With all the major toy releases, trends, and crazes year after year, it can be tough to keep your finger on the playthings best-suited for your kids depending on their ages, interests, and how much you're looking to spend on them. To help you plan out your holiday gifting — or any late 2018 birthdays — Amazon has released its list of top toys of the year [1], which includes 100 toys of different price points for kids of all ages.
Take a peek through the epic list and make note of the few things you might be interested in grabbing for your kids for the holidays — it's better to be prepped early than to scramble later (and if you're stumbling on this "later," may the odds be ever in your favour)!
Twisty Petz
These bejeweled Twisty Petz [2] ($10) turn into bracelets!
The Original Tiny Hands Challenge Game
Get ready for some laughs when you play The Original Tiny Hands Challenge Game [3] ($15, originally $20) at your next family game night.
Hatchimals Mystery
Hatch one of four mystery interactive creatures with a Hatchimals Mystery [4] ($60) egg.
Crayola Colour Chemistry Set
This Crayola Colour Chemistry Set [5] ($25) mixes science and art!
Treasure X Legends of Treasure Set
There's real gold-dipped treasure inside the Treasure X Legends of Treasure Set [6] ($30)!
Connect 4 Shots
This Connect 4 Shots [7] ($20) is the classic game with a twist — you have to bounce balls into the slots!
Squishmallow Hans the Hedgehog
How cute is this Squishmallow Hans the Hedgehog [8] ($26) plush pillow?!
Lego Friends Heartlake City Resort
The Lego Friends Heartlake City Resort Kit [9] ($100) has 1,017 pieces and is for kids ages 7 and up.
Thomas & Friends Fisher-Price Super Station
The Thomas & Friends Fisher-Price Super Station [10] ($90, originally $100) is perfect for your little train-lover.
Battat Glitter Girls Bluebell Fashion Doll
Battat Glitter Girls Bluebell Fashion Doll [11] ($20) comes with trendy outfits and matching accessories!
Melissa & Doug Freestanding Wooden Fresh Mart Grocery Store Role Play Toy
If your child loves the real grocery store, they'll love being able to act out being a customer and cashier with this Melissa & Doug Freestanding Wooden Fresh Mart Grocery Store Role Play Toy [12] ($175, originally $200).
Rescue Runts Husky Plush Dog
This Rescue Runts Husky Plush Dog [13] ($20) is so cute!
Polly Pocket Transformation Playset
Feeling nostalgic? This Polly Pocket Transformation Playset [14] ($40) allows your kids to play with Polly just like you did.
Disney Villainous Strategy Game
This Disney Villainous Strategy Game [15] ($35) requires players to use a villain's abilities to reach various objectives.
Klutz Lego Make Your Own Movie
This Klutz Lego Make Your Own Movie [16] ($20) is the perfect gift for your budding filmmaker (especially if they love Lego!).
L.O.L. Surprise! Pets Series
Each of these L.O.L. Surprise! Pets Series [17] ($20) has seven layers of surprise!
Watch Ya' Mouth Throwdown Edition Card Game
While playing Watch Ya' Mouth Throwdown Edition Card Game [18] ($25), players must attempt to speak out phrases with cheek retractors in place.
Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk
This Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk [19] ($30) is an Amazon exclusive!
Hauck Lightning Pedal Go-Kart
Take backyard play to the next level with this Hauck Lightning Pedal Go-Kart [20] ($99).
Little Tikes EasyScore Basketball Set
With this Little Tikes EasyScore Basketball Set [21] ($35), your toddlers can work on their motor and hoop skills.
Hairdorables Doll
How cool are these Hairdorables Dolls [22] ($13), each with different hairstyles in different colours?
Bananas Collectibles
Yet another collectable blind surprise, Bananas Collectibles [23] ($10), put a silly spin on the craze.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Hot Diggity Dance and Play
Hot dog! Your kids will love dancing with this Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Hot Diggity Dance and Play [24] ($40).
Pokémon Elite Trainer Box: Shining Legends Collectible Cards
Get any kid started with their Pokémon cards collection thanks to this Pokémon Elite Trainer Box: Shining Legends Collectible Cards [25] ($34).
Lego Jurassic World Carnotaurus Gyrosphere Escape
The Lego Jurassic World Carnotaurus Gyrosphere Escape [26] ($64, originally $80) has 577 pieces and is best suited for kids ages 7 to 12.
