Are you ready for the biggest shopping season of the year? Thanksgiving is less than 2 weeks away, which means Black Friday is nearing too! Get ready for the holiday frenzy with this list of hot toys for kids. I’ve collected some of the best toys of the year in this gift round-up. Whether you’re shopping for a preschooler or teenager, I have you covered with this ultimate list of toy favorites.
Hot Toys for Kids
This is a partnered post. All opinions are my own.
Hot Toys Gift Round-Up
For the Preschooler:
This foldable tent from Discovery Kids is the perfect addition to a playroom, or outside patio. Let your little one’s imagination run wild with this fun tent for kids! The sturdy design is made of durable canvas with real wood poles for stability and an authentic feel
It’s available in a variety of patterns and colors, and priced at less than $50! Find it at Toys R Us, Belk, Kohl’s and Amazon.com.
As seen on Shark Tank, FunBites creates bite-sized food kids can’t resist! Each 2-piece set includes a food cutter and matching top to “pop-out” the fun-shaped bite-size pieces. Use FunBites on sandwiches, deli, pancakes, fruit and more! Your kids will love seeing some of their favorite characters from Minions and Paw Patrol too. We absolutely LOVE these food cutters!
Find them at Walmart, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and Amazon.com.
Blaze and the Monster Machines and Paw Patrol are popular shows your kids love. Choose from the “Blaze And The Monster Machines: Fired Up!” DVD and A Blaze (Red Monster Truck) gift pack, or “Paw Patrol” DVD with Paw Patrol puppy.
Check out these exclusive gift packs at Walmart stores. Find other hot toys from Blaze and Paw Patrol at Amazon.com.
Vtech Bizzy the Mix & Move Bot is one of VTech’s newest toys! Bizzy is ready to sing, dance and learn with your child! This happy bot will challenge your child with more than 120 questions, responses and sing-along songs. Role play, imaginative play, cause and effect, musical creativity, and auditory stimulation are all listed on the box, and that is exactly what this toy provides! I would encourage any parent, or caregiver, with children ages 2-5 years old to get this fun toy.
Find Bizzy the Mix & Move Bot at Walmart, Kmart, Target and Amazon.com!
For the Elementary Aged Kid:
Do your kids love to sing and dance? Don’t miss this hot new CD from Kidz Bop! Kidz Bop 33 includes today’s biggest songs like “Can’t Stop the Feeling!,” “Rise,” and “Lost Boy.” Kidz Bop has always been a huge hit in our house. The boys love collecting the latest CD’s.
Shop at KidzBopShop and Amazon.com.
Nabi, a Mattel brand, has some of the coolest gadgets of the year! For your young athlete, pick up this 2-pack of nabi Compete bands – make fitness fun and engaging for kids through gamification, social features, and rewards. Kids will learn concepts of calorie burning and distance through food and exploration challenges.
Find Compete Bands at Target, Toys R Us and Amazon.com.
Is your little one a BIG fan of American Girl? Well you’re in luck! For the first time ever an American Girl tablet has been released. The 7” Tablet Powered by Nabi includes 70 videos, apps, and games featuring American Girl characters. The tablet comes with a berry colored bumper and has American Girl specific sound effects that will surprise and delight kids as they explore their tablet.
Find the American Girl tablet, along with Barbie and Hot Wheels tablets at Toys R Us and Amazon.com.
DinoTrux is based on Chris Gall’s children’s books, the comedy action-adventure series is set in the prehistoric “Mechazoic Era” and centers around the unlikely friendship between Ty Rux, a massive Tyrannosaurus Trux, and Revvit, a tiny razor-sharp Reptool. The two form a unique team and build a community that survives earthquakes, volcanoes, and dangerous creatures — led by D-Structs, the most feared trux of all. See the show on Netflix!
If your kids are fans of DinoTrux or trucks, cars and other construction vehicles – they will LOVE these new DinoTrux toys! Find them at Walmart, Toys R Us, Kohls, and Amazon! *Giveaway just added!
