Before we know it, the holidays are going to be here. It’s already fall, and we’re so excited for the holidays this year. It’s such a wonderful time of the year. Those of you with children may already have an idea of what your kids want for the holidays. Mine have already told me everything they want this year. There are some really cute new toys out this year too! There is a lot to choose from when it comes to kids. Some of these newer toys they just released I think will be some hot toys for the year. In fact, now is a great time to get them before they’re gone. You know how fast they can go once the holidays get closer. I always do my shopping earlier so that I don’t miss out on anything good. It’s better to be prepared now than to miss out later. Plus, most places you have a lot of time to return something if you think your kids end up not wanting the toy too!
I have come up with a list of toys that I think are going to be some of the hottest toys for the holidays. Now I’m not saying that these will be hot toys of the year, but these are some that seem to be getting a lot of hype and very popular already. I’ve got them listed below in no particular order at all.
1. L.O.L. Surprise! Bigger Surprise
If you already know about L.O.L. Surprise Dolls, than you probably have heard about this bigger surprise too. My daughters are obsessed with the L.O.L. dolls. In fact, they have a ton of them already, but they keep coming out with new ones. Every time we’re at the store they’re always asking for one. L.O.L. Surprise dolls were on a top secret mission when their pet went missing! Find surprise clues across the Eye Spy Series to help find their pet! Discover 60+ never before seen surprises inside the L.O.L. Surprise Bigger Surprise with exclusive dolls and accessories!
2. Pomsies
Pomsies are a collection of lovable, wearable virtual pom pom pets you can take anywhere you go! Each have a long fuzzy tail you can wrap around your wrist, backpack or wherever inspires you. Their eyes light up and change color to express their mood hungry, sneezy, silly, or super happy!
3. Fingerlings Hugs
Meet Fingerlings HUGS – they’re softies when it comes to affection! Their long arms are perfect for big hugs and these cuddle monkeys never want to let you go! It’s all about that Main Squeeze Fingerlings feeling. Swing them, pet them, and rock them to sleep, or give them a kiss and watch them kiss you back!! Record what you say and watch them repeat it back in funny ways.
4. Moj Moj Claw Machine
The Original Moj Moj keeps you on the cutting-edge of all things hot. Each series promises to surprise and delight. So soft, so cute…So Moj! The Original Moj Moj Claw Machine really works! Use the joysticks to pick up your prize! Make sure you beat the music, or you’ll have to wait ’til your next turn! The Original Moj Moj Claw Machine can also be used for storage or to display your favorite characters! Reload your claw machine with more Original Moj Moj for endless fun! Moj Moj Claw Machine Playset.
5. Wrapples
Wrapples are the cutest “Furry Best Friend” you’ll ever connect with! Wrap them on your wrist and take them anywhere. They love a pat and interact as you chat, play and get carried away! Slap their “Slap-band” tail on your wrist and take them with you! These adorable little friends have over 50 sounds and reactions! Watch as they come to life on your arms. Their big eyes light up to match their mood. Wrapples love to talk to you and to each other! They love to be pet and tickled. Hear them giggle and purr! Bring them close to each other and they will sing together! Hang them upside-down and they will go to sleep!
Say hello to Una. The Wrapple’s amazing color comes from surfing down rainbows. Get ready to color up you life! Wrapples can’t wait to hang out with you!6. Lil’ Gleemerz Amiglow
Meet the Lil’ Gleemerz – the adorable fun-makers with rainbow light-up tails and quirky sounds and phrases! The Lil’ Gleemerz are lighting up kids’ lives with fun and Friendship that positively glows! Amiglow is bright teal with big, glowing eyes and a furry LED light-up tail. This interactive furry friend responds to touch and sound with over 100 reactions to discover. Simply press the nose for three ways to play – in hangout, light party, or game mode! In hangout mode, pet and pinch Amiglow for purrs, growls, jokes, funny phrases, and more. In light party mode, clap or play music and its eyes and tail will flash to the beat for a dazzling light show. In game mode, play three different games with Amiglow (Catch the Kiss, Tail Tennis, and Stop on the Spot) with the traveling lights in its glowing tail! Lil’ Gleemerz are also available in a variety of bright colors. Collect them all for even more bright and curious adventures, because the Lil’ Gleemerz can’t wait to meet you!
