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2. A Melissa & Doug dentist kit that'll let them be the dentist. They'll be able to give a deep cleaning, apply braces, and more. After playing with this set, they may not be so scared when it's their turn in the dentist's chair.
3. A twist-and-spin because some of the best toys are the simplest ones. While your little one is twisting or playing with the colorful ball poppers, they'll be working on their coordination and motor skills, too.
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Promising review: "I bought this as a Christmas present for my little one, and I can't wait to give it to her. This twist and spin is much sturdier than I anticipated, and I understand why the weight limit is more than double the Playskool sit and spin. The ball popper is a nice touch. Definitely worth the price. I highly recommend!" —Kristyn
Price: $19.84
4. An Elphaba doll in case your theater kid simply cannot wait until the release of the new Wicked film to *defy gravity*.
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Price: $24.97
5. Or, an Elphaba and Glinda Lego playset also inspired by the upcoming Wicked film. After they build the set, they'll be able to reenact the exact moment where Elphaba realizes she can defy gravity, what's sure to be a true cinematic moment.
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Price: $54.99
6. A talking microscope from Educational Insights complete with 60 images with 100 facts and quizzes. Your soon-to-be scientist can learn all about animals and plants.
7. A Pixicade mobile game maker in case the child you're gifting to is not only into video games but also interested in making their own. They can draw a photo, take a picture of it, play, and share their game. There are 1,600 video games they can build! 🤯
8. A Rubik's cube because if it ain't broke, don't fix it. This classic puzzle is just as fun now as it was then, and will keep them busy for hours.
9. A Lego baby bumpy — aka baby Ankylosaurus — that's ready to accompany them on a prehistoric adventure.
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Price: $24.95
10. An educational puzzle game of Kanoodle — the viral sensation that'll put that brain to work. There are several levels ranging from easy to extremely difficult, which makes it great for all ages.
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Promising review:"Each of my kids got their own for Christmas. They have played with them nonstop.They have even started the one piece challenge from TikTok and race each other to see who can solve it first. My husband and I have borrowed them to play as well and loved them so much we got our own Kanoodle." —Amanda
Price: $9.97
11. An Imaginext Darth Vador that stands over 2 feet tall and comes with a mini Stormtrooper. Although they're sweet as pie, they like to play on the Dark Side. This robot has lights and sounds and even has a disc launcher. It has everything they need to try and take over the galaxy.
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Price: $149
12. A color-changing light box with 60 translucent shapes and five light-up modes for some tracing fun.
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Promising reviews: "Absolutely amazing!! Everything that I was hoping for. Great size. I love that there are so many color options, as well as high and low light. Love the transparent sheets with it and the bag for holding the translucent shapes. Amazing quality, very stable." —Kaley
"I have been looking for something like this for my pre-K classroom. The kids love it, and it is easy to operate. It has provided hours of entertainment and fun. It is a great resource for learning through play." —Leila
Price: $24.88
13. A Littlest Pet Shop playset complete with two pets and 20 accessories that has everything they need to care for their teeny tiny animals.
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14. A heat-ray Godzilla from the movie Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire that will pretty much be the coolest kaiju toy on the block. They can use the controller to make Godzilla stomp around the house, and they can activate his heat-ray. If you add a few drops of water to Godzilla's head, his heat-ray will emit atomic breath!
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My nephew is a Godzilla expert. He can look at a picture of Godzilla and tell you what year this version of Godzilla is from. So, when looking for a gift for his fifth-grade promotion, I was so happy to find this one at Walmart. When he opened it, his eyes lit up. Once we got it out of the box and all set up, his mind was blown by how Godzilla moved around the room. Once we activated his heat ray and atomic breath, he pretty much solidified my position as the best aunt ever. It's the coolest toy in the house right now.
Promising reviews: "My 10-year-old is a huge Godzilla fan and got this with his birthday money. I was worried that it wouldn't deliver but boy was I mistaken! This thing is so dope! Poor kid has to fight me for the controller sometimes 😂 The best part is that it comes with batteries, so it's ready to play right out of the box!" —meagan
"My son absolutely loves this. The sounds it makes are great, just like the movie!! The atomic breath is my son's favorite feature! He says it's EPIC!!" —MrsC
Price: $45
15. A Cookeez Makery Pancake Treatz edition to mix it, flip it, and reveal a surprisingly sweet plush. The toy is interactive so after they're done whipping it up, there's still more fun to be had.