Get ready for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with these fun model kits! The three newest plastic model kits deliver hyper-realistic replicas of each vehicle that also include moving parts, interior lights, and battle action sounds that bring each model to life. The parts permanently snap together with no need for glue, paint or tools. Choose from the Build & Play Rebel U-wing Fighter, Imperial Star Destroyer, or Imperial AT-ACT™ Cargo Walker.
Find these new Star Wars model kits at Toys R Us, Target, Hobby Lobby stores and Amazon.com.
Animal lovers and skilled readers will LOVE this Animal Planet Animal Atlas. It’s filled with beautiful photos and information galore about some of the coolest animals on the planet. Meet fierce snow leopards in the Tibetan mountains, giant helicopter damselflies in the rain forests of Central America, majestic eagles in the temperate forests of North America, and hundreds more fascinating creatures.
Find it wherever books are sold, and at Amazon.com.
Know someone who loves STEM activities? Check out this cool Dual Microscope for kids! Geared towards ages 8-15, the National Geographic Dual Microscope kit includes over 50 accessories and is the perfect introduction to microscopes. The high-quality scope features upgraded glass optics and high powered lights – illuminating slides from below or 3D objects from above. This 2-in-1 microscope does it all, serving the same functions as 2 traditional microscopes. With this kit, your child will learn how to conduct experiments, distinguish a variety cell types, and so much more!
Find it at Amazon.com.
For your Teen:
Integrated smart auto-orientation and stabilization technology makes this National Geographic Quadcopter Drone incredibly easy to fly! It’s the perfect gift for younger pilots. The box includes the Quadcopter Drone, propeller guards, rechargeable LiPo battery, controller, landing gear and more. Kids young and old will enjoy watching this fly.
Find the Quadcopter Drone at Amazon.com.
Find the coolest ping pong tables at Killerspin! We own the Mini and MyT Street Edition tables and enjoy building our skills with these fun table tennis tables. The Mini is a portable table that allows us to take it to friends, tailgates and much more. Both tables can be easily folded for storage and easy access to play. We can’t say enough good things about Killerspin ping pong tables.
Shop on their site or at Amazon.com.
For the movie lover:
Finding Dory was a huge blockbuster hit. Viewers can watch Dory’s hilarious and heartwarming quest to find her family and continue the underwater adventure with hours of immersive bonus features.
Available on 11/15 – pre-order your copy today at Amazon.com.
This newest masterpiece, Kubo and the Two Strings, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is another summer favorite. About the film: Young Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning fantastical tales. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo journeys on an action-packed quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father, discover his own magical powers, and reunite his family.
Available on 11/22, pre-order your copy at Amazon.com.
I’ll be adding to this list as I find more of this year’s hot toys, so stay tuned!
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deana dietrich says
No we have not seen it yet.
Natalie S says
We have not seen Dino Trux yet!
Francine Anchondo says
yes my son loves it
Debbie Welchert says
I’m not sure if my grandson has watched DinoTrux. I know he loves anything to do with dinosaurs though and he would have so much fun with these.
mrsmchappell says
I haven’t watched DinoTrux myself, but I know it’s popular with the little ones!
Jill Rivera says
DinoTrux is the show my grandson watches.
Jill Rivera says
My grandson watches Dino Trux. It is one of his favorite tv shows.
melissa miller says
i like The quad potter drone
Sand says
My littles love Finding Dory!
laura588 says
My daughter would love the American Girl Tablet.
Laurie Emerson
Richard Hicks says
I don’t think that they have watched Dinotrux before
Richard Hicks says
I also like the cute American Girl tablet.
Richard Hicks says
My favorite is the drone
Vanessa Richard says
my favorite toy is dinotrux my son loves watching them `
sarahacool says
No I havent heard of dino trux before
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sarahacool says
I also really love the Discovery Kids Tent
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sarahacool says
The American Girl tablet is my favorite from the list!
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Yvonne Delgado says
No, I had never heard of Dino Trux before. I will look for it on our cable stations.
Samantha E. (@imaclutz89) says
The Finding Dory DVD was my favorite on the list!
Janine Hwang says
My son would’ve loved the dinotrux. He does like watching it. We also like the drone for my nephew
Kristian Potter says
My 3 year old son watches Dino Trux all the time!!!
