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2024 Holiday Gift Guide
The 19th annual Toy Insider holiday gift guide features the very best toys and games for every child on your shopping list! Our legendary gift guide has more than 375 expertly reviewed playthings made by trusted manufacturers and sold by reputable retailers. Take the guessing out of gifting by browsing expertly curated selections for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, big kids, and tweens!
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NEWS
NEW TOYS & GAMES
MSRP: $49.99
TONKA RETRO MIGHT DUMP TRUCK- COLLECTOR'S EDITION
BASIC FUN
Ages: 4+
MSRP: $19.99
HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS FIGBANDS 8-PACK
JAZWARES
Ages: 6+
MSRP: $59.90
JUMBO KIT
THE OFFBITS
Ages: 0+
MSRP: $12.99
MY 1ST HALLOWEEN SNUGGLE BUDDY
BABY STARTERS
Ages: 0+
MSRP: $12.99
JACK-O-LANTERN BEAR
BABY STARTERS
Ages: 3+
MSRP: $23
POTION POISON APPLE KIDDOUGH PLAY KIT
EARTH GROWN KIDDOUGHS
Ages: 8+
MSRP: $19.99
DISNEY DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF THE RED QUEEN OF CHARMS STORYBOOK AND DIY BRACELET KIT
MAKE IT REAL
Ages: 3+
MSRP: $3
MONSTER MASH LAND OF DOUGH MINI CUP
CRAZY AARON'S
Ages: 3+
MSRP: $4
HAUNTED HOUSE MINI THINKING PUTTY
CRAZY AARON'S
MSRP: $39.99
MONKEY PALACE
ASMODEE
Ages: 18+
MSRP: $199.99
LEGO DISNEY TIM BURTON'S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
THE LEGO GROUP
Ages: 10+
MSRP: $89.99
LEGO WEDNESDAY & ENID'S DORM ROOM
THE LEGO GROUP
REVIEWS
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These days, it’s getting more and more commonplace for kids to have their own robots, but some of these robot-building kits require the dexterity and programming skills of kids in older age groups. But now, kids ages 5 and up can get in on the robotic fun with Blu-Bot, the intelligent Bluetooth-controlled robot from Silverlit. Read more…
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If I had to guess, I’d say Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, a.k.a. the Avengers, make up one pretty exclusive club. Here are some requirements I would imagine are in place: A cool name or alter ego A color-coordinated outfit and/or skin of a disturbingly strange color 2+ years experience fighting bad guys Zero concern for collateral Read more…
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This Thanksgiving kids have much to be grateful about with Sago Sago Inc.’s new app Sago Mini for preschoolers that stars Jack the Rabbit as a superhero, a tiny hero with a big heart. With superheroes popping up in a big way on TV—whether it be Supergirl, Jessica Jones, or Daredevil—kids certainly need someone who represents them. At least Read more…
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It’s no surprise that kids love collectibles. From Pokémon cards to Shopkins figures, kids love to try to collect a whole series, checking off the ones they have, trading and sharing with friends, and showing off their collections through fun displays. Plus, collectibles usually come at a low price point, so kids can buy them Read more…
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Budding astronauts can take their imaginations to a whole new world with the National Geographic Space Building Set, from Laser Pegs. Made for kids ages 5 and up, this construction kit lets kids become mini space explorers by building up to 24 different models. The kit comes with 36 Laser Pegs, 125 tinted construction pieces, and Read more…
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There’s only one thing better than jumping in a muddy puddle, and that’s ice skating over a frozen one! Everyone’s favorite family of Brit Pigs from the Nick Jr. series are coming home with kids just in time for the holiday season. Peppa Pig Cold Winter Day, a new DVD collection from eOne full of frosty Peppa-sodes, will Read more…
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If you’re a parent, a child, or just someone who’s visited a toy store in the past year, you know the powerful draw of Shopkins. These mini character figures shaped like household items are the hottest collectibles for kids, and they’re obviously here to stay. Who knew laundry detergent, a water bottle, and corn on the Read more…
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Nintendo has provided me with some great video game memories and lessons over the years. Super Smash Bros. taught me to be a relentless brawler, and to not let up until I sent my sister’s Kirby hurtling over the edge of the battle platform. Mario Kart taught me to abandon all of my ill will toward Read more…
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Do you have twenty minutes to spare? Do you want to play a simple game where you have to lose points to win? And while you are it, have goofy looking pandas in costume entertain you? Yes, I know it sounds crazy. But, that’s exactly what Panda Head by R & R Games is all Read more…
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When life gets stressful, coloring is one of the most therapeutic ways to take a step back and forget about impending deadlines, looming Christmas shopping, and laundry list of errands. But you don’t have to steal your daughter’s Frozen coloring book to relax—Crayola is making coloring an easy and beautiful experience for grown ups with Read more…
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Skylanders SuperChargers shook up the toys-to-life video game world this year by adding vehicles into the mix. For those of you not in the know, kids can now explore mountainous terrains, deep sea adventures, and the beautiful blue skies of Skylands with cool vehicles. In addition to 20 new characters and 20 new vehicles, Read more…
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I firmly believe that game night is an essential activity for every family and friend group. They can really teach you a lot about someone, like that your Uncle John tends to hide Monopoly money under his leg and then “doesn’t know how it got there,” or how your mom is more competitive than you thought. Read more…
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