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Tons of Christmas gifts for the kids and teens on your list in our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide!
Axol & Friends Mr. Cactus Plush
Mr. Cactus is a cute cuddly socially conscious gift! It comes in a plastic-free box with a brand booklet and certificate of authenticity. A portion of every sale goes to our nonprofit partners in central Mexico where we are empowering youth in after-school and community programs to be activists and create special programs to save the wild axolotl population.
Available at AxolandFriends.com and Amazon. MSRP $19
Clara-Marie Doll with Nutcracker Story Book
The Nutcracker comes to life with Clara Marie, a fully articulated doll and a 50-page storybook. Clara Marie measures 21" and has 19 points of articulation that allow her to move like real a real dancer. Her face is adorned with a beautiful hand-painted expression framed by beautiful flowing auburn colored hair. Clara's intricately made three-tiered lace and chiffon nightgown sparkle with iridescent sequins. Knee-high satin ballet shoes complete the look. Ages 6+
Available at MyBallerinaDolls.com. MSRP $110
Doodlematic: Mobile Game Maker
Doodlematic will take your marker drawings and turn them into playable games that you can share with your friends! DRAW Use the Doodlematic colors and draw your game level! SNAP Take a photo of your game in the Doodlematic app! PLAY Play your game and share it with your friends on social media!
Available at Doodlematic.com. MSRP $30
PLAYMOBIL The Movie Del’s Food Truck
Siblings Marla and Charlie are drawn into the PLAYMOBIL universe and separated. To find Charlie, Marla must embark on an adventure. She meets Del, a crazed food truck driver, who helps her to find her way. Together, they drive Del's cool red food truck, pass difficult challenges. Will they succeed in finding Charlie? Set includes Del, Marla, menu board, table, burritos, magical hay, and other accessories. Ages 5+
Available at PlayMobil.US and Amazon. MSRP $40
STMT Monogram Water Bottle
Decorate this trendy accessory with gold letters that spell out your name, initials and more. This BPA free water bottle is safe and convenient for everyday use with its built-in straw and double-walled design. Allow your water bottle to stand out as you enhance its glittery features with a signature look all your own.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $15
Mad Mattr Super-Soft Modeling Dough
This super-soft building compound easily molds and shapes into endless creations, inspiring open-ended play. Cleanup’s a breeze, and when molded and sculpted into any shape you like, its texture is incredibly smooth to the touch. Its unique, non-toxic formula is gluten, casein, and wheat-free.
Available at RelevantPlay.com and Amazon. Prizes Vary
Klutz Grow Your Own Crystal Narwhal
This “unicorn of the sea” will shimmer with a crystal spout, horn, and tail. Bend and insert colorful pipe cleaners into your animal to form dazzling details. Soak the Figurine in a specially formulated crystal solution, and watch the crystals magically grow. Along the way, learn the science behind the magic in the included 20-page book.
Available at Shop.Scholastic.com and Amazon. MSRP $13
My Wishing Bear by Ann Williams
My Wishing Bear is ready to be stuffed and loved. Follow along with the story each night and make a wish on each of the five charms – one wish for family, one wish for friends, a wish for someone far away, a wish for someone who needs help, and one wish for themselves. While kiddos sleep, Wishing Bear sends their wishes to the stars!
Available on Amazon. MSRP $25
All Around Bustletown Winter
Winter has arrived and everywhere you look people are embracing the season. In the tradition of Where's Waldo, this book encourages kids to return again and again to these charming spreads, following along with the characters and inventing their own stories. They'll recognize parts of their own world, while also learning about the endless ways we live, work, and play in the winter. Ages 2-5
Available on Amazon. MSRP $10
Klutz Sew Your Own Furry Llama Pillow
Give your llama extra drama by customizing its expression and adding a variety of trendy accessories to complete the look. With this activity kit, you'll have a super fluffy, furry pet llama in no time. It’s SEW 'llamazing'!
Available on Amazon. MSRP $22
VTech Myla the Magical Unicorn
Myla glitters with lights as she talks and sings. Touch the magic brush to the butterfly palette to choose a color, then touch the brush to her eyes, wings, and horn to decorate. Braid Myla’s mane, brush her tail and complete her look by adding her crown and hair clips you can share. Then, sing a rocking duet with Myla and her microphone. Every day, Myla will give your child a positive message and when they pat her back she’ll say the lucky color.
