Toys have changed a lot over the years … or have they? We love throwing it back to the classics, and these toys will catch the eyes of kids and parents alike. With fun upgrades to classic brands and characters, these multigenerational toys are sure to be a hit.

Check out some of our favorite toys for kidults below, and for more toys you and your kids will love, see our full Holiday Gift Guide!


TAMAGOTCHI CONNECTION

Kids can nurture their Tamagotchi character, play more than 10 mini-games, and earn Gotchi Points to collect more than 150 items, including food and accessories for the digital pet.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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Battery Requirements

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  • Type:
  • CR2032
  • Quantity:
  • 1

HELLO KITTY LOVES CHEER BEAR COLLECTIBLE CARE BEARS PLUSH 2-PACK

Hello Kitty and Cheer Bear team up for adventures, embodying friendship and optimism. Hello Kitty, the iconic feline, joins forces with Cheer Bear, a caring companion from Care Bears. Their bond is so strong that they even dress as each other. Together, they spread joy and positivity on exciting journeys.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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FISHER-PRICE ROCKIN’ RECORD PLAYER

Little musicians can place the player’s arm, watch the record spin, and listen to 20 real songs on five double-sided play records.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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Battery Requirements

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  • Type:
  • AA
  • Quantity:
  • 4

SPIROGRAPH JR. BLUEY

Making Spirograph designs with Bluey is easier than ever with this set’s jumbo-size pieces and a drawing tablet that doubles as an on-the-go workstation.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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RAINBOW BRITE TWINK 7-INCH PLUSH

Twink may be Rainbow Brite's best friend, but he can be kids' best friend, too! This 7-inch plush is super snuggly and features all of the vibrant color that makes the character so lovable.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

OUIJA SALEM EDITION

“The Witch City” moves to your game night with illustrations inspired by Salem, including famous landmarks such as the Witch House, The House of the Seven Gables, Derby Wharf Light Station, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.95
  • Age:
  • 8+

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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.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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PINBALL MACHINE MAKER: GUMBALL RALLY

With this buildable pinball machine, kids can explore lessons in physics and mechanical engineering by customizing their own course that uses edible gumballs as pinballs.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.95
  • Age:
  • 6+

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COTTON CANDY MAKER WITH 50 PRINTED STRAWS

This user-friendly cotton candy machine comes with a specially designed spoon and 50 paper straws for endless sweet-spinning adventures. Candy floss is sold separately.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $72.00
  • Age:
  • 13+

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MY PLUSH HESS TRUCK: 2024 SCHOOL BUS

This plush bus has squeeze-activated flashing LED lights, a nightlight mode with auto shut-off, and three sing-along songs, including the classic “Wheels on the Bus.” Free standard shipping is included.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $35.99
  • Age:
  • 0+

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Battery Requirements

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  • Type:
  • Energizer® AAA batteries included, pre-installed, and activated (REMOVE for storage)
  • Quantity:
  • 3

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.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $79.95

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Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deal: 10% off on Amazon with code 10HOLIDAY24 Nov. 13-Dec. 11


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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