50 Hottest Christmas Toys That’ll Be Flying Off the Shelves

Christmas is nearly here! So here’s your warning to start planning gifts for your kids, grandkids, or nieces and nephews as soon as possible. With over $957 billion spent in the U.S. around Christmas, we know that browsing stores can be overwhelming. There’s a lot of junk out there.

So we’ve dug deep through Walmart and Amazon’s toy lists to recommend the projected top sellers (that we think are great!)

There’s something for everyone in here; from preschoolers and plushies to budding engineers and Barbie collectors.

LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Exotic Peacock Bird Toy

Any kid with a love of nature and LEGO will be wowed by this cute and impressive LEGO peacock build. 

We love how it gives a chance to build again and again, with the ability to switch between three designs with the same set of bricks. That means your kids can play with an exotic peacock, dragonfly, or colorful butterfly. There’s even a nice lily-pad stand to display the builds on a shelf.

Little Tikes Creative Chefs Baker’s Kit

Introduce the love of baking to your youngest, with this 18-piece baker’s kit. Imagination will run wild as your kids use a cupcake mix made of sand that mimics the real deal.

Tactile and cute, it features a cupcake station, spinning battery-powered mixer, recipe card, foldable play table, toy eggs, toy batter, frosting mold, toy candles, cupcake tins, measuring cup, plate, and spatula!

UNO Teams

Here’s a perfect stocking filler to please all the family; UNO Teams! We all know the classic version of this chaotic card game, but now there’s a new twist.

The rules are the same, but players work together with special cards and rules that require teamwork and poker faces. Don’t forget, you’ll still need to yell “UNO” in unison!

Nerf N Series Pinpoint Blaster

If you’ve never had a Nerf gun battle with your kids, then I highly advise it. Sure, you might come out realizing you’re raising little Rambos, but it’s so much fun.

But, you’ll need some serious firepower. And what better than the kid’s equivalent of a sniper rifle – the Nerf N Series Pinpoint Blaster?

Boasting extreme accuracy, speed, and distance, you’ll utilize a bolt-action blaster with scope, a 10-dart clip, and a pack of 18 darts. You might want to get some goggles with it too!

Barbie World Horse Stable Playset

Give Barbie a new hobby, with this Barbie horse stable playset. Although it doesn’t include a Barbie doll, it does allow your kid to take care of the horse, with brushes and a washing station.

And then, Barbie has the chance to compete for a trophy via a set of jumps. Best of all, the horse features a soft mane, so you can brush it! Come on Barbie, let’s go… horse jumping.

Kinetic Sand

Not everyone lives right next to the beach, but all kids love playing with sand. So, here’s a solution – the Kinetic Sand Kit!

Your kids can get imaginative, without the mess of the beach, by building this SquishMotion sand. That basically means it sticks, layers, and squishes together without water or mess.

The set features 1lb of pink, yellow, and blue Kinetic Sand, a crinkle cutter, and shark, sun, and star stamper tools. This toy is perfect for promoting fine motor skills, creativity, and sensory interaction.

Peppa Pig Muddy Puddles Party Doll

The Peppa Pig fan club is about to go wild because there’s a Peppa Pig party happening with the Muddy Puddles party doll.

This 12-inch tall doll is dancing, talking, singing, and interacting. She responds to sounds, with phrases and sound effects, and will change her mood depending on her Muddy Puddle or Party Mode setting – which is changed by putting on or removing her muddy puddle boots.

Pikachu Sleeping Plush

Does your kid like Pikachu? Do they like plush? If so, I’m almost certain this will bring a smile to their face.

This super cute Pokemon Pikachu sleeping plush measures 9.25 x 18.25 x 9.75 Inches and is irresistibly cuddly. After a long day of Poke training, a Pikachu needs to sleep and that’s exactly what this cute little guy does.

Bluey 3-in-1 Transforming Plane Playset

Take Bluey and Bingo on a jet-setting adventure this Christmas, with a 3-in-1 transforming plane playset! Once you land the plane, you can open it and see it transform into a hotel lobby, hotel room, and beach.

