As much as we all know that the holidays aren't really about presents and that the true joy comes from spending time with family and loves ones, it's still incredibly nice to see a child light up because of a gift you've given them. Not all gifts get that kind of response from kids, but we have a feeling that the most popular toys of 2021 will make the children in your life very excited. Definitely more excited than getting tube socks or new underwear. Not that there's anything wrong with those things.
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It's just that most kids aren't sitting around wishing for socks or underwear as gifts. They are wishing for games and toys that they will get to play with time and time again. As adults, we don't always know what kids are into any given year, but if popularity has anything to do with it, the following toys are definitely winners. Check them out and see which might be just right for the kids on your list.
The Orbeez Soothing Spa Activity Kit is relaxing and fun.
Give tired or even not-so-tired feet a treat with the Orbeez Soothing Spa! Orbeez sensory toys are soft and squishy water beads and this kit comes with 2,000 of them! You pour a packet of the Orbeez Seeds into the foot bath, fill it with water, and watch as they grow.
The Throw Throw Avocado Game is great for the whole family.
Throw Throw Avocado is the sequel to Throw Throw Burrito, which is billed as the "world’s first ever dodgeball card game." It includes a bonus combo pack of cards that can be combined with the Throw Throw Burrito cards to play a combo game.
A Mini Brands Mystery Capsule comes with five surprises.
Each capsule provides a surprise unboxing experience. There are over 100 miniatures of brands to collect. Kids get to unwrap, peel, and find out which miniature collectibles they scored.
The Jurassic World Legacy Collection Tyrannosaurus Rex Escape Pack is only available at Target.
The Jurassic World Legacy Collection is great for kids 8 and up. It roars into action and is inspired by classic moments, themes, and characters from the Jurassic Park film franchise. This set is a fun way to relive the scene from the original Jurassic Park film when Tim Murphy, wearing night vision goggles, hides from the T. rex in a Ford Explorer.
The Positively Perfect Stella Toddler Doll is part of a line of multicultural dolls.
This line features 14 1/2-inch dolls that feature custom blended skin tones and have soft, washable hair for hours of brushing and styling fun. The dolls also have soft, huggable bodies, which make them perfect to fall asleep with at bedtime.
The Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Wizard's Chess Building Kit is pretty awesome.
This set is a fun and entertaining gift for any child who loves Harry Potter and playing chess. It includes Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley mini figures, plus 32 buildable chess pieces based on a scene from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It is suggested for kids 10 and up.
How about a remote control All Terrain Batmobile?
This All-Terrain Batmobile remote-controlled vehicle in 1:15 scale is perfect for chasing supervillains on all terrains! Water, snow, mud, rock, and grass are no match for this remote control car. You're probably going to want to get in on the fun yourself.
The Segway C20 Kids' Electric Kick Scooter is designed for big kids.
The Segway Ninebot eKickScooter C20 is made for big kids and designed to provide a smooth and safe ride. It's sleek, lightweight, foldable, and combines the power of electricity with the traditional style of a scooter. It can go up to 12.4 mph and the battery lasts up to five hours.
This Roblox Action Collection Car Crusher 2: Grandeur Dignity Deluxe Vehicle includes a digital item.
Kids can mix and match parts to build their own unique Roblox character. Also, each package comes with a redeemable code to unlock an exclusive virtual item on Roblox, so it's like a double gift.
Squishmallows Squishdoo Plush Teal Unicorn with Rainbow Hair is delightfully snuggable.
If you have never held a Squishmallows Plush creature, you are in for a treat. They are soft, squishy, and oh-so comforting. This particular one is 14 inches tall, but they have tons of sizes and characters to choose from, so look around.
A Flybar Bumper Car for bumper car for screen-free fun.
The Flybar Bumper Car provides screen-free entertainment for kids ages 18 months to 4 years old. It can support up to 66 pounds. This baby bumper car lets kids zip around the house while they race, chase, spin, and bump. Kids can steer from the driver’s seat with an easy-to-use joystick. The bumper car is powered by an integrated 6V battery and comes with a 120V wall charger.
Gift a Primary Science Leap & Launch Rocket for out of this world fun.
Budding scientists will enjoy adventures in early space science while building their gross motor skills with this rocket. Kids stomp on the wide, launch pad that features adjustable navigation and watch to see how far their rocket can go. It's best for kids ages 3 and up.
Classics like a Playskool Sit ‘n Spin never go out of style.
If you had one of these as a kid, then you know how fun they are and just how much a child will enjoy learning how to sit and spin. No batteries required, just a toddler 18 months or older and their little muscles needed.
A Pop Fidget Spinner that combines is twice as nice.
A few years back, fidget spinners were huge, now push pop bubble toys are having a moment. This particular toy combines both toys for twice as much fun. They make for great stocking stuffers.
Push pop bubble toys are having a moment.
Kids are big into push pop bubble toys this year. This one is made of BPA-free silicone and can easily be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. It's a fun stress relief tool that can also be used as a game.
L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Movie Magic Studios comes with 12 dolls.
This set is on the pricey side, but you get a lot for the money. It comes with 12 dolls and more than 70 surprises to unbox. The package turns into a movie studio with four stages and a movie theater green screen! It's a lot and it can actually be used to make films starring the dolls.
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