It is that time of year yet again and like always the holidays seem to sneak up on you. No matter what holiday you celebrate as parents toys are always involved and it gets harder and harder each year to pick the best ones for your kids. So, we have put together the holiday toy guide that has some of our favorites your kids are sure to love.

My Little Pony Sing and Skate Sunny

Get to know Sunny Starscout: an adventurous pony from Maretime Bay! Sing ‘N Skate Sunny Starscout is an interactive pony figure that kids can control. Comes with a cordless microphone that can be used for singing or as a remote control. Use the buttons on the microphone to move the figure forward or spin her around. Kids can also shake the RC microphone to make the figure move! Figure moves her heads and wings while she skates and sings part of the song “Gonna Be My Day.” Features over 50 combinations of lights, sounds, and movement.

Cost: $72.99

Ages: 5+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Baby Alive Baby Lulu Achoo

Baby Alive Lulu Achoo doll sneezes and actually moves her hands up towards her face! When she’s not well, she makes sounds and her nose and forehead light up red. The doctor station tells you what’s the matter, and how to make Lulu Achoo better. Does she need her cloth tissue or make-believe bottle? Doctor playset features toy check-up accessories, including a doctor station with attached play stethoscope, pretend thermometer, tissue, spoon and bottle. With eyes that open and close, this 12-inch interactive doll responds to kids’ care with 50+ reactions, including lights, sounds and movements.

Cost: Reg $59.97

Ages: 3+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Baby Alive GloPixies Doll

Baby Alive GloPixies are full of magical glow fun! Pretend feed Sammie Shimmer doll to discover her special-colored glow. The more you play feed her, the more she glows — from her mouth, to her wings, to her tummy! This interactive pixie toy makes sounds and comes with glittery doll accessories, including a lollipop (her favorite!), shimmer cup, and a comb. Sammie’s vibrant pink rooted hair is fantastic for kids to brush and style too!

Cost: $44.99

Ages: 3+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Gla’more

Gla’more is the newest doll line where each doll has a true passion for fashion! With a dress that transforms into the ultimate gla’morous closet, you can style your doll’s hair and accessorize her any way you’d like. Show off her look in her very own fashion show, complete with a light up runway. Choose from Emily, Lacy, Violet or Lila and with 13 trendy clothing and accessory pieces you can mix and match their fashions for endless couture looks!

Cost: $14.97

Ages: 3+

Where to buy: Amazon, Walmart

BFF Bright Fairy Friends Doll Series 3 (Fairies)

Unbox your new BFF to unveil which magical fairy doll you get along with multiple surprise fairy accessories! Each fairy comes housed in its very own fairy home with bright, motion-activated twinkle lights. You can also use your fairy home as a night light. Press your fairy’s necklace to make her wings glow with radiating multi-colored lights! Collect all fairy dolls from Series 1, 2 and 3, and enjoy swapping out their fashions and accessories! Shine Together!

Cost: $14.97

Ages: 3+

Where to buy: Amazon, Walmart, Toys R Us

Cabbage Patch Cuties – 9” Rainbow Garden Party

Introducing the newest collectible Cabbage Patch Kids, Rainbow Garden Party Cuties! These Cuties come in bright colors and fun prints. Each wears a soft snuggly onesie with an adjustable hood. These adorable Cuties love to cuddle and suck on their thumbs. This edition comes with the Peacock Cutie, Frog Cutie, Bear Cutie, Poodle Cutie, Hedgehog Cutie, Cow Cutie, and Bear Cutie.

Cost: $16.99

Ages: 18 months +

Where to buy:Available at all major toy retailers.

Bluey Family Cruiser 

Take Bluey’s whole family for a drive in the Heeler 4WD!  It’s the perfect car to go on fun playful adventures. Open the top of the Family Vehicle to fit all the family Figures inside. You can fit four Figures inside! A Bandit Figure is included so he can drive the family around!

Includes:

• Includes a Surfboard Roof Rack with 2 Surfboards that are compatible with all Bluey Figures.

• Decorate the Family Vehicle with an included fun Sticker Pack!

• Includes One Bandit Figure.

Cost: $29.99

Age:  3+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Thomas & Friends Race & Chase R/C

Star Wars Galactic Snackin’ Grogu

Grogu (The Child), affectionately referred to by fans as “Baby Yoda,” is hungry for Force snackin’ fun! With a galaxy of features, including adorable sounds, fun animated motions, and interactive accessories, this animatronic toy is ready for action and adventure! Place any of the included entertainment-inspired accessories in his hand and he’ll react! Put an accessory in his mouth, and he’ll make eating sounds that let you know if he thinks it’s yummy or yucky! When Grogu (The Child) wants to be picked up and held, he’ll reach up with both arms.