Available at VTechKids.com and Amazon. MSRP $49
Crayola Color Chemistry Arctic Lab
With instructions for 50 experiments, curious kids can set up their own arctic lab to unlock the secrets of colors using Crayola products. This kit includes enough supplies to do 18 wintery color experiments—and instructions for 32 more! Create Snow Globes, Crystal Effects, Magic Water Beads, and much more!
Available at Shop.Crayola.com and Amazon. MSRP $25
Sharing Christmas by Kate Westerlund
It's Christmas time in the forest, but it’s been a cold, snowy winter and food is scarce. Clara, a little deer, is worried, so she wishes on a star for help. The next day Clara and friends stumble onto a stash of nuts and berries, they decide to share it with everyone in the forest. After all, sharing is giving, and that’s what Christmas is all about. This beautiful, heart-warming story is about giving and sharing and helping wishes come true.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $12
Brick Loot Subscription Box
Receive the latest brick related products in a specially curated themed box. Each box contains 4-8 products that have been hand-picked by the specialists over at Brick Loot. Boxes can include LEGOS, LEGO compatible products and other brick items that are exclusive to Brick Loot, so you won’t find them anywhere else! Past Brick Loot Reviews.
Available at BrickLoot.com. MSRP $27/1-Month
Lit for Little Hands Christmas Carol
Tons of interactive elements invite kids to follow the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as he is haunted by the Ghosts of Christmas and learns the value of kindness. Much more than a primer, this book tells the actual story in simple, engaging prose, and fans of the novella will be delighted by the book's attention to detail and clever use of original dialogue.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $13
Dabble & Dollob Mixable Bath Products Starter Kit
The first 3-in-1 mixables are designed for kids to mix and match to customize their own bubbles, body wash, or shampoo. With three fresh scents, such as Vanilla Whip, Tangerine, and strawberry, your kids will be creating combinations. The Starter Kit also contains a special kid-sized mixing bowl and recipe cards to inspire creativity and experimentation.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $49
Pets Alive Boppi the Booty Shakin’ Llama
Boppi the Booty Shakin' Llama will get the whole family up dancing and laughing for a whole day! Three awesome songs to twerk and spin to. Absolute adorable, hilarious and great fun for family and friends.
Need for Speed: Heat Video Game
Hustle by day and risk it all at night in Need for Speed Heat, a thrilling race experience that pits you against a city’s rogue police force as you battle your way into street racing’s elite. T for Teen.
Available on Amazon. Prices Vary
The Story of Rock
From Elvis Presley to Beatlemania, from Janis Joplin to David Bowie—rock has transformed through generations while ringing true with passionate sound. Rock along with the greats in this delightful baby book that introduces little ones to the rockers that started it all!
Available at SilverDolphinBooks.com and Amazon. MSRP $9
Bunch O Balloons Portable Party Balloon Electric Air Pump Starter Pack
Fill, tie and string up to 40 party balloons in 40 seconds with the game-changing new invention! No more blowing, no more tying, and no need to add ribbon or string. You can also fill these party balloons with helium or an electric pump that fills other inflatables too. Plus, they are re-usable!
Available on Amazon. MSRP $28
Toybox 3-D Printer Starter Bundle
Toybox is the first easy-to-use, one-touch 3D printer for kids to design and print their own toys. You can also design your own toys in the app or upload your ideas for unlimited possibilities! With kid and parent-friendly non-toxic materials, you can keep Toybox anywhere for instant printing fun without any of the mess.
Available at ToyBoxLabs.com (Use code "Reviewwire10%" for 10% off your purchase). MSRP $300
Classic Monsters Bath Toys
A collection of bath toys that features classic monsters from literature and film! In the first series of the collectible Classic Monsters Bath Toys are crafted in PVC which is free of Phthalate, BPA, and Lead. Each toy is sealed, and weighted, so the toys float upright! The four characters include Drac, Frankie, Mummy, and Wolfie Floating Bath Toys.
Available at NotAnotherRubberDucky.com. MSRP $15
OPI: Hello Kitty Mini 25-Pack Advent Calendar
Celebrate and get to know the OPI Holiday '19 Hello Kitty with OPI Collection with the Mini 25-Pack Advent Calendar. The OPI Hello Kitty collection became an instant favorite –the most talked about OPI collection with the most searched for shade ever, Let’s Be Friends, which is included in this set!
Lilly the Bird DIY Paper Craft Animal Kit
Lilly the Bird is a DIY paper animal that you bring to life using the materials included in your Resident papercraft kit. This is a special Lilly the Bird created in collaboration with artist Rachel Miller. Resident printed her wonderful design to create the super cool 2D design of this awesome little bird.