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Price: $19.97
16. A Nee-Doh toy that is a color-changing sensory squeeze ball they can *squish* to their heart's content.
17. A Despicable Me 4 fart blaster straight from Dr. Nefario's lab. Sure, Gru originally wanted a dart blaster but Dr. Nefario's mistake is our gain. This blaster rings of real fart noises, lights, fog, and even smells.
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Promising review: "Bought this for my 8-year-old. We both love it! The smell is not bad at all, and the smoke rings are really cool. You can get a lot of rings from your initial fill of the gun. We get a kick out of the sound effects, the light is bright, and the sizing is perfect for his age!" —JLaw
Price: $24.84 (originally $34.99)
18. An interactive puppy with more than 60 sounds and reactions that will keep them so busy they might second guess begging for a *real* puppy.
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Price: $49.97
19. A Pickleball Blast game — a tabletop pickle smackdown that brings the fun of pickleball indoors. Guard your pickle jars — the first to flip two lids wins!
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Price: $12.71
20. An Furlings Adventurous Yeti plush toy that's responsive and has more than 80 sounds and animations, including giggling and growling. The eyes are ✨magical✨ and make it seem even more lifelike. Aspen, that's its name, also comes with a slap band tale so it can hang off their arm upside down.
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Promising review: "Aspen is legit the most adorable little Yeti. I am now on the hunt to collect them all. He is well worth the cost, and YES, he 'sheds' some fuzz, but who really cares??? Unless you are an old stick in the mud. That's what vacuums are meant for — so live a little bit and grab one of these while you can." —averageshopper
Price: $34.98
21. A coffee tumbler so they can be just like their parents and grab their morning cup of Joe before starting their day. This Fisher-Price tumbler has more than 20 songs and phrases and will react with sounds and lights as it tumbles around.
22. A Bitzee that's an interactive digital pet they can actually feel! The one case has 15 virtual electronic pets inside that react to touch. The more they play, the more pets they unlock.
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Promising reviews: "Exactly what we thought they would be. My children bring these everywhere with us." —Hmc83
"I got this for my 12-year-old for her birthday. She loved it! It's such a cute and unique toy. I love it, too! She said it's kind of like a 3D Tamagotchi. It wasn't something she had asked for, but she said she would have if she had heard of it. She mostly plays video games now and less with toys, but this was a bull's-eye! 😁 So glad I could find her a toy she will play with. 😊" —illeatyourheart
Price: $29.97
23. A Design & Drill take-apart toy great for future builders. The box unfolds into a playset, and they'll be able to build their crane truck with the drill, developing fine motor skills and encouraging early STEM education and imagination. It comes with two people figures and an animal figure, too.
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Price: $25.99
24. An airbrush plush where they can decorate their own plush unicorn with airbrush colors, truly making it their own. Just stick on a stencil and spray on a color — they can even color their hair. When they're ready to switch it up, toss it in the wash, and it's ready to be colored again!
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Promising review: "My granddaughter just turned 6, and this was her favorite birthday gift! It comes with two pages of stencils and a kids' airbrush with markers. She played with it for over an hour until we asked her to stop for dinner! Her 4-year-old brother wanted to use it, too! It's machine-washable, so she can decorate the soft stuffed unicorn repeatedly. I definitely recommend it." —Shar
Price: $25.08
25. A Bluey 3-in-1 transforming playset so they can take Bluey and Bingo on a vacation. It's a plane, hotel, beach, and a boat — so many options for a big adventure. All aboard the imagination station!
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Promising review: "My daughter saw the commercial and instantly was in love! I don't normally get her big items except for Christmas and birthdays. I had to make an exception because she is doing so well in kindergarten. She was so excited opening it up and hasn't stopped playing with it since it came! This was the best money ever spent! If your child likes Bluey or planes/boats, this is a must!" —Buyer
Price: $59.82
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