The hottest toys of the 2017 holiday season!

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The hottest toys of the 2017 holiday season!

11/14/2017

Age 0+

VTech Pull & Sing Puppy

VTech is known for educational and interactive toys and the Pull & Sing Puppy ($16.99) is sure to be a winner with many kids. My guy is already mesmerized by the puppy’s flashing nose and reaches for the colourful buttons. He still needs help pushing the buttons, and he doesn’t understand what the puppy is saying to him but it’s been fun to see his reaction as he observes me moving the puppy around and making it speak.

The Pull & Sing Puppy is designed for ages 6 – 36 months so it’s a toy with longevity. If you’re interested in picking one up you can find them on Amazon and at Toys R Us and London Drugs.

Oyaco Gro Friends Breathable Toys

A perfect cuddly companion for baby with soft, velour graspable hands and made of a breathable, hypoallergenic fabric to make snuggle time even more snuggly. Choose from Ernie Elephant, Raff Giraffe, Henry Hippo or Boppy Bunny.

SRP: $24.95

Oyaco’s Bumbo Playtop Safari

Convert any smooth surface to a safari play time with the playtop Safari Suction Tray.

The Tray easily suctions to the Bumbo trays, highchair trays and tabletops for endless entertainment. With its included bead maze, mirrored book, elephant toy and spinning ball, it’s a good thing there’s a snack and cup holder to keep refreshments close at hand.

SRP: $34.95

Oyaco Ollie the Owl

Ollie is a unique and adorable sleep aid with built in CrySensor technology, helping baby (and Mum and Dad!) to get quality ZZZ’s every night. The latest must have baby sleep essential, Ollie will grow up with little ones and become their trusty sleeping companion, whether on the move, at home or staying with their grandparents.

SRP: $59.95

Bumbo Suction Toys

Designed for playtime and teething, these suction cup toys attach to any smooth surface. The bead maze, rotating body and rattle beads help baby develop motor skills and stay entertained.

SRP: $19.95

stuck on you Personalized Wooden Name Blocks

These Alphabet Blocks from Stuck on You are the perfect gift to help your little one learn the letters to their name!

Measuring 3.5cm x 3.5cm, these blocks are the perfect size for your child to hold in their hand and line up or stack as they like. Made from eco-friendly paint and MDF free, sustainably grown birch wood, making this a safe choice for your child. These blocks are a great quality, lightweight wood that doesn’t chip, perfect for your little one to play with! Choose from a blue blocks with grey felt bag or pink blocks with pink felt bag.

SRP: $19.95 Available at stuckonyou.ca

Age 1

playmobil 1.2.3 Night Train with Track

Set off on the Night Train with Track for a starry railroad adventure. All railway cars can be linked together, with seating for up to three figures (including the conductor) while the movable wheels allow for realistic play around the track. Set includes three figures, three railroad cars, railroad tracks and other  accessories.
Price: $34.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us, Mastermind Toys, Indigo, and Hudson’s Bay Company | Age: 18+ months

playmobil 123 Christmas on the farm Advent Calendar

Looks like Santa has arrived with lots of gifts!

The 1.2.3 Advent Calendar “Christmas on the Farm” contains twenty-four surprise items for each day leading up to Christmas. Once all the pieces are revealed, discover a winter wonderland filled with lots of farm animals. Includes backdrop, four figures, sleigh, reindeer, farm fence, chickens, cow, pig, dog, and other accessories. Recommended for ages 18 months and up.

Price: $24.99 | Age: 18+ months

VTech Baby Amaze Pretend and Discover Kitty

The Baby AmazeTM Pretend & Discover KittyTM by VTech® is the purr-fect baby doll for your little one. This soft, plush doll is dressed up as a kitty and introduces nurturing concepts and role-play as your child pretends to take care of her. Press the star-shaped button on the kitty’s tummy to learn the days of the week, count from one to five, hear facts about kittens and listen to sing-along songs. Press the light-up heart button to hear sweet phrases about feelings, silly sound effects and short tunes. Whether it’s time to play or time for a catnap, your little one will love cuddling with this adorable kitty.

Age recommendation: 12+ months
MSRP: $19.99 Canadian
Available at Toys “R” Us and London Drugs

Age 2

Review: Baby Amaze Sleep and Soothe Lullaby Doll

Have a fun day or night with the Baby Amaze Sleep & Soothe Lullaby Doll by VTech. Press the day button to hear sweet phrases, nursery rhymes and sing-along songs. Press the night button and rock the baby doll to sleep while listening to nature sounds and lullabies. The soft and huggable baby doll encourages nurturing role play and interaction. The baby doll comes with a pacifier that triggers baby sounds and a blanket that’s perfect for drifting off to dreamland. Good night, sleep tight!

