Best Buy has toys that create memories today for nostalgia tomorrow. Because toys are more than just playthings; they are sources of endless fun for all ages, and for adults they are bridges to the past. From the moment we grasp our first teddy bear as a child to the many times we nostalgically look back at our favourite childhood playthings, toys are integral to life. Explore some of the newest toys at Best Buy today, that will build memories to last a lifetime, then enter to win one of twelve fantastic toy bundles.

Toys create memories: the foundation of who we are

From the moment we’re born, toys become a part of our world. They are companions, teachers, and sources of comfort. As children, we assign personalities to our toys, embark on imaginary adventures with them, and even confide our deepest secrets to our plush friends.

For me, the stories I created while playing with cars and figurines established a love of storytelling and a love of writing. Remember the toy car that sparked your interest in automobiles? Or the doll that was your inseparable friend during those long summer days? These toys are not just objects; they are the building blocks of our childhood memories. They remind us of simpler times, filled with wonder, curiosity, and unbridled joy. The memories they created helped shape what we can do, what we know about the world—helped shape the adults we have become.

Toy nostalgia is a bridge to bygone days

There is one great scene in the second Tim Allan Santa Clause movie where a boring staff Christmas party is transformed into a fantastic, memorable night for all (in the film and in the theatre watching the film) thanks to a sackful of nostalgic toys like Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots. There is no denying that toys can transport us back to our childhood, evoking a flood of emotions and memories. The scent of an old teddy bear, the familiar tune of a musical toy, or the worn-out pages of a childhood book can stir feelings of nostalgia. You’ll need to draw on some of those memories as you enter this contest.

The new toys that we are giving away in this contest will do for our children what toys did for us. They’ll help them learn about things, help them learn to socialize, etc. Many years from now, the toys you find at Best Buy today will evoke moments of nostalgia for our children. Here are the brands that provided toys for this year’s holiday toy contest. Learn about them, and click on the brand to see some of the best toys and games that 2023 has to offer.

HasbroSince 1923, one hundred years ago, Hasbro has been creating fun toys and games for young and old. We all have a favourite game: mine’s Scrabble. What is yours: Life? Battleship? Connect Four? There are so many to choose from.
LeapFrogI remember playing handheld games when I was very young. LeapFrog is a leader in educational and fun toys. My favourite this year is the their Magic Adventures Telescope that we reviewed on the blog.
VtechInnovation combines with fun with tech toys like the Kidizoom creator cam and the interactive Storytime with Sunny. Our prizes even include a fun kid-friendly smartwatch!
DroydEvery child loves a sweet ride! Think back to when you were a child and you’ll agree that getting a Droyd electric ride-on bikes back then would have rocked your world.
Stomp RocketYour child’s imagination will go crazy as they shoot for the moon with one of the many Stomp Rockets. These are the best for safe outdoor fun.
Gel BlasterWater guns taken to the next level, the water based pellets burst on impact for unique water fun!
3DoodlerGet creative in ways you never thought possible. Children will find a million fun things to build with 3Doodler pens.
Dixit by LibelludThis looks like great family fun for everyone. Read our review and you’ll likely agree this game will likely be around for many decades to come.
Toy Shock BarbieThis is the year for Barbie: I heard that in some neighbourhoods this past Halloween, every second girl was dressed as Barbie. Do you have a Barbie memory? The Toy Shock Barbie accessories are must haves for any girl with a Barbie doll.

So now you know what kinds of toys we are giving away. Look at the prizes at the bottom of the page then enter: you don’t want to miss on this opportunity to win a bunch of great toys.

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in two different ways.

  1. Visit the brand pages shown above and identify one toy or game that reminds you of a toy you enjoyed in your youth. In a comment below, tell us the name of the new toy at Best Buy, and the name of the toy it reminds you of, and any great memory you have with that toy (or perhaps it’s just a nice feeling?).
  2. Social post: For one additional entry, create a public post on a social media channel sharing with your friends and followers that you are entering a Best Buy blog contest for a chance to win a lot of toys. Include the hashtag #BestBuyToyContest, so we can find your post, and include any picture from this contest page. Then return here and tell us in a comment below on which channel you posted it and the name of your channel (since many people use pseudonyms) so that we can check and verify your entry. You can use any social media channel (X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Thread, LinkedIn, etc.), but the post must be public so we can verify it is there.

