Amazon is running deals on hot toys right now, and they are selling fast. Some top toys of 2022 are already fluctuating from in-stock to out-of-stock, so act fast if you see something you like. 

We’ve done the research so you can sit back and shop smarter and faster this holiday season. The list of the best toys for kids we’ve curated includes brand new 2022 toy releases, hits from popular YouTube toy trends, Amazon best-sellers, and of course, a few stand-out toys we just really love, like an oversized robot tech toy and a campfire play set. 

On our list, you’ll also find the best of the best pop culture and character toys too, from CoComelon’s JJ to Paw Patrol, Bluey, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Hocus Pocus, Pokemon, Marvel, and so much more. Don’t forget the classics, like the Magic 8 Ball, the Barbie Holiday doll, the original Tamogatchi’s 25th-anniversary release, and the latest version of Monopoly, too. 

Best trendy toys

• Magic Mixies Magical Misting Crystal Ball 27% OFF
• Kidzone Ride-On Bumper Car for Kids and Toddlers 
• Gabby's Dollhouse Purrfect Dollhouse 
• Little Live Pets Mama Surprise with Guinea Pig and Hutch 
• JJ CoComelon Interactive Plush Bedtime Doll 33% OFF

Other top trendy toys

• Barbie Doll Cutie Reveal Llama Fantasy Series 32% OFF
• TOBBI 12V Electric Ride-On Lamborghini 
• Squishmallow Mystery Box 
• Toniebox Frozen Audio Player Starter Set 10% OFF
• My Avastars Dreamer Fashion Doll 32% OFF
• ZURU Surprise Mini Brands  

• My Squishy Little Dumpling 31% OFF
• Playmobil Wiltopic Animal Care Station 
• Squishmallow Squishville All-Star Squad 
• 5 Surprise Foodie Mini Brand Surprises 
• Cocomelon Jumbo Chalk Holders 21% OFF

Best classic toys

• Tamagotchi Original 25th Anniversary 
• Mattel Magic 8 Ball 30% OFF
• Playskool Sit 'n Spin Classic Spinning Activity Toy 31% OFF

Other top classic toys

• Tonka Steel Classics 1968 Mighty Dump Truck 11% OFF
• KidKraft 2-in-1 Reversible Top Activity Table 55% OFF
• Soft Landing Joyrides Classic Character Rocker-Horse 

Best imaginative play toys

• Melissa & Doug Let's Explore Campfire Set 51% OFF
• Melissa and Doug Let's Explore Hiking Play Set  51% OFF
• Melissa and Doug Let's Explore Fishing Play Set 50% OFF

Other top imaginative play toys

• Step2 Adventure Camper Playhouse $350
• Green Toys Tea Set 27% OFF
• Dimple 2-in-1 Musical Piano Vanity Set 41% OFF
• KidKraft Grand Gourmet Corner Wooden Play Kitchen 55% OFF

• Step2 Great Gourmet Kitchen 18% OFF

Best toys for toddlers 

• Little Tikes Cozy Truck Ride-On 
• Fisher-Price Lil' Gamer Handheld Video Game Toy 53% OFF
• TEMI Dinosaur Truck Toy 40% OFF
• Fisher-Price Harley Davidson Tricycle 
• Paw Patrol Jet to The Rescue Deluxe Transforming Spiral Rescue Jet 

Other top toys for toddlers

• VTech Pop-a-Balls Push and Pop Bulldozer 51% OFF
• ToyVelt Toddler Golf Set 50% OFF
• Sereed Toddler Balance Bike  
• Melissa & Doug Vroom & Zoom Interactive Wooden Dashboard 53% OFF
• House Monsters: Whirly 

• Learning Resources Big Feelings Pineapple 36% OFF
• PLAYVIBE 7 Piece Kids Ball Pit 44% OFF
• Soft Landing Nesting Nooks Elephant 41% OFF
• PAW Patrol True Metal Movie Gift Pack of 6 Collectible Die-Cast Toy Cars  

