All of the fun (including the snuggles) with none of the mess! Interactive toy pets are getting more interactive than ever before. Kids will love classic options like stuffed plush with cute features and tech-infused favorites that offer lots of reactions and responses. All of these pets are totally full of magic and perfect for animal-loving kids of all ages. For more toys we love, check out our full Holiday Gift Guide

TAMAGOTCHI PIX

Thanks to the built-in camera, kids can take pictures with their virtual pet and experience new interactions, including cooking for their pet, having food delivered, and meeting other real-world Tamagotchi friends. Thanks to the built-in camera, kids can take pictures with their virtual pet and experience new interactions, including cooking for their pet, having food…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99; $84.74 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

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RAINBOCORNS FAIRYCORNS

Seven new Rainbocorns join the Rainbocorn collection, including a rare Golden Hippocorn. Each features 10 surprises including a Magical Fairy glitter heart, new fairy wings, color-changing Rainbocorn poop, a Boo-Boocorn egg, and more. Seven new Rainbocorns join the Rainbocorn collection, including a rare Golden Hippocorn. Each features 10 surprises including a Magical Fairy glitter heart,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MY LITTLE PONY MOVIE SING ‘N SKATE SUNNY

Sunny sings songs from My Little Pony: The Movie and comes with a microphone for kids to sing along. Includes accessories for kids to get themselves and Sunny ready for a show. Kids can use the remote control to make Sunny dance to the music. Sunny sings songs from My Little Pony: The Movie and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $52.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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MOJI THE LOVEABLE LABRADOODLE

Moji is a soft, cuddly dog that responds to kids' voices and touch with more than 150 reactions. His smart collar features a color screen that displays animated emojis that communicate his puppy thoughts. Moji is a soft, cuddly dog that responds to kids' voices and touch with more than 150 reactions. His smart collar…

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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GOT2GLOW FAIRY FINDER

Kids can find more than 30 unique, virtual fairies in each Got2Glow Fairy Finder. Search around the house, outside, in the dark, or even upside down. Trade fairies with friends, feed them, and more. Collect all three jars to discover more than 100 fairies in all. Kids can find more than 30 unique, virtual fairies…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99; $49.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 5+

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PEEK-A-ROO

This interactive plush features a pouch that reveals a mystery baby inside. Play together with Mom and baby to see how they sing, dance, and cuddle together. It features more than 150 sounds and actions. This interactive plush features a pouch that reveals a mystery baby inside. Play together with Mom and baby to see…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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ROBO-MAX T-REX

Kids can build a 3-foot T. rex using more than 80 screws, hinges, and premium laminated cardboard construction pieces. The finished T. rex has light-up eyes, sounds, and 10 points of articulation for poseability. Kids can build a 3-foot T. rex using more than 100 screws, hinges, and premium laminated cardboard construction pieces. The finished…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 7+

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MAGIC MIXIES MAGIC CAULDRON

Magic Mixies includes a cauldron, a magic wand, and potion ingredients that kids use in an interactive experience to reveal a surprise magical creature that responds to touch, lights up, and may even grant wishes. Magic Mixies includes a cauldron, a magic wand, and potion ingredients that kids use in an interactive experience to reveal…

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  • MSRP:
  • $69.99; $99.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 5+

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KID TRAX RIDEAMALS SNACK TIME BLUE

Kids can ride, pet, or share a snack with the star of Blue's Clues and You! This interactive ride-on features 20 sounds, comes with food accessories, and has a top speed of 1.5 mph. Also available in Magenta (sold separately). Kids can ride, pet, or share a snack with the star of Blue's Clues and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $139
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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MY LITTLE PONY 6V PLUSH RIDE-ON

This ride-on features Izzy Moonbow, a new character from My Little Pony: A New Generation. It features a blue heart, a “cutie mark” button, a light-up horn, and drives at a speed of 2.5 mph. This ride-on features Izzy Moonbow, a new character from My Little Pony: A New Generation. It features a blue heart,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $89.00
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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BLUE’S CLUES & YOU! CHECK UP TIME BLUE

Josh guides kids through giving this interactive plush a check-up with the included accessories. Kids can listen to Blue's heartbeat, take her temperature, and give her medicine to help her feel better. Josh guides kids through giving this interactive plush a check-up with the included accessories. Kids can listen to Blue's heartbeat, take her temperature,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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CODING CRITTERS MAGICODERS

Kids can learn STEM skills through 100% screen-free storybook coding adventures with these interactive pets. Each playset includes a magic wand programmer and spellbook that kids can use to make the pets dance, light up, and move. Kids can learn STEM skills through 100% screen-free storybook coding adventures with these interactive pets. Each playset includes…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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LITTLE LIVE PETS MY PET PIG PIGGLY

Kids can take Piggly the pig for a walk on her leash or feed her from her bottle, then watch her ears and nose wiggle. Piggly features soft, stretchy skin and 25 sounds and reactions.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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MY FUZZY FRIENDS

The extra-long arms and legs of these interactive pets grab onto kids' arms for lots of hugs. Each pet moves its head to nuzzle like a real baby animal and features more than 50 sounds. The extra-long arms and legs of these interactive pets grab onto kids' arms for lots of hugs. Each pet moves…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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VIP PETS COLOR BOOST

With an all-new unboxing reveal, kids will discover a VIP Pet and nine surprises. There are 12 new characters to collect, each with 12 inches of vibrant hair that kids can color and style. With an all-new unboxing reveal, kids will discover a VIP Pet and nine surprises. There are 12 new characters to collect,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MANE BEAUTY STARDUST STYLING HEAD

Kids can style Stardust's silky, tangle-free mane, then use the included accessories to braid and decorate her locks. Complete her fairytale look with reusable gem stickers. Kids can style Stardust's silky, tangle-free mane, then use the included accessories to braid and decorate her locks. Complete her fairytale look with reusable gem stickers.

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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PLAYMOBIL DINO RISE T-REX: BATTLE OF THE GIANTS

Inspired by Playmobil's Dino Rise YouTube series, this 84-piece set includes a robot machine figure; a T. rex figure that the human figure, Ian, can ride; a Deinonychus figure; armor; and accessories. Inspired by Playmobil's Dino Rise YouTube series, this 84-piece set includes a robot machine figure; a T. rex figure that the human figure,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $69.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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SCRUFF-A-LUVS CUTIE CUTS

Transform a messy mutt into a pampered pup with this plush pet that kids can groom and “shave” to reveal its breed. Kids will discover 10 surprises as they give the dog a makeover. Transform a messy mutt into a pampered pup with this plush pet that kids can groom and “shave” to reveal its…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99; $54.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 5+

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GO GO BIRD BUTTERFLY

This R/C toy looks and flies like a real butterfly. Use the remote control to make it perform aerial tricks from up to 100 feet away. Inspired by nature, the butterfly features a lightweight design and is safe for flight both inside and outside. This R/C toy looks and flies like a real butterfly. Use…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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POKÉMON BRILLIANT DIAMOND AND POKÉMON SHINING PEARL

The Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version video games are reborn for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Players will explore the Sinnoh region and encounter Pokémon on their journey to become Champion of the Pokémon League.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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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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