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. The droyd makes me nostalgic and reminds me of riding my pink plastic four wheel ATV as a kid. Thank you for the chance!

  3. When i was a kid I had a “bouncemobile” which allowed me to bonce all over the house and yard. This Droyd Romper Ride-On toy Electric Bike brings back those memories.

  4. The 3Doodler printing pen really reminds me of Spirograph which was one of my favorites when I was a child.

  7. The classic board games like monopoly and risk remind me of childhood
    the 3doodler looks really cool, (which reminds me of spirograph) and would love to give to my son

  9. 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.

  10. The stomp rocket brings back fond memories of wanting to fly high up into the sky , though more like the greatest American Hero would fly.

  14. Love the Gel Plastic Warer Gun which makes me smile remembering my brother and I shooting and arguing who had the best gun

  15. The stomp rocket reminds me of the lawn darts my parents let us play with at the cottage. We always had a lawn dart tournament with the kids. I have no idea how anyone thought that was safe.

  17. The Hasbro Yahtzee Dice Game reminded me of when we would play this game with family on those wintery nights.

  19. It’s actually funny because the game “Mouse Trap” came out when I was young. It’s been updated and the box looks different from when I was young but it’s still the same game! I never owned it myself, but my friend did and whenever I went over to their place, it was the game we would play for hours!!

  20. The Toy Shock Vanity Barbie set reminds me of our old Barbie sets and all the little combs, makeup mirrors and other accessories that we were always losing. I had one of the Barbie dolls passed down from my aunt and it was close to being the original doll from the late 1950s. My daughter played with that same doll and the original clothing.

  23. oh my that 3Doodler printing pen really reminds me of Spirograph. My sisters and I would play with that for hours on end and we loved it so much that my parents bought another one so we had 2 to share between us 3 girls. We just loved it. reminds me so much of that.

  24. The “Stomp Rocket” reminds me of a toy I had as a child which was a tube meant to look like a rocket.
    It was in two parts, you would put the cardboard capsule on top of the hollow tube then pull down and the air being compressed in the tube would launch the capsule.

  27. Definitely HASBRO scrabble, still play it with my hubby, and love the Junior Scrabble to play with our grandkids

  30. Monopoly LILO & Stitch reminds me of the original, but with a fun twist of characters from my child’s favourite movie

  31. Hasbro’s Deluxe Scrabble Board Game available at BEST BUY reminds me of the pretty old and basic Scrabble Game I played as a kid and still do. Keeps your mind sharp! Haha

  35. Hasbro Yahtzee Dice Game hasn’t changed since my youth – and that was a long, long time ago. Such a great game! I particularly liked yelling out YAHTZEE when I got 5 of a kind 🙂

  36. Monopoly Junior – Super Mario Edition reminds me of the classic original monopoly that we would play for full days during snow days. Great memories

  37. 3Doodler, reminds me of my Spirograph. I remember spending hours making posters for my room in the 60’s

  40. Droyd Romper Ride-On Toy Electric Bike reminds me of the the ones we had for our sons back in the 80’s. They were made by Fisher Price and the kids enjoyed zipping up and down the laneway but they certainly weren’t as elaborate as the Droyd Romper Electric Bike. Love it!

  42. The new toy 3Doodler, reminds me of my Spirograph – I loved the creativity that was allowed with my Spirograph and it felt like the possibilities were endless at the time.

  43. The Lego Star Wars Darth Vader helmet reminds of the countless hours spent with a mix of older Lego sets building people and places sometimes at the same time as my Knex kits. Loved the adventure of building things and combining with Knex or some Hot Wheels to add speed.

  45. The Game of Life Board Game reminds me of…The Game of Life Board Game! Played it all the time with my parents growing up. Such great times.

  47. The 3 D Doodler Pen reminds me so much of etch a sketch that I got to play with when I visited my friend. I loved it.

  48. The new toy 3Doodler, reminds me of my Spirograph – I loved the creativity that was allowed with my Spirograph and it felt like the possibilities were endless at the time.

  49. I enjoy the Connect 4 game. It reminds me of when I was young growing up on a farm. I had 6 siblings and we all played with it.

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