1. Clickeez Keyboard
The ultimate fidget, kids will love to unbox Clickeez keys (sold
separately in blind bags) and display them in this “keyboard.” They can fidget
and click their little hearts out. The set comes with 15 starter Clickeez.
2. LEGO Botanicals Happy Plants
Are you kidding us with how adorable this little Lego plant set
is? Suitable for ages nine and up, adults will love this office- and dorm-friendly
set too, which needs no watering. The plants even have little roots — so cute!
3. Melissa & Doug Simmer & Stir Stovetop Play Set
Dinner goes from frozen to hot in a few minutes with this
clever set. OK, not really, but with the magic of a few drops of water, the
colors change on this play food, making it seem like the food has cooked. This
one is perfect to keep little kids busy while you make the real dinner.
4. Imaginext Jurassic World Rebirth Ultimate Action Chomp T. Rex
Standing 18 inches tall, this substantial T. Rex has light,
sound, motion and action. The toy roars, has a real-feel tongue (ew!) and has
been known to chomp smaller figures (included).
5. Unstable Games Twisted Cryptids
This family game will delight teens and adults with its spooky
creatures and competitive gameplay. You have 60 minutes to play your cards
right and outwit your opponents, using hidden trait cards, Cryptid meeples and
take-that mechanics.
6. L.O.L. Surprise Hair Beads Salon Playset
Pretend play, crafting and beauty come together in this one L.O.L. Surprise doll playset. Style the doll's hair with beads, using your creativity to develop unique looks. As an added bonus, this set is great for working on fine motor
skills.
7. Gui Gui Scented Slime
Slime isn’t going anywhere — in fact, it’s evolving. This slime
is beautiful, like a premium skincare product (which we already know tweens are
crazy about). Each pack comes with scented slime, a booster, charms and a
surprise figurine, plus you can add a little sparkle. They come in gloss, clear,
butter and cloud.
8. Bluey and Bingo Supermarket Playset
Not your average dollhouse, this Bluey playset takes the
action to the supermarket, with a moving escalator, a café, a deli counter and
a cash register. Bluey and Bingo can shop, grab a latte and plan the rest of
their day together.
9. Ms. Rachel Official Spin Along Learning Wheel
Just like that wheel that we all remember from childhood
with the pull string and the farm animal noises, this similar one has animal
sounds, songs and colors. As a bonus, the toy plays Ms. Rachel’s voice — great
for when screentime for the day is over.
10. Play-Doh 6 Variety Compounds
Moving beyond plain Play-Doh, this kit celebrates all the
different textures kids love — stretchy, foamy and buttery, each with a different
fruity scent. This should keep them busy for a bit while school is out.
11. Barbie Dream Camper Vehicle Playset
Barbie has lots of options for
hanging out in her camper, seven in fact, from a tent to a grill area. There’s
even a little fishing pond, a puppy and included dough to make food for the
camping party.
12. Playmobil Princess Castle With Royal Couple
A playset fit for royalty, this majestic castle comes with a
royal couple, a rotating dance platform and lots of room for creativity and
storytelling.
13. Disney Princess Pull-Along Musical Carriage by Little People
Not
only is this carriage fun to play pretend with two Little People Disney Princess
figurines, but it gets kids moving too. They can scoot the carriage across the
floor by hand or use the handle to take these princesses all over the kingdom.
The movement causes princess-y songs and effects to play.