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. Toy Shock Barbie Large Kitchen Set with Accessories reminds me of playing house with my friends. My play kitchen also had accessories similar to the Toy Shock Barbie kitchen. Fun for hours!

  3. Hasbro Chutes & Ladders brings back fun memories for me. We played snakes and ladders and this game was my introduction to dice games.

  4. Marvel Legends Series: Marvel’s Rhino Spider-Man Retro Collection Action Figure reminds me of my brother’s batman action figure. I was so jealous because I was a big Batman fan. We shared – his toy and my comics.

  5. The 3Doodler Create+ (Plus) Essentials 3D Printing Pen Set reminds me of those spiral pens sets we had in the 70s! So much fun!

  6. Marvel’s Rhino Spider-Man Retro Collection Action Figure reminds me of my GI joe as a kid. used to play with it with my friends after school – We were men and super heroes!

  7. I recall the fun we had playing the Game of Life with family and friends. I like the Mario themed version to give the game a Super update: Game of Life: Super Mario Edition Board Game – English

  12. Hasbro Yahtzee Dice Game Reminds me of Yahtzee – my favourite board game growing up. I think it’s pretty much the same now as it was then!

  18. The VTech Play Smart Preschool Laptop reminds me of the VTech laptop I used to play with when I was little to learn math.

  19. Stomp Rocket Stomp Racer bring back memories of all the fun I had playing with my hot wheels cars and tracks.

  20. Monopoly is the perfect game to play with family and friends. It brings back so many memories as a child playing all afternoon and the time really flew by since the game was so much fun.

  24. Marvel’s Rhino Spider-Man Retro Collection Action Figure reminds me of my GI joe as a kid. used to play with it with my friends afterschool

  25. Marvel Legends Series: Marvel’s Rhino Spider-Man Retro Collection Action Figure reminds me my batman action figure. i always shared it with my brother

  30. One of the first games that I played as a child was Hungry Hippos. This board game is fun and easy to play by gobbling up as many marbles as possible.

  33. The VTech Play Smart Preschool Laptop reminds me of my all time favourite toy as a kid. I absolutely loved my talking wiz kid computer! I took it everywhere and bought loads of card sets to play on it, I wish I had it to pass on to my kids.

  34. 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.

  36. Hasbro makes Hungry Hungry Hippos Board Game reminds me of Chinese Checkers which I loved when i was young. It was the tactile natures of the round colourful balls that I enjoyed the most. I also like the play pieces of the Monopoly games. There is something about having actual tangible pieces of a game you can hold in your hands when you are a child.

  37. The leapfrog Magic Adventures Telescope reminds me a kaleidoscope I had a as a kid, how cool it was and how awesome it would have been to have a telescope!

  38. Marvel Legends Series: Marvel’s Rhino Spider-Man Retro Collection Action Figure reminds me of all the fun I had as a child with my Spider-Man action figures. My favorite villain was the Rhino and this figure really resembles the Rhino figure that I loved playing with.

  39. The Droyd electric bike reminds of of when I was young and had a big wheel tricycle with The Dukes of Hazard paint scheme.

  40. Toy Shock Barbie Beauty Play Set with Accessories is reminiscent of a beauty playset that I had as a child. It was fun while learning about beauty care at a very young age. I tried to copy my mom’s actions while she was putting on makeup and doing her hair.

  41. Toy Shock Barbie Large Kitchen Set certainly evokes nostalgia with me since I played for hours with a kitchen set. This Toy Shock kitchen blends Barbie and the kitchen into one great toy. Not to mention, all the great accessories that come with this set.

  42. Hasbro’s Clue Board Game was one of the games we played on those nights at the cottage. We all love detective and suspense games.

  43. I found a NERF Ultra Select Fully Motorized Blaster in the Hasbro brand. I have memories of having one of the original NERF toys as a child and I love target shooting.

  44. The Magic Adventures Telescope reminds me of the telescope I was gifted one year. Mine was not nearly as fun and interactive as the new one and it wasn’t all that powerful but I still remember taking it to the park at night with my parents and sister so that we could search the stars for all of the constellations.

  45. The telescope looks like one I had as a child.I loved it looking at the sky.Finding stars and looking at the moon.as it changes.As well I tried to look at other planets.It was another world for me as a child.

  46. I love the Toy Shock Barbie Supermarket which reminds me of the old toy register I had. I’d spend hours checking out my family at the register. I was ready for my first job early!

  47. Monopoly Family Board Game reminds me of all the fun I had playing with my friends. I always used the little wooden milk bottle as my game piece.

  49. We played lots of Monopoly-even bought the extra money pack. The 3 Doodler sounds like the Etch-a-Sketch of old

  50. Well I love the new G.I Joe Classified series action figure Mutt. I had the same one and bought at Sears. I use to play with it all the time one if my fav Christmas presents. So ya they look exactly the same but bow the new one from best buy looks so much detailed and bigger. Can’t wait!!

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