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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  1. Growing up I played a lot of Yahtzee so to see the new Hasbro Yahtzee Dice Game brings back all the memories of all the late nights of playing it.

  2. Hasbro’s Game of Life: Super Mario Edition reminds me of the original Game of Life. I remember playing that one years ago with my siblings! The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition would be a great way to enjoy the nostalgia while playing with my own children!

  3. The Toy Shock Barbie Kitchen Set brings back fond childhood memories of imaginative play and cooking adventures.

  5. So, I visited the brand pages shown above and I went to VTECH and I identify one toy in particular that reminds me of a toy I enjoyed in my youth which is Storytime with Sonny because it reminds me of the view master! I love the stories and the projection and it makes your imagination run wild! The view master did that for me! Going through image by image and letting my imagination go!

  7. The Scrabble Deluxe Board Game brings back fond memories of playing Scrabble with my friends and family. I believe my daughter still has my edition of the game.

  9. The Toy Shock Barbie Kitchen Set brings back fond childhood memories of imaginative play and cooking adventures.

  10. Clue was my favorite game. I played it with my sister, brother and cousin. It made us think which was a good thing, Not surprised it’s still around and the name hasn’t changed,

  11. Barbie! Spent my childhood playing with Barbie, my daughter did he same and now my granddaughter loves her too!

  12. The Toy Shock Barbie Large Kitchen Set reminds me of playing house when I was a child. I had one of the original Barbie’s of the day. All she had was a swimsuit and I had to make my own clothes out of scraps, but I had a lot of fun!

  14. LeapFrog Touch & Learn World Map – English

    This kind of reminds me of a boardgame that I loved to play at my grandma and grandpa’s called Wide World. my grandma had received it as a birthday gift from her grandparents when she was younger so it has been through 3 generations so far!

  16. i loved playing MONOPOLY with my brother and sisters. it was fun spending hours trying to buy all the properties . The same game still exists on best buy

  17. The Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Series – Mutt & Junkyard Action Figure reminds of simpler GI Joes of the past. It was USA vs USSR then.

  20. The Hasbro Monopoly Game! When we were growing up we, like many families of that generation, didn’t have very much money and for Christmas one year us three kids got a combined gift, which we were thrilled about! It was Monopoly and I tell you, we played played played that game and were never so grateful for a gift that gave us hours of entertainment! Monopoly will never go out of style!

  21. i loved playing MONOPOLY with my brothers and sisters. it was fun spending hours trying to buy all t he places! The same game still exists on best buy today, which is awesome!

  23. Hasbro Jenga Loved playing it with my Grand Daughters. Pasted My Board games to them. Sorry & Monopoly. Fun to Play Again. For The Old School Granny. Can’t Forget Clue.

  26. Hasbro Monopoly Family Board game! Loved monopoly as a kid as much as my parents did not as it would last hours!! Haha

  28. A lot of the Hasbro board games but Hasbro The Game of Life Board Game is one we played and grandkids love to play now.

  30. The Toy Shock Barbie Large Kitchen Set is just fascinating that it reminds me to the days that my sister and I would take empty yogurt containers and pretend that it was our pot and pans and then came those plastic sets that brought as so much joy.

  32. Droyd Blipper Electric Kids Big Wheel Mini Bike (250W Motor / 20km/h Top Speed) – Ages 13+ – White

    this reminds me of a mini bike I got when i was a kid….but no gas involved! very cool!

  33. The Hasbro Make It Real Light-Up Cosmetic Kit reminds me of a cosmetic kit that my mom and I put together with some of her old discarded make-up. I had tons of fun making up my friends, dolls and myself. This set is awesome and even has built-in lights.

  35. The Toy Shock Barbie Beauty Play Set reminds me of a toy I played with as a child. It was the head that you styled and made up. Always a fun toy.

  36. A lot of the Hasbro games we had as kids, then my son played the same games, and then my granddaughter played the same games…..the board games are still going strong today!! one thing that also brings back a fond memory from my childhood is the Hasbro Make It Real Light-Up Cosmetic Kit. i was so excited on Christmas morning to see that Santa had left me a nail polish kit in my stocking….seeing this item game me a memory jolt that I had not thought of in a very long time!!

  37. The Hasbro Marvel Spidey & Friends Pop-Up Play Tent remind me of making tents with blankets and sheets over chairs.

  38. I had a great Furby collection as a child. I would play with my friends for hours. I love seeing the Hey Furby Action Figure in the Hasbro section. My Furbys were not interactive and this new Hasbro Furby since it talks, sings, moves, lights up and even responds to touch.

  40. The Hasbro Play-Doh Creations reminded me of the old Easy Bake ovens – a toy I coveted and asked for, but sadly never got.

  41. Toy Shock Barbie Large Kitchen Set with Accessories reminds me of playing with my little kitchen and the EZ Bake Oven.

  43. The Power Treads Gravity Warp Pack reminds me of the Mattel Hot Wheels track that my neighbour had. We would play for hours with his set, trying to make the cars go faster and faster!

  45. My first thought when I saw the Stomp Rocket Stomp Racer was the fun days that I had playing with my hot wheels cars and my little electric road racing set. This Stomp Rocket sure satisfies the need for speed.

  47. The Toy Shock Barbie Large Kitchen Set brings flashbacks of all the fun I had playing house with my friends. My little kitchen paled in comparison to this beautiful Barbie Kitchen. I had fun washing dishes and pretending to cook (now, I do not like doing either).

  48. I used to play a ton of Monopoly when I was growing up. We always played it on Saturday night when dad was watching Hockey Night in Canada and Mom and us 3 kids would play while eating our weekly box of Old Dutch Chips and drinking a 2 litre pepsi. I think it’s still called Monopoly today (why change a good thing??).

  50. My favorite gifts that I was thankful to receive were Star Wars action figures. I would play with them while watching the movies, over and over again. One of my favorite figures was Jar Jar Binks and the Hasbro Star Wars The Black Series – Jar Jar Binks Action Figure brings back great memories.

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