7. Twisty Petz
Twistable. Wearable. Fashionable! ! Introducing Twisty Petz: the sparkly gems that transform from a pet into a bracelet! Collect metallic kitties, rainbow ponies to pastel pandas, and more! Each Twisty Petz has beautiful detailing and dazzling colors. Connect the ends of this string of jewels and create a stunning bracelet – the perfect accessory for any outfit. With two twists, your favorite bracelet becomes your favorite pet, super cute from nose to tail. Collect over 70 adorable animals in rainbow, pastel, gold and pearlescent finishes! Twisty Petz: wear on your wrist, transform with a twist!
8. Poopsie Unicorn
Make magical unicorn slime with Poopsie Slime Surprise! With a little unicorn magic and sparkle, you can customize unicorn slime and transform it multiple times! When you gotta go, store the slime for magical fun anytime!
Poopsie Surprise Unicorn magically creates slime! Each time you feed your surprise unicorn and sit her on her glitter potty, she creates surprise, collectible unicorn slime! Transform your unicorn slime over and over again with Unicorn Magic! Over 20 magic surprises included with each Surprise Unicorn! Four unicorns to collect! Will you unroll Rainbow Brightstar or Oopsie Starlight?
9. Don’t Step In It Unicorn Edition
If unicorns were real, they’d toot out colorful, swirly poops. Take that hilarious idea to game night! Put on a blindfold, spin the spinner, and then take that many steps across the game mat. But beware! Colorful piles of compound, molded in the shape of unicorn poop have been strategically placed on the mat. Sometimes players will have to add a poop, remove a poop, or even re-arrange the unicorn poops along the mat. Step in the fewest piles of poop to win!
10. Rainbocorns
Every Rainbocorn hatches from its bright mystery egg and has a unique reversible sequin heart that reveals a magical surprise when swiped! All 12 sequin hearts reveal different surprises and are removable, so you can wear them and share them too! Every Rainbocorn has a fluffy, bright unicorn mane that’s fun to brush and groom. Their sparkly horns and butterfly wings add even more magic to every cute creature. The Rainbocorn collection includes a Puppycorn, Kittycorn, Unicorn, Bunnycorn and Hamstercorn, each with their own sequin surprise. Every Rainbocorn also comes with a little baby Boo-Boocorn, a tiny collectable hiding in a little egg!
11. Yellies!
Yellies! are the cutest, fuzziest pets that respond to your voice! Each Yellies! pet has its own unique look and personality and is full of fun surprises! Voice and sound-activated, they respond to talking, yelling, clapping, singing, or even music. The louder you yell, the faster they go! Find your favorite! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability. Actual deco will vary.)
12. Poopsie Slime Surprise Pooey Puitton
Make magical unicorn slime with Poopsie Slime Surprise! With a little unicorn magic and sparkle, you can customize unicorn slime and transform it multiple times! When you gotta go, store the slime for magical fun anytime!
Poopsie Slime Surprise Pooey Puitton purse is the ultimate super slime surprise with over 35+ magic surprises! Magically make scented, unicorn slime in a rainbow of colors! With a little unicorn magic, sparkle, and crunch, you can customize your unicorn slime again and again! When you gotta go, store the slime in the air-tight storage to keep the unicorn slime fresh!
13. Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall LEGO Kit
- Build a great piece of LEGO Harry Potter merchandise featuring Hogwarts Great Hall with house banners, tower with movable spiral staircase, potions room and treasure room
- Includes 10 minifigures: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Susan Bones, Professor McGonagall, Professor Quirrell with dual Lord Voldemort face, Hagrid, Albus Dumbledore and Nearly Headless Nick
- Also includes buildable Basilisk and Fawkes creatures, plus Hedwig and Scabbers figures
- Hogwarts Great Hall measures over 14” (37cm) high, 11” (30cm) wide and 7” (18cm) deep
- 878 pieces – LEGO Harry Potter toy for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14; LEGO Harry Potter advanced building sets are compatible with all LEGO construction sets for creative building
14. Little Live Pets Scruff-A-Luv
Find us Scruffy, Make us Fluffy!
These unloved and abandoned pets are in need of your help!
When buying your Pink Scruff-a-Luv, they arrive as a sad ball of matted fur, but once you bath them, dry them, brush them and love them, you will discover what kind of pet they really are!
Who will you rescue? A Pink Puppy, Kitten or Bunny? Only by saving a Scruff-a-Luv you will find out. In return, they will be your FFF (Furry Friend Forever).
