There’s no place like home — especially when you have the right toys to entertain the whole family! The key to keeping kids engaged is to provide them with quality toys full of play value. Whether they’re into DIY crafts, building dynamic playsets, or just plain bouncing through the living room, these toys will keep kids busy while inspiring quality family time at home all season long. For more toys we love, check out our full Holiday Gift Guide

LOL SURPRISE OMG HOUSE OF SURPRISES

LOL Surprise and OMG fashion dolls both have a new home in this 4-foot, wooden dollhouse. Features 10 rooms, transforming furniture, lights, an elevator, a pool, a garage, and more. Dolls sold separately. LOL Surprise and OMG fashion dolls both have a new home in this 4-foot, wooden dollhouse. Features 10 rooms, transforming furniture, lights,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $229.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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MELISSA & DOUG BLUE’S CLUES & YOU! WOODEN TAKE-ALONG HOUSE

Take early-learning play on the go with Blue's sturdy wooden shape-sorter house with a built-in handle and roof that opens for easy access! Flip the bungee-hinged windows and door, discover two Blue's Clues & You! scenes on a double-sided flip puzzle, spin three built-in gears, and sort five colorful shaped blocks through holes in the…

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  • MSRP:
  • $53.99; $72.29 CAD
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS.+

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PIXTER ELECTRONIC DRAWING COACH

Pixter shows kids how to draw 50 different images step by step. They can move at their own pace or use “auto draw” mode, then press a button to see an animation of the on-screen drawing. Pixter shows kids how to draw 50 different images step by step. They can move at their own pace…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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CANDY CLAW MACHINE

Build a working model of the classic arcade game. Learn how the gears, levers, belt, screws, hydraulics, linkages, cranks, and claws work together to pick up, move, and drop prizes. Includes 10 lollipops and decoys to grab. Build a working model of the classic arcade game. Learn how the gears, levers, belt, screws, hydraulics, linkages,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.95; $56 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

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BEYBLADE BURST SPEEDSTORM MOTOR STRIKE BATTLE SET

This is the first motorized Beystadium in the Beyblade Burst line. The center of the battle arena features a spinning Motor Vortex designed to redirect the battle and give tops an energy boost. This is the first motorized Beystadium in the Beyblade Burst line. The center of the battle arena features a spinning Motor Vortex…

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  • MSRP:
  • 59.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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SHIMMER ‘N SPARKLE DELUXE TIE DYE STATION

Design and create super-bright, tie-dye fashions with this self-contained unit. Kids can make trendy accessories in a mess-free way. Learn to create five different effects including rainbow burst, spiral, striped, and more. Design and create super-bright, tie-dye fashions with this self-contained unit. Kids can make trendy accessories in a mess-free way. Learn to create five…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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CRAYOLA LIGHT UP ACTIVITY BOARD

This easy-to-use activity board is a light-up toy designed to help kids work on shape recognition, color mixing, problem solving, and improved dexterity. Kids can learn by making pictures with the included markers and shape clings. This easy-to-use activity board is a light-up toy designed to help kids work on shape recognition, color mixing, problem…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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LEGO SUPER MARIO ADVENTURES WITH LUIGI STARTER COURSE

This 280-piece building set is compatible with LEGO Super Mario playsets and includes an interactive LEGO Luigi figure. Build the level, help Luigi navigate through different challenges to earn digital coins, and watch his reactions along the way. This 280-piece building set is compatible with LEGO Super Mario playsets and includes an interactive LEGO Luigi…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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PINXIES FAIRY TREEHOUSE

This STEM-authenticated Pinxies set includes more than 180 pieces that kids can use to build a colorful treehouse for Flora the fairy. The Pinxies building system uses paperboard panels and colorful plastic building links for open-ended construction play. This STEM-authenticated Pinxies set includes more than 180 pieces that kids can use to build a colorful…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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POP2PLAY 2-IN-1 KITCHEN AND NURSERY

This storable, pop-up playhouse can be assembled in less than five minutes and folds flat for easy storage. Made from Strongfold cardboard, it features a kitchen on one side and a nursery on the other. This storable, pop-up playhouse can be assembled in less than five minutes and folds flat for easy storage. Made from…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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SMARTIVITY PINBALL MACHINE