Janice Crespo says
Carter not only watches it, he also watches commercials for their toys on YouTube! LOL
Janice Crespo says
Carter would love the foldable tent (and so would I). There is only so much room and it’s nice that he could have a blast with it and we could fold it up when we needed to.
Janice Crespo says
Hands down, my grandson will be playing with the Dino Trux. He loves them so much.
Lesley F says
They have watched DinoTrux
Lesley F says
My granddaughter would love the foldable tent
Lesley F says
The Drone would be fun to have
Allyson R Becker says
We have not seen Dino Trux. Sounds great though!
Hesper Fry says
My daughter would also like the Finding Dory DVD.
Hesper Fry says
My daughter would love the American Girl tablet.
amanda whitley says
my son watches Dino Trux all the time, one of his favorites!
amanda whitley says
i also really like the star wars model kits, my son would love them
amanda whitley says
i really like the Quadcopter Drone
Dawn Monroe says
Yes, they watch Dino Trux but Paw Patrol is their favorite.
heather w says
I don’t think my kids have ever seen dinotrux before!
Julie Harris says
My favorite is the Quadcopter Drone, that looks like a lot of fun!
Carolyn Daley says
My nephew absolutely loves Paw Patrol, especially Rubble and Chase from the show. I think the best toy on the hot list for him is Paw Patrol DVD with Paw Patrol puppy.
Bridget Combs says
My grandchildren love dinotrux
Kim Keithline says
My favorite toy is the quadcopter drone
Darlene Carbajal says
I don’t think my nephew has seen Dinotrux yet.
Heather D says
I think I have seen the kids watch DinoTrux before. I’m not that familiar with it but it looks cute.
Heather D says
My favorite toy from the list is the Quadcopter Drone. My kids, and husband, would love it.
Amy Deeter says
My favorite from this Hot Toys list is the American Girl tablet
latanya t says
yes, my son has
kim hardy says
My favorite is a Jump a roo
Rochel S says
My kids have not seen Dino Trux
Rochel S says
Love the foldable tent from Discover Kids!
Grant D says
No, they haven’t yet, but they may now
Daniel M says
Imperial AT-ACT™ Cargo Walker.
d schmidt says
My children have not watched dinotrux yet
Teresa A Thompson says
My grandson loves dinotrucks.
Teresa A Thompson says
I like the drone.
Teresa A Thompson says
The American Girl tablet is my favorite.
susan smoaks says
I do not think our kids have seen dino trux yet.
susan smoaks says
I also love the ping pong table. i had one back when i was in college and i loved playing ping pong.
susan smoaks says
my favorite toy would be the quadcopter. it would be fun to use.
beth says
They love dinotrucks!
clynsg says
#1-Favorite toy from list is the Folding Tepee Tent
#2-Finding Dory Blu-Ray
#3-I don’t think the grandchildren have watched DinoTrux
Lisa V. says
I don’t think my grandddaughter has seen DinoTrux.
Lisa V. says
Would love to have Finding Dory for my granddaughter.
Audra O'Hara says
I really like the Animal Planet Animal Atlas. My daughter loves animals, like most little girls do. I love anything that is a learning tool, but also something she’ll enjoy.
Kelly D says
My kids have not yet watched DinoTrux.
shelly says
My favorite is the american girl tablet
laura bernard says
I’ve never heard of dinotrucks!
laura bernard says
American girl tablet!
Cynthia R says
Both my niece and nephew watch the show.
Cynthia R says
My favorite toy on your hot toys list is the National Geographic Quadcopter Drone.
Ryan origon says
no, my kids have never seen that show !
Ryan origon says
The sandwich cutters would be fun to use
Ryan origon says
My kids would love the paw patrol set!!
ColleenMarie82 says
Yes, my son loves DInotrux.
Dave L says
My favorite item is the Kubo and the Two Strings Blu-ray. This was a wonderfully imaginative movie and we plan to own it. Thank you for the great giveaway. Happy holidays!
