‘Tis the season for fun and games! While we always think of “hot holiday toys,” we don’t always think of toys that are directly inspired by the holidays themselves. What used to be a rarity is now practically a category unto itself — awesome toys, games, books, and activities that bring some seasonal flair into the playroom. From the PAW Patrol pups celebrating Hanukkah and a Christmas reindeer with candy cane antlers to action figures and advent calendars inspired by classic holiday films, we’ve pulled together nearly two dozen new products that are 100% infused with holiday cheer. Check them out below and for more great gift ideas, be sure to consult the Toy Insider‘s 16th annual Holiday Gift Guide!

CATS VS. PICKLES HOLIDAY MYSTERY BAGS

The viral hit Cats Vs. Pickles gets festive! These super-soft, 4-inch bean-filled plush collectibles come blind packed. Collect new characters, including Santa Claws, Cocoa, Missy the Mistletoe Cat, or Douglas the Christmas Tree Pickle. These are limited edition, so catch them while you can.

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  • MSRP:
  • $6.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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JINGLE ALL THE WAY TALKING TURBO MAN WITH LIGHTS AND SOUNDS

You don't want to come home without a Talking Turbo Man action figure for your collection! Based on the hottest holiday toy of the season in the classic Christmas movie Jingle All the Way, this exclusive, deluxe 13.5-inch tall Talking Turbo Man action figure is fully posable, features electronic lights and sounds, and comes with…

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.88
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP HANUKKAH GIFT SETS

Celebrate the festival of lights with these snuggly friends from Build-A-Bear Workshop. The Happy Hanukkah Teddy Bear is ready to roll this season with its T-shirt and plush dreidel.  The Lil' Cub Brownie Hanukkah Gift Set includes a teddy bear in a festive blue tee with a bear-sized tallith and yarmulke set.

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  • MSRP:
  • $26.50-35
  • Age:
  • 3+

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LITTLE TIKES REINDEER CARRIAGE RIDE-ON

Kids can cruise the neighborhood in fun, festive holiday style with this new twist on a classic ride-on. The Reindeer Carriage transitions easily from a parent-pull ride-on with the built-in handle to a foot-to-floor ride-on by removing the floorboard. This carriage features 360-degree spinning front wheels for easy turning indoors and outdoors.

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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ANIMAT3D MR. CHILL TALKING ANIMATED SNOWMAN

From the makers of Jabberin' Jack comes Mr. Chill. This animated talking snowman features more than 40 minutes of singing, talking, and joking powered by an internal short-throw projector and a built-in speaker. Families can use Mr. Chill as a decorative piece without the animation continuously running or turn him on for tons of fun…

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  • MSRP:
  • $64.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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P.LUSHES SPECIAL EDITION HOLIDAY PETS

P.Lushes Pets are designer plush from all around the world who love to look their best and now they're getting festive! This year's special edition seasonal collection includes reindeer and animals crafted from fashionable materials and fabrics, including fair isle, velvet, and cable knits. Each P.Lushes Pet comes with a unique personality and story. Kids…

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  • MSRP:
  • $12.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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GRAND STATION ADVENT CALENDAR

The joy of the Christmas spirit and season is showcased in this bustling Grand Station advent calendar with shoppers, elves, travelers, and Santa illustrated on the face of the seasonal calendar. The box set features 24 exciting days to open and discover beautifully crafted pieces to build a holiday railway scene, including 9 wooden railway…

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  • MSRP:
  • $40
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SESAME STREET HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

The Sesame Street Muppets star in this new book from author Craig Manning that celebrates multicultural holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year, and more. International Sesame Street characters join Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Big Bird in stories that showcase love, family, togetherness, and the universal spirit of giving.

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  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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WILD LIFE LIMITED EDITION HOLIDAY REINDEER

The 2021 Schleich Wild Life Holiday Reindeer figurine features candy cane striped antlers and an iconic red nose. Designed for kids ages 3-8, this reindeer is ready to play but also makes a fine addition to Christmas village scenes or elsewhere as a part of your seasonal decor. Available exclusively from Schleich while supplies last.

