It’s that time of year again! A new year means an all-new roundup of toys and games that’re sure to make your kids’ wishlists.
Make space in the playrooms for toys featuring characters from KPop Demon Hunters, Bluey, and The Little Mermaid. Kid-friendly influencers like Danny Go! and Ms. Rachel also make playtime fun through engaging toys and activities. Plus, families can’t forget that this year brings new toys for upcoming films like Hoppers, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and Toy Story 5.
Whether you’re preparing for birthday surprises, Easter baskets, or super early holiday shopping, scroll down for our 2026 hot toys preview!
SWEET SURPRISES PUZZLES & SLIME: HIDDEN PICTURES PUZZLE BOOK
This multi-sensory kit blends screen-free puzzling with tactile fun. Kids will use senses like sight, touch, and smell as they explore more than 40 Hidden Pictures challenges, featuring a scented, watermelon-themed slime experience from Crazy Aaron's.
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NEON SUPER CUTE PUZZLE AND PLAY
This all-in-one play set glows with bright neon fun, cuteness, and creativity. Kids can solve more than 40 bright and bold Hidden Pictures puzzles using 100 Plus-Plus pieces in neon colors.
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HATCHIN’ YOSHI
Start to play by tapping on the egg and moving it. Eventually, Yoshi hatches out and greets kids with a “Yoshi!” Once hatched, the Yoshi figure is fully interactive for engaging play.
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MAGNA-TILES MICROMAGS SPRING GARDEN 24-PIECE TRAVEL SET
Young builders can create colorful spring scenes with these magnetic microMAGS tiles. The set includes decorated flowers, tulips, pastel quarter circles, and a bunny companion for building gardens, cottages, and more.
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HOPPERS KING GEORGE PLUSH
This 11-inch plush beaver from Hoppers is full of fun. Kids press King George’s left paw to watch him dance along to “Working for the Weekend," as heard in the movie.
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CRUNCHLABS BY MARK ROBER — THE CRUNCHINATOR
Kids can crush and mash everyday items like soda cans, bananas, and ping pong balls using the machine’s three interchangeable crunch plates, and record their findings with the set’s included phone holder.
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DISNEY STITCH MANY MOODS ANGEL
Experiment 624 is an entire mood. The adorable Angel shows off her big personality with animated LCD eyes and more than 50 reactions, including laughing, silly phrases, and sound effects.
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SOLARFLOWERS
Kids can build this motorized flower model with moving petals, powered by a solar panel, while learning about mechanical systems like motors and planetary gears. The kit teaches kids how solar cells generate electricity.
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GUI GUI KPOP DEMON HUNTERS
Fans can craft their own slime inspired by their favorite characters: Rumi, Mira, Zoey, plus Derpy Tiger, along with a limited-edition “Golden” slime. Each one includes a signature scent, mix-ins, and a collectible character plaque.
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FAST FRIENDS
Get on the same wavelength with this fast-paced game in which players must try to guess the same phrase at the same time before the timer runs out. Each round lasts for 10 minutes, making it the perfect party game.
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2.4GHZ 2-IN-1 LAND & AIR SONIC HOVERDRONE
Elevate your Sonic experience with the brand new 2.4GHz 2-in-1 Land and Air Sonic Hoverdrone. This innovative RC transforms from a fan car to a quadcopter drone at the push of a button. The rear rotors rotate to easily switch between driving mode and flying mode. Race and drift on the ground, then lift off…
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BLUEY FUZZIES
Kids can collect these 1-inch, Bluey-inspired mini figures, each covered in soft flocking. There are 80 to collect, hiding inside Surprise 2-Packs, Episode Packs, and the Deluxe Figure Packs (sold separately).
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POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME POKÉMON DAY 2026 COLLECTION
Fans can celebrate Pokémon Day with this set, which includes a foil promo card featuring Pikachu with a Pokémon Day stamp, a metallic coin with a commemorative logo, and three Pokémon TCG booster packs.
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HARRY POTTER X CARE BEARS 12-INCH PLUSH HOODIE ASSORTMENT
Accio Care Bears! Kids can experience the wizarding world and Care-A-Lot at the same time with plush bears decked out as Hogwarts House Mascots. Celebrate Harry Potter's 25 Years of Magic with Tenderheart Bear as Gryffindor, Love-A-Lot Bear as Hufflepuff, Grumpy Bear as Slytherin, and Wish Bear as Ravenclaw.
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KPOP DEMON HUNTERS CORE FASHION DOLLS
Show the rest of your doll collection how it's done, done, done with this collection of KPop Demon Hunters fashion dolls. This lineup of dolls features Rumi, Mira, and Zoey dressed up for their opening performance and the Saja Boys' Jinu dressed up in his "Soda Pop" outfit.
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FURREAL SNUGGLES THE SMILING SLOTH
This soft, chill interactive plush responds with more than 50 different sound and motion combinations. When kids come near and smile, Snuggles smiles right back! Rub her belly or swing her by her limbs to hear her giggle or give her a juice pouch. When inactive for a few minutes, Snuggles will fall asleep.
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CRAYOLA COLOR WONDER MS. RACHEL COLORING PAGES & MARKERS
This set includes 18 coloring pages and five mess-free markers. Each page features a charming illustration inspired by one of Ms. Rachel’s adorable characters. The markers only work on the special Color Wonder paper, keeping your furniture, carpets, and clothes safe from stains.
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FURBY VIBES
Create the ultimate party with help from Furby! This toy includes three interactive glasses, which kids can swap to experience different modes, songs, and games.
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THE CREATURE CASES R.O.N. JET PLAYSET
Re-create scenes from The Creature Cases with an interactive R.O.N. Jet, plus figures of Sam and Kit Casey. The 12-inch jet features rotating engines, moving stabilizers, and opens to reveal a command center that fits Sam and Kit Casey.
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POKÉMON POKOPIA
Play as a Ditto and build a life with Pokémon—from the ground up! With help from your Pokémon friends, rebuild a desolate world into a charming utopia, one step at a time.
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LITE-BRITE X TOY STORY 5 COLORPOP! EDITION
Kids can create light-up artwork using ColorPOP! templates inspired by all five Toy Story movies. Includes 650 mini pegs, multiple light modes, a translucent screen for detailed designs, and a built-in easel.
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PEPPA PIG READY, PEDAL, GO PEPPA
Kids can teach Peppa Pig how to ride a bike. Push her along with the training stick, then watch her pedal on her own. Peppa reacts in real time with more than 75 unique sounds and phrases.
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STICKER WOW! DISNEY PRINCESS ARIEL ACTIVITY PAD & STICKER STAMPER
The collectible stamper, which dispenses 300 Disney-themed stickers, can be used for 24 different learning activities included in the activity pad.
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FISHER-PRICE LITTLE PEOPLE MY MARIO MARIO’S ADVENTURE PLAYSET
This playset is packed with music, sound effects, and activities inspired by the game, like a ? Block with a hidden power-up, a sliding turtle shell, a spinning bonus wheel, a Chain Chomp, and a green warp pipe.
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SQUISH-A-LONGS POKÉMON CENTER PLAYSET
Pokémon joins the Squish-A-Longs universe with a playset inspired by the iconic Pokémon Center. The travel-friendly set includes themed accessories and Chansey, Marill, Pikachu, and Snorlax Squish-A-Longs figures.
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DANNY GO! COLOR BEAT DRUMSTICKS
Inspired by the YouTube series Danny Go!, these soft foam drumsticks make music while getting kids up and active. The light-up drumsticks feature six bright colors, 16 sound effects, and three songs from the YouTube series.
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