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. HASBRO – Connect Four. All 4 generations of our family enjoy playing this game on visits. Fun time for all ages.

  2. VTech Kidizoom DX3 Smartwatch with Camera – Purple
    It reminds me of a telephone my mother had. She really likes it.

  4. The new toy is Scrabble Deluxe Board Game – English. It reminds me of when I used to play my mom’s old copy of it when I was younger.

  5. The Toy Shock Barbie Supermarket reminds me of all the time I enjoyed with my friends playing with Barbie sets.

  10. Monopoly! I played this game for hours on end in my cousins playhouse in the summer, and we still enjoy it today with family.

  11. The Stomp Rocket Dueling Rockets – 4 Pack reminded me of a a stomp rocket we played with as children in summer. We played with it often when we went camping. Great memories of summer days and playing with this toy.

  17. Game of Life reminds me of all the board games I played as a child, including snakes and ladders and of course my favorite, monopoly.

  19. The Hasbro Yahtzee Dice Game brings back so many memories of playing this game as a teenager. It was a great way to polish up math skills as well as just fun.

  22. Seeing Hasbro Yahtzee Dice Game reminded me of when we would play this game with some dice at my aunt and uncle’s place when I was small. We just called the game Dice but it was actually Yahtzee!

  24. We had many Hasbro board games at the cottage. my favorite was Monopoly(as it took a long time, meaning we could stay up later). But for the long drive north, my Etch A Sketch was mandatory

  27. The Gelblaster guns brings back good memories of water gun fights, especially with the green avenger gun.

  30. When I was younger I had a Spirograph set, that you could make cool shapes and doodles with. The 3Doodler Create+ (Plus) Essentials 3D Printing Pen Set kind of reminds me of this. I was always into drawing, and crafting.

  31. The Toy Shock Barbie Beauty Play Set with Accessories reminds me of a Barbie hair styling model I had. I loved to pretend I was a hair dresser and try out new braids and styles on her hair.

  32. I loved playing scrabble as a child and still have 2 sets. One a regular size and another travel size. There are new Lego toys at Best Buy.

  33. The Toy Shock Barbie Supermarket reminds me of a time we would visit my cousin and she always had the greatest and latest Barbie playsets. We would play for hours!

  34. Hasbro has a number of family favorites that i remember, and just to name one is hard.
    I guess I will have to say Connect 4 was a big favorite in my household because it
    could make old and young happy.

  35. Toy Shock Barbie Vanity Set was a favorite to add to my Barbie collection as a child. Spent many hours playing barbies with my 4 sisters

  37. The Scrabble – Classic Model Number: F4204 looks like the game board and tile holders from my childhood Scrabble game, except that the box on our family set was sturdier and had a textured, burgundy finish. It was an enjoyable, favourite, family game for much of my childhood. I remember that we even loved to play it on picnic tables, while on fun camping trips.

  38. Toy Shock Barbie- I remember a kid down the street having a similar vanity set. Barbie in general was a favourite toy.

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. 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

  44. It’s a tossup between Monopoly and The Game of Life. Both kept us four kids and our neighbours going for hours

  45. The Toy Shock Barbie Beauty Play Set with Accessories reminds me of the Barbies my sisters and I had as youngsters, wow, I remember playing with Barbies for hours on end. I now love seeing out grand-daughters using their imaginations and playing with Barbies, a toy that will be around to decades to come..

  46. Hasbro Twister Party Game Model Number: 98831024 – brings back memories when I was young, was fun when I was more flexible and trying not to fall – would be fun to play with the next generation

  49. Monopoly Family Board Game Model Number: C1009035 Web Code: 15860016. Really this classic has not changed all that much since I used to play it with my brother years ago. Lots of times the game always ended in a fight cause one of us would think the other is cheating. After a few years the game started to collect dust. I still have no idea why, but years later when I opened the game again I found $40 in real cash, no idea how it got there.

  50. Hasbro Twister Party Game Model Number: 98831024 – brings back memories when I was young, was fun when I was more flexible and trying not to fall – would be fun to play with the next generation

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