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Today I’m taking a look at some of the top toy gifts to give to kids this year, and there’s a whole lot to cover, so lets jump right in starting with the Osmo Coding Starter Kit for iPad. This cool toy is recommend for kids ages 5-12 and requires the use of a tablet (not included) to work. It features the fun character called Awbie and a variety of educational games, including three app-based games that teach kids the basics of computer coding and programming. These games are Coding Awbie, Coding Duo, and Coding Jam. Also included in the kit are special character blocks and a collectible game card, along with the stand that holds your iPad. If you want to give your kid(s) a STEM head start, the Osmo Coding Starter Kit is a great way to do it!
Another cool toy is the Roybi Smart Educational Robot. This tiny robot, which is intended for children ages 3-7, teaches kids the basics of STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as well as some useful language skills across a variety of common languages. Through games, stories, and songs, Roybi entertains your child while also teaching them valuable lessons. In fact, there are over 500 lessons across 70 distinct categories, and Roybi even knows 70,000 different words that he can help your kids to learn. He’s fun, educational, and he comes with 3 different hats that allow kids to occasionally change up his look. I reviewed Roybi very recently myself. Check out the full details of this little guy right HERE.
The Shifu Orboot Augmented Reality Globe is another toy that I recently reviewed right here on the blog. It too is both fun and educational, and I was really impressed with it. Suitable for kids ages 4-12, this toy works in conjunction with the Orboot App to provide cool augmented reality (AR) games and activities that teach kids all about the exciting world around them. With more than 400 educational opportunities covering six different categories, including culture, cuisine, monuments, inventions, maps, and animals, this globe provides a whole wide world of fun possibilities. But what’s really cool is the way the AR animals, landmarks, and more pop right up off the globe when viewed through the Orboot App. It’s so much fun, kids won’t even realize they’re learning!
Another very cool toy is the WowWee CHiP Robotic Dog. This fun dog moves and behaves just like a real, live pet—right down to his ability to follow kids around (when they wear the special, included smart-band) and play fetch with his ball. CHiP is also highly affectionate, does all kinds of special dog tricks, and helps to teach kids about the responsibility of having their own pet. If your kids have been asking for a dog but either they’re not ready for the responsibility for a living, breathing pet just yet, or you simply prefer to give them all the best aspects of pet ownership without the possibility of finding an unexpected mess on your floor, CHiP is your go-to pup!
If pets aren’t your child’s thing but clever robots are, the same toy manufacturer also has the WowWee MiP Arcade Robot. This robot not only has self-balancing technology, but he can also roll around on his own, has GestureSense Technology that responds to your child’s hand gestures, and he includes the special MIP Arcade App with more than 20 educational games that your child can play and learn from. These “brain training” games test your 6+ child’s memory and reflexes in a way that’s fun, engaging, and will keep them playing for hours. MiP connects to your smart phone via Bluetooth, and his app even includes multiplayer games that are fun for the whole family.
Another extremely popular item this year is the new LEGO Super Mario: Adventures with Mario Starter Course. With 231 pieces of Mario themed fun, this set provides kids and other LEGO and Super Mario enthusiasts the opportunity to build a course for Mario to try and navigate as he does his usual thing—collecting (virtual) gold coins! Featuring built-in LED lights and sounds for the Mario figure himself, as well as 7 special action bricks that allow for Mario to encounter different (though classic) interactions, this LEGO kit is effectively a three-dimensional version of the classic Super Mario video games. If you loved those games as a child, you and your kids will probably both enjoy this set!
Not too long ago I reviewed a classic arcade gaming cabinet from the good folks at Arcade1Up. The one I had was the NBA JAM cabinet, but there are others available as well, like the Arcade1Up X-Men Vs. Street Fighter Arcade Machine with Riser. This particular cabinet features 4 built-in games: X-Men Vs. Street Fighter, X-Men: Children of the Atom, X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse, and Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes. The great thing about these gaming cabinets is their retro arcade feel; it’s a very nostalgic thing. You do have to assemble the cabinet yourself, but it doesn’t take all that long, and once it’s built you’ve got yourself one cool retro gaming setup. Imagine the fun you and your gift recipient could have with one of these machines!
