The holidays are on their way and if you are the giving kind, it's time to get your gifts bought and shipped to get them to their destination on time. Luckily for you, we've done the digging and found tons of great presents for you, so you can show your friends and family you care however you'd like.
When it comes to kids (or some adults), toys are awesome things to give. Toys encourage imagination and play, which are great things to develop early (and often) in life. From action figures and dolls to activity kits, building sets, and crafts to remote control cars, transforming toys and more, we've got all your toy needs covered.
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Best Activity Toys for 2023
The LEGO Creator 3-in-1 kit lets you build a parrot, sitting atop exotic flowers, a swimming fish, and even a frog, all with the same pieces, and that's not counting what you can build with your own imagination. The Barbie Fashionistas 8-inch Styling Head lets you practice styling hair, using accessories, brushing, and more. You can even practice giving cuts if you want to be super bold, although there is no going back from that one.
I had a pet rock as a kid, and the Made By Me! 'Create Your Own Rock Art' kit lets you make up to 20, complete with paint, glitter, transfers, and more, so you can go wild making the coolest rocks around. Speaking of art, the Minnie Mouse Activity Easel is another great artistic choice, giving kids a perfect space to draw on paper, or on the dry-eras board built in. It's also magnetic, meaning you can play with alphabet magnets and a whole lot more. If puzzles and games are more your speed, the ThinkFun Gravity Maze lets you solve 3D gravity puzzles as you arrange the different cubes, making pathways for the marble to reach the goal. 60 puzzles? Heck yeah.
Best Figure Toys for 2023
Barbie has been an icon forever in the toy space, but even though her toy is inspired by the great new movie, she isn't the only one having a great time as a toy. Bluey and her little sister Bingo, as well as her parents (Chili and Bandit), are stars of an all-time great cartoon all about imagination, love, and play, making them a fantastic gift.
Mario, Leonardo from the Ninja Turtles, and Optimus Prime from Transformers have always been cool, and Mario and Leo come with accessories and extras from their respective movies, and Optimus transforms into his truck form. A classic, no matter the era.
Best Car Toys for 2023
Cars are a fascination for kids of all ages, and we've got you covered with a range. The Barbie Off-Road Vehicle is great for figures of most sizes to drive around in, with storage in the back for accessories. The PAW Patrol Ultimate Rescue set comes with Marshall and his Firetruck, complete with an extendable ladder and room for one other pup, to go along for a ride.
If movement is what you're looking for, the Monster Jam Megalodon Storm remote control monster truck has it where it counts. Roam all over, climbing over rocks and through water. Just make sure to clean it up before you bring it inside. To let kids get a taste of the fun, themselves, the Best Choice 6V Ride-On truck lets parents (or friends) take the remote control and drive kids around the yard, so long as they weigh 44lbs. or less.
See More Holiday Gift Ideas for 2023
Want more? Look no further! Well... look a little bit further to the links below, where we have gift guides branching from gadgets and LEGO sets to PlayStation and PC gifts. Presents for the readers in your life, your local dungeon crawling DM, and board game enthusiasts. We've got something for everyone on your 'nice' list.
Brian Barnett writes reviews, guides, features, & more for IGN & GameSpot. You can get your fix of his antics on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Bluesky, & Backloggd, & check out his fantastic video game talk show, The Platformers, on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.