Cost: $119.99

Ages: 4+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Marvel Bend and Flex Spiderman

BEND! FLEX! Epic fun with both Flex Rider Spider-Man and his flexible 2-In-1 motorcycle that can morph into a backpack of high-tech weapons! This 6-inch Bend and Flex figure has bendable arms and legs that can be twisted and flexed into tons of imaginative poses!

Cost: $29.99

Ages: 4+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Fortnite Solo Mode Core Figure

Ready up with Fortnite Solo Mode Collectible Figures! These articulated action figures have incredible details, feature outfits, and come with awesome harvesting tools. The 4” scale is perfect for living out Fortnite; fitting within a world rich with building experiences, gliders, vehicles, and much more. The assortment features Carbide, Drift, Bandolier, Raptor, and Teknique. Collect them all!

Cost: $14.99

Ages: 4+

Where to buy: Amazon, Walmart, Toys R Us, Gamestop

Roblox Core Figures (Assortment) 

Go and explore and a new adventure with legendary characters from the Roblox world. Build your character by mixing and matching parts and decking it out with the included accessories. Build your own unique legendary Roblox character to explore a new adventure. Mix and match parts to build your character and deck out your figures with included accessories.

Cost: $9.99

Ages: 4+

Where to buy: Amazon, Walmart, Chapters/Indigo

Halo Spartan Collection (6.5” Collection: The Master Chief & Mark VII Mjolnir)

The prestige and mystique of the UNSC’s most larger-than-life heroes have been brought to life like never before with the 6.5” Spartan Collection. Each figure in the 6.5” Spartan Collection features a fan-favourite Spartan figure, accessories, and at least one game-accurate weapon.

Cost: $29.97

Age: 8+

Where to buy: Amazon, Walmart

Nerf Fortnite B-AR Motorized Dart Blaster

The Nerf Fortnite B-AR blaster is inspired by the equipment used in Fortnite and comes in the Converge Wrap from the popular video game! The blaster powers you up for action with motorized dart blasting. Choose your targets and fire off 10 darts in a row from this Nerf Fortnite blaster that includes a removable 10-dart clip and 10 Official Nerf Elite darts.

Cost: Reg $64.99 On Sale $44.97

Ages: 8+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Nerf Roblox Adopt Me!: BEES! Lever Action Blaster

This Nerf Roblox Adopt Me!: BEES! dart-firing blaster takes its inspiration the Roblox Adopt Me! game! It includes a special code that allows you to redeem an exclusive virtual item on Roblox! The blaster features lever-action blasting and a rotating 8-dart drum, and includes 8 Nerf darts so you can fire 8 darts in a row. Load the drum, move the lever to prime the blaster, and press the trigger to unleash a dart.

Cost: $44.99

Ages: 8+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

L.O.L Surprise OMG Movie Magic Dolls

Unbox SURPRISES and MOVIE SCENES to create UR OWN MOVIE! Introducing Gamma Babe! Unbox 25 surprises including LOL Surprise Movie Magic OMG fashion doll Gamma Babe and 3D glasses to reveal additional surprises! Gamma Babe has stunning features and styled hair, and she is articulated for tons of poses. Plus, she’s the big sister to fan favorite LOL Surprise characters, Tinz and Glamstronaut. Unbox Gamma Babe’s unique movie scene and collect the movie scripts from all 4 Movie Magic OMG dolls to complete the story!

Cost: $59.99

Ages: 5+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Tobi 2 Robot Smartwatch

Play games head-to-head against other Tobi 2 Robot Smartwatches, experience advanced graphics, and take photos with a motion-activated selfie-camera. Stand out with a cool wristband and LED lights that illuminate the cool, clear housing. The two built-in cameras film videos and snap selfies. Customize photos with decorative stickers and borders. Plus, store up to 3,000 640 x 480 pixels photos or 30 minutes of 320 x 240 pixels video.

Cost: $99.99

Ages: 6+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Rainbow High Winter Break Fashion Dolls

The 6 original Rainbow High Fashion Dolls get a Winter makeover so they can fashionably hit the slopes with their friends. Each fashion doll is dressed in their signature color and has her own unique style showcased in her outfits and winter essential snow gear making for endless imaginative, creative story-telling fun with this playset. This winter playset includes fashion doll, 2 complete doll outfits, 2 pairs doll shoes, essential doll accessories like beanie, snow boots, Snowboard with working bindings that convert to a one-of-a-kind Winter-Themed Doll Stand and hair comb.