It features 15 play pieces, plus the two character’s Minifigures, in an impressive 27” wide plane (when opened up)! There are also over 25 sounds and phrases from the show, a passport, and a sticker sheet. We love how so much is packed into one portable set.

HuffyRock Creek Mountain Bike

There comes a moment in every kid’s childhood when they get ‘the’ bike. It’ll take them everywhere; from around the neighborhood in summer to wet forest paths in fall. Memories will be made.

Is this bike? Measuring 26 inches, with a smooth 18-speed index Shimano shifting system, hardtail frame, and cool blue paint job, it could well be.

There’s also a front suspension fork, for comfortable off-road riding and shock absorption when you roll off kerbs. The bike is designed for 13 years.

Miraculous Paris Heroes Playset

If your child is a fan of Miraculous then they’ll be dreaming of this impressive Miraculous Eiffel Tower playset. Standing at a decent 4’ tall, you can imagine the 40+ accessories and minifigures playing around the Parisien skyline.

There’s even a picnic area, restaurant, balcony, shops, and many more surprises waiting inside. Oh and an incredible zip line from the top of the tower!

Miraculous Hero Switch Ladybug 10.5″ Fashion Doll

Miraculous heroes are not just heroes, they’re also style icons. With this 10.5” fashion doll, you can transform her in one push of a button, changing her from Ladybug to Lady Noire in seconds!

Each superhero has a removable mask and there’s even a cat ears headband. It’s time to transform!

Hasbro Marvel Spider-Man Super Web Slinger

How we dreamt of having this as kids. This Hasbro Spider-Man web-slinger kid allows your kid to release the web and save the world themselves.

In one push of a button, web fluid fires out. You can also replace the fluid with water for endless fun. All this is achieved with the wearing of one fun Spider-Man glove, inspired by the latest movie from the Marvel Universe.

Contixo 7″ Kids Tablet

Introduce your kids to technology in a safe manner with the Contixo Academy Kids Tablet. Running on an Android 13 system, it’s pre-installed with educational games and activities. It also has 128GB of storage for new child-safe apps.

Designed for kids specifically, it’s held in a shock-proof case; so when your kid drops it on the floor, you don’t freak out.

Hot Wheels City Ultra Shark Car Wash

Hot Wheels has always been a hit. Even for parents, it’s still fun, with the ability to create insane jumps and loops. But here’s a new twist: a Hot Wheels City Car Wash, inspired by the Netflix series ‘Let’s Race’.

Drive color-shifting vehicles over ramps, into the shark’s mouth before changing the water color and revealing the car’s deco once again. Pull the shark upwards, and the car will race down while excess water drains away. It’s one-of-a-kind!

LEGO Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance & Mercedes-AMG Project One

Enjoy over 560 LEGO pieces to build both the Mercedes 2021 F1 car and the Mercedes-AMG Project One sports car. 

For any Formula One fans, this is a great build that’s based on Mercedes’ last Formula One team’s championship win. Driven by Sir Lewis Hamilton, it documents a piece of LEGO history from one of the greatest seasons in modern motor racing history!

LEGO Speed Champions Aston Martin Safety Car & AMR23 Racing Car

Drive to Survive fans, add to your F1 collection with the 2023 Aston Martin F1 car, reimagined in Lego. The pack also features the 2023 Aston Martin Safety Car, which means you can reimagine crashes or simply display your builds on a shelf.

The AMR23 was driven by two-time Formula One legend, Fernando Alonso and Canadian, Lance Stroll.

Mini BarbieLand Dollhouse

Dream big while playing small, with this tiny, cute recreation of a Barbie Dreamhouse. There are several to collect and this one, each one including a mini 1.5-inch Barbie doll (which bends to sit), pet, and pet accessory.

Each house features a working elevator, slide, and pool. You can place the individual Dream Houses side by side to create your very own BarbieLand street.

