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.
| Hasbro | Since 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. |
| LeapFrog | I 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. |
| Vtech | Innovation 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! |
| Droyd | Every 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 Rocket | Your 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 Blaster | Water guns taken to the next level, the water based pellets burst on impact for unique water fun! |
| 3Doodler | Get creative in ways you never thought possible. Children will find a million fun things to build with 3Doodler pens. |
| Dixit by Libellud | This 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 Barbie | This 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.
- 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?).
- 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.
The Hasbro Risk Board game reminds me of the feeling of family game night growing up and the fun competitions we used to have at the kitchen table.
The Clue Board Game reminds me of visiting my cousin’s house since that was the first board game that we played.
Hasbro Yahtzee Dice Game brings back memories playing board games with my friends.
Chutes and Ladders in the Hasbro Brand brings back great memories of the fun I had playing Snakes and Ladders.
Monopoly always reminds me of family game night
The Hasbro Connect 4 is a great game. I played with my grandpa when I was little and now, that he’s not around, I play with my three kids. Awesome memories.
The gel blaster surge toy remind me of a plastic pellet launcher we used to shoot at each other, only much less painful
Connect 4 reminds me of playing games with my family
I remember having lots of fun playing the Yahtzee Dice Game. Great games remain popular.
The Hasbro Battleship was fun game of strategy. It was one of our favorites on game night.
Monopoly is a great family game and it brings back so many memories playing with family and friends.
The 3Doodler pen reminds me of the fun times drawing with my Etch-A-Sketch
Hasbro is a brand that will live on forever….I received many hasbro toys, including the original bop-it, board games like operation and connect 4….these were all games and toys myself and sister and brother would all play….now that i have my own boys so many new toys out now remind me of the ones when I was a kid. They already have operation, connect 4, lots of leap frogs toys and of course Legos, lots and lots of legos. My boys would be very happy to win any of the prices available.
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Oh Toy Shock Barbie stuff is giving me all the nostalgia feels! I was obsessed with Barbie and play makeup and play kitchen sets! My youngest is starting to get into Barbie and make believe play now too and it’s so fun!
Growing up in the 80s and 90s, my brother and friends and I would make obstacle courses in the yard like in the show “American Gladiators”. The Gel Blaster gun reminds me of the nerf bow and arrow toy we used to use in trying to disqualify our opponents. I think the Gel Blaster Surge would be a great addition and fun new twist on how we used to play this game.
I used to play Connect 4 with my sister all the time. A new game that I am interested in is the Dixit. Played it once and it brings out the creativity art side in you like Pictionary did as a kid.
Hungry Hippoes and Simone Says! Both noisy and fun when we were young!
The game Operation by Hasbro – I had that game when I was younger and it reminds me of playing in my childhood home with my brother 🙂
Connect 4 was the GOAT
One of Best Buys newest toy is The stomp Rocket Stunt Plane reminds me of the old balsa wood glider kit that I threw for hours before graduating to the rubber band wind up.
Hasbro- we had a few HASBRO board games as a kid, my fondest memory has to be the Monopoly games that went on for weeks with my three brothers. my kids and grandkids still love board games and plat them with regularity.
connect 4 was the go to game
Hasbro- Scrabble
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Jenga reminds me of Blokus. I used to play Blokus with friends at school for hours on end
The only one from your list is the game of Scrabble, I’ve been playing it as a kid with my mom and my sisters and I still do with my friends nowadays. The new revolving boards are a great improvement from the early days, but the game remains the same.
Risk with the boys back in the day. good times.
Connect 4 reminds me of playing with my dad.
The Hasbro board games (CONNECT 4) remind me of family board game nights when I was younger. We would play connect four and battleship. I have many fond memories playing these.
bring on the board games for a good old fashioned family night
Hasboro game of life, so many found memories of playing with family and cousins.
Well …I am old so the toys I had were mostly games. Loved the long long monopoly games in front of the fireplace.
The Hasbro board games (Connect 4) remind me of playing board game with my family, such as Monopoly. So many fun memories of these moments!
Hasbro games – I loved battleship in my youth and now I m teaching my niece all my secret tactics. Good games never die, good times remain when one is having fun.
Gel Blaster – from cap guns to water gun. The NERF toys got me started and I carried onto to paint ball. One step lead to another.
The Hasbro board games – we thrived on board games- Clue, Stockticker, Monopoly, etc Loads of laughs as we learned new skills.
Barbie dolls were there for me, my daughter and now grand-daughters. The fashions have sured changed and the dialogue.
toy shock barbie Supermarket reminds me of my play kitchen as a kid. Always making food for everyone in the family.
growing up with a big family, my parents always gave a new board game to share at christmas.
chutes and ladders was one of the first that I still can remember playing with no fights, just laughter and
plain old fun. Twister was a very hurtful game that i did not like to much as I was the “small fry” in the family and always got hurt when someone landed on me trying to move to the next coloured dot.
The Hasbro board games (Connect 4) remind me of family board game nights at my cousins’ home when I was a kid, where I first played Monopoly, Scrabble, Clue and The Game of Life. Have so many fond memories of these times!!!
Stomp Rocket! Thank you!
Hasbro Yahtzee Dice Game I used to play this all the time with my family growing up.
The 3D Doodler Pen Set looks like a modern version of Etch-A-Sketch
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Gel blasters remind me of when we used to have water gun fights and chase my dad around the backyard lol
Hasbro Twister Party Game sound like a blast. We love playing party games and the Twister game will be a hit at our next party.
Toy Shock Barbie Supermarket with Accessories is a great collection. I remember playing supermarket with my friends and we all had fun. This Barbie Supermarket has it all!
Hasbro Yahtzee Classic Game. My favourite game as a kid and still love to play with my grandkids.
Gel blasters seem to be a nice upgrade from when we were young and throwing water balloons in the backyard.
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