15. Jurassic Rex
Kids control all the action with this iconic Jurassic World T. Rex! Break the Jurassic Rex loose from the holding base and send her rampaging forward with awesome lunging and chomping action! This dangerous dinosaur has color-changing, light-up eyes that dilate and a mouth that glows red when she’s enraged! With a turn of the Power Pad, the vehicle launches out as Owen races after the dinosaur. Can he get the Jurassic Rex under control? That’s for your young adventurer to decide! Fisher-Price Imaginext Imagine What’s Next!
16. Pikmi Pops Giant Pikmi Flips-Gigi the Unicorn
Introducing all new giant sized Pikmi Flips – giant, reversible scented plushies that turn from a giant pom pom into a giant Pikmi in a flip! This Giant Pikmi Flips turns from a giant cotton-candy inspired pom pom into Gigi the Unicorn! Ready for a surprise? Look inside for a sweet scented surprise! You can find 1 or 2 regular sized, reversible scented plush! There are also 8 surprise items to find.
17. Airhogs Supernova Orb
Unleash the power of your hands with the Air Hogs Supernova! Only you can control this gravity-defying orb! Launch it, push it, spin it, using just your hands – no remote control or touching needed! Equipped with an intelligent on-board system and motion-sensitive lights and sensors, the Air Hogs Supernova responds to your every movement. To activate, just toss to launch and Air Hogs Supernova will levitate mid-air, awaiting your command! Master 30 moves and 9 super tricks, ranging from simple to complex, and take control of your Air Hogs Supernova. Learn solo or pass back and forth with friends and see what amazing tricks you can pull off. Take on the Super Spin and send the Air Hogs Supernova spinning in a spiral between your hands, or try the Orbiter and make the Air Hogs Supernova fly in a circle around you! Engineered to handle the unexpected, Air Hogs Supernova is equipped with collision avoidance and stable flight technology – it’s ready for anything. Can you master the Air Hogs Supernova?
18. Hairdorables
Introducing Noah and the Hairdorables! The girl squad with “Big Hair Don’t Care” attitudes. #Hairdorables took off when Noah, a sweet and funny vlogger with a passion for hair-styling, decided to share her side-braiding tutorial on YouTube. While shooting her video, Noah fumbled over the words “hair” and “adorable”…accidentally coining the term “hairdorable”! To Noah’s surprise, her video and #Hairdorable went viral overnight! When Noah decided to launch her own YouTube channel (Hairdorables, obvi) and invite her friends to join her, the response was a resounding YAAAAAAAS! Now Noah and her BFFs spend all of their free time creating content and sharing their passions with the world via the Hairdorables channel on YouTube!
Collect all 36 Hairdorables dolls (including 2 rare and 1 ULTRA-rare). Each package is a surprise! Pull, peel, and reveal 11 surprises to unwrap the personality and passion of the Hairdorables girl hidden inside! Each surprise doll comes with fashions, hairstyles and accessories that are unique to her style and talent! The dolls are based on 12 iconic girls from the YouTube series, Hairdorables.
19. Ryan’s World Giant Egg Surprise
Available only at Target. Now kids can be just like Ryan when they unbox their Target Exclusive Giant Mystery Egg. No two are the same! Featuring an exclusive lights and sounds vehicle, ultra-rare figures, special slime and putty, a limited edition squishy, plush and more. What will kids find inside their epic egg?
20. Think and Learn Rocktopus
Who’s ready to rock? This musical octopus sure is! With three ways to play, Think & Learn Rocktopus helps kids explore a variety of musical styles while learning about different instruments, rhythmic patterns, and more. Rocktopus comes with 15 musical instrument pods for preschoolers to mix (and remix) and let their creativity flow! Download the free Rocktopus app and let your mini-maestro create their own music videos with their new composing pal! Great for ages 3-6 years. Inspiring little learners to be big thinkers. Instruments & Facts: Rocktopus helps kids discover how different instruments sound, explore fun musical facts, and even lets them compose their own tunes! Rhythmic Patterns: When preschoolers create music with Rocktopus, they’re counting and creating patterns. Rocktopus teaches other math concepts too, like addition and subtraction. Attention & Listening Skills: Young “composers” follow directions from Rocktopus during fast-paced games that help develop attention skills.