Charity Cram says
Finding Dory is my favorite item on this list! Thank you for the chance to win!
Jessica Whitehouse says
My kids have seen an episode or two of DinoTrux on Netflix.
My older son wants Pokemon cards, which I think would make perfect stocking stuffers.
harolde says
Yes, I think they watch it, not too sure though.
Susan Biddle says
My son has watched every Dino Trux episode made so far!
ColleenMarie82 says
I also like the National Geographic Quadcopter Drone
ColleenMarie82 says
Dinotrux, is one of my son’s favorite toys.
Tamra Phelps says
The Quadcopter Drone would be a big hit with my nephews! They both are fascinated by drones.
aaron reck says
My favorite is quadcopter drone and think that would make a great gift for either of my nieces or nephews. I think I could even enjoy this.
Keri Justice says
My second favorite pick us to be the movies because we really enjoy having family movie nights.
Keri Justice says
My favorite it the bixby mix and move bot, I think my son would really like it.
Sonya Morris says
We have seen DinoTrux and my little guy loves it!
Bridget Patterson says
My sons haven’t seen Dinotrux yet, But we have watched the you tube trailer for it, and plan on having Santa bring the movie.
beth shepherd says
We havent seen it. The kids would love the ping pong table. Thank you
Katherine S says
We haven’t seen Dinotrux yet but the kids saw all the Dino trux toys at toys r us a week and were obsessed with them. So we will definitely be checking it out
Patricia says
Not yet, but I am sure Dino Trux would become a favorite.
Keri Justice says
My son has seen dinotrux before but he doesn’t watch it regularly.
Lisa says
NO we have not seen Dino Trux, yet.
Kristin C says
I had not heard of DinoTrux prior to this blog post.
Summer I. says
Yes, we have watched Dino Trux. My son loves it.
Summer I. says
My other favorite pick is the Minion Fun Bites. My son will love it.
Summer I. says
A favorite from this list is Finding Dory movie. We loved it.
shelly peterson says
My grandsons watch DinoTrux
shelly peterson says
Another item I like is the National Geographic Quadcopter Drone.
shelly peterson says
My favorite item is the DinoTrux
Jennifer O. says
My little cousin loves Dino Trux!
Susan Chester says
I just watched it with my grandson on Netflix.
Julie Smith says
My son is 16,k so he hasn’t watched it :). But my grandbebe boy JoJo is much younger and he has!
Jenny Q. says
My youngest son loves Dino Trux, the toys look fun!
Barbara Riffe says
My kids love DinoTrux.
Jenny Q. says
The quad potter drone would be a lot of fun for my older son.
Barbara Riffe says
Ty Rux would be great for my toddler.
Barbara Riffe says
The tablet would be great for my kids.
Summer Van Middlesworth says
Cameron would go absolutely bonkers for that microscope. Would make a nice Christmas gift!
Wendy Caddy says
We haven’t seen Dino Trux. We’ll have to check it out.
Jolene Freeman Tucker says
I’m looking forward to checking out the Bizzy bot for the babies! I’m also curious about the drone for Shane. We haven’t watched Dinotrux, but I’m interested now. I think even Shane might like them.
linda ricotta says
leap frog
Darlene Carbajal says
I like the drone!
terry maigi says
We’ve never seen Dino Trux but I bet it would be a BIG hit at our house!
Leigh Anne says
My daughter would love the American Girl tablet.
Julie Smith says
My grandbebe girls would FLIP for the American Girl tablet! I didn’t even know there was one out there! One to add to the Christmas list!
Lauryn R says
I also really want to get my daughter the Leapfrog Leap Start, I love the Leapfrog brand! 🙂
Lauryn R says
All of these gifts are awesome ideas! I really want to get my son a foldable tent from Discovery Kids, he would absolutely love it! 🙂
Jenny Q. says
My son would love the microscope.
Susan Chester says
I also like the Quadcopter Drone for my oldest grandson.
Susan Chester says
Vtech Bizzy the Mix & Move Bot is my favorite. My granddaughter would love it!
Dominique Cloutier says
The ping pong table would be great! I played a ton as a child and I’d love to pass that down to my kids!
