Yes, OK? You could have started your holiday shopping in mid-September like the other all-star parents. But instead, you started binge-watching Suits on Netflix because apparently, that’s what everyone is doing all of a sudden. The holiday gatherings are right around the corner, every cute pair of Nikes is sold out, clothing sizes are skint, we are now exclusively searching for gifts on sites that offer free two-day shipping, and we’re on the cusp of gifting everyone we know a scented candle or a toiletries kit.

Before you make a hard left turn into earning yourself the “worst gifter ever” title, believe it or not, there is still time to find and purchase great toys and games that kids will love. We’ve rounded up the best ones that are still available and not a single one will disappoint. Now stop reading and start scrolling, there’s no time to waste!


BÉBE FUERTE STACK & COUNT KETTLEBELL

This kettlebell-style stacker is part of a language-inclusive TOMY collection. Babies and toddlers can learn to count or stack or pretend to workout with this kettlebell-inspired toy.

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.84
  • Age:
  • 6 MOS+

PAW PATROL AIRCRAFT CARRIER RIDE ON

This ride-on features two jets, a runway, a launcher, and push buttons on the handlebars that play sounds and the PAW Patrol theme song while kids ride.

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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GO! GO! SMART WHEELS SPIRAL CONSTRUCTION TOWER

Kids can roll a toy truck over SmartPoints to hear phrases about feelings, construction, and cleaning up. Build first words and motor skills with this talking dump truck and track set.

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  • MSRP:
  • $60
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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DISNEY PRINCESS BLUETOOTH STORYTELLER

Connect to favorite Disney Princess stories with just one button. Kids and parents can enjoy a sleep timer with soothing sounds for bedtime and color changing lights. Parents can download the free app to their preferred streaming service for quick and easy setup. The Disney Princess Bluetooth Storyteller stores up to 20 playlists, and comes…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

JET PILOT DASHBOARD

Aspiring pilots can prepare for takeoff with this interactive dashboard, which features lights, buttons, voice playback, a four-position throttle, and more. Kids can turn the steering yolk to move a mini-plane in a scrolling display.

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  • MSRP:
  • $109.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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COCOMELON BIG BOUNCER

This bouncer features CoComelon-inspired graphics, mesh sidewalls, and a built-in pump. It encourages motor skill development, hand-eye coordination, physical play, and dexterity.

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  • MSRP:
  • $84.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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NUMBERBLOCKS STEP SQUAD MISSION HEADQUARTERS

Kids can join Numberblock Three on secret agent adventures in this playset. It features everything kids need to learn about counting in exciting imaginative play, including accessories and a ride-on elevator/

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BABY SHARK FOOT-TO-FLOOR SUBMARINE RIDE-ON

This push-to-go submarine ride-on comes equipped with a periscope and a spinning propeller and is covered in custom Baby Shark and sea-life graphics. It features little bubble-style windows with Baby, Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, and Grandpa Shark peeking through from the inside. It plays theme songs for all five members of the Baby Shark family.

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  • MSRP:
  • $42.26
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

BARBIE SWEET SHOP LIP GLOSS

Create 12 strawberry-scented glosses with the Barbie Sweet Shop Lip Gloss set! The innovative lip gloss maker tool makes creating lip glosses a breeze — it’s a one-stop fill station kids can use again and again! Just insert the empty lip gloss tube, press to fill, then mix in clay beads and a variety of…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

DROYD ROMPER

This electric trike features an all-plastic body, a 24-volt battery, a light-up LED front wheel, and more. The Romper has parental controls and can operate at speeds of 3-6 mph.

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  • MSRP:
  • $139
  • Age:
  • 3+

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COWS VS. ALIENS

Get ready to be “moo-ved” by the captivating charm of Cows vs Aliens as they invade the world of collectibles this “Joo-n”! These adorable bean-filled plushies are more than just ordinary toys. With their brightly colored cow and alien designs, Cows vs Aliens are on a mission to captivate the hearts of collectors with their…

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  • MSRP:
  • $5
  • Age:
  • 4+

CRY BABIES NEWBORN

This newborn doll cries real tears and will calm down when kids give it a pacifier. Available in two styles, each comes with a bracelet that kids can wear so that the doll will recognize and interact with them.

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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PEPPA PIG TONIEBOX STARTER SET

This Peppa Pig-themed Toniebox is a screen-free entertainment system designed to spark imagination in kids as they listen to stories, songs, and more. It comes with a Peppa Pig Tonie and is compatible with other character Tonies.

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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3DOODLER START+ ESSENTIALS 3D PEN SET

This set includes a wireless 3D pen, safe and environmentally friendly filament, and an activity guide with 10 new hands-on projects to ensure immediate success right out of the box. Comment end

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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BUILD-A-SLICE PIZZA CART

Kids can ring the bell on this interactive pizza cart to hear a customer's order. They'll learn about colors, shapes, numbers, and food names as they build a pizza with the included toppings and accessories.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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LITE-BRITE TOUCH

Press the board's color-changing buttons and watch as they light up, then keep pressing to change colors. Create new images using the included instructions or design your own. This version also features games to play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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BEYBLADE BURST QUADSTRIKE LIGHT IGNITE BATTLE SET

This battle set comes with a Beystadium featuring Glow Tech, two right/left-spin launchers, and two extra Armor Tips (stamina and defense types). Glow Tech changes the color appearance of the tops as kids battle.

