The pressure to find the coolest toy gifts for your kids is on. You don't want to spoil them, but at the same time, you want to see the smile on their faces when they unwrap their presents and discover the games they've been talking about. Whether you are looking for something the family can do together or suspect that your little one wants something interactive, we found 45 of the trendiest toys for the holiday season.
We have gifts for everyone on your list, including those hard-to-shop-for teens, caring grandparents, and affordable men's gifts.
— Additional reporting by Rebecca Brown
Aimed at children 6 and older, this Buzz Lightyear Operation Game ($11) puts a modern spin on a longtime favorite.
The Star Wars D-O Interactive Droid ($150) is so cool in action — the kids can control it with an app.
The WOW! Stuff Collection Harry Potter Dobby ($30) is just too adorable.
The Disney Frozen Toddler Quad ($80) is ideal for kids 18 months and up.
Teens 14 and up can bring their favorite old-school games with them thanks to this Stranger Things Palace Arcade Handheld Electronic Game ($30).
You can't get started on their musical career too early. The Mini Acoustic Guitar For Children and Beginners ($79) is a three-string guitar made of real wood, teaching kids real chords at an early age.
Kids get a chance to do their own toy reviews with Ryan's World Super Surprise Safe ($40).
Spin Master is channeling its Hatchimals energy into this seriously adorable How to Train Your Dragon Hatching Toothless ($36, originally $60), available this Fall. Aggravate the egg to hatch Toothless, then feed him, teach him to fly, pet him, and listen to him roar.
No one can get enough of JoJo Loves Hairdorables ($27).
Not even the bath is safe from Baby Shark! Get the Baby Shark Bath Art Creations by Horizon Group USA ($17) for maximum fun.
The Avengers Marvel Legends Series Endgame Power Gauntlet Articulated Electronic Fist ($85, originally $100) has six infinity stones that glow.
Teach your littles about unconditional love with the Owleez, Flying Baby Owl Interactive Toy ($26). They'll have an opportunity to take care of it and teach it to fly.
What better way to teach inclusivity than by introducing the Barbie Fashionistas Doll ($25) into your child's toy collection — it's a great way to celebrate and teach at the same time.
Disney-lovers-in-training can get a head start on their obsession with these plush Lamaze Disney The Lion King Clip & Gos ($11) featuring their favorite characters like Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa.
Your little artist will love the Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Peculiar Pets ($26).
They can build 12 different robots with this Discovery Kids Mindblown STEM 12-in-1 Solar Robot Creation 190-Piece Kit ($19).
Make believe and order a quatro formaggi while you're at it when you give them this Melissa & Doug Top and Bake Wooden Pizza Counter Play Food Set ($35, originally $50).
The WowWee Baby Shark Fingerling Electronic Pet ($11) sings songs, of course, but it also gives kisses!
The Hot Wheels Colossal Crash Track Set ($66) is always an epic gift.
When you add water to the Skyrocket Blume Doll ($8, originally $10), it blooms and grows! Plus each doll comes with a mini doll, making for tons of surprise.
LeapFrog RockIt Twist Handheld Learning Game System ($31, originally $60) is ideal for ages 4-8.
HP fans are going to go nuts for this WOW! Stuff Collection Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak ($29, originally $35). The cloak works alongside an app that makes you disappear!
This How to Train Your Dragon Giant Fire Breathing Toothless ($25) comes to life with fire-breathing effects in the form of smokelike puffs from the water pack on his back.
This Ultimate Arendelle Castle ($200) is sure to be a hit.
They can set up a battle with the Fortnite Battle Royale Collection Battle Bus & 2 Exclusive Figures ($36, originally 40).
Keep them busy for hours and hours with the Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Building Kit ($400).
WowWee Pixie Belles ($9, originally $15) react to touch, motion, and sound so your littles can learn how to care for it in a realistic way.
The PAW Patrol Mighty Lookout Tower ($59, originally $100) helps get the pups ready to save the day with its rotating elevator, transforming telescope, vehicle launcher, zip line, and fun lights and sounds.
The Disney Pixar Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Armor with Jet Pack ($56) looks like a ton of fun.
Get them started early with the Lego Duplo Creative Play All-in-One-Box-of-Fun ($46).
This Little Tikes First Fridge Appliance ($45, originally $50) guarantees a ton of fun.
The L.O.L. Surprise! 2-in-1 Glamper Fashion Camper ($88, originally $100) has over 55 surprises.
They'll want to sleep with this Fluffy Sloth Stuffed Animal ($27) after playing with it all day.
There's an entire world out there waiting for them to discover it with the Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. My First Microscope STEM Toy For Preschoolers ($22).
This Disney-Pixar Toy Story Epic Moves Bo Peep Action Doll ($22) will keep her engaged for hours.
Load up their Baby Shark assortment with the WowWee Pinkfong Baby Shark Official Song Puppet With Tempo Control ($20).
This 160-piece Lego Minecraft Alex BigFig With Chicken Set ($39) is for kids ages 7 and up.
The PJ Masks Seeker Toy Vehicle ($60) is suited for ages 3 and up.
The Disney Frozen 2 Elsa Inspired Bear ($22, originally $29) comes with sparkly white fur and blue paw pads.
Budding fashion-lovers will enjoy this L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Swag Fashion Doll With 20 Surprises ($7, originally $26).
The kids will love the Star Wars Force Link 2.0 Millennium Falcon With Escape Craft ($15, originally $30).
The Creatable World Deluxe Character Kit Customizable Doll ($10, originally $30) comes with two tops, a camo jacket, a skirt, a pair of denim shorts, and a pair of athleisure pants.
With the Hexbug Build Blitz Construction Kit ($150), kids ages 8 and up can build seven different robotic designs that can then be controlled with a smartphone.
These LET'S GO! DIMY Walkie Talkies for Kids ($22) pack a ton of fun, and double as convenient communication devices.
Their weekends just got a lot more active with this Little Tikes Little Tikes 3-in-1 Sports Zone ($47).