If you’re wondering which toys you should buy before the holiday rush, look no further. These toys are sure to be on lots of wish lists this year, and some—or most—of them are bound to sell out at stores.
Get them while you can!
Disney Playmation
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Playmation is a new toy that combines smart wearable technology with kids’ favourite characters—and combines the fun of video games with actual running round and using your imagination! Wear Iron Man’s Repulsor Gear or the Hulk’s “Gama Gear” fists to join the Avengers in fighting Marvel villains. Kids can challenge each other, too. Ages 3+; $119.99, Marvel Avengers Starter Pack |
LeapPad Platinum Tablet
| The newest tablet from LeapPad has a 7” multi-touch screen with sharp, crisp graphics, a fast and powerful processor and a sleek design. Ages 3–9; $139.99 |  |
Disney Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa
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The Frozen 2 release date may still be far away, but the popularity of the Disney musical shows no signs of waning. This season’s newest Frozen must-have is an Sing-A-Long Elsa doll who sings a duet of “Let It Go” with you—sing into the microphone and the toy recognizes when you stop and picks up the song.
Elsa was supposed to be available in Canada in October 2015, but thus far we’ve only seen it stateside; shipping to Canada is available from Target. Ages 3+; $54.99 |
Star Wars BB-8 Droid
| For little Jedis eagerly awaiting the opening of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens on December 18, 2015, this new app-enabled droid by Sphero is apt to be the coolest toy this year.
It responds to voice commands and has an adaptive “personality”. Not only is it cool—as robots go, it’s also kind of…adorable, with movements that are amazingly similar the droid in the movie. Ages 6+; $189.99 |
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Star Wars Remote-Control Air Vehicles
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Star Wars is no doubt going to clean up in the toy market this year. The BB-8 Droid is a top pick, and Air Hogs has released a series of remote-controlled Star Wars flying vehicles that are exact replicas of their movie counterparts, including an X-Wing Starfighter and the iconic Millennium Falcon.
They are are already sold out at some stores, so snap them up now! Ages 10+; $129.99 |
FurReal Friends StarLily My Magical Unicorn
| StarLily the unicorn is the latest in the FurReal Friends family from Hasbro. She responds to your touch or voice—including feeding her a purple strawberry—with 100+ sounds and motions. She flutters her wings, moves her head and feet and blinks her eyes—and her horn lights up. And what toy today wouldn’t be complete without an accompanying app? StarLily has that too! Ages 4+; $139.99 |  |
Zoomer Kitty
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The newest addition to the Zoomer brand of robotic animals, Zoomer Kitty behaves like a real cat: she purrs, pounces, and bats at toys. Though she nuzzles when you pet her, she’s not quite as soft as a real cat—but she won’t scratch you if you pull her tail, either! We love that she charges via USB—no batteries required. Ages 5+; $89.99 |
Anki Overdrive
| Released in Canada in September, the much-anticipated Anki Overdrive consists of a starter kid with build-your-own racetrack with eight configurations and two robotic “Supercars” that are controlled via Android or iOS phone app. Race against friends or AI controlled commanders. Ages 5+; $199.99 for Starter Kit via Apple Store |  |
Imaginext Ultra T-Rex
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Dinosaurs are always a hit and this T-Rex toy from Fisher Price is selling out at stores already.
What makes it popular with kids is its size—it’s nearly as tall as the average two-year-old—and its features like light-up spikes, scary sound effects, and projectile launchers from its mouth and claws. Battery-operated. Ages 3+; $124.99 |
VTech Kidizoom Action Cam
| Does your child love to see photos and videos of themselves? Now they can take their own, with this action cam for kids that takes photo or video and mounts to a bike, skateboard, or scooter and has a waterproof case for underwater photos.
It has a colour LCD screen and rechargeable battery. Yellow/black or purple. Ages 4+; $69.99 |
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