This kit contains everything kids need to build a fully functional pinball machine. It also features easy-to-understand, illustrated instructions complete with experiments to help kids learn STEM concepts. This kit contains everything kids need to build a fully functional pinball machine. It also features easy-to-understand, illustrated instructions complete with experiments to help kids learn STEM…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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COLOR FUSION NAIL POLISH MAKER

Create custom nail polish colors with this set, which includes materials for up to 120 manicures. Kids can use the included color guide or a free companion app to learn which colors to mix to make their desired shade. Create custom nail polish colors with this set, which includes materials for up to 120 manicures.…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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HIP HOPPERS

Kids can bounce around inside or outside, joust or race with friends, or just sit on these inflatable hoppers. Each hip hopper stands upright on its own, features a grip handle, supports up to 250 lbs, and includes a nylon slip cover. They are available in unicorn, dino, and bull designs. Kids can bounce around…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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KINETIC SAND SANDISFACTORY SET

Kids can use new tools and molds to make Kinetic Sand creations. Flow, mix, cut, and mold the sand with the included nine tools, two molds, and four colors of sand. Kids can use new tools and molds to make Kinetic Sand creations. Flow, mix, cut, and mold the sand with the included nine tools,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 100-PIECE MAKEWAY MAGNETIC MARBLE RUN

Turn any magnetic surface into a marble run racetrack with this 100-piece, vertical-mount construction set. Includes a detailed marble run guide with track-building puzzles and challenges. Turn any magnetic surface into a marble run racetrack with this 100-piece, vertical-mount construction set. Includes a detailed marble run guide with track-building puzzles and challenges.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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CRAFT-TASTIC LET’S LEARN TO SEW

The 34-page step-by-step instruction booklet allows kids to learn to sew as they complete 15 projects, including two scrunchies, a pin cushion, a stuffie, a pouch, a phone case, and more. The 34-page step-by-step instruction booklet allows kids to learn to sew as they complete 15 projects, including two scrunchies, a pin cushion, a stuffie,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 7+

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ARTIE MAX

Kids can have an immersive STEM experience as they create a variety of designs by plugging in code for Artie Max to draw with three colored pens. It features secure, private WiFi; a light-up mouth; LED eyes; emotive sounds; and edge detection. Kids can have an immersive STEM experience as they create a variety of…

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  • MSRP:
  • $109.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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UP IN & OVER BOUNCEJAM BOUNCER

The Bestway Bouncejam Bouncer is a safe and easy way for kids to enjoy hours of active fun indoors and outdoors. With a thick inflatable base and inflatable sides that completely enclose the bouncer, your children can jump and play in the safety of the BounceJam walls. The fun, bright stripes of colors on the…

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  • MSRP:
  • $50.00
  • Age:
  • 3+

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CALICO LAND BABY AMUSEMENT PARK

This interactive playset features four attractions, including a rocket ship launcher ride, a rocking pirate ship, baby go-karts, and a Ferris wheel. Comes with three Nursery Series Critters. This interactive playset features four attractions, including a rocket ship launcher ride, a rocking pirate ship, baby go-karts, and a Ferris wheel. Comes with three Nursery Series…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99; $69.96 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BLINGLE BANDS DELUXE STUDIO

This craft kit combines diamond art and jewelry making as kids place colorful gems onto a bracelet band to create custom, wearable designs. This set includes enough materials to make eight bracelets.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 7+

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YOUNIVERSE COSMETIC COLORIST

Budding cosmetologists can explore chromatic colors and cosmetic chemistry with this STEAM kit that pairs science with style. Kids can create 15 eyeshadows in eight simple steps. All of the makeup formulas are vegan-friendly and feature ingredients free from parabens, phthalates, and harsh chemicals. Budding cosmetologists can explore chromatic colors and cosmetic chemistry with this…

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  • MSRP:
  • $12.97
  • Age:
  • 6+

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LARGE CITY ZOO

This family-friendly destination features animals of all kinds as kids explore species from around the world. Enter through the rocky arch topped with decorative animal cutouts and a colorful zoo sign. The set features a penguin habitat, gift shop, lion enclosure, seven figures, and tons of accessories.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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Jackie Cucco

Jackie Cucco

Jackie Cucco was a Senior Editor of The Toy Book, The Toy Insider, and The Pop Insider. She covered toy trends, pop culture, and entertainment news, and made appearances on national and regional outlets, including CBS, WPIX, News 12, and more. Jackie spends her time watching horror movies and working her way through every Stephen King novel out there.

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