September is the perfect time to start planning your holiday purchases to avoid overspending and take advantage of deals throughout the year. By planning ahead, you can also ensure you don’t miss out on hot toy picks for kids and have time to research and find the perfect gifts without feeling rushed. To get ahead of the holiday shopping rush, check out Amazon’s Toys We Love list and Walmart’s Top Toys List to see what is predicted to be popular for the upcoming holiday season.
One toy expected to be a hit this holiday season is Poe the AI Story Bear, available for purchase at Amazon. This cuddly bear uses artificial intelligence to tell unique tales of adventure and imagination. Another popular toy is a touch-activated doll inspired by YouTube star Ms. Rachel, available at Walmart, that plays music, words, and phrases from her videos. Bitzee Disney interactive pets are interactive screen-free toys that react to touch, swipes, and tilts, available for purchase on Amazon and Walmart with new magical pet characters from Disney and Pixar.
The Miraculous Paris Heroes Playset from Walmart, part of Playmates Toys’ Miraculous Heroes collection, is a large playset featuring Ladybug, Cat Noir, and other characters from the series. The Play-Doh pizza delivery scooter is a fun toy for kids that features a pretend pizza oven on the back of the scooter, available at Walmart. Young fans of DC Comics’ Batman will enjoy the Batman ultimate transforming batmobile, which transforms into a command center and includes various accessories such as projectile missiles and a Batglider, available on Amazon.
Magic Mixies’ Pixie Supreme magic mirror is a new addition to the Magic Mixies toy line, featuring a doll that bursts through the top of the mirror when a magic potion is mixed in, available for purchase at Amazon. For arts and crafts lovers, a glow-in-the-dark rock kit with various paints, brushes, and other accessories is available for purchase on Amazon. For kids who enjoy interactive dolls, Cry Babies Bella’s morning routine doll from Walmart responds to feeding, brushing teeth, and combing hair with over 25 sounds and reactions. Additionally, a remote-controlled Barbie Corvette from Amazon can hold two Barbies and is a perfect gift for Barbie fans, available at Walmart.