS DIGITAL MICROSCOPE & CAMERA
Magnify objects up to 800x their size or turn off the zoom and use it as a camera to take pictures and record video. Comes with a built-in, color 2.4-inch screen; a micro SD card; and a USB cable so kids can transfer their photos and videos to a computer.
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FAILFIX TOTAL MAKEOVER PACK
Kids are invited to #TakeoverTheMakeover with this new fashion doll line that incorporates the hottest fail trends on social media. Kids can become a #StyleSavior by transforming each of the five collectible dolls with new outfits and accessories to go from epic fail to epic fix. Kids are invited to #TakeoverTheMakeover with this new fashion…
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HOT WHEELS ULTIMATE GARAGE
This parking garage play set features lights, sounds, and elevators between all four levels. There is a side-by-side ramp for racing, a spiral ramp with a chomping shark, and room to store up to 36 cars.
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ITTY BITTY PRETTYS
Reveal one of 13 fashionable Itty Bitty Prettys dolls or a super-rare Royal Tea doll. Various-sized sets feature everything kids need for surprise tea parties, including fizzing sugar cubes that reveal accessories and stylish collectibles.
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KINETIC SAND SANDWHIRLZ
Use the included cylinder tool to create surprise shapes and flows of Kinetic Sand, inspired by the drop and squish play pattern. Includes 2 pounds of colorful sand and a carrying case.
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LITTLE LIVE PETS GOTTA GO FLAMINGO
Feed Gotta Go Flamingo his special food and watch his neck jiggle and wiggle as he swallows. When he proclaims, “uh oh, gotta go!” grab the included toilet to catch his squishy, neon poop.
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MAKE IT MINE MAKE YOUR OWN COMIC BOOK
Design three custom comic books with this set, which comes with double-point markers, stamps, stickers, and more. Practice reading and writing skills, and follow along with the how-to-draw guide for inspiration.
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MICRO MACHINES SUPER VAN CITY
This updated take on a classic transforms from Super Van to Super City and includes a working bridge, a construction site, a high-rise building, a drag strip, and ramps. It connects to other playsets and includes three Micro Machines vehicles.
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NA! NA! NA! ULTIMATE SURPRISE
Each 11-inch Na! Na! Na! teen fashion doll features an even bigger confetti balloon unboxing experience. Kids can pop the balloons to reveal fashions and accessories they can mix and match to create more than 120 looks.
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POWER TREADS
Easily build the all-surface vehicle, then create a custom course using the modular track set. Track pieces are interchangeable and can be placed far apart or close together. Add obstacles using any household items.
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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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SQUEAKEE THE BALLOON DOG
Squeakee is an interactive balloon dog pet that kids can train and feed. He'll listen and respond with more than 60 sounds and movements activated by voice commands and multiple touch sensors.
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TREASURE X SUNKEN GOLD SHARK’S TREASURE
Break open the bottle packaging to release a giant shark, then dissect its belly to rescue the treasure hunter trapped inside. Kids will also uncover a hidden treasure chest with a chance to find real gold.
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PLAYMOBIL GRAND CASTLE OF NOVELMORE
Defend King John's Grand Castle as the Burnham Raiders descend upon Novelmore. Kids can fire at the enemies with the catapult and foil intruders with a trap door that leads to the prison below. The set includes four figures, a horse, a wolf, and accessories. Defend King John's Grand Castle as the Burnham Raiders descend…
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L.O.L. SURPRISE OMG REMIX PLANE
Four-in-one-play! Kids can convert this playset into a plane, vehicle, recording studio, or mixing booth. Includes more than 50 surprises! Features four reclining seats, working overhead compartments, an accessory cart, a TV Screen, and seatbelts. No dolls included, but compatible with LOL Surprise, OMG, and JK dolls. Four-in-one-play! Kids can convert this playset into a…
