The big headline this holiday season is that there is one less week between Thanksgiving and Christmas, which means even less shopping time than normal. For all the procrastinators out there who still haven’t quite checked off every kid on their list, we’ve uncovered some of the coolest toys, games, and gifts for kids that you can still find — and they will all deliver the big “Wow!” you hope for!
These items encourage creativity, they will appeal to kids of all ages, and there’s something to fit every kind of budget, from small stocking stuffers to bigger splurge items. See our picks below and start shopping before time runs out!
DUNCAN FIRST YO! (MY FIRST YO-YO)
Meet Duncan’s First Yo! — the perfect beginner yo-yo for young kids ready to dive into the world of yo-yoing! With a super-soft silicone body, shorter string, and incredibly responsive design, it returns effortlessly to little hands, ensuring quick success. Lightweight yet durable, it’s ideal for building skills, coordination, and hours of fun. Give the gift…
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CHATTYSNAPS TALE & 3 CHATTYSNAPS
ChattySnaps are fun snaps designed for self-expression and empowerment. Unlike pin-back buttons, ChattySnaps feature snaps, which means no pins and no getting stuck. When paired with colorful Tales keychains, these cool, retro-style snaps tell your story. Kids can clip the tales to their backpack, lunchbox, or purse for a personalized, custom look. The Tales keychain…
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ART CAFÉ LATTE-STYLE PAINTING SET
Creativity comes in a cute cup! This kit includes everything kids need to make fun latté art-inspired creations, making it great for meditative crafting. Pour the paint onto the lid and use an included pick to manipulate it to create different designs. Comes in three unique color palettes.
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RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! DARE TO DISCOVER
The newest Ripley's Believe It or Not! book is packed with so many mind-boggling feats that you'll have to read it to believe it! With 256 pages of fascinating stories, colorful imagery, and strange-but-true facts, every page turn is a new adventure to discover. Get ready to get weird.
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KIDS’ SCOOTER SUITCASE
Kids can push, pull, and scoot Roll Rider around the airport, train station, and more. The scooter folds with ease to fit inside an overhead bin. The two-in-one scooter/suitcase features light-up wheels, an adjustable handlebar, a spacious zippered back compartment, and a front compartment complete with a tablet pocket and carrying sleeve with additional pockets…
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BLAZE LIGHT-UP DISC
Duncan’s Blaze Light-Up Disc lights up the night with its embedded LEDs, creating a brilliant, streaking glow across the sky. An on/off switch lets you play by day or light it up at night for extra fun. With its official 135-gram weight and large diameter, it provides stable, long flights and rests comfortably in your hand, making…
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CONNETIX 50-PIECE RAINBOW TRANSPORT PACK
This magnetic building set includes motion bases with real rubber wheels that kids can use to build trucks, trains, aircraft, ambulances, fire engines, forklifts, and more. This STEAM toy helps kids explore and identify shapes, colors, and more.
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HATCHIMALS ALIVE MYSTERY HATCH
Kids can love, cuddle, tap, lift, and rock the egg to encourage their pet to hatch. When it glows rainbow and mist appears, the Pufficorn will hatch while singing “Hatchy Birthday.”
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HUE ANIMATION STUDIO
Kids can make their own movies with this complete Stop-Motion Animation Kit, which includes the HUE HD USB camera with an integrated microphone, user-friendly stop-motion software (Windows- and Mac OS-compatible), a 64-page full-color animation book, a mini stage with a background, printable activities, and sound effects.
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HOLOBRITE PIXIE LANTERN
Kids can interact digitally with pixie hologram Wren, then watch her emerge in doll form. After, they can continue to play with hologram Wren when she’s returned to the lantern.
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TWO N’ ONE KITCHEN CAFÉ
Kids will enjoy a toy faucet, a cafe chalkboard, and interactive oven dials. The two-in-one set comes with more than 25 accessories, including play cups, silverware, plates, and more.
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RETRO MAGNADOODLE
This magnetic drawing toy lets kids create fun artwork that erases like magic. Kids can practice spelling, math, play games, and more. It includes two stamps for unique shapes.
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MAGIC SKETCH CREATIVITY KIT
This reusable drawing kit comes with a traceable drawing tablet, 18 templates, two additional styluses, and a clear storage bag. Kids can slide the template behind the drawing tablet and start making art. Once they’re done, they can just push the button to erase the art and create again on a blank canvas.
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KIDS DIGITAL CAMERA
This kid-friendly digital camera has everything kids need to take photos and videos. It’s available in Bluey (pictured), Frozen, Spider-Man, Pokémon, and Minnie Mouse styles (sold separately).
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JELLY BLOX CREATIVE KIT
Bend rules and stretch imaginations with blocks that kids can squeeze, stretch, and squish. Some blocks feature sensory materials such as sand, foam balls, and more.
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DINO RAILWAY ADVENTURE SET
Prepare for a Jurassic journey with this wooden train set. It comes with wooden dinosaurs, tropical trees, a dinosaur-skull obstacle, and more. Compatible with other classic Hape railway systems.
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SAY YES! ALPHABET BEAD BRACELET SET
Kids can use more than 1,000 colorful, assorted beads to create friendship bracelets with different messages to wear and share with friends.
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KANOODLE ULTIMATE CHAMPION
The newest addition to the viral line of puzzle games features 500 new challenges in both 2D and 3D modes, a built-in timer, and metallic-finish Kanoodle pieces.
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SUPER MARIO PARTY JAMBOREE
Join Mario and friends at an island resort, where players will explore five new gameboards and enjoy more than 110 mini games in the latest Super Mario Party jaunt.
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MAGNA-TILES CASTLE DLX 48-PIECE SET
This extra-large set lets kids create their own fairytale. After building, kids can open the working drawbridge and play with an exclusive dragon figure.
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POP UP BLUEY
This action game is easy to set up and learn, but will always keep the family guessing. Slide the crocodile sticks into the barrel and watch to see when Bluey will pop up.
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EMOTIONAL SUPPORT GINGERBREAD
Embrace the festive spirit with Emotional Support Gingerbread! The set includes five gingerbread cookie plushes in a decorative basket, each featuring unique and endearing expressions.
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SKY VIPER NOVA FX LIGHT DISPLAY DRONE
Kids can make their own light shows with this indoor and outdoor drone, which features one-touch stunts and 24 LED lights that create more than 25 light patterns.
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GASHAPON BLIND PACKS
Anime characters are going mini. These mystery-packed surprise toys feature figures of fan-favorite characters from My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, and Dragon Ball in action poses.
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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!
