It's never too early to plan for the holidays, especially when it comes to toy shopping for the kids!
The Toy Insider has listed the hottest toys for this coming holiday season!
This year's complete holiday gift guide has more than 375 toys from 139 toymakers. The hottest toys are sorted into three featured lists: Hot 20, the most popular playthings of the year; STEM 10, top toys that encourage STEM learning; and 12 Under $20, the best toys that won't break the bank.
"In a time when every dollar counts, companies are going the extra mile to offer toys that fit any budget while keeping the fun factor front and center, so you can find impressive gifts without compromising on everyday expenses," Laurie Schacht, Chief Toy Officer at The Toy Insider, said in a statement.
Toys featured in the holiday guide are new for 2024. When evaluating toys, the team considers play value, originality, skill building, product integrity and fun factor.
The Toy Insider's Hot 20
• Batman Ultimate Transforming Batmobile (Spin Master)
• Cry Babies Morning Routine (IMC Toys)
• Furreal Peanut the Playful Monkey Interactive Toy (Just Play)
• Godzilla RC (Jada Toys)
• Imaginext Star Wars Darth Vader Bot (Mattel)
• Kanoodle Ultimate Champion (Educational Insights)
• Lego Minions and Gru's Family Mansion (Lego Group)
• Littlest Pet Shop Playset (Basic Fun!)
• Magic Mixies Pixies Supreme Magic Mirror (Moose Toys)
• Miraculous Ladybug Paris Heroez Playset (Playmates Toys)
• Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll (Spin Master)
• Plai: Poe the AI Story Bear (Skyrocket)
• Play-Doh Pizza Delivery Scooter (Hasbro)
• Playtab (Fat Brain Toy Co.)
• Pokemon TCG: Stellar Crown Elite Trainer Box (Pokemon Co. International)
• Rainbow High Winter Wonderland (MGA Entertainment)
• Real FX Disney Stitch (Wow! Stuff)
• Spidey & His Amazing Friends Mega Jump HQ Trackset (Jazwares)
• Tile Bluey Heeler Home (Moose Toys)
• Tiny Target - Checklane (Jakks Pacific)
The Toy Insider's STEM 10
• Bill Nye Chemistry Lab VR (Abacus Brands)
• Connetix 38-Piece Roads Creative Pack (Connetix)
• MAGNA-TILES Space 32-piece Set (MAGNA-TILES)
• Pinball Machine Maker: Gumball Rally (Thames & Kosmos)
• Plip Kit (Fat Brain Toy Co.)
• Shine Bright Light Box (Battat)
• Smithsonian 3D LED Solar System (NSI International)
• Snap 2 It (Snap Circuits)
• Star Wars Galactic Chemistry Lab (Horizon Group USA)
• Wow in the World: Dino Dig & Diorama (Thames & Kosmos)
The Toy Insider's 12 Under $20
• Barbie Mini BarbieLand (Mattel)
• Disney Crystal Surprise (Cra-Z-Art)
• GrossMos! (MGA Entertainment)
• Kinetic Sand Squish Motion (Spin Master)
• Metal Machines Speed Heroes (ZURU)
• Mutations Mix 'N Match Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Playmates Toys)
• Pop Up Bluey (TOMY)
• Squish-a-longs 14 Pack (Jazwares)
• Star Wars Doorables Galaxy Peek Series 2 (Just Play)
• Sticker WOW! (Melissa & Doug)
• Sticki Rolls the Sticki Book (Sky Castle Toys)
• XOX Kweenie (Moose Toys)