Blue Glow 6V Bumper Car

Here’s a crazy one. A bumper car to play with at home! Perfect for boys and girls up to age 4 (up to 66 lbs), it’s an electric ride-on vehicle powered by a 6V battery (it comes with a 120V wall charger).

The bumper car spins in 360 degrees, features flashing LED lights, and reaches a safe speed of 1MPH. There are also soft rubber bumpers to protect against impact on furniture and walls. Steering is achieved via a joystick. Don’t worry there is a safety belt to prevent your kid from falling out.

MGA’s Miniverse Harry Potter Make It Mini Potions Class

Harry Potter fans can enjoy a tiny potion class, with this replica set featuring 100 pieces! From walls to the floor and furniture, you’ll need to set up the model as close as possible to the films, before gluing the items in place.

You’ll even need to create the potions before putting them on display!

Crazy Cart Shuffle by Razor

This crazy cart seems to have reinvented pedaling, as you merely need to shuffle your feet back and forth to gain speed. And then, as kids love to do, you release the Drift Bar and spin until your heart’s content.

Pull off crazy drifts or just have a race with your friends or against the clock! There is a five-setting adjustable length frame to tailor the experience to different-sized kids too. No batteries are required!

18” Kuromi Plush

You can’t get much cuter than this. All ages who enjoy Kuromi will get excited by unwrapping her. The reviews say it’s very well made too!

Wondering who Kuromi is? She’s a spinoff from the ‘Hello Kitty’ series and has recently become very popular due to her mischievous yet adorable personality.

Uno Elite NFL

UNO’s biggest fans again here, telling you that there’s an NFL special UNO pack now on sale. Featuring 56 randomized NFL players, 4 collectible foil cards, and 112 UNO regular cards, this is a football-themed twist on the classic card game.

Play an Elite Icon card and you’ll unlock a special power! There are also ‘Draft Packs’ available, with around 2,000 different NFL cards to play with.

Despicable Me 4 The Ultimate F.A.R.T. Blaster

Hear me out. Some of us have crazy nephews who find this kind of thing hilarious. I know for sure that there are adults who like Minions too. So, here it is; the Minion F.A.R.T. blaster.

It fires our smoke rings that look like, smell like, and sound like a Minion’s deadly releases. Thankfully, you can also pick a banana scent that doesn’t smell so gross.

USA Toyz Dinosaur Dash Track STEM Set

Here’s one for the dinosaur lovers. Enjoy 225 pieces of Dinosaur track to create your very own interactive Jurassic Park-type safari route.

The set includes six dinosaurs, two race cars, coconut trees, a dino head cave, and a hanging cage! It’s as much as it is educational for STEM skills.

PlayStation 5 Pro

Here’s one to break your bank. This holiday season, Sony is releasing an upgraded version of the PlayStation 5 console. If your family is ready to upgrade their gaming set-up, then here’s your answer.

It features an upgraded GPU, Advanced Ray Tracing, and AI-driven upscaling. That makes it 45% faster and far smoother than the regular PS5. However, fear not, if you have the original PS5, it probably isn’t worth forking out on.

Launching on November 7th, pre-sales are opening in retailers from October 10th.

LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar

Make every day of December one to look forward to with this LEGO Star Wars-themed advent calendar! It includes 18 collectible mini toys and six Star Wars figures, to recreate some iconic imagery from the series.

Across 24 days, you’ll get access to 368 pieces in total, including mini version of an X-wing, TIE Fighter, AT-AT, Y-wing, Jabba’s Sail Barge, Millennium Falcon, Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser, Emperor’s Shuttle, U-wing, and T-6 Jedi Shuttle!

McLaren F1 Race Car 12-volt Battery Ride-in Toy

We’ve already featured some LEGO F1 cars, but every racing fan dreams of driving an F1 car. Well, Huffy has produced the toy to make that dream a reality.

With a steel frame and plastic injection molded body, it looks like the real deal with sponsor logos, front wing, rear wing, and F1 style steering wheel. There is even a remote control option so parents can stay in control.

