The holiday shopping season is here, people! To prove it, Walmart recently unveiled its highly anticipated list of most-wanted toys of the year [1]. If you're new to the annual report, the retailer spotlights the hottest items for kids of all ages. It doubles as a warning to place your orders stat because it's likely that the most popular items won't stay in stock for long.
This year's lineup of must-haves includes some really great finds that are both educational and fun. Three that the whole family will fall in love with include a giant-sized Sorry game, a hoverboard with built-in speakers and a kid-friendly instant camera. Need we say any more — or have you already ditched us to add them to your virtual shopping cart?
Keep scrolling to shop 11 of this year's hottest toys, including some so epic that adults will want to get in on the fun, too.
Crayola Creative Fun Double Easel
The Crayola Creative Fun Double Easel [3] ($45) has both magnetic dry-erase and chalkboard surfaces so that your little one's imagination can run wild. It also comes with 77 magnetic letters and numbers, coloured chalk, magnetic gears and stickers!
Jetson Hali X Luminous Extreme-Terrain Dynamic Bluetooth Speakers Hoverboard
The Jetson Hali X Luminous Extreme-Terrain Dynamic Bluetooth Speakers Hoverboard [4] ($178) will be fun for the whole family. Bonus: it comes with a built-in Bluetooth speaker so that you can jam out while riding.
Hot Wheels Massive Loop Mayhem Track Set with 28-In Wide Track Loop & 1 Car
The Hot Wheels Massive Loop Mayhem Track Set with 28-In Wide Track Loop & 1 Car [5] ($50) will keep kids occupied for hours. We recommend teaming this gift with a car-collector gift pack [6].
Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set with 2lbs of Coloured Kinetic Sand
Kids of all ages will have a blast getting creative with the Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set with 2lbs of Coloured Kinetic Sand [7] ($20). It comes with two pounds of kinetic sand, plus ten different tools and molds for designing.
Star Wars Galactic Snackin’ Grogu 9.25-Inch-Tall Animatronic Toy
The Star Wars Galactic Snackin' Grogu 9.25-Inch-Tall Animatronic Toy [8] ($79) is a must-have for those who are obsessed with Baby Yoda. This toy comes with four accessories that he reacts to when placed in his hands.
Sorry Board Game, Giant Edition Family Indoor Outdoor
It's time to make room for the Sorry Board Game, Giant Edition Family Indoor Outdoor [9] ($25), which kids and parents will adore.
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Rising Cake Oven Playset
You can't beat the price of the Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Rising Cake Oven Playset [10] ($19). Our favourite part is that little bakers will hear a "ding" sound when their cake is ready to come out of the toy oven.
Baby Alive Lulu Achoo Doll
The Baby Alive Lulu Achoo Doll [11] ($40) is both educational and fun! When Baby Alive Lulu doesn't feel well, she sneezes, makes sounds and her nose and forehead light up red. Kids work with their tools to make her feel better.
Fisher-Price 4-In-1 Ultimate Learning Bot
The Fisher-Price 4-In-1 Ultimate Learning Bot [12] ($42) offers a bunch of engageing activities that will benefit infants through preschoolers, which is genius because you won't have to buy a separate toy right away (unless you want to).
VTech KidiZoom PrintCam Digital Camera and Printer
The VTech KidiZoom PrintCam Digital Camera and Printer [13] ($71) is a brilliant way to encourage your child to embrace their creativity! The best part is that photos print on command and there's even the option to create stickers or line drawings kids can colour.
LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Fish Tank Building Toy
The LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Fish Tank Building Toy [14] ($30) has already sold out once already, so we advise you act fast if you want to gift it this holiday season.