21. Boxer Robot
Meet Boxer: your real robot pal! This plucky little bot comes to life right out of the box and is raring to go – no assembly required! With a love for fun, your new buddy is ready to play! To start, place one of the 10 activity cards (included) in front of Boxer. Once he rolls over the card and scans it, the fun begins! Play games like Bot Bowling, Paddle Bot and Go Kart, or use the interactive ball accessory (included) to play a fast-paced game of soccer! As you play with this loveable bot, you’ll get to know his quirky personality. Sometimes happy, sad, grumpy, or even sleepy, Boxer displays a full range of emotion. Interact with him in multiple ways: use the included remote control to race Boxer around and do tricks; download the free app to your phone to discover brand new games; or get hands-on! Equipped with multiple IR sensors, an internal rechargeable battery and more awesome tech features, Boxer responds to your hand movements and interacts with you in silly ways. With real-life responses, funny expressions and sounds, this little guy makes one hilarious sidekick! Discover Boxer: Enormous Play. Tiny Bot.
22. Mibro Robot
Introducing MiBro, your really rad buddy! He speaks for you, spies for you, plays with you and serves you. He’ll impress your friends. He’ll save the day. MiBro comes with an easy to use remote control so you can get up to all sorts of mischief. MiBro is your ultimate robot servant. Attach the tray accessory and he can fetch anything for you! Place MiBro in “Stealth Mode” to spy and listen for you! His microphone picks up sounds nearby and transmits them through his remote control! MiBro can also speak for you! Drive him up to someone and you can communicate from a distance by talking through the remote control! MiBro comes with 4 really RAD accessories – a soccer ball, a rad blaster, a tray and a foam hand!
23. Paw Patrol Ultimate Fire Truck
An ultimate rescue needs an ultimate vehicle! Save the day with Marshall’s Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck! This vehicle is equipped with an extendable 2 ft. tall ladder, flashing lights and sounds – it’s ready for anything! To activate, simply lift and pull! The adventure begins with Marshall (figure included) in the lookout cab. Lift open the top to help Marshall leap into action! Using the water cannon launcher at the bottom of the cab, you can send up to three water cannons (included) flying into the fire! When Marshall needs a helping paw, there’s room for all six pups (not included) aboard this fire truck! With Skye behind the wheel and Zuma operating the water cannon at the back of the truck, Marshall can hop into the Mini Fire Cart! Stored inside the fire truck, the Mini Fire Cart rolls right into action! The Ultimate Fire Truck also features a mini fire hose for small missions. When you and Marshall spot a baby animal in trouble, use the extendable working claw arm to pick them up and lift them to safety. Take the pups on exciting new adventures with the Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck!
24. Lets Dance Elmo
La la la la! Get ready to move and groove with Let’s Dance Elmo! Little ones can get the dance party started by pressing the Elmo toy’s heart button to hear fun phrases. The 3 buttons on Elmo’s headphones activate 3 musical modes – Colors, Animals, and Music Remix. This fun, musical Elmo toy encourages little ones to get up while dancing along with Elmo as he swings his arms, tilts his head, and shakes his hips! His heart lights up to match the colors in the songs, and even flashes along with the beat! Also, Elmo’s headphones act as a handle so little ones can take the fun on the go!
25. App Controlled Batmobile
Speed to Gotham City crime scenes with the motorized LEGO DC Super Heroes 76112 App-Controlled Batmobile. This cool vehicle features 2 motors powered by a Bluetooth-controlled battery hub, an opening minifigure cockpit, 4-wheel drive and 2 dual stud shooters. Simply download the app from the Ap Store and Google Play to control the vehicle from your smartphone or tablet. This set also includes a new Batman minifigure. Ask your parents’ permission before going online. This product requires batteries (not included). Please refer to the product packaging for type and quantity. Designed for indoor use only. Batmobile measures over 3″ (9cm) high, 7″ (19cm) long and 5″ (13cm) wide.
26. furReal Rock-A-Too The Show Bird
The Rock-a-too, the Show Bird pet is here to entertain! With three modes of play, he’s the perfect partner for a show that’s full of songs, dances, and laughs. And with 50+ sound-and-motion combinations, he’s ready to take over the stage. Of course, even a show-biz veteran likes to be petted and praised – pet his left cheek for a loveable response – and maybe even a kiss!
With a spotlight-lovin’ pet like this, every day’s a chance to put on a show. Laugh at his kooky jokes, or join him in an original song-and-dance number. Create original comedy routines by recording fun phrases and playing them back… with unpredictable results! The Rock-a-too, the Show Bird pet is a real star – and is sure to entertain wherever he goes!27. Grumblies
GRUMBLIES are interactive creatures that live secretly hidden from mankind. Short-tempered and mischievous, bands of Grumblies create supernatural chaos, such as earthquakes and volcanoes. Some have tried to separate and tame them, but be warned…..Messing with Grumblies could lead to an epic MELTDOWN! DON’T SHAKE, DON’T POKE, DON’T FLIP! Push them too far and they MELTDOWN!!!!!