Robin Abrams says
My granddaughter would love the foldable tent from Discovery Kids . She loves tents
Robin Abrams says
My grandson would love to find the Dual Microscope for kids under the tree. They love things like this
Heather D says
The Quadcopter Drone is neat. I’d like to play with it so I know my kids would.
Mary Cloud says
My favorite would be the Star Wars Cargo Walker
terry maigi says
The National Geographic Quadcopter Drone looks awesome!!
terry maigi says
Bizzy the Mix & Move Bot the looks like so much fun!
Wendy R. says
Any of the dvds! Thanks
Kristen says
My favorite is the tent.
Brittney House says
I would also enjoy the ping pong table.
Brittney House says
I really love the Star wars Drone.
Brittany Marie Thompson says
ANother favorite is the american girl tablet
Brittany Marie Thompson says
My favorite is the quadcopter drone
Jammie Morey says
My niece would love the tablet. She always takes mine.
Jammie Morey says
The drone! My daughter has been wanting one for fun.
Chantelle Walker says
Finding Dory!!! Love that Dory 🙂
Cynthia says
They would also love the Finding Dory DVD
Cynthia says
My girls would love the American girl tablet
Nicole Lancaster says
Another hot toys pick I like is the Bizzy the Mix & Move Bot .
Jessica To says
My son would like the Quadcopter Drone.
Sonya Morris says
My little girl wuld love the American Girl tablet.
Wendy R. says
I also like the Build & Play Rebel U-wing Fighter and the other star wars models.
Wendy R. says
The Quadcopter Drone would be a HUGE hit with my kids!
Yvonne Delgado says
american girl tablet is another like for me
Yvonne Delgado says
for sure the ping pong table. my hubby wants to get one for our garage, as a tween/teen hang out
Sarah Jestings says
The Quadcopter Drone is really cool my kids would have a lot of fun with it.
Laura S says
I love the foldable tent!!!
Kristin C says
I think my kids will love Finding Dory.
Kristin C says
My daughter is obsessed with Paw Patrol.
Wendy Caddy says
The Quadcopter Drone looks fun!
Alison King says
Another one of my faves is the microscope.
Alison King says
My favorite is the Quadcopter Drone.
latanya t says
Star Wars model kits
jeremy mclaughlin says
Also like the star wars model kits.
jeremy mclaughlin says
The star wars drone.
Patricia says
Also the American Doll tablet would be on one of my gals list.
Patricia says
My little one would love the teepee.
Dawn Monroe says
I also think my grandkids would like the quadcopter drone.
Dawn Monroe says
My favorite is the American Girl tablet.
Kelly D says
I like the teepee from this list.
Regine Karpel says
All.
Denise M says
I also like the foldable tent
Denise M says
I like the Bizzy Bot
carol says
my favorite is the American Girl tablet
heather s says
The Quadcopter drone would be great
Jessica says
My favorite item for the hot toys list is Finding Dory. My kids and I haven’t seen this movie yet but are looking forward to when we do.
April says
My twins would LOVE the tent!
nickie says
My son would love the Quadcopter Drone
Christie says
I really like the Quadcopter Drone, my daughter wants one so bad.
lissa crane says
My favorite toy from the list is definitely the foldable tent from Discovery Kids! I could see all of my kiddo’s enjoying that for hours and hours! I might even try to get some privacy in there!
Christopher Mason says
My daughter would love the American Girl tablet.
Christopher Mason says
I want that ping pong table
lissa crane says
My son has the Imperial Star Destroyer at the top of his hot toy list!
Derek says
The Star Wars drone.
Renee G says
My favorite is the foldable tent from DIscovery Kids
harolde says
Quadcopter Drone for sure, so cool looking!!
Ellie Wright says
My boys would also like the Star Wars model kits.
Stephanie Phelps says
I also would love to get her the American Girl tablet,
Ellie Wright says
My favorite is the Quadcopter Drone. My boys would love it.
LKnerl (@LKnerl) says
My boys have been asking for the drone. It looks like a good “Santa” gift.
barbg says
The fun bites cutter.