Age recommendation: 2+ years
MSRP: $24.99
Available at Toys “R” Us

Age 3

Funrise Petunia Manor Treehouse (Large Playset)

Use your imagination to transform into the world of Amazia with the Petunia treehouse Playset! This Deluxe play set features three levels and double-sided play! Activate lights and sounds from the show at the top of the manor by placing Luna on the platform. Take her down the working slide and spin her down the pole! There’s also an umbrella that pops open, and a room just for dancing where you can twirl Luna around. Plus, there’s a secret trap door with a ladder that drops down! Includes 3.5” Luna figure and an exclusive Kitty Bat figure you can fly around the attic.
Price: $59.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us Canada | Age: 3+ years

Funrise Amazia Garden Playset (Small Playset)

Luna Petunia, Luna Petunia, how does your garden grow? Amazia is full of incredible and beautiful places, but no place is as pretty as Luna’s garden. This playset includes an exclusive 3.5” garden themed Luna figure, colorful
plants, the magical fun mirror cave and more. Press a button to see the flower magically grow or walk Luna and her friends down the crystal-studded path!
Price: $19.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us Canada| Age: 3+ years

Funrise Fabulosa Café Playset (Small Playset)

It’s time for lunch at the Fabulosa Café, and Luna’s ready to serve you the  finest dishes in the world! Put food into the launcher and send it flying across the café, just like in Amazia. This playset includes an exclusive 3.5” Chef Luna figure, a table, chairs, cabinet, oven, flying food machine and more.
Price: $19.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us Canada | Age: 3+ years

Funrise Beanie Plush Assortment

Everyone’s here and ready for exciting adventures together in Amazia! This 4-pack high-quality set includes adorably beanie plush figures of Luna Petunia, Bibi Bubbles, Karoo and Sammy Stretch! With all of her friends by her side, Luna’s ready for anything.
Price: $10.99 each | Availability: Toys “R” Us Canada | Age: 3+ years

 

Funrise Luna Petunia 14” Talking Doll

This 14” Luna doll is articulated for play and features her signature, brightly colored outfit and even has hair you can brush and style. And when you push on her magical necklace, you’ll activate sounds from Amazia and some of Luna’s signature phrases from the show! Just stop, breathe, and believe!
Price: $34.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us Canada| Age: 3+ years

Funrise Luna & Friends Collectible Figures (5 Pack)

Everyone’s here and ready for exciting adventures together in Amazia! This 5-pack set includes adorably sculpted and articulated 3.5” figures of Luna Petunia, Bibi Bubbles, Karoo, Sammy Stretch and the exclusive Fellino, the Acrocat! With all of her friends by her side, Luna’s ready for anything.
Price: $14.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us Canada | Age: 3+ years

 

ÎLO307 Worry Eaters

With the Worry Eaters plush toy, children can confide in their cuddly friend with their deepest worries and fears. The design incorporates a zipper at the mouth, allowing a child to insert slips of paper bearing words that describe their worries or concerns. The Worry Eater will then gobble up the child’s fears (with the help of their parents, of course). Worry Eaters come in various sizes and several characters.
Price: Small – $18.99 Large – $27.99 | Availability: Specialty toy stores and select bookstores across Canada | Age: 3+ years

 

playmobil Jewel Thief Police Operation Advent Calendar

The sly thief was able to burgle the jeweler’s shop and now aims for the content of the safe (which can also be used as a coin bank). Will the policeman on his motorcycle arrive at the scene in time so that he can stop the burglar?

Price: $31.99 | Age: 3+ years

 

 

stuck on you Puzzles

Personalized Christmas Puzzle

Our high quality wooden jigsaw puzzle makes the perfect Christmas gift for someone special. With several exquisite designs to choose from, you’ll find something to suit every personality. You can personalize the puzzle to add an extra thoughtful touch to this festive gift, and watch as children spend hours putting it together and tipping it out to start over again.

Personalized Name Puzzles

Stuck on You® Wooden Puzzles are a beautifully crafted personalized gift and an educational toy for kids. Our wooden name puzzles collection includes a variety of wooden puzzles made by our dedicated team. Made from the finest materials Stuck on You® Wooden Name Puzzles are MDF and lead free and are available in pastels or bright primary colours. Combining fun and education, Wooden Name Puzzles are a tactile toy that help kids with letter and number recognition.  Contact the friendly team at Stuck on You® for further information on our Wooden Name Puzzles and Personalized Gifts. Stuck on You® the coolest wooden puzzles and personalized gifts.

Personalized Jigsaw Puzzle

Stop puzzling over the perfect personalized gift. Our high quality wooden jigsaw puzzles have arrived. Our Design Team has created 10 exquisite designs, with something to suit every personality. personalize the puzzle with the name of a special person, and they’ll spend hours putting it together and tipping it over to start again. These beautiful wooden puzzles look fabulous in any playroom or nursery, and will become a timeless keepsake for years to come. Made from high quality laser cut plywood, the Large Jigsaw Puzzle has 24 pieces and measures 390mm x 260mm.