Available at ResidentDesign.com. MSRP $25
How Winston Delivered Christmas: A Christmas Story in Twenty-Four-and-a-Half Chapters
On Christmas Eve, Winston finds a letter to Father Christmas that did not make it to the post box – so, with no time to lose, he sets out to deliver it himself in time for Christmas Day! Each chapter includes it's very own festive activity for all the family to enjoy together – including writing a letter to Father Christmas, making mince pies, designing your very own Christmas cards, making presents, creating decorations, and much more!
Available at SilverDolphinBooks.com and Amazon. MSRP $13
PLAYMOBIL Christmas Bakery with Cookie Cutters (9493)
Together with Santa Claus, the hard-working Christmas elves prepare holiday cookies and gingerbread on their baking table. The finished baked goods leave the Christmas bakery via the cookie chute. With the cookie cutters and a biscuit stamp included, children can also become Christmas bakers.
Available at PlayMobil.us and Amazon. MSRP $50
Adventures on Earth: Highest, Hottest, Deepest, Coldest- Explore the Extremes of Our Planet!
Follow in the footsteps of the world's most famous explorers and travel to the extremes of our environment--learn about the highest and deepest, hottest and coldest places on Earth. Discover the world's most wild terrain--deserts, mountains, volcanoes, rivers, jungles, oceans, the polar regions and learn about how they were discovered and explored by human adventurers. Ages 7+, Grade 2-3
Available on Amazon. MSRP $19.50
DribbleUp Smart Basketball
Practice at home, indoors or out, with the Smart Basketball. Works with any phone or tablet with iOS 10+ or Android 7+, the gamification and live feedback will motivate players of all ages. Improve ball-handling skills at home, then take it to the court. With one on one practice with virtual coaches, they will show you exactly how to do the drill and where to hit the target. Available in 28.5" and 29.5" and are the regulation size and weight.
Available at DribbleUp.com. MSRP $100
Miss Olive Finds Her “Furever” Home: The Doggy Diva Diaries
When we first meet Miss Olive, she is a sad and lonely little pup hoping to find a loving family and her “furever” home. With the help of her magical fairy dog-mother, “Sophia the Doggy Diva,” Miss Olive learns a valuable life lesson: It doesn’t matter what you look like on the outside. It’s the kindness and love you have on the inside that counts. Your dreams really can come true!
Available on Amazon. MSRP $4
Jiggle Digs Jelly Brains
Keep your kids busy with this satisfying squishy reveal from Jiggle Digs. They can reveal a bug and fly toy by digging the zombie brain base with the included tools.
Available at Michaels.com. MSRP $3
Unicorn (and Horse) by David Miles
Horse is brown. Horse is plain. And Horse can't stand the unicorn he shares a pen with. Unicorn dances. Horse does not. Blah blah blah. But when robbers kidnap Unicorn for a local circus, what will Horse decide to do? Unicorn (and Horse) is a funny yet endearing lesson on envy with one important truth: We are sometimes unicorns. We are sometimes horses. And happiness doesn't always come from pink cupcakes for breakfast.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $17
Foodie Surprise Mini-Collectibe Food Carts
Create delicious candy treats that look like real food with foodie surprise, the magical candy making collectible! Each foodie surprise set is a mystery Mini food cart collectible full of magic ingredients and delicious recipes for creating yummy sweets that look like your other favorite treats. Collectible characters in each set!
Available on Amazon. MSRP $10
Rainbocorns Big Bow Surprise Mystery Egg (25+ Surprises)
Hatch open the giant egg to discover the biggest Rainbocorn yet, with over 25 layers of fun! Pop your sparkly Big Bow off the golden egg and wear it as the cutest accessory. Find even more surprises like new sequin hearts, adorable accessories, stickers, and all-new collectible Bow-Bowcorns!
Creation Crate: Tech Subscription Box With Online Courses
Creation Crate is a tech subscription box that teaches electronics and coding by combining hands-on projects with online courses. Every month, receive all the needed components to build and program a new electronic project with access to an online course that includes step by step directions. Projects become more challenging as you gain hands-on experience with electronics and code (C++) used in tech careers. Ages 12+
Available at CreationCrate.com. MSRP $30/Monthly
Pillowie Tagalog Pillow & Banket
It’s part stuffed animal, part extra storage, part pillow! With a large interior chamber to carry a kid’s favorite blanket, pajamas, or secret treasure, it ‘s the perfect companion for sleepy heads around the house or for an adventure beyond!
