This Year's Hottest Toys List Released by Toys 'R' Us
Every year a select few toys transcend all others to become the year’s hottest toys and this year, Toys ‘R’ Us has the list.
I feel like this scene has played out in a television sitcom before, but it actually happened to me way back in 1984. Cabbage Patch Dolls were all the rage and for some reason, my mother really wanted one for Christmas. Unfortunately, they were in such high demand that finding one was near impossible and when you did, it came at a high price.
My dad somehow made a connection with someone who could get him one. In order to get it, he would have to meet this guy in the parking lot of JC Penny, hand over $200 cash and the man would give him the doll. It played out exactly as planned and out from this man’s trunk came what would cause my mother to weep on Christmas morning. There is actual photo evidence of this that I’m going to dig up and post here when I find it. But what a thing to behold it was. Merry Christmas, indeed.
Fast forward to now and the hot toys are a lot easier to get your hands on without resorting to seedy tactics. Sure, there are instances where hot, holiday items can be hard to get. For instance, the new Playstation 5 console which hasn’t been released yet is already fetching up to $1200 on Ebay!
In an effort to make an already challenging holiday season for parents and grandparents alike easier, Toys ‘R’ Us has released the list of the hottest toys every child wants this holiday season, and here it is.
Blue's Clues & You! Dance-Along Blue Plush from Just Play
Barbie Dreamhouse Dollhouse with Wheelchair Accessible Elevator from Mattel
Hatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers Pink Magical Flying Pixie Toy from Spin Master
Hot Wheels Sky Crash Tower Track Playset from Mattel
KidiZoom Creator Cam from VTech
LEGO DOTS from LEGO
LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Astronomy Tower 75969 Building Set from LEGO
LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course 71360 Building Kit from LEGO
Little People Launch & Loop Raceway from Fisher-Price
Monster Jam Official Megalodon Storm 1:15 Scale All-Terrain Remote Control Monster Truck from Spin Master
Nintendo Switch™ Console with Neon Red/Neon Blue Joy-Con from Nintendo
Operation Pet Scan Board Game from Hasbro
PAW Patrol Dino Rescue Dino Patroller Motorized Team Vehicle from Spin Master
Peppa Pig Shopping Mall Playset from Jazwares, LLC
Pets Alive Fifi the Flossing Sloth from Zuru
PJ Masks Transforming 2 in 1 Mobile HQ Playset from Just Play
Rainbow High Fashion Dolls from MGA Entertainment
Squeakee The Balloon Dog from Moose Toys
Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child Animatronic Edition from Hasbro
The Animal Interactive Unboxing Toy Truck from Spin Master
Now that you have the list, you should know there is a strategy and some things you should know to guarantee you score big. Your pals over at Consumer Affairs have ya covered. Tap that link to get all of the info.
So good luck and Godspeed this holiday season!