What you can win

At the end of this contest, we will randomly select 12 winners from all eligible entries. Each winner will be randomly assigned to win a fantastic bundle of toys from Best Buy. The 12 prize packages are shown at the bottom of this page.

This contest runs from Nov 3rd to Dec 3rd.

Remember you can enter in two different ways. However, these toy bundles are great for sharing so tell your family and friends to enter and agree to share these timeless treasures. This will be a fantastic way to create shared memories with your loved ones during the holiday season.

Win a bundle of Toys contest rules and regulations

Good Luck.

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Martin Renaud
Martin Renaud
Editor in Chief
Martin loves working with the talented editors and writers on the Best Buy Blog as Editor-in-Chief. During his spare time he is either working on his next novel, cooking up a masterpiece in the kitchen, or adding some smart tech to his new home on Mayne Island in British Columbia.
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  2. Hungry Hungry Hippos board game brings back a lot of memories from my childhood of playing with it with the other kids at my grandfather’s cottage.

  3. Droyd Weeler Electric Kids Mini Bike (200W Motor / 16km/h Top Speed) – Ages 6-10 – White

    My Grampa bought me a 2 wheeler when I was 7 years old. He paid the boy down the street to teach me. Peddling , steering while trying not to crash was a challenge. Many crashes and band aids later I mastered it. I was so proud. Seeing the scooter brought back so many memories

  4. Hasbro “battleship” game – a family classic favourite on a Sunday afternoon! Great when I was young and still going strong now.

  7. I remember playing Trivial Pursuit Classic with my kids and then with my grandkids and we always enjoyed trying to get the right answers as we worked in pairs. Now I’d like to try the newer version of Trivial Pursuit with my grown up kids and their older children. It would be a hoot!

  9. Has to be Hungry Hungry Hippos Board Game
    Model Number: 035 & Web Code: 12333298
    This was my absolute favourite game as a kid. Spent many rainy school recesses playing this!

  11. Hasbro’s Chutes and Ladders which is the same as Snakes and Ladders that we always played when I was younger!

  12. The 3Doodler Create+ (Plus) Essentials 3D Printing Pen Set reminds me of my spider gel pens, that made bumpy shapes on paper and were really fun to play with

  13. Hasbro’s Chutes and Ladders reminds me of playing the old Snakes and ladders with my dad for hours on the floor in front of our living room record player while listening to records. Such a simple game brought so much quality time with my dad. I always cherish those memories.

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  14. The Gel Blaster SURGE Ultimate Water Gellet Blaster, reminds me oF the original super soaker that my friends all had but I only had the the generic ones that always leaked and never worked!

  15. Gel Blaster SURGE Ultimate Water Gellet Blaster Reminds me of the Nerf Super Soaker. My brothers and I would have water gun fight as kids.

  17. The Droyd Romper Ride-On Toy Electric Bike reminds me of the big wheel that I used to ride as a kid.

  18. The Gel Blaster SURGE Ultimate Water Gellet Blaster, reminds me of the basic water gun I used to have and all the water gun fights I had with my friends when I was a kid. Certainly fun times!

  21. Hungry Hungry Hippos Board Game
    Model Number: 035
    Web Code: 12333298

    it was my favourite childhood game which I still play occasionally with my daughter

  22. Hasbro’s Clue game brings back many memories of playing Clue as a pre-teen and all of the strategy and frustration!

  23. The 3Doodler Create+ kind of reminds me of an Etch A Sketch but more advanced. I used to love alone time with that because it meant I could ignore my sister.