Cost: $59.99

Ages: 6+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Na! Na! Na! Surprise 3-in-1 Backpack Bedroom Series 2 Playset

This adorable, soft playset is 3-in-1 – a stylish, teddy bear backpack, adorable bedroom playset with closet and limited edition soft fashion doll, Sarah Snuggles. The gorgeous backpack is soft and fuzzy, and has a personality that totally matches Sarah’s personality. Open it up to reveal a bedroom playset with real mirror, fold-out bed, closet with working drawers, pillows, blanket and hangers, all with cute, kitty details.

Cost: $59.99

Ages: 5+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

 Glitter Babyz Dolls

Glitter Babyz are glittering, beautiful, magical babies that have big, beautiful eyes, sparkles on their eye lashes and glitter in their hair. Each baby has a unique personality expressed in their style. And they each have 3 magical color changes: Her hair color changes over and over again, when you give her a bath (bathtub not included); The magical shampoo bottle changes color each time you add ice cold water; and just add ice cold water to the Juice Bottle to magically change the color, every time.

Cost: $49.99

Ages: 4+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Lalaloopsy Dolls

Cute and colorful, Lalaloopsy offers a whimsical world of friendship and fun, inspiring kids to develop their own creativity and imagination. Lalaloopsy dolls have unique personalities drawn from the fabric used to sew them, and each one comes with her own pet. They celebrate diversity – everyone is special in their own way!

Cost: Reg $44.99

Ages: 4+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Bratz Original 20th Anniversary Dolls

#tbt when the Bratz made their super stylin’ debut in 2001! Now 20 years later, you can collect replicas of the original core 4 girls and Bratz Boyz Cameron. Collectors and new Bratz fans can celebrate 20 years of the Girls with a Passion for Fashion with these iconic looks. From the outfits to the iconic packaging, these dolls are near exact replicas of the dolls that started it all. Now in special edition holographic packaging!

Cost: $39.99

Ages: 4+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us

Baby Born Surprise Animal Babies

Unwrap a bundle of surprises. Inside each cute soft bunny pouch, find an adorable collectible baby doll in an animal swaddle. Each set of dolls has a cute theme to inspire little ones’ imaginations. Themes include Fantasy, Jungle, Mountain, Forest and Farm. Collect Them All.

Cost: $24.99

Ages: 4+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Dream Ella Color Change Dolls

The Dream Ella Color Change dolls deliver an unboxing experience that’s full of surprises! A fashion doll is in every package, but each doll’s look remains a mystery until unveiled through color change fun. And once they do, little girls will discover a beautiful Fairy doll with molded hair. Each doll has a different combination of eye color, hair color, skin tone and decoration – so much fun to get each one. More surprises in the bags for fashion and accessories play.

Cost: $16.97

Ages: 4+

Where to buy: Amazon, Walmart

Fujifilm Mini 11 Camera

You are going to love the INSTAX Mini 11 instant camera with its fun camera style and cool colors. Never miss the chance to get bright photos anywhere – day or night! Your selfies never looked so good – show your silly face moments with the selfie mode!

Cost: $89.99

Ages: 8+

Where to buy: Toy R Us, Walmart

Polly Pocket Starlight Castle

For more than 30 years, Polly Pocket has been bringing surprises and smiles to fans everywhere. And now it’s time to celebrate with this enchanting recreation of the popular 1992 compact, Starlight Castle. Featuring original details with modern enhancements, the collectible Polly Pocket Keepsake Collection Starlight Castle compact comes with a special box! Open the compact to discover an enchanted castle and garden with fun surprises and activities and be sure to look for the hidden door behind the unicorn!

Cost: $49.99

Ages: 8+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Chapters

LetsGlow Studio

The must-have product for teens and tweens who love to create content! Enhance your creativity by using retroreflective materials and accessories for hair, shades, nails and more – taking your content game to the next level!

Cost: $34.97

Ages: 8+

Where to buy: Toy R Us, Walmart

Bonez Alive

Enhance your little one’s paleontology skills and feel the Bonez Alive’s creatures’ hearts beat and eyes glow in the dark. Dig to find one of the 12 hidden treasures of BonezAlive, a new series of collectibles.

Cost: $9.98

Ages: 5+

Where to buy: Walmart

Playmobil VW Beetle

This classic 1960 compact car guarantees a smooth ride with a rear engine, and it comfortably seats up to four figures. Use the roof rack to store your surfboard and beach bag, or remove the rack to access the car’s interior.