• Wild Republic White Tail Buck Plush 31% OFF

Best Fandom toys

• Magic: The Gathering the Brothers' War Gift Bundle 
• Pokemon DCG Sword and Shield Brilliant Stars Elite Trainer Box 28% OFF
• Pokemon Assorted Cards 44% OFF
• Wizarding World Harry Potter Doll 
• Funko Pop! Star Wars: Make A-Wish - BB-8 25% OFF

Other Fandom toys

• Beyblade Burst Evolution Elite Warrior 4-Pack 
• Beyblade Burst Evolution Star Storm Battle Set 31% OFF

• Power Rangers Mighty Morphin Megazord Megapack Includes 5 MMPR Dinozord Action Figure Toys 31% OFF

• Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Finster 6-Inch Premium Collectible Action Figure 

• Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Golden Disk Collection Chapter 3, Mutant Tigatron 35% OFF

• Transformers Toys Generations Kingdom Battle Across Time Collection Deluxe WFC-K40 Autobot Mirage & Maximal Grimlock 5% OFF

• NERF Star Wars Amban Phase-Pulse Blaster

• Power Rangers Beast Morphers Special Episode 3-Pack 38% OFF

• Snap Ships Forge Maul FT-12 Assault Mech 7% OFF

• Snap Ships Fusion/Komplex Bundle 17% OFF

• Snap Ships Gladius AC-75 Drop Ship 55% OFF

Best Christmas toys 

• Pokemon 2022 Holiday Advent Calendar 
• Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition 11% OFF
• LEGO City 2022 Christmas Advent Calendar 
• National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar 27% OFF

Best dolls

• Origin Bees Sweet Puffy Bee Baby Doll 
• Barbie Signature 2022 Holiday Doll 11% OFF
• Baby Alive Baby Grows Up Doll 
• Fashion Fidgets Sensory Toy Dolls 

Other top dolls

• Kindi Kids Snack Time Friends Doll 30% OFF
• CoComelon JJ Plush Doctor Doll Set with Accessories 11% OFF
• Barbie It Takes Two Jackson and Jayla Twin Doll Set 35% OFF
• Olivia’s Little World Twinkle Stars Princess Doll Bunk Bed 47% OFF
• Just Play Doc McStuffins Toy Hospital Doc 

Best animated toys

• Bluey Dance and Play Automated Plush 44% OFF
• Bluey Ultimate Lights and Sounds Playhouse 38% OFF
• Paw Patrol Rescue Knights Castle 
• My Little Pony: A New Generation Movie Sparkle Reveal Lantern 
• Hot Wheels Marvel Spider-Man Car 27% OFF

Best activity toys

• Nutty Toys Montessori Wooden Balance Board 

• Little Tikes Jump 'n Slide Inflatable Playhouse 39% OFF

• VTech Smart Shots Sports Center 9% OFF

• Crayola Light-Up Tracing Pad 14% OFF

• NERF Longstrike Modulus Toy Blaster with Barrel Extension, Bipod, Scopes 40% OFF

Other top activity toys

• Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets Scrub Tub Animal Set 42% OFF
• Hocus Pocus Sanderson Sisters Dress Up Costume 
• Orbeez Sensation Station 42% OFF

• Nerf N-Strike Elite Series Tactical Vest 40% OFF

• Elmers Celebration Slime Kit 63% OFF
• Learning Resources Bug Finder Adventure Set 14% OFF
• Educational Insights Multiplication Slam 44% OFF
• Buffalo Games - Charles Wysocki - Moonlight & Roses - 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle 35% OFF
• NERF Elite Ace SD-1 Party Pack, 10 Blasters 31% OFF

• Rubik's Cube 3x3 Puzzle, Includes Removable Mod Stickers 36% OFF

Best LEGO toys

• LEGO Chain Reactions STEM Toy 
• LEGO Harry Potter 2022 Advent Calendar 
• LEGO Speed Champions 1970 Dodge Charger Building Kit

