Target [1] and FAO Schwarz made shopping for the kiddos in your life a lot easier. The iconic toy brand and some of our favourite retailers teamed up to release and house an exclusive collection of new toys [2] ahead of the holiday season. You can shop for a variety of toys for kids of all ages, including stuffed animals, STEM toys, pretend play, crafts, building sets, musical toys, and so much more. If you're in the market for a wonderful gift for the kids in your life, look no further than FAO Schwarz at Target [3]. There are plenty of affordable options as well, with a good amount under $20. (The entire line is between $10 to $150.) We curated our favourite picks from FAO Schwarz that will make for perfect holiday presents, ahead.
Shopping for kiddos who love music? You can get the little ones a mini portable piano and synthesizer and older kids their first-ever electric guitar. Get the crafty kids a DIY [4] sneaker-decorating set or the mess-free musical glow palette for drawing — perfect for budding artists. You can also get a castle-themed inflatable dome fit for a princess or a space station-themed tunnel and playpen. On the hunt for the gift that gets them moving? We found a Dual Blast Laser Tag set and a Light-Up Virtual Space Pong game that takes classic games to a futuristic level. Keep reading to shop our top picks.
For the Artist: FAO Schwarz Mess-Free Drawing Musical Glow Palette
If you're shopping for the little one who loves to draw, the FAO Schwarz Mess-Free Drawing Musical Glow Palette [5] ($20) is a mess-free way to let their creativity shine. The palette comes with a dual-sided stylus that draws in two different thicknesses. However, they can also use their fingers to create colourful artwork with 12 colours to choose from. It even has a built-in music player with six songs already programmed in. It's best for those ages 3 and up.
A Fire Station Play Set: FAO Schwarz Rescue Responders Wooden Fire Station Play Set
Great for those ages 3 and up, the FAO Schwarz Rescue Responders Wooden Fire Station Playset [6] ($90) will capture your little ones' attention and keep them busy with imaginative play. The 21-piece set comes with a multilevel fire department that transforms into a fire truck, cars and other vehicles, people, and more. The entire set neatly packs up into the fire truck, perfect for storage.
A Drone: FAO Schwarz Thunderbolt Remote Control Stunt Drone
Shopping for the kiddo who loves drones? Get them this FAO Schwarz Thunderbolt Remote Control Stunt Drone [7] ($50), perfect for performing all sorts of stunts. They'll be able to use the dual joystick remote to control the drone and make it flip, drift, and climb through the air. It even has auto-orientation and gyro stabilization for a smooth flight of up to 150 feet in the air.
For the Princess: FAO Schwarz Inflatable Dome Princess Toy Tent
Get the princess in your life their very own castle with this FAO Schwarz Inflatable Dome Princess Toy Tent [8] ($30). It can fully inflate in under 30 seconds, becoming 79-inches wide and 50-inches tall. It's big enough for your little one to have sleepovers in as well or fill it up with stuffed animals. It's the perfect hideout for your kiddo to indulge in imaginative play as well.
For the Budding Astronaut: FAO Schwarz Play Space Station 2-in-1 Tunnel and Playpen
Got a budding astronaut on your hands? The FAO Schwarz Play Space Station 2-in-1 Tunnel and Playpen [9] ($30) is something they'll play in all the time. It has a cube-shaped 30-inch main tent with two 18-inch wide tunnels on either end, creating their own mini space station. All three pieces pop open and fold closed. It can be used indoors and outdoors as well.
A Toy Piano: FAO Schwarz Stage Stars Portable Piano and Synthesizer
Get the musical child in your life the FAO Schwarz Stage Stars Portable Piano and Synthesizer [10] ($40). It's perfect for little ones ages 3 and up. The toy has four different built-in instrument sounds including piano, saxophone, vibraphone, and organ. It comes with four music sheets with colour-coded symbols that match the keyboard, so your kiddo can learn songs like "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," "Rockin Robin," and "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
For Creative Ones: FAO Schwarz Fashion Designer DIY Sneaker Decorating Set
Shopping for someone who loves to revamp their closet and accessories? The FAO Schwarz Fashion Designer DIY Sneaker Decorating Set [11] ($20) is perfect for them. They can transform their sneakers into a brand-new, completely unique pair shoes. It comes with over 200 pieces to completely customise their kicks, including colourful gems and spikes, alphabet beads, markers, patches, and so much more. It's perfect for the creative who loves to embrace bling and has a knack for fashion.