For the more artistic types, there’s the 3Doodler Create+ 3D Printing Pen. If your child doesn’t have a creative bone in their body, I would give a mild recommendation to avoid this one. Luckily, almost all kids are creative and enjoy activities like colouring and painting. The 3Doodler takes that concept to the next level by allowing users (with some artistic ability) to create their own three-dimensional artwork with this large pen that dispenses melty plastic in a variety of different colours. The plastic hardens fast though, so some skill/technique is involved. Just load whichever colour plastic rod you want, give it a minute or two to melt, and begin 3Doodling!
Finally, let’s take a look at the Intelino Smart Train Starter Set. This too is something I have reviewed myself, and it’s probably at least in my top 3 favourite toys on today’s list. And why is that? Well, it is a cool train set after all! It features a track that kids can assemble themselves into a variety of different configurations, 2 train cars that run around the track under the control of the Intelino App, and a world of educational possibilities in the field of coding and programming. And that’s because kids can program their train to perform different actions based on colour-coded tiles that they can install on the track in block coding sequences. It’s a really cool way for kids to learn some important STEM concepts, and I can definitely recommend it from personal experience!
And there you have it—some of this year’s top toys that can be given away as gifts. For more great Toys, Games, & Educational products for kids, visit Best Buy Canada today either in store or online!
My favourite toy at Best Buy is Star Wars- The Mandalorian- The child because my family is huge fans of Star Wars and baby Yoda is so cute!
The toy I think my son would enjoy is the osmo little junior set.
lego super mario is the best toy, combination of 2 of my favorites
My daughters absolutely love the Osmo Little Genius Starter Kit! I know my oldest would love to get her hands on the LEGO Super Mario
My favorite toy sold at Best Buy is the Melissa & Doug Wooden Fresh Mart Grocery Store Play Set. Reason why I chose this out of so MANY amazing toys is because it reminds of when I was younger, I enjoyed playing grocery store :D.
The Wowwee Chip Robot Dog would be a hit with our kids and probably the parents too 😉
Awesome list! My favourite toys include the Melissa & Doug Classic Railway Wooden Train Set because it’s a classic toy and very fun!
since I have a very young baby I am going to say this Deluxe Kick & Play Piano Gym by Fisher-Price would be my favourite toy
Monopoly because I grew up playing it and to this day I still love playing it, especially with my family. It’s a great way to spend family time.
The Pulselabz 1:18 Car High-Speed 35km/h 4WD Remote Control is perfect for my son, he loves anything that goes fast.
As a kid my favourite toy was barbies. I could play with them for hours. I just found out they sell them at Best Buy!
My choice would be Osmo Genius Starter Kit, since it’s fun an interactive
My other favourite toy at Bestbuy is the Roybi Smart Educational Robot. Thanks to Bestbuy for this amazing contest!
My Kids love the Osmo coding kits! and we love that it teaches them coding basic which are very important in these times!
I think we’d like to tackle the LEGO Hidden Side: Ghost Train Express next!
I would love to try Arcade1Up X-Men Vs. Street Fighter! Perfect for the basement
I would love to try Arcade1Up X-Men Vs. Street Fighter! Perfect for the basement
I Already said my favourite toy sold at Best But is the LEGO Super Mario Starter Set, so now I’ll give another one I’m interested in.
I think the WowWee CHiP Robotic Dog is a great toy that is available at Best But. A programmable robot dog sounds like a lot of fun, and would definitely be a lot of fun especially for a family.
The Intelino Smart Train set looks pretty amazing, that is my new favourite.
We love Star wars and Lego, so the LEGO BOOST Star Wars: Droid Commander – 1177 Pieces (75253) would be a great addition under our Tree
LEGO BOOST Star Wars: Droid Commander – 1177 Pieces (75253) is definitely the favourite toy for our whole family. Lego and starwars are very popular in our house and always end up under the tree.
My daughter would love the Osmo Genius Starter Kit, it’s educational and looks super fun.
DJI Mini 2 Quadcopter Drone because it would be fun to fly
The Shifu Orboot Globe is my favourite toy sold at Best Buy, it looks super fun
This brings back memories from the late 80’s playing in arcades! I was lucky enough to live above a place that had a pinball machine in the 90’s and would definitely sneak down at night when they were closed to play it! I love the minis now available like the mini Pac-Man arcade game. I can’t imagine how awesome it would be to have a full size arcade game at home!