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  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MERRY DISSMAS

Home is where the laughs are! Players test their knowledge and patience with this family holiday game! Each card has a prompt about the family that the players must complete. Using the whiteboard, players write down their best answer to the given question. The Judge picks their favorite. It'll get the family in the holiday…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 12+

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TONIES THE SNOWMAN AND HOLIDAY SONGS PENGUIN

Tonies — the creator of the screen-free, storytelling Toniebox system — introduced two news Tonies figures to get kids and families in the holiday spirit. Kids simply place these figures on top of the Toniebox player to hear music, stories, and other audio content. The Snowman and the Snow Dog Tonie — inspired by the…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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A CHRISTMAS STORY AND SUPER MARIO BROS. ADVENT CALENDARS

Kids will love counting down to Christmas with these new advent calendars! Comes in A Christmas Story, inspired by the iconic film, and Super Mario! A Christmas Story includes 24 windows to open filled with fun and silly 1-inch figures from the movie! Pop-up diorama pieces add to the fun as kids can display their…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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RESCUE TALES HOLIDAY PUP — SANTA’S HELPER

This soft and cuddly Santa's Helper Pup comes with a removable red cape and other holiday accessories. The Golden Retriever plush includes an adoption certificate and the customizable doghouse turns into an arts and crafts activity that kids can decorate by coloring it or adorning it with stickers.

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  • MSRP:
  • $15.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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2021 HOLIDAY BARBIE

The 2021 Holiday Barbie doll shines in a gorgeous gown with off-the-shoulder ruched sleeves and a metallic bodice that shines with sculpted "gemstones." Her full skirt glistens with silver shimmer, complemented by a voluminous tulle peplum. Silvery "pearl" earrings, sparkling eye makeup, and bold red lips complete her glamorous look. The doll is available in…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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PAW PATROL: HAPPY HANUKKAH, PUPS!

Fresh from their appearance on the big screen, the pups from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol celebrate Hanukkah in Adventure Bay. In this new book, kids can learn to count from 1-10 with dreidels, latkes, snowflakes, and more as the PAW Patrol helps its new friends Rachel and Jimmy decorate for their Hanukkah party.

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  • MSRP:
  • $7.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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LEGO WINTER VILLAGE COLLECTION SANTA’S VISIT

This building set is the latest addition to the Winter Village collection and features a family's festive house as they prep for Santa's arrival. The house is decorated with boughs of holly and a snowy gate with a mailbox. Families can get into the holiday spirit by setting up all the tiny LEGO details inside, including a fireplace filled…

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 18+

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TRANSFORMERS SANTA OPTIMUS PRIME REACTION FIGURE

“Reindeer-bots, roll out!” This festive, 3.75-inch, Santa-inspired Optimus Prime ReAction figure includes a candy cane-striped blaster accessory.

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  • MSRP:
  • $18
  • Age:
  • 14+

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MY FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE BONUS PACK WITH LIGHTS & SOUNDS

Enjoy the magic of Christmas with this 33-inch tree for kids. Young ones can place the ornaments and star on the tree for put-and-take play without the worry of real branches or lights.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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DISNEY DOORABLES TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Kids can open the doors to unbox miniature characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Each package includes eight mini-figures from the movie, including the Mayor, Jack Skellington, Sally, Zero, Oogie Boogie, Lock, Shock, and Barrel. The Mayor's head can rotate to change his face between his happy and sad moods, and Jack Skellington glows in…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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GORGEOUS GIFTS ADVENT CALENDAR

Kids can unbox 24 accessories, toys, and crafts with this advent calendar. This set features a “for parents' eyes only” insert so adults can see what kids will open in advance.

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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2021 FUNKO HOLIDAY GAMES ASSORTMENT

Celebrate the holidays together with an assortment of seasonal games for the whole family. This year's collection includes perfect stocking stuffers, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas: Making Christmas;  Jingle All the Way: It's Turbo Time; The Disney Cookie Swap Card Game; Disney Chip ‘n' Dale Christmas Treasures; and Disney Princess Present Party.

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  • MSRP:
  • $6.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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