Popular Toys 2017
We're Calling It: These Will Be the Hottest Toys of the Holiday Season
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One of the best parts of the holiday season is seeing the joy on a child's face while opening up the present that they've been hoping for. It's a simple pleasure to know that after all the stresses of the season, that kiddo is going to be very happy. Thankfully, the difficult part of picking a toy to give doesn't have to be challenging. Any one of these hot holiday toys is sure to make even the pickiest kids very happy!
1 Oonies Mega Starter Pack
With the Oonies Mega Starter Pack ($30), a child's imagination is just the beginning. Using the inflator, kiddos are able to make toys, shapes, and fun animals.
2 Symphony Croc
Perfect for little music-lovers, Symphony Croc ($40) lets toddlers and babies set the beat. This "crocodile rock" includes a drum, xylophone, guiro wooden block, and bell.
3 Little Live Pets Snuggles My Dream Puppy
If your kiddo is begging for a dog, Little Live Pets Snuggles My Dream Puppy($48) is a great compromise. Supersoft fur and animatronic movements will be welcome addition to the family.
4 Teddy Ruxpin
That's right; one of the hottest toys of the year is the return of Teddy Ruxpin ($92). Arguably the best toy of the '80s has been given a modern technological upgrade with LCD eyes, animations, and a corresponding app.
5 Lego DC Super Hero Girls Wonder Woman
Following the hit film of the Summer, Lego DC Super Hero Girls Wonder Woman ($16) is the toy for the comic-book fan.
6 Fat Brain Tobbles Neo Infant Stacking Toy
The Fat Brain Tobbles Neo Infant Stacking Toy ($27) is as beautiful as it is fun for little ones to play with! Babies and toddlers will love the tactile shapes and vibrant colors as they practice their fine motor skills.
7 Little Tikes 3-in-1 Sports Zone
With Little Tikes 3-in-1 Sports Zone ($50), your burgeoning athlete won't need to pick between their favorite sports. Set up for basketball, soccer, and bowling, this toy hits it out of the park.
8 PAW Patrol Sea Patroller
Adventure is at your fingertips with the PAW Patrol Sea Patroller ($60). Children will love playing with their favorite characters as they command a secret rescue mission.
9 Shimmer and Shine Magical Light-Up Genie Palace
Who wouldn't want to go to the magical land of Zahramay Falls? With Shimmer and Shine Magical Light-Up Genie Palace ($130), kids get to pretend to be their favorite genie and live in a palace.
10 Disney Pixar Coco Guitar
Music is magic, and for Miguel in Disney Pixar's new animated feature Coco, the guitar is even more special. The Disney Pixar Coco Guitar ($30) plays songs and teaches children how to play them too.
11 WowWee Fingerlings Interactive Baby Monkey Toy
These interactive pets are shaping up to be the toy of the season. WowWee Fingerlings Interactive Baby Monkey Toy ($15) can hold on, blink, blow kisses, and so much more.
12 Nintendo Switch
If you're looking for a special present for an older kid, Nintendo Switch Console With Gray Joy-Con ($300) is a fantastic option. The latest in a home gaming system, Switch allows users to easily transport the system so that it can be played anytime and anywhere.
13 L.O.L. Surprise! Big Surprise
This L.O.L. Surprise! Big Surprise ($70) is filled with 50 surprises inside.
14 Music & Lights Comfy Car
Music & Lights Comfy Car ($70) is a great and safe way for babies to play. This stationary seat is as comfortable as it is fun, featuring toys that enhance fine motor skills like rattles and horns.
15 Disney Junior Doc McStuffins All-in-One Nursery
Disney Junior Doc McStuffins All-in-One Nursery ($80) is a great space to play. Taking on the role of chief resident, kids get to learn all about baby care.
16 GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope
For a great STEM option, the GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope ($45) makes learning fun. Bindi Irwin narrates as kids learn up close about the wonders of nature.
17 Learning Resources City Engineering and Design Building Set
The Learning Resources City Engineering and Design Building Set ($25) lets kids play and learn about construction. Kids can either use activity cards to help the building process or design on their own.
18 The Purple Cow Dare For Truth Family Spin the Bottle Game, Family Edition
The classic party game gets a fun family twist. The Purple Cow Dare For Truth Family Spin the Bottle Game ($10) lets you learn more about your family as they have to decide between silly dares and good-natured truths.
19 Magic Inductive Truck
Combining the simple pleasure of drawing and cars, the Magic Inductive Truck ($20) follows the black lines that you created. By creating their own path, kids will love the freedom of design.
20 Num Noms Nail Polish Maker
Num Noms Nail Polish Maker ($45) is a fun and secretly STEM activity for kids. They can mix and match and create their own nail polish colors.
21 FurReal Roarin Tyler, the Playful Tiger
Any fan of Calvin and Hobbes will have wished that they too could have had a pet tiger growing up. With FurReal Roarin Tyler($130), children can have a roaring good time make believing that this interactive tiger is real.
22 Soggy Doggy Board Game
Kids will love the Soggy Doggy Board Game ($20), which is filled with fun and suspense. If the dog shakes, players are sent back to the beginning and begin again.
23 Real Workin' Buddies — Mr. Dusty
Kids love trucks. With Real Workin' Buddies — Mr. Dusty ($40), they'll have a great time playing with the greatest of all trucks as he cleans up their toys. Yes, you heard me correctly.
24 Star Wars Destiny Two-Player Game
Pretend to be your favorite Star Wars character with the Star Wars Destiny ($30).
25 Hatchimals Glittering Garden
This fun toy from last year is still super hot with the Hatchimals Glittering Garden ($60). Hatch not just a new toy, but a new member of the family.