My granddaughter is an animal lover so I would like to get the Wowwee Chip Robot Dog for her.
It’s the LEGO Star Wars: Millennium Falcon for us. Everyone in the house loves Lego and Star Wars. This one is on the wish list
My favourite toy sold at Best Buy is the LEGO Star Wars: Resistance Y-Wing Starfighter because it is another great addition to the fabulous Lego Star Wars Collection.
My favorite toy sold at Best Buy is the KidKraft EZ Assembly Charlotte Dollhouse. It’s exactly like the one I wanted as a kid and I would love to gifted to my favorite girl. So beautiful.
I love Mario and the new lego sets are long overdue!
The LEGO Super Mario: Adventures with Mario Starter Course, because it is such a classic franchise but turning them into LEGO is such a novel idea
My favourite is Roybi Smart Educational Robot – it’s a great way to learn having fun
I am really impressed by the Shifu Orboot Augmented Reality Globe. It’s fun and interactive. Yes, it’s a toy, but it has lots of learning in it. I think my daughter would enjoy it. It’s going on my list. Thank you for the introduction to it. I probably wouldn’t have noticed it otherwise.
I really like the WowWee CHiP Robotic Dog, it looks like a super fun toy
I would love to try Arcade1Up X-Men Vs. Street Fighter! Perfect for the basement.
Costway 12V Kids Ride On Car 2.4G RC Electric Vehicle w/ Lights MP3 Openable Doors Pink and smarTrike T1 3-Stage Scooter – Pink are my fav toys ,because my granddaughter loves to be outside, loves pink and always wanted a car
The WowWee CHiP Robotic Dog is my favorite toy as the kids want a dog and I don’t. The WowWee CHiP Robotic Dog is the perfect compromise.
The Lego Super Mario … combining two of my favourites!!!
The Hathaway Matrix 54″ 7-in-1 Multi-Game Table looks like it would be fun for the whole family.
My favorite toy is the DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quadcopter with 4K Camera and 3-Axis Gimbal,
& why, because I would have hours of fun playing with it.
I would love WowWee MiP Arcade Robot for my granddaughter. She would love it as she ask for a robot this Christmas. I love that it includes brain training games!
I think the Roybi Robot is my favorite for the teaching computer coding.
Omg! The super Mario bros Lego looks so cool, and the arcade games equally cool! Both of these would be gifts for the kiddos and the parents lol
Love the robotic dog I’m sure my granddaughter would love to own it also lego who doesn’t like building Lego.
The Roybi Smart Educational Robot looks like it would be a great toy for my granddaughter to help her with learning and then it looks like it would be a well made toy that she could pass it on to her brother when he gets a bit older.
Intelino Smart train starter set looks interesting.
I would love the Roybi Smart Educational Robot for my 4 grand daughters because I think it is extremely important for them to learn STEM, and the Ryobi makes it fun and educational at the same time! 🙂
Osmo Creative Set is the favourite that my little adores. She keeps enjoying the games on the app too, participating with her and helping understand it. It has helped her improving on her shapes when she draws
Roybi Robot is my favorite for the STEM teaching opportunities
the Intelino Smart Train Starter Set looks really cool, trains are always so fun, but the coding aspect unlocks some real challenging possibilities My grandson would love this!! His uncle is a train conductor.
The Sphero SPRK+ Robotic Ball is my favourite toy because it teaches kids coding in a fun way without making it look like learning 🙂
This is a tough one! Ive tried to find just one but with 3 kiddos there are so many things I believe they would LOVE!
Melissa & Doug Snacks & Sweets Food Cart for my youngest.. it is absolutely adorable and she would go nuts! My middle kid would freak out for the LEGO Super Mario: Piranha Plant Power Slide Expansion Set and that arcade game.. and my oldest is the techie that would be happy with anything technology.. Like coding for example, and also old fashion board games makes her happy! Monopoly and The Game of Life ! Also MY favourite toy was my gameboy! It took me 2 years to get that sucker! ha!
Intelino Smart Train Starter Set looks really neat, trains are fun but the coding aspect unlocks neat possibilities
The Osmo Coding looks great for early coders and the the Roybi Smart Educational Robot looks great for STEM learning.
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