Available at Pillowie.com and Amazon. MSRP $40
World’s Smallest My Little Pony & Care Bears
Care Bears: Your favorite group of colorful and caring bears just got a lot smaller! Spread some love or beat the bluest of blues with Cheer Bear, Funshine Bear, Share Bear and Grumpy Bear. My Little Pony: My Little Pony collectibles come with real hair manes and tails to comb and style. Each package includes 2 ponies along with 1 mini comb.
Available at SuperImpulse.com and Amazon. MSRP $7
Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Safari Tub Animal Toy Set
Adorable, colorable and washable animal figures that little would-be groomers can customize again and again! Monkey around or choose the sassy elephant to color with the 6 included Scribble Scrubbie Washable Markers. And when you're ready for something new, pop ‘em in the safari palm tree tub to get cleaned up.
Available at Shop.Crayola.com and Amazon. MSRP $20
Cinderella and the Secret Prince DVD
During the Royal Ball, Cinderella and her mice friends discover a secret that could shake their world: the real prince was turned into a mouse by the evil witch, and the "Prince" from the Royal Ball is, in fact, a fraud! Now, Cinderella and her friends are going to begin a whole new adventure to save the real Prince and help him defeat the evil force.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $10
Carpool Karaoke Game
Using your favorite music app or streaming service, select a song and then duel other players in song, dance moves, or celebrity trivia for points. You may even be challenged to post your performance on social media! A hilarious game where your friends and family will discover their inner diva! Ages 12+
Available at BigGCreative.com and Amazon. MSRP $20
The Magic Christmas Ornament Book & Ornament Set
On one enchanted Christmas Eve, Victoria, Joseph, and John gather around the fireplace to hear their father’s story about this favorite Christmas ornament. After their parents go to bed, the children discover the true magic of the ornament as it sweeps them from their home and directly into Santa’s workshop!
Available at MagicChristmasBulb.com and Amazon. MSRP $45
KeeKee’s Big Adventures in London by Shannon Jones
Join KeeKee along with her friend Willamb Sheepspeare, through the majesty of England’s capital city—from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace to a proper English tea. Explorers big and small will have a jolly good time trying out fun British expressions, peeking into the royal culture, and navigating London’s beautiful streets on a double-decker bus.
Available on KeeKeesBigAdventures.com and Amazon. MSRP $17
My Little Pony Rainbow Tail Surprise
These pony figures' tails are colorless until you use water to reveal beautiful, rainbow-colored tails, then repeat once the color fades away. Rainbow tail surprise pack includes 3-inch figures of the main 6 ponies with molded manes and tails and signature character Cutie marks. Also, use water to reveal beautiful colors on the Twilight sparkle figure's wings. Ages 3+
Available on Amazon.com. MSRP $25
Movo VGC-3 Selfie Ring Light Kit
This selfie kit significantly improves the quality of your videos! Just clip in your phone, plug in the mic, and adjust the lighting and you’re ready to shoot. You’ve got a mini professional studio without any of the hassle, cost or technical difficulties.
Available at MovoPhoto.com and Amazon. MSRP $19.95
SportsBoxCo.com Subscription Box (Hoops Box)
Boxes are curated with a mix of quality products from large, well-known brands to niche sports brands. Each month you'll receive a new assortment of items including Training Aids, Gear & Accessories, Collectibles & Swag, Snacks & more! Other sports boxes include baseball/softball, hockey, football, and soccer.
Available at SportsBoxCo.com. MSRP $35/Month - Get 25% off your 1st month and free shipping on all subscriptions! Use code SBC25 at checkout.
Klutz Make Your Own Mini Erasers
Sculpt your very own creations with eraser clay, and then bake them in the oven to make absolutely adorable, slightly squishy erasers that really work. With 8 bright colors of clay and 35 eraser designs to choose from, you’ll never have to worry about making an error again.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $22
Luvi Pups Stretchy Tactile Toys
These pups are stretchy tactile toys that always return back to their original shape, perfect for tugging, pulling, & stretching. A portion of the proceeds from every Luvi Pup will be donated to lovable dog rescue. Each mystery Luvi Pup comes with 6 surprise miniature dog toys! There are 8 different Luvi Pups to collect in the 1st litter.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $22
Klutz Make Mini Eraser Animals
The kit includes an easy step-by-step instruction book to help kids make 15 erasers, along with all the eraser clay you’ll need. Papercraft scenes, molded eyes, and a custom shaping tool help every project look just right.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $13
Tiny Arcade Pole Position
The classic pole position arcade game is now available in a size that will fit in the palm of your hand, with a screen size of 1.5 inches! Use the steering wheel to drive your race car around the challenging Speedway. It also comes with a keychain, complete gameplay, full color, hi-res screen, steering wheel, and two directional buttons, in a backlit arcade-style cabinet.