 

SRP: $25-45 Available at stuckonyou.ca

Age 4

VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2

Play games, take pictures, and get active with the new Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2 recommended for ages 4+ and up. Does your kid love putting fun filters on their pictures? With the Silly Me app on the Smartwatch DX2, they can do just that and customize their watch’s background!

playmobil Advent Calendars

  • Playmobil’s unique play principle stimulates imagination and creativity and thus promotes child development. With PLAYMOBIL, children can not only slip into many different roles, but also recreate and experience the world in miniature.
  • Inspires children to create their own adventures and let their imagination play.
  • Encourages children to explore and learn while having fun.
  • Ideal for ages 4 and up

Santa’s Workshop

Become Santa’s little helper with the PLAYMOBIL Santa’s Workshop Advent Calendar. The calendar contains 24 surprise toy items, all designed to decorate Santa’s workshop. Included within the surprises are a Santa figure, elves figures, a reindeer with sleigh, gifts and toys!

Price: $31.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us, Mastermind Toys, Indigo Stores and Hudson’s Bay Company | Age: 4+ years

 

 

NHL Rivalry on the pond

Race across the frozen pond for a shot on goal! The NHL® Advent Calendar – Rivalry on the Pond contains twenty-four surprise items for each day leading up to Christmas. Once all the pieces are revealed, set up the players on the ice and let the match begin!

Price: $39.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us, Mastermind Toys, Indigo Stores and Hudson’s Bay Company | Age: 4+ years

 

Age 5

Funrise Tonka Tinys Rescue Response Station Playset

Take your Tonka Tinys on an epic adventure through the Rescue Response Station Playset! This ultimate playset features 3 levels of Tonka Tinys fun. Launch your vehicles over the flames, through the cinder block wall, and down the main gravity ramp! Store up to 8 Tinys vehicles on level one. The Rescue Response Station Playset includes 3 exclusive Tinys vehicles and is compatible with every vehicle in the line. All Tonka Tinys playsets can be connected to expand your Tonka Tinys world!
Price: $39.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us and Walmart Canada | Age: 5+ years

playmobil Drago’s Ship

Battle the dragon-riders’ fiercest enemy yet. The floating ship of Drago is coming and it has all the necessary evil tools to fight and trap dragons. The on-board cage with lock is used to contain captured dragon prisoners, while the functioning  crossbows defend against any incoming fire. Set includes Drago, spears, torch and other accessories.

Price: $59.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us, Mastermind Toys, Indigo Stores and Hudson’s Bay Company | Age: 5+ years

playmobil NHL™ Locker Room Play Box

Get ready for tonight’s big game with the PLAYMOBIL NHL Locker Room Play Box. Change into your jersey in the locker room and choose your lucky stick for the night. With the help of your coach’s game plan and pep talk – put on your helmet and protection and get in the rink.
Price: $29.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us, Mastermind Toys, Indigo, and Hudson’s Bay Company Age: 5+ years

ÎLO307  Observation Puzzle – Enchanted Forest

This 100-piece puzzle by Djeco is a fun way for children to develop their fine motor skills, problem solving skills and cognitive skills. Children put the puzzle together and then must find the items shown around the border shown in
the image. The Enchanted Forest Observation Puzzle is the perfect after-school activity!
Price: $19.99 | Availability: Speciality toy stores and select bookstores across Canada | Age: 5+ years

 

playmobil Royal Ice Skating Trip Advent Calendar

Royal family enjoys a sunny winters day in the snowy château park by ice skating on the lake. Forest animals are watching their activities. Behind one of the 24 doors is a bracelet hiding.

Price: $31.99 | Age: 5+ years

stuck on you Story Book With Colouring Kit

This Story Book with Colouring Kit from Stuck on You is the perfect activity for your little one! Choose from three story options, all with boy and girl options. Your child will receive a colouring kit along with a beautifully written Story book that follows a story written by children, for children. The colouring kit includes a set of pencils and a set of markers that our team individually personalized with your child’s name as well as your chosen icon!