  25. Risk Board Game
    Model Number: B7404
    Web Code: 10941966
    I played it with my brother when I was young and love to play it with my kids now, ageless game for all

  26. Hasbro’s Clue Board game reminds me of the numerous hours of fun that my friends and I enjoyed playing the original Clue board game with Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum and the other suspects. I still remember the names and rooms. I would love to play the new game with new characters and locations.

  27. Monopoly Family Board Game Model Number: C1009035 Web Code: 15860016

    This game hasn’t changed much since I was a child in the 50’s – it was always a favourite to play as a family. I have many happy memories of playing this game.

  28. The 3-D Doodler reminds me of the ever-amazing Spiro-Graph. While the doodler is certainly a few notches above, I still found Spiro-Graph to be a source of endless possibilities. Doodler has added dimension, and would surely reveal the sculptor in and kid

  29. Hasbro – Betrayal At House On The Hill
    Model Number: 653569533450
    Web Code: 11641552
    I would love this game to show my siblings how I love to play with

  30. NERF Ultra Select Fully Motorized Blaster
    Model Number: 195166119571
    Web Code: 17476313
    This toy gun reminds me of toys that I cannot afford when I was young, it would be nice to have one to fullfill my memory

  31. droyd-weeler-electric-kids-mini-bike-200w

    I just like the feeling of freedom that you get while riding a bike. Once my toddler is old enough to ride I will definite teach her how to ride a bike so that we can have fun time together.

  32. I saw the Stomp Rockets and immediately thought of Lawn darts. This was a really fun but very dangerous game that gave kids projectiles, I loved it.

  34. One toy that reminds me of a toy I enjoyed in my youth is Risk and this game reminds me of the game Domination.

  36. Toy shock Barbie because I grew up playing with a lot of Barbies and changing their hair and clothes All of the time so that definitely brings back memories.

  38. I would have to say Scrabble Deluxe Board Game – English Model Number: A8769079 Web Code: 14934376 it still almost the same as Scrabble Classic I played with my elderly neighbour to keep her company and to help with my schooling.

  40. MotionGrey 1:18 Remote Control RC Car High-Speed 35km/h 4WD RC 2.4 Ghz Toy Off Road Monster Truck Buggy All Terrain Red for Adult reminds me of the the Tyco Rebound remote control car that I remember as a kid when remote control cars were heavily advertised in commercials and it made me so excited to get it. I remember playing with it outside in my old neighborhood and taking it all the up on top of my building garage roof and driving it right off and amazingly it jumped right off and landed flawlessly. It was so cool. I would spend so many days outside with it driving it off slides and ramps. Those were magical times that simple times.

  41. I loved receiving disposal cameras a child. I loved taking pictures tires. Mh fav toy is the VTech KidiZoom PrintCam HD Digital Camera. I would have moved this as a kid. Same hobby just way better tool for kiddos.

  42. Droyd Weeler Electric Kids Mini Bike (200W Motor / 16km/h Top Speed) – Ages 6-10 – White
    Model Number: Weeler
    Web Code: 17153992

    When I was growing up I had a plain old peddle yourself Bicycle

  43. Gel Blaster SURGE Ultimate Water Gellet Blaster – White
    Model Number: Surge
    Web Code: 17080350

    reminds me of my plain old water pistol which I had lots of fun with growing up

  44. LeapFrog Magic Adventures Microscope – English
    Model Number: 80-616100
    Web Code: 16020598

    I had a very basic microscope when I was a kid.

  45. Scrabble Deluxe Board Game – English
    Model Number: A8769079
    Web Code: 14934376
    This is one I played as a kid and still play today

  47. I find that the connect 4 reminds me of Hang on Harvey. I remember playing this with my friends for hours and having a great laugh

  49. I have so many fun memories of playing Hasbro’s Twister Party Game as a kid. It was the highlight of Birthday parties and my cousins and I would laugh for hours playing that game.

  50. Hasbro’s Connect 4 Strategy Game reminds me of the Tic Tac Toe game I gave to my grandkids years ago. I still cherish the memories of playing Tic Tac Toe with them and the fun we had.

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