Available at SuperImpulse.com and Amazon. MSRP $18
Ooze Labs Soap & Bath Bomb Lab
Make your own molded soaps and bath bombs and learn about essential chemistry principles in the process! Real STEM learning with a fun, fictional storyline, you are a chemist for a bath and body products Company and it's your job to make and test different cosmetic products.
Available at ThamesandKosmos.com and Amazon. MSRP $30
Awesome Bloss’ems Magical Growing Flower-Themed Scented Collectible Doll
Bring your surprise doll to life when you open the decorative flowerpot: an Awesome Bloss’ems seed, sparkle soil and a leaf watering spoon! Each doll wears a fabulous detailed outfit with a beautiful blossom on her head that smells like flowers! Place the colorful seed into the pot and cover it with the sparkle soil. Make a wish and add water, then watch as your doll starts to sprout from the soil – the flower on her head will hint at which character is blooming!
Available at SpinMaster.com. MSRP $10
Hatchimals WOW Llalacorn 32″ Tall Interactive with Re-Hatchable Egg
Hatch a pink or purple Llalacorn that can express her emotions through movement. She can magically grow up to 32-inches tall and shrink down on her own! With over 250 sounds and interactions, uncover the unique personality of your Hatchimals WOW as you play with her. When you’re ready to hatch again, place Llalacorn back in the egg and she’ll hatch in 1 of 10 moods!
Available on Amazon. MSRP $70
Klutz Maker Lab Gumball Machine
Make your own gumball machine with a book of step-by-step instructions, adjustable ramps, custom snaps, and bumper guides. Then, keep the ball rolling with other gumball-related science experiments using simple machines.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $25
Trapper Keeper Game
Players zoom back in time to the ’80s and ’90s and strategically stash cards in their Trapper Keeper folders. Collect Homework, Quizzes, Signatures, Report Cards, Notes from Classmates, and Field Trip Slips to see who can score the most points. You can also collect doodles to increase your score. The player with the most points will be crowned the Coolest Kid in School! Ages 8+
Available on eBay. MSRP $17
Kenny G Keepin’ It Saxy Game
In this cooperative game, players work together to make sure Kenny stays smooth and saxy through a hectic day. During each round, players will play sound cards to help Kenny overcome uncool events, detangle his luscious locks, and avoid rush hour traffic without missing a brassy beat. No jazz playing in the elevator? Scat with your friends and get Kenny back in the groove. Ages 12+
Available on Amazon. MSRP $ 20LEGO City Advent Calendar
The LEGO City Advent Calendar playset has 24 different buildable presents, one for each day of the season, including a snowmobile, snow fort, curling set, fireplace, rocking chair, telescope, and much more. This children’s Advent Calendar includes seven minifigures and a husky dog figure.
Available on Amazon. MSRP $30
Medium Hydration Pack Backpack 2L Water Bladder
Designed to keep you hydrated & stylish for any hands-free occasion. Dance like there's no tomorrow, pump your bicycle peddles faster, go on adventures hiking through jungle trails all day without having to uncomfortably lug your drink around all day. From detailed custom designs to the print themselves and the reinforced durable zippers make this collection the most stylish & durable.
Available at SoJournerbags.com and Amazon. MSRP $60
Bright LED Fiber Optics Shoes
These LED shoes are made out of fiber optic material that illuminates your whole feet! Using the button you can cycle between 11 different color lights modes and 4 patterns: Strobe-Light Mode, Flashing Rainbow Mode, Solid Bright Mode, Flashing Light Mode. Lasts 6 hours and a charger is included.
Available at BrightLEDShoes.com. MSRP $80
Klutz Make Your Own Soap Jellies
Everything you need to make up to 12 jellies comes in the box, including a custom mold with 6 fun shapes. Add color tablets and glitter to make each jiggling jelly your own. Lather your soap jelly into an exfoliating DIY bath pouf for the full spa experience!
Available on Amazon. MSRP $22
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Video Game
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire. T for Teen.
Available on Amazon. Prices Vary Depending on System
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