From Bluey and Wicked to Stitch and Barbie in Play-Doh form, these are among the hottest toys this holiday season!
Grocery Goals
Preschoolers can pretend to go food shopping with this supersized Bluey supermarket setup. The multi-level design has a working escalator, checkout stations that beep, a rooftop café for snacks, and plenty of tiny accessories that mimic real-life grocery shopping. Bluey Let’s Play Chef Supermarket Playset, Moose Toys. $36.99, target.com
Wickedly Adorable
Two boo-tiful Care Bears take on Wicked in this trendy collab. Love-a-Lot Bear steps into the role of Glinda while Good Luck Bear channels Elphaba in this collectible set inspired by the new movie. Care Bears x Wicked 2-Pack, Basic Fun. $29.97, walmart.com
In Stitches
Equal parts mischievous and beloved, this interactive 17-inch plush Stitch reacts with more than 100 sounds and movements, switching from affectionate to feisty depending on how kids engage with him. He dances, shakes, wiggles, and even slips into full “alien mode” when prompted. Disney Ultimate Stitch Interactive Plush, Just Play. $49.99, walmart.com
Boogie Nights & Rainbow Vibes
Half dance buddy and half interactive pet, this Rainbow-hued Furby lets kids mix music, play games, and dance to flashing lights. With over 1,000 play combos, touch-activated beats, and interactive sound effects, kids can experiment with rhythm by creating their own mixes. DJ Furby, Hasbro. $61.17, amazon.com
Meow-Mazing
Meant to inspire imaginative play straight out of Gabby’s Dollhouse, this
interactive house has animated eyes, lights, music, 60+ animations, seven themed rooms, and a working Cat-a-vator. Gabby’s Dollhouse, Spin Master. $69.99, target.com
Pup Patient
Kids can treat interactive pup Cooper’s wounds with water-activated bandages and a splint for his injured paw, then watch as he recovers, walks, and wags his tail again. Cooper makes 50+ sounds and has playful reactions, too. Caregiving inspires empathy for this sweet, interactive pet. Little Live Pets Ouchies—Cooper the Retriever, $54.99, target.com
Runway Play
Kids can mold, stamp, and create catwalk looks for Barbie using a range of Play-Doh colors. They can create dresses and accessories, then display them on the built-in runway.
Play-Doh Barbie Designer Fashion Show Playset, Mattel. $20.99, target.com
Turn and Learn
Toddlers can spin the wheel to explore letters, numbers, colors and animal sounds, guided by wildly popular educator and YouTuber Ms. Rachel’s playful prompts. Ms. Rachel Spin-Along Learning Wheel, Spin Master. $28.05, amazon.com
Night Fury Unleashed
They’ll channel their inner Toothless and become the famous Night Fury with this How To Train Your Dragon, Blast and Roar Toothless Mask. The mask has lights, sounds and mist plus two play modes that activate plasma blast lights and roaring sounds. DreamWorks Dragons Electronic Blast & Roar Toothless Mask, $19.99, target.com
Full Throttle
Inspired by the Ferrari FXX K vehicle, this 867-piece car model set has authentic details and moving functions like a V12 engine with moving pistons to steering and aerodynamic elements that mimic the real car. LEGO Technic Ferrari FXX K. $64.95, amazon.com
Undercover Engineers
They’ll decode messages and trail clues on 20+ spy missions while learning about the science and engineering behind each tool. They’ll build devices like motion detectors, and learn how circuits carry signals. Snap Circuits Spy Kit, Elenco Electronics, $56.95, amazon.com
Mystery Plush
Inspired by the Labubu craze, Kimmon blind boxes are already popular overseas. Each character doubles as a collectible plush character and micro-accessory (think belt loops or bag charms). Kimmon Mimon Series Plush Keychain Stuffed Blind Box, $20, urbanoutfitters.com
Edgy Hello Kitty
Celebrate Kuromi’s 20th anniversary with this GUND plush, featuring a classic jester outfit and pink skull clip. It’s super soft and a keeper for Sanrio fans.GUND Sanrio Hello Kitty 20th Anniversary Plush, $28.98, amazon.com
Wicked LEGO Art
This spectacular 1,518-piece LEGO art set brings Wicked to life in 3D, from Glinda’s bubble to Elphaba’s Emerald City escape. It’s a detailed landscape LEGO fans can build and display or hang as a piece of wall art. Emerald City Wall Art, LEGO, $159.99, lego.com
Magical Storyteller
Inspire a love of reading with Luna, a story projector, audio player, and night light all in one. Luna functions like a screen-free storyteller that brings books to life through projections, narration, and sing-alongs. No Wi-Fi or apps required. Designed for ages 3–7, it’s also portable and easy to travel with. LUNA STORYTIME Kids Book Projector, $59.99, amazon.com
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