28. Crate Creatures
Your new beast friend is bigger, grosser and more fun than ever! Unbox your Crate Creatures Surprise! Big Blowout- Croak, pull his tongue and finger for gross sounds, and use the walkie talkie lock to transmit your monster voice through your Creature! Tickle him to keep the laughs rolling. Turn the timer buddy on his head for a hilarious GAS EXPLOSION!
I hope that this list has been helpful for you and your children. These are some some of the toys I thought would be great hot toys for the year. I’m sure there are still a lot more out there.
Are any of these toys are your children’s wish list this year?
Colleen Lanin says
Good grief, these are all so cute! I LOVE the Pomsies. They are totally adorable.
KatBp says
Right! I’ve seen them in stores and they’re adorable!
Wow!, toys are changing. I have no children to buy for and I’m glad because I would have a hard time figuring out which toys to buy.
They sure are!
I haven’t seen some of these toys before but the unicorns ones would be a big hit with our two year olds.
Right! I love some of the toys they’re coming out with this year.
Last year the Fingerlings were the MUST HAVE TOY, I guess this year I better get my hands on a Fingerlings HUGS.
Right! It’s crazy!
There are some really cool ideas here! Kids have a lot of great toy options.
Yes, they sure do!
It’s hard to believe none of these toys are on my sons wishlist. Although at 11 he thinks he is gown and doesn’t need toys.
I understand that too.
I will have to check with my daughter to see what she would like for her kids. Some fun toys
Yes, so much fun this year!
Oh my gosh all of this is so cute! I cannot believe we’re getting close and after Christmas that we are talking about gifts. There’s definitely a lot of interesting and fun toys to get this year.
I know, right! It’s crazy how quickly it’s approaching.
These look like fun toys! My daughter would probably want a lot of these. She actually already has some of them.
They really do!
Its that time of year again. I love seeing all the new fun toys for the kids.
Me too!
All these toys look so cute Kathy! Gosh, can you believe the holidays are just around the corner? Time is flying fast!
I know, right! It’s crazy!
So many fun options! I bet my kids have asked for many of these over the last few months.
Right! There is so much out there this year.
What a fantastic list of toys. I wish my kids were young again. I would love to get them some of these.
There is so much out there this year!
I love keeping up with the newest toys. I have great nieces and nephews to buy for and I love giving them something they will like.
Me too. It’s fun to see what they come out with.
Thank you for this list! My girls are high school and college age, so we are out of the loop on hot toys these days. I have a lot of young nieces and nephews to buy for this year, so this guide is a lifesaver!
You’re welcome. There are so many good ones this year too.
This is a great list of gift ideas! I am just starting to get organized and plan for Christmas with my kids and this has given me a few really good ideas, thank you!
You’re welcome. There sure are a lot of great toys out this year.
My preschooler is sitting next to me, and confirming that these are all amazing choice. We are huge fans of LOL Surprise Dolls and all blind bag toys.
Yep, my daughters love those too!
The selection of toys are amazing. The LOL dolls are the ones little girls will go ga ga over. The range of toys that are available to the kids over the years is simply mind boggling.
Yes, for sure. My kids are in love with the L.O.L. Dolls.
Oh yeah, these are definitely on my 5 year old’s list for Christmas this year. I swear, toys are better now than when I was a kid! They have such cute stuff out there now.
Mine too! They do have a lot of cute stuff this year.
With 6 Grands, Babushka will be printing this out. It’s hard to keep up with the latest crazes and toy gotta haves; gracias for helping BB get “in the know”. BB2U
Yes, it sure is. There are so many new toys out now too, it’s crazy.
Looking at this toy list is so fun!y kids are teenagers and they want new phones, computers and cash for Christmas. Haaa!
Right! I wish they could stay little forever.
My neighbor has 5 kids and I’m looking for Christms ideas for them. I like to get the something for Christmas and there are many great options here to choose from.
Yes, there are many to choose from this year. Lots of great toys.
This is a fantastic list! I see several toys my children have already pointed out to me for their Christmas list. Nice to have them all in one place.
Right! My kids want so many off this list already.