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
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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. It definitely has to be the Connect 4 game.
    Even though I had brother’s they would never want to play. I would sometimes play Connect 4 by myself. I loved the sound of the checkers clinking against one another and then releasing them. It was so therapeutic. Ah the childhood memories. As a kid, you could always find things to do by yourself and still be happy

  2. The vtech story time with sunny reminds me of a projertor i had that you had to hand crank. I remember charging the neighbourhood kids 25 cents to come watch a “movie “ which was about 15 seconds.

  4. The Toy Shock Barbie Large Kitchen Set with Accessories is so cute and fun! Reminds me of the toy kitchen I had as a kid, except mine was fast food themed and a hand-me-down from my brothers. Lots of fun memories with that toy set though. But this one is so much cuter!

  6. This one’s pretty simple, Connect4 reminds me of my childhood. I actually remember receiving the game for Christmas and playing all the time with my older brother. The game is still popular now for Christmas 🙂

  7. The Droyd Romper Ride-On Toy Electric Bike reminds of the original Big Wheel. My first “drifting” vehicle.

  8. The toy shock barbie play kitchen reminds me of something similar as a kid. We used to prepare so many pretend meals for our restaurant at that play kitchen, and my mother was our best customer, always.

  9. Toy Shock Barbie beauty set as I had one Barbie as a kid and it had mini accessories including hair brushes and shoes. I spent hours sewing little clothes for the doll too.

  11. Hasbro Disney Princess: Ultimate Celebration Castle reminds me of my playhouse for my Barbie growing up. It wasn’t as fancy as the Hasbro Disney Playhouse, but I remember loving it so much and playing with it right after school.

  13. We always played Yahtzee at my friends house.
    Her family are Brilliant. I played The Game of life and Scattegories Sometimes. I had a Barbie with a pretend fur coat. . We bought our Daughter a lot of Barbies. A few gorgeous holiday Barbies. Gave a Barbie for a gift. Epic generous Contest. Would be a dream come true. I love V Tech , Hasbro and Fisher price. This would be great for our GrandDaughter.

  16. The Hasbro G.I. Joe Classified Series – Mutt & Junkyard Action Figure! I used to have this figure when I was a kid!!!! Had so much fun playing with my friends and seeing the different figures we all had!

  17. The Toy Shock Barbie Beauty Play Set with Accessories reminds me of a Barbie I used have as a kid. It was my favorite toy at the time. I took it everywhere with me.

  18. Yahtzee was my fav game from my youth we used to play for hours when we were camping and it was raining.

  19. I didn’t realize the game Scattergories is still around. I remember playing that game a lot when I was younger. It was played at many parties and is considered a classic game in our household. I’m so glad it is still around for my kids to enjoy.

  21. Droyd Romper Ride-On Toy Electric Bike definitely reminds me of the old tricycle I used to ride because I could not learn how to ride a bike. Nowadays, there is the electrical version which is much more convenient.

  23. The Toy Shock Barbie Kitchen Set with Accessories reminds me of playing Barbies with my one cousin who had made her own Barbie furniture with small pieces of wood and nails as the legs.

  24. The stomp Rocket Stunt Plane reminds me of the old balsa wood gliders that I threw for hours before graduating to the rubber band wind up.

  26. Twister is an old one I remember. One that you have now is Monopoly and we played it for hours on a rainy day.

  27. The Trivial Pursuit game reminds me of how my sister and I made up our own game with our parents’ old Trivial Pursuit because we were too young to know any of the trivia. I don’t remember much of our made up game but it involved throwing all the cards in the air. My parents probably hated it lol

  29. Hasbro Yahtzee Dice Game! This reminds me of Yahtzee that we played for hours on end at every family gathering! Also, my mom and I played a few games every evening when I was living at home years ago. Best game ever and now I play with my grandboys!

  30. The game of life is an all time favourite of mine. I remember getting the cd-rom version of the game in a cereal box and playing it every weekend!

  31. Toy Shock Barbie Fruit stand reminds me of a favourite Christmas gift I got as a kid – The Barbie Hot Dog Stand! I played with it for hours and years afterward.

  32. Any of the games (Connect 4, Game of Life etc), remind me of snow days at home playing board games with my Grandfather.

  34. None of the toys I had as a kid come close to what these new toys can do. I guess the closest is the Barbie beauty play set. I loved my Barbies I had a Barbie head that I could style her hair and do,her makeup and I had the Barbie camper and airplane I spent many hours playing with them.

  36. New Toy: Toy Shock Barbie Beauty Play Set with Accessories
    Old Toy: Barbie Styling Fashion Head

    I loved Barbie growing up and still love to see the displays in stores

  37. The Toy Shock Barbie Large Kitchen Set with Accessories reminds me of the toy kitchen I had as a child giving me hours of playtime.

  38. New toy: Toy Shock Barbie Beauty Play Set with Accessories
    Old toy: Barbie Styling Fashion Head

    Used to love styling hair and makeup on the Barbie

  39. The Hasbro Gaming Chutes and Ladders and it reminds me of the board game snakes and Ladders as well as another native board game called Ludo ( from Nigeria)

    Looking back it brings so much pleasant memories of how my cousins and my siblings would compete and try so hard to win the game so they can have the last piece a full can of soda and some cookies. It was usually a weekend evening favorite for all while growing up.

  42. I don’t know the name of the old toys I had, but the Toy Shock Barbie Beauty Play Set with Accessories definitely feels nostalgic. I didn’t have any Barbie sets, but I had three friends with ALL the Barbies and allllll the accessories. They had tubs and bins and even suitcases stuffed with Barbie clothes and accessories. I want to spend all my time at their houses playing Barbies. It was always so much fun.

  43. Hasbro’s Connect Four reminds me of playing the same (but way older!) version when I was a kid. I was so good at it! haha. I would always be challenging both my sisters and parents for a game. I’m still a gamer today, thanks largely to Connect Four!

  44. The Gel Blaster SURGE Ultimate Water Gellet Blaster reminds me of the super soakers my brother and I used to rock in the hot summers in the 90’s

  46. the Game of Life, we had so many board games growing up and this was one of my favorites along with monopoly

  48. Gel Blaster Surge reminds me of the Super Soakers I had as a kid and all of the fun water fights my sister and I use to have.

  50. OMG a Gel Blaster SURGE Ultimate Water Gellet Blaster, is like the water gun we had my sister and I
    unfortunately for my mother we enjoyed playing indoors LOL

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