Best Toys of 2016
The 10 Best Kid Toys of 2016
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This year was a big one for the toy market with lots of hot releases that made shopping for kids a breeze all year long. With so many new things to play with out there, it's hard to know which toys are the best — that's where we come in. From tech toys to creative STEM kits, there's a toy — or two! — that came out this year for every type of kid, and it's going to be their new favorite plaything.
Scroll through for the 10 best kid toys of 2016.
1 Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar
The high-tech Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-Pillar ($39) teaches your little one to code (maybe even before they can walk!) through bright colors and USB components.
2 Lego Disney Castle
For Disney-lovers and Lego-lovers alike, the beautiful Lego Disney Castle ($350) brings together the best of both worlds in 4,080 pieces.
3 Hatchimals
What will your child hatch? Kids are going crazy over these paint-splattered Hatchimals eggs ($50) that turn into adorable furry friends.
4 DC Super Hero Girls Wonder Woman Action Doll and Invisible Jet
This Wonder Woman doll ($35) can't go anywhere without her invisible jet — she's arguably the coolest action figure in the DC Super Girls set.
5 Star Wars Interactech Imperial Stormtrooper Action Figure
With over 65 sounds and phrases, the Star Wars Interactech Imperial Stormtrooper Action Figure ($28) will keep kids of all ages busy for hours upon hours.
6 Elena of Avalor Deluxe Singing Doll Set
From the hit TV show on the Disney Channel, Elena of Avalor, this Elena of Avalor Deluxe Singing Doll Set ($40) featuring Isabel comes with an array of royal accessories and is bound to be a hit with your kiddo.
7 Barbie Hello Dreamhouse
The coolest Barbie abode yet, the Barbie Hello Dreamhouse ($300) is a tech gift that hosts dance parties for the whole family to enjoy, and will allow your Barbie-lover to engage in imaginative play to their heart's content.
8 Project Mc2 Circuit Beats
The hit Netflix show Project Mc2 inspires young girls to explore the STEM world, and this musical experiment toy, Circuit Beats ($22), will help them to do just that.
9 FurReal Friends Torch, My Blazin’ Dragon
FurReal Friends Torch, My Blazin’ Dragon ($65) breathes "real" fire, toasts marshmallows, and interacts with your child in the most adorable and lifelike ways.
10 Sky Viper Hover Racer
Your child can fly their Sky Viper Hover Racer ($89, originally $100) at 20 MPH right in the backyard with the help of their smart device.
