Holiday Gift Guide: Trending Toys of 2021

Young or old, we’ve curated the trending toys of 2021 in our Holiday Gift Guide that they’ll love seeing under the tree!

Holiday Gift Guide: STEM

Growing a love of plants and the environment? Look no further, eco-astronauts! There’s a world of crafts and activities to explore with Science4you’s Green Science kit (ages: 6+) and Little Farmer kit (ages: 4+)!

Science4you’s Green Science kit

Little Farmer kit

Got some rhythm? Kids can learn how music happens by making their own instruments with the Science4you Music Factory kit (ages: 6+)!

Is your little scientist itching for foam explosions? Get them ready for some exciting chemistry with Science4you Explosive Foams (ages 8+)!

Shashibo's combination of creativity and innovation has made it America’s #1 brain teaser fidget toy (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Learning Express, Target, Walmart).  Indeed, it’s also been saluted as a winner of the TOY INSIDER’S “BEST TOYS FOR THE HOLIDAYS”, as a STEM favorite, and the folks at MENSA love it too. 

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Holiday Gift Guide: Crafts

Harry Potter fans usually have all the décor, games and clothing that are out on the market, but this year gift fans with a creative way to bring the magic of Hogwarts home. Doodle Hog Good Vibes DIY String Art Kit allows users to make a unique lightning bolt similar to the one on Harry’s forehead using just string, pushpins and foam boards. You place the pins around the foam board and then weaves colorful string around the pins, crisscrossing the board as you go to create a fun woven pattern.

Paint five stunning scenes of American wilderness, each from a different national park,
and learn about their fascinating history and wildlife with this paint by number kit and book.

From the breathtaking views of Grand Canyon National Park to the waterfalls of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the land set aside for the United States national parks is as beautiful as it is diverse. Visit five of the parks (Arches, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Great Smoky Mountains, and Glacier) as you create the art in the Paint by Number National Parks Kit.

Inside, you’ll find:

• 10 acrylic paint pots
• 1 paintbrush
• 5 textured canvas boards (8 × 10 inches)
• 48-page book about the national parks

Each canvas image is divided into individually numbered shapes. Just match each shape’s number to the corresponding paint color number, then paint away and feel yourself relax with the soothing activity and park scenery—you’re on your way to creating your own landscape masterpiece.

Holiday Gift Guide: Mold

Mad Mattr Pandacorn Sparkle Activity Set: It’s a Panda! It’s a Unicorn! It’s a PANDACORN!! Create your own whimsical wonder with this awesome Mad Mattr set. Add some sparkle by mixing the included glitter into the Mad Mattr, then use the Pandacorn mold to cast your cuddly bear. This super fun set includes Black, Purple and White Mad Mattr, a Pandacorn mold and glitter. SRP:  $14.99.

Mad Mattr Burger Set:Mold your patty, add cheese and tomato and you've got a make-believe burger everyone will go Mad for! Set includes three colors of Mad Mattr to mix, shape, mold and play (Red, Yellow, Blue), six molds to create your own custom pretend Hamburger with Bun, Cheese Slice, Tomato Slice and French Fries, cut safe tool, a burger box and fry box.SRP: $12.99

 

Rainbocorns Jelly Shake Surprise
Featuring giggle-tastic technology that affords Rainbocorns to
make cute sounds, sing and repeat, six new characters join the
growing family. With one squeeze of the paw, hear Rainbocorns
sing a sweet melody, squeeze twice to hear Rainbocorns speak
and repeat! Boasting an iconic jelly heart filled with goodness and
delight, each Rainbocorns Jelly Shake Surprise offers a fun DIY
Jelly experience. Girls discover and then make hair clips and rings
by mixing jelly and glitter, then setting them in molds. Ages 3+,
SRP $29.99 - Available at Target, Amazon and Walmart!

Rainbocorns Epic Golden Egg

Rainbocorns Epic Golden Egg is the ultimate ginormous surprise egg, and a perfect gift for the holidays! Hatch open the giant golden egg to reveal 3 NEW Rainbocorn characters including Goldie the Snailcorn, Cesealia the Sealcorn and Deery Queen the Reindeercorn! Discover over 25 layers of glittering and golden surprises, including golden hair accessories (scrunchies, headbands, bows and giant hair clips), glam glitter and new Boo-Boocorns. The perfect accessories for you and your new Rainbocorn BFF to get glammed up! Ages 3+, SRP $49.99 - Available at Target,  Walmart and Amazon!

Feltman Brothers has become family tradition. Introducing our beautiful lifelike dolls! Dress your little one and their new friend in exquisite coordinating outfits, and watch them both shine!

PETS ALIVE PET SHOP SURPRISE – SURPRISE INTERACTIVE TOY PETS WITH ELECTRONIC SPEAK AND REPEAT

If you are looking to get your child outside for some active time, they will love these boards by Magneto!