Magna-Qubix Magnetic 3D Building Shapes
From the makers of Magna-Tiles, these Magna-Qubix Magnetic 3D Building Shapes [27] ($30) are STEM-approved.
Sesame Street Playskool Friends Let's Dance Elmo
With the Sesame Street Playskool Friends Let's Dance Elmo [28] ($40), your child can sing and dance with Elmo through his three musical moods.
Pomsies Grumblies
Tremor the Pomsies Grumblies [29] ($20) has over 40 reactions to kids poking, shaking, tilting, and rolling him.
Pie Face Cannon
The new classic game, Pie Face, gets an upgrade with Pie Face Cannon [30] ($24).
Crystal Growing Experiment
This Crystal Growing Experiment [31] ($12) has enough materials for seven different experiments!
Nerf Laser Ops Pro AlphaPoint
The Nerf Laser Ops Pro AlphaPoint [32] ($40) is a two-pack, which is perfect for siblings or kiddos who have friends over often.
L.O.L. Surprise! Biggie Pet Dollmation
There are over 15 surprises in this L.O.L. Surprise! Biggie Pet Dollmation [33] ($35)!
FurReal Ricky, the Trick-Lovin' Pup
This adorable FurReal Ricky, the Trick-Lovin' Pup [34] ($130) is a perfect gateway pup for your kids begging for a family dog.
Don't Lose Your Cool
Don't Lose Your Cool [35] ($20) is a hilarious game for tweens and teens to play with their friends.
Crayola Fabulous Art Kit
This Crayola Fabulous Art Kit [36] ($23) has everything your budding artist needs to create masterpieces.
Nerf N-Strike Elite Infinus
The Nerf N-Strike Elite Infinus [37] ($66) launches 30 foam darts quickly, thanks to its "Motorised Speed-Load Technology."
Assorted Play-Doh
This 36-pack of Assorted Play-Doh [38] ($25) is perfect for your child who loves to mould and create, but can also be split up into birthday goodie bags, Christmas stockings, and more!
World of Harry Potter Ultimate Edition Trivial Pursuit
This World of Harry Potter Ultimate Edition Trivial Pursuit [39] ($40) has 1,800 new questions spanning across the eight Harry Potter [40] movies!
Fisher-Price Imaginext Jurassic World Walking Indoraptor Dinosaur
Even if your kid hasn't seen either Jurassic World (to be honest, they're not *quite* kids' films [41]), they'll love playing with this Fisher-Price Imaginext Jurassic World Walking Indoraptor Dinosaur [42] ($56).
Disney Doorables Mega Stack Playset
This Disney Doorables Mega Stack Playset [43] ($30) has three different sets to mix, match, and stack and includes three exclusive mini collectable Disney figures.
K'NEX Thrill Bionic Blast Roller Coaster
This 809-piece K'NEX Thrill Bionic Blast Roller Coaster [44] ($60, originally $120) connects to the K'NEX Ride It! app, where kids can ride the Bionic Blast in virtual reality.
KumiKreator Friendship Bracelet Maker
KumiKreator Friendship Bracelet Maker [45] ($30) takes friendship bracelets to the next level!
Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Kit
This 20-piece Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Kit [46] ($17, originally $24) allows your young scientist to explore and learn the basics of science.
Fingerlings Hugs
Meet Fingerlings Hugs [47] ($30), plush interactive versions of the mini Fingerlings your kids know and love.
Chow Crown
A truly unique game, Chow Crown [48] ($20) requires players to eat the snacks off the forks before music stops playing.
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Super Chef Suite
Gift them with this Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Super Chef Suite [49] ($43) to watch them create Play-Doh-based recipes.
Fingerlings Glitter Panda
How adorable is this Fingerlings Glitter Panda [50] ($37)?!
Pimple Pete
Spin Master collaborated with Dr. Pimple Popper to create Pimple Pete [51] ($20), a two-player Russian-roulette style game with water-filled "pimples."
Lil' Gleemerz
Lil' Gleemerz [52] ($20) are interactive toys with fluffy tails and adorable, glowing eyes.
Fisher-Price Dance & Groove Rockit
Your baby is going to have a blast with Fisher-Price Dance & Groove Rockit [53] ($40), which interacts with baby as they grow and develop new skills.
