The 6 best hot holiday toys of 2026 to shop now

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The holidays will be here before you know it, so it’s a good idea to get ahead of the curve on holiday shopping, especially for the little ones. Now’s the time to get popular toys and games before they sell out. Check out some of the hottest toys of 2026 you can get now before the holidays arrive.

Get these popular 2026 holiday toys before they sell out

Kids can enjoy a “Star Wars” surprise every day from Dec. 1 to Christmas Day with this advent calendar toy. It features several themed LEGO minifigures, including The Mandalorian and Grogu in holiday sweaters, Moff Gideon, Carson Teva and a Jawa. It also includes LEGO figures of IG-11 and a Pit Droid in festive colors. It’s a 293-piece set and is suitable for kids ages 6 and up.

The Nex Playground is a great way to get the family moving while enjoying games like Fruit Ninja, Whac-a-Mole, bowling, soccer and more. Plug it into the TV and play one of five preinstalled starter games without controllers. Up to four people can play at once, and you can opt in to the Play Pass for $89 a year to access over 40 more games.

Kids can run their own ice cream shop with this pretend play scoop-and-serve counter. It’s a great role-playing game that helps kids develop counting, memory and social skills. The magnetic scooper picks up eight different flavors. Accessories include six toppings, two cones, a cup, utensils, and play money, making the entire experience enjoyable for kids as young as 3.

This interactive pretend kitchen lets kids create all kinds of dishes with Play-Doh. It includes over 25 food molds, such as burgers and fries, plus role-play accessories such as a credit card reader and a storage basket. It also includes eight Play-Doh colors so kids can get started right out of the box.

Just Play furReal Gabby the Grow & Roar Interactive Plush Tiger

Gabby is an interactive plush tiger that starts as a cub and grows as kids play with it. Kids can feed her, pet her and give her toys to hear roars, purrs and playful sounds. She also shrinks back to her original size if kids want to start over.

Fans of the OG Pokémon mascot will love this 16-inch interactive Pikachu plush. It’s motion-controlled, so you can move your hands to trigger lifelike reactions like mouth moving, blinking eyes and glowing cheeks. It also features advanced sensors that trigger unique effects and electric battle sounds when you touch its head, nose or belly.

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