Note it’s designed for kids aged 3 to 5 years old with a maximum weight of 65 lbs.

Hello Blink Sticker Maker

Kids love stickers. But I’m sure they’ll love them even more if they can create their stickers.

This Hello Blink sticker maker kit makes that a breeze. The device prints the stickers itself – there’s no need for a PC or printer malfunctions. You just upload your designs to the mobile app, load the paper, and click print! There’s also a library of pre-designed images to pick from.

Barbie Mini BarbieLand Fashionistas Dolls

This Barbie lipstick tube is a super and affordable stocking filler for any Barbie lover! Inside the tube is a 1.5-inch Barbie or Ken doll. Cute! Each bends and stands, fitting into any Mini BarbieLand playset.

There are around 10 different figures to collect, so you can even trade them with friends and family.

Creativity for Kids Grow N’ Glow Terrarium

Allow your kid to create their mini-ecosystem with this cute terrarium pack for kids. The pack contains everything you need to design the terrarium, which also glows in the dark! The plants go through two plant-life cycles and will teach your kids STEM skills.

Barbie HMX10 Dream House

Enough of the mini Barbie designs, this Barbie Dream House is a main event present.

Standing tall at 3.7 feet, it offers iconic Barbie play in a 360-degree design. There are 75 accessories to play with alongside the Barbie pool, spiral slide, elevator, bed, door, and pet house!

There are ten different rooms to enjoy, so you can truly imagine Barbie living her best life away with her friends and Ken (if he’s well-behaved).

MAGNA-TILES Space 32-Piece Magnetic Construction Set

The young space engineer in the family will enjoy this 32-piece magnetic construction set, with a space theme twist!

It features a space shuttle, capsule, figurines, chassis, and many magnetic pieces to build a launch pad. You can even combine it with other MAGNA-TILES sets to create bigger builds.

Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Exploration Kit

Kids above seven years old can learn all about electronics safely, with this electronics exploration kit. Users can build their own toys and exciting projects, via the instruction book included. There are over 100 projects to build!

This is a great STEM skill educator and is fitting for kids of all ages.

Madden NFL 25

Madden is a staple in the home of any NFL-loving family and one that parents and kids can play together. This year’s edition features a new dynamic tackling system, ball carrier balance, reloaded hit stick, and refreshed franchise experience. A lot of the changes from College Football 25 have been brought over too.

EA FC 25

Having sold around 6.8 million copies in 2023, EA FC 25 is set to break new records as it introduces a 5v5 rush multiplayer mode.

EA has also created a fresh AI model, called FC IQ, which should refresh the gameplay for once. Career mode and Ultimate team will also feature a bunch of new icons alongside 19,000 players from over 700 teams, 30 leagues, and 120 stadiums.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Nintendo Switch users will be desperate for the new Zelda game, released in late September. This is the very first game in the Zelda series to feature the princess as the protagonist. She’ll set out to save Link and the kingdom of Hyrule, using a magical artifact en route. It’s set to be similar in style to the 2019 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening.

For Switch kids, this is a must-have!

National Geographic Stepping Stones For Kids

Get your kids training their balance and motor skills while burning off energy with these balance stepping stones. Designed to be non-slip, stackable, and super strong, you can place them wherever you like, either inside or outside.

There’s also a spinner included, to help you decide which configuration to lay the stones in. Perfect for all ages!

Bluey Ultimate Lights & Sounds Playhouse

Bluey fans will go wild for this huge 17” tall and 30” wide Bluey Playhouse! With lights and over 50 sounds and phrases, it’s everything any fan of the show will want. It features all the main rooms from the show, to recreate memorable moments and even a moving dancefloor. So you can give the Bluey, Bingo, Chattermax, and Nana figures the night of their lives (time and time again).

LEGO Minecraft The Ender Dragon and End Ship Building Set

The world’s best-selling video game has released yet another impressive LEGO set, this time featuring the deadly Ender Dragon. Made up of 657 pieces, players must enter the End to battle the Ender Dragon on the impressive End Ship. The ship is fully equipped, with a lift-off roof, opening sides, and removable ship bow (that can be worn as a helmet).