Pikmi Pops Jumbo Plush Llama
Inside the giant lollipop is a Pikmi Pops Jumbo Plush Llama [54] ($20), a sweet coconut-scented furry friend!
Don't Step in It!
Engage in some blindfolded, poop-dodging fun with your kids by grabbing Don't Step in It! [55] ($14, originally $20) to add to your family game night stash.
Catan
With the strategy game Catan [56] ($44), your tweens and teens can embark on a quest to successfully settle Catan with a mix of skills and luck.
What's That Smell? The Party Game That Stinks
While playing What's That Smell? The Party Game That Stinks [57] ($20) with your tweens and teens, you'll be tasked to guess at over 50 smells — some nice, some not so nice!
Star Wars FurReal Ultimate Co-Pilot Chewie Interactive Plush
This 16-inch-tall Star Wars FurReal Ultimate Co-Pilot Chewie Interactive Plush [58] ($130) raises his arms, reacts when your child moves around with him, and has over 100 sound and motion combinations.
Barbie DreamHouse
A Barbie DreamHouse [59] ($179, originally $199) will always and forever be the most fun place to play with Barbies!
VTech Kidi Star Karaoke Machine
Get the party started with the VTech Kidi Star Karaoke Machine [60] ($50), which has several modes, games, built-in songs, and other features.
Lego Ideas Ship in a Bottle
This Lego Ideas Ship in a Bottle [61] ($62, originally $70) has 962 pieces and is suited for kids ages 12 and up.
Moj Moj The Original Claw Machine Playset
Who needs an arcade when you can bring home a Moj Moj The Original Claw Machine Playset [62] ($50), which comes with six surprises that can be refilled.
Exploding Kittens Card Game
The Exploding Kittens Card Game [63] ($20) is a family-friendly strategy game for two to five players who love "kittens and explosions and laser beams and sometimes goats."
Lego Star Wars Kessel Run Millennium Falcon
This 1,414-piece Lego Star Wars Kessel Run Millennium Falcon [64] ($170) is sure to keep them busy post-gift opening!
Little Tikes 3-Foot Trampoline
For your little one with alllll of the energy, this Little Tikes 3-Foot Trampoline [65] ($53) is an indoor solution to help your toddler burn some of it off before nap time.
Step2 Disney Princess Chariot Wagon
Your chariot awaits, toddler. The Step2 Disney Princess Chariot Wagon [66] ($89, originally $120) is the cutest wagon to play with in the yard or take on walks.
You've Got Crabs
The You've Got Crabs Card Game [67] ($25) is a family-friendly game kids ages 7 and up.
Creativity For Kids Grow 'n Glow Terrarium
For your child with a green thumb, this Creativity For Kids Grow 'n Glow Terrarium [68] ($13) is super cute!
Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Express
Take a ride to Hogwarts after your child builds this Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Express [69] ($69, originally $80).
Crate Creatures Sizzle
Rawr! Break this Crate Creatures Sizzle [70] ($30, originally $40) out of its crate and pull his tongue — he vibrates, has glowing eyes, and makes fun noises.
Step2 My First Christmas Tree
The Step2 My First Christmas Tree [71] ($40) is a Christmas tree that your little ones can happily pull ornaments off of.
Fancy Nancy Ultimate Dress Up Trunk
Let your kiddos get their dress-up on thanks to this Fancy Nancy Ultimate Dress Up Trunk [72] ($40).
Beyblade Burst Evolution Star Storm Battle Set
Your older kids can host Beyblade battles in a contained space with this Beyblade Burst Evolution Star Storm Battle Set [73] ($35).
Kids First Science Laboratory Kit
Flex their STEM muscles with this Kids First Science Laboratory Kit [74] ($40).
Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Counter
Your little one can serve up cones with this Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Counter [75] ($40, originally $50).
Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box
For your imaginative builders, this Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box [76] ($28) has no set instructions — they can build whatever they desire!
PJ MASKS Super Moon Adventure HQ Rocket
Blast off with this PJ MASKS Super Moon Adventure HQ Rocket [77] ($40).
Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Neon Nightglow 12-Pack Egg Carton
These surprise Hatchimals CollEGGtibles Neon Nightglow 12-Pack Egg Carton [78] ($20) are an Amazon exclusive!
Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall Building Kit
Visit the Great Hall in Hogwarts (almost) for real with this Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall Building Kit [79] ($100).
FurReal Munchin' Rex
This adorable FurReal Munchin' Rex [80] ($50) responds with over 35 sound-and-motion combinations, hops, and begs with excitement for treats, like broccoli and caveman cookies.
L.O.L. Surprise! Bigger Surprise!
This L.O.L. Surprise! Bigger Surprise! [81] ($90) with over 60 surprises doesn't even come out until Sept. 25, but it's so highly anticipated, it's a bestseller based solely off preorders.
Hasbro Games Don't Step in It
Unicorns and poop are the main stars of Hasbro's Don't Step in It: Unicorn Edition [82] ($20); it has us saying, "If you can't beat 'em (the kids who love the poop craze), join 'em."
Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Vet Play Pet Set
This 24-piece Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat Vet Play Pet Set [83] ($21, originally $30) allows your child to become a vet for the family pet and their stuffed animals right in their own living room.
LittleBits Avengers Hero Inventor Kit
This 18-piece LittleBits Avengers Hero Inventor Kit [84] ($150) lets your kid flex their STEAM muscles.
Radio Flyer My 1st Wagon
This Radio Flyer My 1st Wagon [85] ($20) will be forever a classic and makes a great gift.
Baby Alive Potty Dance Baby
Baby Alive Potty Dance Baby [86] ($49) does the "potty dance," speaks, blinks, drinks water, "pees" in the potty, and says over 50 phrases in English and Spanish.
Fisher-Price Think & Learn Rocktopus
With the Fisher-Price Think & Learn Rocktopus [87] ($56) your toddler can learn basic coding through Rocktopus's three modes of play.
Barbie Care Clinic Vehicle
Barbie can come to the rescue with this Barbie Care Clinic Vehicle [88] ($53).
Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit
Your teen can learn to code in a magical way with the Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit [89] ($100), which allows them to build a wand that responds to their movements.
Paw Patrol Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck
This Paw Patrol Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck [90] ($60) has a two-foot-tall extendable ladder!
Monopoly Cheaters Edition
The Monopoly Cheaters Edition [91] ($20) lets players follow, bend, or break the rules to win.
Cozmo
Cozmo [92] ($180), a real-life robot, is ready to be your child's loyal sidekick!
The Incredibles 2 5-Pack Junior Supers Action Figures
Your kid can act out their favourite scenes from Incredibles 2 with these Junior Supers Action Figures [93] ($15).
L.O.L. Surprise! House
After your child opens up all the surprises in their L.O.L. toys, they can engage in imaginative play with this L.O.L. Surprise! House [94] ($200).
Nerf Rival Prometheus MXVIII-20K
The Nerf Rival Prometheus MXVIII-20K [95] ($200) shoots eight foam balls per second!
Ozobot Bit Coding Robot
Ozobot Bit Coding Robot [96] ($47, originally $60) is a pocket-size, basic bot for building early STEAM skills in kids as young as age 6.
Pomsies Patches Plush Interactive Toy
Pomsies Patches Plush Interactive Toy [97] ($15) will tell your child when they feel tired, cold, or hungry with adorable light-up eyes, purring, and cute sounds.
Lego Boost Creative Toolbox
With the Lego Boost Creative Toolbox [98] ($160), your child can build, code, and play in numerous ways.
Hot Wheels Corkscrew Crash Track Set
The Hot Wheels Corkscrew Crash Track Set [99] ($49) puts kids' skills to the test with three crash zones and boosted crashing and smashing.
Osmo Genius Kit
The Osmo Genius Kit [100] ($100) contains five award-winning games that transform your kids' iPad into a hands-on learning tool.
Fingerlings Untamed
These dino Fingerlings Untamed [101] ($40) come with a jailbreak play set.
L.O.L. Surprise! Glam Glitter Series Doll
The L.O.L. Surprise! Glam Glitter Series Doll [102] ($25) includes seven surprises: a secret message sticker, collectable stickers, a water bottle, shoes, an outfit, a fashion accessory, and an L.O.L. Surprise! glam glitter doll.
Little Live Scruff-A-Luvs
Little Live Scruff-A-Luvs [103] ($20) arrive as a sad ball of matted fur, but once your child bathes them, dries them, brushes them, and loves them, they will discover what kind of pet they really are.