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  • MSRP:
  • $66.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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“BATTLE HOG” UNSC WARTHOG

Halo Infinite is the latest epic adventure in the long-standing Halo series, letting players experience a sprawling alien ringworld to give humanity hope once more. The UNSC Warthog is an all-terrain epochal beast that has played a pivotal role in every Halo adventure. This "Battle Hog" version of the UNSC Warthog, is a joint tactical…

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  • MSRP:
  • $25.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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STAR WARS MICRO GALAXY SQUADRON AT-AT WALKER

This 10-inch vehicle features an opening side panel with four play areas, light-up laser cannons, a light-up command center, a crane with a retractable rope, and more. It comes with five 1-inch micro figures of Star Wars characters.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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MONOPOLY SCRABBLE

This game combines elements of the Monopoly game with the crossword-building play of Scrabble. In place of rolling dice to move around the board, players build words and move ahead by their score. Features custom Community Chest and Chance cards.

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.95
  • Age:
  • 8+

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SPACE ROVER DELUXE CODING ACTIVITY SET

With simple push-button coding, kids can code their space rover through customizable mazes and coding challenges. Comes with a coding rover, an astronaut, a flag, space rocks and obstacles, maze tiles, and coding cards.

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  • MSRP:
  • $69.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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SHIMMER ‘N SPARKLE GLAM AND GO BEAUTY CADDY

This beauty caddy comes with everything that tweens need to create glam looks at home or on the go. It features trendy lip colors, eye colors, lip gloss, nail polish, and more.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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SONIC CHARGERS FIRE HAWK

Create dynamic aerial stunts with the Fire Hawk Sonic Charger by LumiTek Flight. The Fire Hawk flies indoors or out and has three flying modes: 15-second, 30-second, or no-limit flight modes. Get up to 30 flights on one charge (varies on flight mode). Super bright LED lights for spectacular night flights! Includes one Sonic Charger,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

PIGS ON TRAMPOLINES

Players use the included mini trampolines to bounce pigs into the pig pen and try to land them in the mud puddle. Every pig that players land in the puddle earns them a mud pie. Whoever has the most mud pies in the end wins the game.

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

LASER X REVOLUTION ULTRA LONG-RANGE DOUBLE BLASTERS

Each blaster in this set of two features a range of more than 500 feet and a built-in receiver. Players can light up their blasters with more than 20 different colors. Each blaster in this set of two features a range of more than 500 feet and a built-in receiver. Players can light up their…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99; $69.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

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ANIME HEROES

These 6.5-inch action figures feature anime characters from titles including Naruto and One Piece. Each figure has 20 points of articulation and comes in manga-inspired packaging.

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  • MSRP:
  • $21.99 EACH
  • Age:
  • 4+

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NINTENDO SWITCH — OLED MODEL: MARIO RED EDITION

Start your adventure with a Mario-inspired system! Warp into a world of games with the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model: Mario Red Edition system. The system features a console, dock and Joy-Con controllers all in the iconic Mario Red color. A silhouette design of Mario jumps into action on the back of the dock. Look…

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  • MSRP:
  • $349.99
  • Age:
  • All Ages

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM

In this sequel to the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game, players journey through the skies, surface, and depths of Hyrule as they try to harness the power of Link’s abilities and protect the kingdom.

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  • MSRP:
  • $69.99
  • Age:
  • 10+

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POKÉMON SCARLET & VIOLET 151 ELITE TRAINER BOX

This expansion features all original 151 Pokémon from the Kanto region, re-imagined in Paldea. Includes nine Scarlet & Violet — 151 booster packs, a Snorlax illustration rare-style promo card, accessories, and a collector's box.

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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X-SHOT HYPER GEL TRACE FIRE BLASTER

Teens can blast the Hyper Gel pellets up to 170 feet per second with two different modes. The blaster has a 600 pellet capacity hopper, plus a mag that stores an additional 850 pellets. Features a rechargable battery and includes 10,000 pellets and protective eyewear.

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 14+

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!

About the author

Marissa Silva

Marissa Silva

Marissa Silva is editor-in-chief of the Pop Insider and the Toy Insider, the leading consumer holiday gift guide and toy review and news website. As a professional toy reviewer and an industry expert, she consistently reports on toy, entertainment, and pop culture trends and hot products. In addition to digital content management, Marissa contributes feature-length articles to the Pop Insider and leading toy industry trade magazine The Toy Book, providing retailers, manufacturers, and licensors with information on the latest in toy news. Marissa has been featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Fox and Friends, ABC World News Now, MSNBC, CBS, NY1, WPIX, and more. A board game fanatic and professional toy reviewer, she spends most of her free time shopping for superhero T-shirts, crushing at Mario Kart, and anxiously awaiting her Hogwarts acceptance letter. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @thattoygirl.

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