SRP: $29.95 Available at stuckonyou.ca

Age 6

MGA Entertainment L.O.L. Surprise Tots – Series 2

L.O.L. Surprise Tots offer 7 layers of surprise! Each layer reveals a hint of which L.O.L. doll is underneath. Feed or bathe your tot for an additional water surprise.
Price Range: $13.99-$16.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us, Indigo, Mastermind Toys, Walmart, Loblaw, HBC, Red Apple, Showcase, Northwest and other major Canadian retailers | Age: 6+ years

 

MGA Entertainment L.O.L. Surprise Lil Sisters – Series 2

L.O.L. Surprise Lil Sisters offer 5 layers of surprise! Each layer reveals a hint of which L.O.L. Lil Sisters doll you’ll get. Bathe your baby for an additional water surprise.
Price Range: $8.99 – $10.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us, Indigo, Mastermind Toys, Walmart, Loblaw, HBC, Red Apple, Showcase, Northwest and other major Canadian retailers | Age: 6 + years

 

MGA Entertainment L.O.L. Surprise Charm Fizz

LOL Surprise Fizz offers 3 layers of surprise! Drop the fizz in water to reveal which accessory you got!
Price Range: $4.99 – $9.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us, Indigo, Mastermind Toys, Walmart, Loblaw, HBC, Red Apple,
Showcase, Northwest and other major Canadian retailers | Age: 6 + years

MGA Entertainment Awesome Little Green Men Starter Pack – Series 1

Over 100 new recruits to collect and trade! Each Starter Pack comes with 4 figures (1 blind), 4 dog tags, 1 chain and a collector’s poster.
Price: $17.99 – $19.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us, Indigo Stores and other major Canadian Retailers | Age: 6+ years

MGA Entertainment Awesome Little Green Men Deluxe Battle Pack – Series 1

The perfect way to start your battle with men from both infantries! Each pack comes with 8 figures (2 blind), 8 dog tags, 2 chains, and a collector’s poster.
Price: $34.99 – $39.99| Availability: Toys “R” Us, Indigo Stores and other major Canadian Retailers | Age: 6+ years

MGA Entertainment Awesome Little Green Men Blind Box – Series 1

Collect them all! Each blind box comes with 1 figure, 1 dog tag on a chain and a collector’s poster.
Price: $4.99 – $5.95 | Availability: Toys “R” Us, Indigo, and other major Canadian retailers. Recommended Age: 6+

playmobil Ghostbusters™ Ecto-1

Speed through the city in the iconic PLAYMOBIL Ghostbusters™ Ecto-1! With original sounds and functioning lights, this vehicle is set for ghostbusting action. Playset also includes Ghostbusters characters in their official uniforms with detachable proton packs and lasers and many other accessories.
Price: $59.99 | Availability: Toys “R” Us, Mastermind Toys, Indigo Stores and Hudson’s Bay Company | Age: 6+ years

Age 7

ÎLO307 Felt Brushes / Nymphéa

Djeco’s 7-piece Felt Brushes help children use their imagination in a fun and creative way. Add the details and the colours step-by-step and watch the 4 delightful little pictures appear. You’ll be so proud of the end result!
Price: $28.99 | Availability: Specialty toy stores and select bookstores across Canada | Age: 7+ years

 

stuck on you Budding Artist Kit

Budding artists will love using their own Stuck on You® Personalized Sketchbook to create masterpieces. Each page is personalized with your child’s name and includes a space for a date so that you can document your child’s artistic progress. Our fun designs can provide inspiration to little artists and the A4 size is great for using in the car or when out and about.

This pack includes 12 colored pencils along with 11 water soluble, non toxic markers. Every item is personalized with a full name so our Budding Artist Kit is also great for school. The dual tip makers are perfect for different uses as your child builds on their colouring and artistic skills.

When you use our product builder, you can choose from one of our original designs and enter your child’s name. You can also choose and icon to be printed on the pencils and markers. You will be able to see a preview of the finished product before placing your order securely online.

SRP: $34.95 Available at stuckonyou.ca

Age 8

Sphero Ultimate Lightning McQueen

Disney•Pixar’s Ultimate Lightning McQueen is the top of the line racer. With animated eyes, an animatronic mouth, and emotive suspension, experience Lightning like never before. Connect to the app and see him respond to your driving commands, or sharpen your pit crew skills in Pit Stop Panic.
Price: $375 | Availability: Best Buy Canada | Age: 8+ years

Sphero Spider-Man

Join forces with this voice interactive Spider-Man and enter the Marvel Universe like never before. Embark on missions against notorious villains and watch your unique journey evolve. Spidey’s Wi-Fi capabilities allow for new missions, villains, and other automatic updates. When not fighting bad guys, strike up some snarky banter with your
friendly neighborhood hero.
Price: $199 | Availability: Best Buy Canada | Age: 8+ years

Sphero Mini

Sphero Mini packs tons of fun into a tiny, app-enabled robotic ball. Drive using the Sphero Mini app, or with your facial expressions in the wild new Face Drive feature. Use Mini as a controller to play different games, or program your robot with the Sphero Edu app. With almost an hour of play time, Sphero Mini is the next big thing.
Price: $69 | Availability: Best Buy Canada | Age: 8+ years

 

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