A Stuffed Animal: FAO Schwarz Glow Brights Toy Plush LED With Sound Dragon 15" Stuffed Animal
Add a majestic flair to their stuffed-animal collection with this FAO Schwarz Glow Brights Toy Plush LED With Sound Dragon 15" Stuffed Animal [12] ($20). It's a soft, cuddle-worthy dragon that has whimsical teal wings and horns and a stunning tie-dye blue fur. It's something your little one will adore for a long time. It has LED lights built-in throughout the face and body. Plus, it plays sounds when its belly is rubbed.
A Majestic Castle: FAO Schwarz Medieval Princesses Wooden Castle Building Blocks Set
Your little one can build their very own castle with this FAO Schwarz Medieval Princesses Wooden Castle Building Blocks Set [13] ($20). Perfect for a preschooler, the 75-piece wooden set lets them build castles, bridges, and towers allowing them to let their imagination soar. The pastel tones look so enchanting as well. It's perfect for little ones who love to stack and build.
Arts and Crafts: FAO Schwarz 3D Spin Art Light-Up Swirl Design
The FAO Schwarz 3D Spin Art Light-Up Swirl Design [14] ($30) is a great gift for those who love to get crafty. It's a swirl art machine that creates one-on-a-kind art pieces while spinning. The little one in your life can choose their favourite glowing, neon paint colours and put on a pair of 3D glasses and see their works come to life. It's something that will grab their attention and reduce screen time. It's best for those 6 years and older.
A Tea Set: FAO Schwarz Hand-Glazed Ceramic Tea Party Set
Perfect for those ages 8 and up, the FAO Schwarz Hand-Glazed Ceramic Tea Party Set [15] ($20) is such a wonderful gift for the little one who loves to throw tea parties. It can accommodate up to four participants, including friends, family, and stuffed animals. The set comes with four saucers, four cups, and a teapot with lid in stunning pastel tones with gold accents. The ceramic tea set can only be hand-washed.
Laser Tag: FAO Schwarz Dual Blast Laser Tag Set
Bring the laser-tag fun home with this FAO Schwarz Dual Blast Laser Tag Set [16] ($30). It comes with two target vests and two blasters, so they can have the ultimate laser-tag dual with their friends. The set lights up and has cool sound effects. Plus, it has automatic score count so no one can cheat. It's perfect for those ages 8 and up.
A Stuffed Animal: FAO Schwarz Corgi With Sunglasses 12" Stuffed Animal
The FAO Schwarz Corgi with Sunglasses 12" Stuffed Animal [17] ($20) is such a cute gift for the one who loves stuffed animals. It's soft and squishy, perfect for hugging and cuddling up for bedtime. It comes with flower-shaped glasses and a matching bow tie. It's something your little one will adore for their entire childhood.
A Fun Game: FAO Schwarz Light-Up Virtual Space Pong Game
If they love playing table tennis, the FAO Schwarz Light-Up Virtual Space Pong Game [18] ($30) revamps the game for a futuristic vibe. It projects a virtual ball where players can hit it back and forth with the accompanying paddles. This lets your 11-year-old and their friends play without a net or table! The console can keep track of the score for them as well. They can even play by themselves and practice for the next showdown.
For a Rock Star: FAO Schwarz Stage Stars Electric 6-String Guitar and Amp
Get the 11-year-old rock star in your life the FAO Schwarz Stage Stars Electric 6-String Guitar And Amp [19] ($130). It's a six-string electric guitar that is three-quarters of the size, perfect for beginners. It comes with an amp that has easy-to-use features, letting them able to adjust the volume, gain, tone, and reverb with a spin of a dial. This one is perfect for the one who loves music and creating their own sounds.