Cost: $59.99

Ages: 4+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Playmobil Saichania: Invasion Of The Robot

Dinos were the most dangerous creatures in the world before humans learned to control them. They are now equipped with armor to defend themselves and be more effective in combat situations. Dinos are now fighting alongside humans to confront the threat of giant robots that threaten the world.

Cost: $94.99

Ages: 5+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Magic Mixies Cauldron

Experience real magic with the Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron. Who will you magically create? Your Cauldron comes with all the magic ingredients you need and a special Wand for you to mix a potion and make a cute furry friend! Watch as your Mixie appears from the REAL Mist and tap their Gem with your wand to see if they’ll grant you a wish! Comes with 50+ sounds and reactions!

Cost: $99.99

Ages: 6+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart, Chapters

Akedo Battle Arena

Choose your Warrior, battle with fury and finish them with a Split Strike! – GAME OVER! Take on and challenge your friends in this awesome Battle Arena. This “Arcade Inspired” fighting stage comes with 2 Exclusive Legendary Warriors: Turbo Chux Lee and Screenshot. Place them onto their Battle Controllers and let the battle begin! As you fight it out, hear over 35 real battle Sound Effects blast out of the Arena!

Cost: $44.99

Ages: 6+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Akedo Starter Pack

All the extreme moves of arcade fighting games has leapt off the screen and into your hands for some REAL battling action! Choose your Warrior, battle with fury and finish them with a Split Strike! – GAME OVER! Take on and challenge your friends as you battle to become the Ultimate Arcade Warrior. READY: Select your Warrior and place them onto your Battle Controller.

Cost: $19.97

Ages: 6+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart

Klutz Tiny Ceramics Studio

This kit comes with all the tools you need to make cute tiny ceramics. It even includes a little turntable. After you let your creations dry you get to brighten them up with paint and glaze them so they shine.

Cost: $26.99

Ages: 8-12

Where to buy: Amazon and Indigo

Osmo Genius Starter Kit

Kick-start creativity and problem solving with this inspiring mix of art tools and cutting-edge technology. Osmo’s fun character Moz the Monster encourages children to draw images from their imagination on the real-world creative board and then, thanks to Osmo’s advanced computer vision technology, they can watch in wonderment as they see their creation come alive on the screen.

All of the included five games are an irresistible invitation to imagine, invent, explore, and play – while being critical to their learning and development.

Cost: $139.99

Ages: 6 – 10

Where to buy: Amazon, Indigo, Best Buy, and Mastermind Toys

Osmo Fantastic Food Truck

Part of the Osmo Math Series for grades 1 & 2, Math Wizard and the Fantastic Food Trucks Games is a self-paced learning journey. Build math confidence on an arithmetic adventure with composing shapes, learning shape attributes, partition shapes and rewards along the way.

Cost: $79.99

Ages : 6-8

Where to buy: Amazon and Indigo

Elsa’s Enchanted Lights Palace

Young fans can recreate all their favourite moments from Disney’s Frozen with Elsa’s Enchanted Lights Palace by Little People®. This musical playset is packed with toddler-friendly play, including three floors of pretend play on both front and back, an elevator, and dazzling multi-color lights, sounds, and the fan-favorite song, “Let It Go.” The playset comes with two Little People® figures featuring Disney Frozen characters, Anna and Elsa, plus two additional play pieces.

Cost: $54.99

Ages: 1.5 – 5 years

Where to buy:Walmart, TRU, Amazon, Canadian Tire, LCL

Barbie® Color Reveal™ Surprise Party™ Dolls and Accessories

This Barbie® Color Reveal™ set delivers the ultimate in unboxing experiences with more than 50 surprises, including a Barbie® Color Reveal™ doll and Color Reveal™ Chelsea™ doll in a silvery metallic coating with colourful confetti stars, plus two Color Reveal™ pets in metallic pink and purple! Play the game to unbox the 21 mystery boxes with surprises hidden inside, like fashions, hair accessories, party decorations and more.

Cost: $89.99

Ages: 3+

Where to buy: Amazon, Toys R Us, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Indigo, Mastermind and TJX Canada.

Barbie® 3-in-1 DreamCamper® Vehicle and Accessories

When kids hit the open road in the Barbie® 3-in-1 DreamCamper™, their stories can go wherever their imaginations lead! A fun design with realistic details, the cool graphics make road trips so much fun! With 60 play pieces, the opportunities for storytelling are endless. It’s easy to play out travel stories and outdoor adventures with the Barbie® 3-in-1 DreamCamper™ because, with Barbie®, you can be anything!

Cost: $149.99

Ages: 3+

Where to buy:Amazon, Loblaws, Toys R Us, Walmart, Canadian Tire, Indigo, TJX Canada, Mastermind and HBC

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