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Get ready to dive into a world of fun and play as we unwrap the coolest toys that’ll light up your kiddo’s face! From the timeless allure of imaginative play to the comforting embrace of huggable companions. Explore the world of flipping fun, collectible wonders, and ninja mysteries. Dive into the thrill of paleontology and craft your holiday ornaments with creative delight. Get ready for a season of play and laughter!
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The Magic of Play with The Coolest Toys
PLAYMOBIL 1.2.3 Adventure Tower with Ice Cream Booth
Turn the handle and watch as the Ferris Wheel sets in motion by moving the PLAYMOBIL figures down the slide all by itself! Kids can learn how to match objects and colors by placing the colors of the ice cream sticks on their holders and placing the figures in the appropriate seats! This creative play with figures trains fine motor skills and initiates the first roleplay!
(MSRP $49.99, Ages 18 months+ ) Available on Playmobil.us
Bumpas (Good Soul Brands)
Who doesn’t love a good comfort hug? Bumpas are lovable plush toy friends who you can play and cuddle with. This huggable friend is weighted to provide comfort and security when you need it most! Bumpas’ arms are perfectly sized to give realistic-feeling hugs. Choose your favorite comfort friend from 4 available Bumpas characters: creative and quirky Shin Shin, daring and adventurous Zeek, gentle and soulful Oz, and cheery and encouraging Lucky! (Ages 3+ / MSRP $40) Available on Amazon.
The Original Weighted Infinity Flipper (Good Soul Brands)
Want the ultimate flipping experience? The Original Weighted Infinity Flipper delivers endless fun, comfort, AND a tactile experience for your fingertips! Simply flip it back and forth to create a mesmerizing motion that keeps your hands engaged and your mind focused. Available with various textures and colors, each delivering sensory stimulation that can help ease stress and anxiety for all! (Ages 3+ / MSRP $10) Available on Amazon.
Squinkies Collector Pack (Blip Toys)
Squinkies are B-A-C-K! Collect all 72 Squinkie figures! The TOTY (Toy of the Year)-award-winning, super squashy, micro collectible characters and playsets that took the toy world by storm in 2010 are back and squishier than ever! Considered the original unboxing and first micro collectible toy, over 500 million have been sold in over 2000 styles! Start your Squinkies collection with this 12-pack of original characters – 8 in traditional clear capsules and 4 in surprise pink capsules!! (MSRP $15; Ages 5+) Available on Amazon.
NINJA KIDZ TV Giant Mystery Ninja Ball (Blip Toys)
Kidz can become ninjas with each ball containing 25+ surprises! 5 Ninja Kidz Action Figures with articulation, 1 ninja mask and belt, 2 pieces of ninja battle gear, 6 ninja throwing stars, 2 sticky stars with 6 sticky star targets, 2 Mission Cards, 1 sticker sheet, and 1 collector card. This Giant Mystery Ninja Ball doubles as a storage container and includes a detachable shield for the ultimate ninja play! (MSRP $50, Ages 3+) Available on Amazon.
DinoMazing (Hey Buddy, Hey Pal)
Kids can explore their inner Paleontologist! Prehistoric fun: decorate your dinosaur eggs! Pop in one of the included plastic eggs and let the decorating begin! The machine holds and spins the eggs while you use the marker to create stripes, lines, and other fun designs while eggs-posing the cracks. When finished decorating, kids can “crack” open the shell to discover a Jurassic’ surprise’ miniature and collectible dinosaur covered in colored slime! The dinosaurs’ heads and limbs are all interchangeable – swap them out to create your dino breed! Collect all six dinosaurs, including a T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Pterodactyl, Velociraptor, and Ankylosaurus. (MSRP $35, Ages 3+) Available on Amazon.
TreeMendous (Hey Buddy, Hey Pal)
The perfect DIY craft to embrace the holiday season! The TreeMendous Ornament Decorator from Hey Buddy Hey Pal is a fun and easy way to make perfect, hand-decorated ornaments for the holiday tree! Shaped like a Christmas tree, it is the perfect holiday activity. Place one of the ornaments included with the kit into the tree-shaped decorator and let the fun begin! The machine holds and spins the ornament while the markers are used to create stripes, lines, and other designs! (MSRP $30, Ages +3+) Available on Amazon.
GooGames (Sky Castle)
Durable, travel-friendly, and oh-so-fun, GooGames is the perfect toy for your little ones! They’re hand-held, sensory water games that you can squish and squish to play! Multiple removable challenge cards accompany each GooGame, each offering three difficulty levels – easy, advanced, and expert. Perfect for on-the-go entertainment that feels like a smartphone but without screen time, GooGames blends play and sensory stimulation into an irresistible, pocket-sized experience! Series 1 offers 3 styles: Candy Craze, Fruit Catcher, and Treasure Hunt.
(MSRP $12, Ages 3+) Available on Amazon.
You’re Getting Old (Vango)
Do you think that age is just a number? Play against your fellow millennial friends to determine who’s managed to hold onto some semblance of their youth! With moving your mini-avocado playing piece along your path to getting old card, there are 300 available cards with prompts. Each features two prompts: an “Old” prompt like “You’ve scrolled through Spotify and thought to yourself, “Who the hell are these people?” If you have, woah, you’re getting old and need to move forward a space. You can regain your youth by answering the “Redeem” prompts on the cards! The first player to reach the last space is the loser. The player with the lowest space wins the game and gets the satisfaction of knowing they are younger…at heart. (MSRP $20, Ages 18-45) Available on Amazon.
BIZYBOO (Vango)
Amid the explosion of toddler busy bags on Etsy and across social media, new BIZYBOO Hide’ N’ Seek Busy Bags from Vango! Soft, fuzzy, portable, and mess-free, BIZYBOO Hide’ N’ Seek Busy Bags have been delightfully reimagined as 12 different preschool-friendly characters. Toddlers can have fun simply squishing and squeezing their BIZYBOO. Plus, older kids can search for hidden objects themed to each character using the custom attached card that lists visual and written prompts. They are a fun way for kids ages 2 to 5 to improve their fine motor skills, concentration, and problem-solving abilities. Plus, they are a great way to keep them busy on trips, in a waiting room, or in a restaurant! (MSRP $9, Ages 2+) Available on Amazon.
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The dinosaur egg looks so cool!