All of the Magneto boards are designed by skaters and inspired by our location in Southern California with high-quality materials to give you the best possible skating experience. 

Pop It! - The Take Anywhere Bubble Popping Game 

The never-ending bubble popping game

Just hand this little toy to the nearest kid and you’ll be convinced … Pop It is pure magic!

• Ages 3-10+
• 1-2 Players
• 28 durable silicone bubbles that are oh so fun to pop
• Once you pop one side, pop the other! It’s so simple yet so enjoyable
• Travel friendly with no pieces to keep track of, throw it in the car and go!
• Sensory fun that keeps the little ones busy popping … while learning fine motor skills
• Older kids and adults can use Pop It to play a clever 2 player game. Instructions included.

The Golden Ticket Game -Willy Wonka is opening his factory at last –but only for a lucky few! He has hidden Golden Tickets in his Wonka Bars. If you can find a Golden Ticket, then you win the big prize. Use strategy on every move and play your Wonka Candy cards to collect as many Wonka Bars as you can to better your odds of finding a Golden Ticket! When the last Wonka Bar is picked up, everyone opens up their collection to see who’s got a Golden Ticket! This family strategy game requires planning, combo-making, and a little bit of luck.

• Ages 10+, perfect for family game night.
• 2-5 players, play as the original characters from the movie including Charlie, Veruca, Violet, Mike and Agustus. Each character has a special ability!
• 20-30 min play time.
• Double-sided game board for beginner and advanced modes.
• Each location on the board has a unique power that allows you to do a different action.
• Play cards to build combos, steal candy, earn money, and most importantly earn Wonka Bars.
• Unwrap all the Wonka Bars earned at the end of the game to see who has the Golden Ticket!
• Easy to learn and play, the perfect gift for fans of the movie.

Space Invaders- Join the fight and stop the invasion! Based on the classic arcade game that started it all, play Space Invaders like never before! Can you team-up and defeat the alien Invaders to claim victory, or will it be GAME OVER, and the Invaders win?
It’s all hands-on deck as all players either win together or lose together in this collaborative strategy game. Take turns moving your 3D shooter and lining up the best shot. Launch blast tokens at the waves of descending Invaders. It takes skill and strategy. You have limited shots, so all players need to coordinate their attack, and hit their targets. Destroy all the Invaders AND take down the UFO mother ship before it is too late!

• 1-4 Players, Ages 8+
• 30-45 minute playtime
• Based on the classic arcade game
• A game that requires skill, strategy, and communication
• A cooperative dexterity game
• Take your best shot to destroy the Invaders with the 3D Arcade Shooter!

Golf-Drive, chip, and putt anywhere! Squeeze the trigger on the club to make the mini golfer swing. Watch out for any hazards in your way. Then, grip it and rip it! After 9 holes of play, each player adds up their strokes to see who wins. Contains 3 different clubs that are interchangeable depending on the shot you need to make. Includes a scoring pad to keep track of your strokes. Design the layout of your hole by placing the green, sand, and water traps. Can be played indoors or outdoors, just set up the hole and swing away!

• Ages 8+, easy to use for any age.
• 1-4 players, includes 4 golf balls.
• 10-20 min play time.
• Includes 3 different clubs- the driver, iron, and putter.
• Design your own course by setting up the green, sand trap, water, trap, and hole.
• Scoring pad included to keep track of your strokes as you play.
• Build your hand-eye coordination, dexterity, finesse with each hit.
• The perfect gift for golfers of any age!

2-In-1 Seek & Write Sensory Bin- Engage your senses while learning.

Developed with the aid of an occupational therapist, there are two ways to play! The lid of the bin includes a zen sand garden where kids can work through sand-based writing and drawing activity cards- includes a special card storage compartment. Inside the bin, kids can dive into a multisensory exploration experience with paper filling and water beads. There is so much to do with 50 learn & play activities on 25 double-sided cards! With over 92 things to find and tools including toy bugs, toy coins, toy gems, 62 letters & numbers, a scoop, tweezers, a bowl, a die, and more. It’s time for some hands-on fun!

• Ages 3-6+.
• Sand-based writing and drawing activities can be played on the lid.
• Inside the bin, kids can dive into a multisensory exploration experience with paper filling and water beads.
• Includes 50 learn & play activities on 25 double-sided cards. Instruction booklet contains tips and insights from an occupational therapist.
• Use your hands or one of the fun tools including tweezers, a scoop, or a wooden stylus.
• Over 80 things to find including toy bugs, toy coins, toy gems, and 62 letters & numbers.
• So much to learn with activities that cover writing, drawing, counting, spelling, letters, numbers, and more!
• Nurture sensory development, imagination, and motor skills while working on math, language, and writing!