There’s even a brewing stand, portions, Ender Knight, Ender Explorer, Elytra wings, firework rocket, Shulkder, Enderman, and prized dragon’s egg. If that’s not enough, then what is?

Minecraft Squid Kids Bedding Glow In the Dark Plush

We’re big fans of the way this cute Minecraft squid plush glows in the dark, just like the squid does in the game. Cute and cuddly, it measures 19” long and can be used to cuddle or play with. Don’t worry, it doesn’t release ink like in-game. It’s a best seller on Walmart!

MrBeast Lab Mutators

YouTuber MrBeast has released a toy range called ‘MrBeast Lab’. It features a bunch of collectible ‘Mutators’, which require you to create them yourself! Simply add the mutation liquid into the chamber and press the fingerprint scanner; then the creature will come to ‘life’.

There are four to collect including, Golden, Stealth, and Metallic. They stand at 5.5” tall.

The Squishy Rubik’s Cube

Rubik’s Cube never gets old; over 500 million have sold since release more than 50 years ago. In 2024, there’s a new twist – squish.

The concept is the same, but instead, there’s an extra sensory element added. So it’s perfect as a stress toy and durability. Did you know there are 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 solutions to the puzzle?

Rainbow Loom Wear & Share Kit

DIY friendship bracelets and looms are all the rage right now, so why not get your kids a kit to get them started?

The Rainbow Loom Wear & Share Kit features dozens of accessories and components, including 2 Mighty Looms, Beadmoji beads, Loomi-Pals charms, and Cute-tique charms. Understandably, that might mean nothing to you. Put simply, it means there are lots of beads and two tools to help build the bracelets.

Disney Munchlings Plush

Walmart listed this Disney Munchkins Squeeze-A-Munch plush as a predicted best-selling this Christmas. With its delicious frozen yogurt crumble smell, it’s apparently irresistibly cuddly! It measures 10” tall and is a cute, soft recreation of the Alien 626 experiment from the Squitch series.

There are six Disney Munchkins on sale, including Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, Stitch, Alien, and Ursula.

Little Tikes Story Dream Machine

Despite the rather elaborate name, this cute bedtime toy is effectively a projector that animates and reads out loud stories.

It’s a great way to introduce kids to the fun of reading! You’ll need 2 to 6 feet of space to project the stories onto a wall. The stories include tales from the Little Golden Books.

Godzilla Remote Control Figure

Jada Toys’ Godzilla X Kong remote control figure allows you to control the King of Monsters around your own home!

With a remote control, you can steer it around and perform tail whips, before activating the beast’s iconic heat-ray breath! It even lights up when it releases the real water vapor.

Fisher-Price Rockin’ Record Player

Introduce preschoolers to the joys of developing music taste, with this record player made for kids. Of course, it doesn’t feature real records, but instead child-friendly replicas into cute sleeves that can be stored in the play rack.

There are 20 songs to play with, including pop, mindfulness (which I presume is ambient), country, hip-hop, and kids classic!

Melissa & Doug Dust! Sweep! Mop!

We’re always surprised by how much young kids love to reenact our list of favorite house chores, but hey if they want to help out then why not reward them with this cute cleaning set for kids?

It features a child-sized broom, mop, duster, dustpan, and hand brush that can all be neatly hung on the wooden stand. The product is FSC-certified, so the materials have been made with the environment in mind.

Bitzee

Remember Tamagotchi (which still exists by the way)? Well, here’s a modern twist. It’s called Bitzee. It’s a digital pet that you can also touch and feel.

It responds to swipes, tilts, shakes, and touch! Your little Bitzee will start as a baby, but need care and love to grow into an adult that thrives. You can customize, feed, and name them along the way. There are 15 Bitzee pets to collect.

Walmart has listed Bitzee as one of its top toys this Christmas!