• LEGO Ideas Tree House 30% OFF

• LEGO Orchid 20% OFF

• LEGO Succulents 20% OFF

Best Disney toys

• 5 Surprise Disney Store Playset 
• Disney Junior Alice's Wonderland Bakery 9% OFF
• Disney Princess Dress-Up Trunk 

Best STEM toys

• Ruko Smart Large Walking Robot 44% OFF

• Magformers Vehicle Wow Set 8% OFF

• K'NEX Oodles of Pals Building Set 8% OFF
• Gsyker Telescope for Kids 40% OFF
• National Geographic Geode STEM Kit 

Other top STEM toys

• Meccano Super Construction STEAM Education Building Kit  
• 4M Original Crystal Growing Kit 51% OFF
• Sillbird STEM Solar Robot 44% OFF
• Magna-Tiles Glow-In-the-Dark Kit 
• Educational Insights GeoSafari Talking Microscope 38% OFF
• National Geographic Earth Science Kit 20% OFF
• CENOVE Flower Garden Building STEM Toy 42% OFF

• K'NEX 70 Model Building Set 

• Magformers XL Cruisers Set 27% OFF

• Magformers Creator Carnival Set 17% OFF

• PicassoTiles 80 Piece Race Car Track Building Block  54% OFF

Best dinosaur toys

• Smashers Mega Light-Up Dino T-Rex Series 
• Jurassic World Super Colossal Velociraptor 
• Wild Republic Triceratops Plush 14% OFF

Best games

• Exploding Kittens Hand-to-Hand Wombat Game 33% OFF
• Mattel UNO Family Card Game 
• Catan Dice Game 8% OFF

• A Little Wordy by Exploding Kittens 30% OFF

• Exploding Kittens Card Game 50% OFF

Other top games

• Hasbro Gaming Avalon Hill HeroQuest Return of The Witch Lord Quest Pack, Dungeon Crawler Game 8% OFF

• Hasbro Gaming Connect 4 Strategy Board Game 32% OFF

• Gamewright - SUPER MEGA LUCKY BOX 

• Operation Skill Game 33% OFF

• Voices in My Head Board Game 

• The Best Friend Game 54% OFF

• PlayMonster 5 Second Rule Game 36% OFF

• Sriracha: The Game - A Spicy Slapping Card Game for The Whole Family 32% OFF

Best ride-on toys

• Schwinn Shuffle Scooter 
• Razor Dirt Rocket Electric Motocross Off-Road Bike 26% OFF
• Little Tikes Dino Dune Buggy Electric Ride-On 30% OFF
• Peg Perego John Deere Ground Force Ride-On Tractor 8% OFF
• Hiboy Electric Kids' Bike 28% OFF

Best play sets

• Playmobil Day at the Aquarium 13% OFF
• Moose Toys Space Jam: A New Legacy Playset 
• PAW Patrol Jungle Rescue PAW-Terrain Vehicle 16% OFF
• Barbie Dreamplane Transforming Playset 
• Barbie Malibu House Building Set by Mega 9% OFF

• Paw Patrol Movie Ultimate City 3ft. Tall Transforming Tower 54% OFF

Best electronic toys

• VTech KidiZoom Smart Watch 26% OFF
• eKids JoJo Siwa Karaoke Machine 
• DreamWorks Gabby's Dollhouse Sing Along Boom Box 
• Force1 Scoot Hand-Operated Drone 38% OFF
• KKONES Hover Soccer Ball Set 20% OFF

Other electronic toys

• Fisher-Price Linkimals Interactive Musical Learning Toy  58% OFF
• Toysmith Multi Voice Changer 20% OFF
• DC Superfriends Imaginext Transforming Batman Robot 43% OFF
• MAGIBX ATM Real Money Piggy Bank 

• LeapFrog 100 Animals Book  

 

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