Felt Christmas Tree For Toddlers

Felt Christmas Tree is one of the best crafts to build on kids excitement for the upcoming festive season. It can improve kids' cultivate hands-on ability and also increase parent-child interaction. The fabric of this Christmas tree is soft and odorless to ensure the happiness and safety of your little ones. This tree is mainly composed of a thick felt of high quality. The material is made of velcro fasteners and can be hung on the wall. 

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LATE-NIGHT RAMEN 1OOO Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Illustrated by Alice Oehr - Not often does a recipe for ramen require 1,000 jigsaw pieces. That’s where the Ramen Puzzle comes in… Featuring stunning illustrations by Australian artist Alice Oehr, this jigsaw will have you noodling away for hours. Naturally, this puzzle is best completed alongside some home-delivered ramen from your favorite local Japanese restaurant. Just be careful where you slurp. 

LEAF SUPPLY: THE HOUSE PLANT COLLECTION 1OOO Piece Jigsaw Puzzle by Lauren Camilleri & Sophia Kaplan -  For anyone without the room for any more plants, the women behind Leaf Supply – Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan – have a solution: a beautifully packaged jigsaw puzzle. Featuring a gorgeous collection of botanical illustrations by Edith Barrett, it’s a perfect way to spend the afternoon in your own indoor jungle. With 1,000 pieces, it’s sure to keep you occupied until your plants need to be watered again. (Just make sure to keep these ones dry.) 

Holiday Gift Guide: Gaming

Talkworks Steering Wheel Controller for Nintendo Switch (2 Pack)-  TalkWorks Steering Wheel Controller for Nintendo Switch is sold as a 2 pack and transforms your joycon controller into a deluxe Mario kart steering wheel (see images for details) for Mario kart and other switch wheel racing games for head-to-head driving competition. This Mario Kart Wheel for Nintendo Switch will entertain the whole family for hours and has the perfect fit for users of all ages - not too big or too small and fits comfortably in your hands for all switch racing wheel games - wheels are joy-con L and R compatible with open button space - for car games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

TALKWORKS Kids Headphones - Kids can comfortably plug-in to all their favorite music, movies, and games--without disturbing others--thanks to the AmazonBasics on-ear headphones for kids.

KeyWe (Nintendo Switch, PS4/5, XB1/X, PC for $39.99; available now)

• Rating: E for Everyone; Trailer
• Description: The mail must flow, and it’s up to you to keep things running! Play as kiwi birds Jeff and Debra in this cute-but-chaotic postal puzzle game.

My Singing Monsters Playground (Nintendo Switch, XB1/X, PS4/5, PC; available Nov. 9, 2021)

• Rating: Rating Pending; Trailer
• Description: In this all-new party game set in the globally renowned My Singing Monsters universe, players can explore their favorite Islands and see them come to life for the first time in an immersive 3D world.

Turn your Nintendo Switch™ into a portable art studio!

L.O.L. Surprise! Movie Night- Be the next Superstar! - create your very own Rising Star and start your Career in L.O.L.Ville! Begin by meeting your fellow stars and continue by playing through a variety of Productions in the form of games and quests. Enter the place where dreams come true - the L.O.L.Ville studio grounds are filled with set locations for many different movie activities. Ranging from memorizing the script for your next show to grabbing some popcorn from the theatre. Enjoy the glam lifestyle - live in a loft and decorate it however you want! Glam up with the latest fashion and accessorize to the trends. 

Kitaria Fables- A delightfully cute action adventure RPG with farming and crafting - Armed with sword, bow and spellbook, fight against a rising darkness threatening the world. Plunder dungeons in search of relics and resources.

Welcome to the world of Kitaria - A peaceful land where nature lives in harmony - until now. As the wildlife around Paw Village becomes increasingly aggressive, The Empire has called upon you to investigate and defend its citizens.

Real-time Combat - Wield melee weapons, bows and forge new spells. Kit your loadout in a way which suits your preferred style of battle and craft magic, weapons and armour which compliment your play style.

Learn an ancient magic - when an age-old Spellbook comes into your possession, use it to learn a kind of magic long-ago outlawed by the Empire - and give you the edge in combat!

Gather, Craft and Farm! - Kitaria is packed with resources for you to use to your advantage! Slay monsters for ingredients, plant seeds and tend to your crops for provisions.

Disney Classic Games Collection -

• By popular demand, two completely different and equally adored Aladdin games are finally available and enhanced for modern consoles
• Modern Features: Rewind any of the games in real-time to retry difficult areas, view full game playthroughs with the ability to skip forward, start playing at any point, and save your progress and continue your adventure wherever and whenever you want
• Museum Features: Take a journey behind-the-scenes and learn more about the creation of these incredible games; Watch video interviews with the original development teams or explore
• Display Options and Updated Visuals; 1080P graphics and enhancements for modern HD TVs; Adjustable screen aspect ratios and borders; Custom filter options designed to replicate classic CRT TVs and other popular screen types