YouTube sensations, TikTok stars, and characters from TV and movies are hitting the toy box in big ways — and these playthings are always a hit across all age groups (and yes, that means for grown-ups, too!).
Check out some of our favorite interactive toys below, and for more toys you and your kids will love, see our full Holiday Gift Guide!
STAR WARS GALACTIC CHEMISTRY LAB
Younglings can create eight Star Wars-inspired experiments. The set includes supplies to forge mini lightsabers, make Bantha milk slime, and more.
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STAR WARS FORCE N’ TELLING VADER
Darth Vader will reveal kids’ fate when they ask him a question. The interactive figure features 40 responses, including classic Vader phrases and original lines.
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DISNEY ILY 4EVER FASHION DOLLS — STITCH, JACK & SALLY
Each stylish Disney-inspired fashion doll includes two outfits complete with shoes, a purse, and more than 10 different mix-and-match pieces.
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BLUEY WALKIE TALKIES
With a colorful sculpted design, these two-way radios allow kids to exchange messages with the push of a button and have an extended range of up to 500 feet.
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NICKELODEON KART RACER R/Cs
Characters and vehicles are based on the racing video game “Nickelodeon Kart Racers.” Race as your favorite Nickelodeon characters! Options include Spongebob in the Boatmobile, Leonardo (TMNT) in the Party Wagon, and Michelangelo (TMNT) in the Channel Six News Wagon. The 2.4 GHz radio control means that you can have up to 16 racers play…
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MIRACULOUS LADYBUG PARIS HEROEZ PLAYSET
This 4-foot-tall playset is the perfect headquarters for Ladybug, Cat Noir, and more. It doubles as an iconic landmark, complete with a working elevator and tons of accessories.
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AMERICAN GIRL DISNEY PRINCESS RAPUNZEL DOLL
This Rapunzel-inspired, 18-inch American Girl doll has blue-green eyes, freckles, and long blonde hair. It comes with the signature purple dress a hair clip, and more.
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NICHOLE JACKLYNE TOP SLIMES COLOR MIXUP CASE
Kids can mix slime like Nichole Jacklyne with this kit of 12 compounds and three mix-ins, complete with a storage case. Each slime provides a unique sensory experience.
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POKÉMON TCG: STELLAR CROWN ELITE TRAINER BOX
In the newest Pokémon TCG expansion, trainers will meet the Legendary Pokémon Terapagos and other fan-favorites in their Tera Stellar ex forms.
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DISNEY SNACKS & POPCORN WOODEN FOOD COUNTER
Serve up wooden Disney Parks-inspired treats from the counter and turn a knob to watch jumbo popcorn pieces “pop” through a window.
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BILL NYE’S XTREME WEATHER LAB VR
With Bill Nye’s Xtreme Weather Lab VR, kids can immerse themselves in nine thrilling VR experiences, bearing witness to and learning about extreme weather events like hurricanes, thunderstorms, and more. It also includes an interactive 40-page book.
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For more top toy picks for kids of all ages, check out The Toy Insider’s annual Holiday Gift Guide, and find the perfect gift using our Perfect Present Wizard!
