I’m of the opinion that no one should truly 100% grow-up. I really think people ought to occasionally partake in youthful frivolities, like having candy for breakfast and jumping in mud puddles—and playing with toys and games. That keeps magic weaving its way through our lives, adding a spring to our steps and a sparkle to our eyes. Luckily, Best Buy has a huge selection of toys and games for everyone, so whether you’re one or 100 you can relive a bit of that childhood magic. What’s more, we’re running our annual toy contest! Read on and learn about the magical selection of toys at Best Buy, then enter the contest for a chance to win some for your family. Imagine the magic that your whole family will experience with a fantastic bundle of toys delivered to your home!
Sphero, Anki, and Oculus make learning magical
There is a huge range of STEM and robotics toys available these days, and the best part is, they’re so much fun to use that kids will enjoy learning.
Sphero creates toys like the BOLT robotic ball to teach kids coding through a block-based visual language. Using the Sphero Edu app, you can control the Bolt’s movement and speed, as well as the colour and brightness of the built-in LED lights. Light sensors, infrared sensors, and a magnetic compass provide it with data, so it can be programmed it to change direction if it meets an obstacle.
The Anki Cozmo and Vector robots are home assistants with personality. These diminutive robots are curious, interactive, and capable of learning. Designed with both an IQ and EQ, these robots are smart and endearing. They will become a part of your family as they help you out with weather reports and answering search queries, or play games like Quick Tap and Keep Away.
As a child, I used to dream of travelling to another universe. With virtual reality, that dream comes pretty darn close to true. Using 3D graphics and amazing optics, the Oculus Go headset can transport you to other dimensions. Oculus Go gives you access to over 1,000 virtual reality games, social apps, and 360-degree experiences. Always wanted to visit the moon or walk among dinosaurs? How about stepping into the pages of a comic? Or have you’ve always dreamed of fighting super villains. All of this is possible with the magic of Oculus virtual reality.
Zoom into adventure with ride on toys and race tracks
Maybe you were always a bit of thrill seeker, well, we have toys for that too. Best Buy has a huge selection of ride on cars that are sure to delight any little driver. Choose from authentic scale replicas of vehicles like Jeeps, BMWs, and Maseratis from brands like Best, Kool Karz, and Powerwheels. This sweet rides are each decked out with details like a horn, lights, and music. Most ride on toys are equipped with parental controls too, so you can rest easy as your child zooms about. And perhaps the best thing about ride on toys is they get your kids outside, away for tablets and TVs, enjoying the fresh air.
If you want to keep your racing indoors, Anki also makes the Overdrive, an intelligent battle racing system. Build your track and race solo, AI, or against friends as you control you car through the app. As you race you can unlock weapons and upgrades, and customize your car, plus the app is always being updated, so gameplay is always fresh. That’s the beauty of tech toys; the magic keeps evolving.
For the younger race car enthusiasts, there are Carrera GO!!! racing systems. Kids can race zoom around tracks with themes like Nintendo Mario Kart and Ferrari, both of which are prizes in this contest.
LEGO, Fingerlings, Dollhouses allow us to tap into our imaginations
LEGO, who doesn’t love it? You can recreate iconic scenes from your favourite films or build something truly one-of-a-kind that only you would dream up. Race in the Indy 500 with the LEGO Technic Rally car, casts spells in Hogwarts Great Hall, or explore a galaxy far far away in the Millenium Falcon. There are so many LEGO sets available I’ll leave it to you to find which LEGO set is the most magical to you.
Interactive toys, especially those that look like cuddly little creatures, bring the cartoon animal sidekick to life. (My personal favourites were Fizzgig from Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal and Pegasus from Disney’s Hercules). On of the hottest toys this year are the Fingerlings Hugs by WowWee. These lovable, interactive critters can say and do over 40 things, and have extra long arms for hugging and hanging around. Hatchimals too, offer children a chance to have their own animal companion. Children can hatch a mystery animal and nurture it as it learns and grows.
Just as children love caring for animals, so too do they love creating stories and imitating grown ups. Pretend play is an important element in a child’s development and toys like dollhouses and activity tables and playsets are wonderful ways for children to tap into their imaginations
Best Buy has the best selection of toys
As you can see from the above, Best Buy’s toy selection is impressive. Also impressive is Best Buy’s toy contest. Every year at this time we give away thousands of dollars worth of toys.
Take a look at what some of our past years’ winners received!
This year there are seven great toy bundle prizes, each containing magical fun for the whole family. Read carefully the details below, then enter the contest … and be sure to tell your friends!
HOW TO ENTER
Entering is easy, but you can enter only once. Go to the toy section at Bestbuy.ca, and locate the toy you think would bring you or a child in your life the most magic. In a comment, tell us what that toy is and why you selected it. Would a Lego set bring you back to the days of building towers taller than you were? Would a Fingerling Hug simply delight your niece or nephew? Tell us below!
WHAT YOU CAN WIN
We will randomly draw seven winners to each win a toy prize pack that’s absolutely full of fantastic goodies. The complete prize list is shown in the Rules and Regulations.
This contest runs from November 2nd until November 19th.
Remember you can only enter this contest once by leaving a comment below telling us what toy would bring magic into your life. Spread the magic and encourage your friends and family to enter too!
Good Luck
The Magical Best Buy Toy Contest Rules and Regulations
| We frequently have many contests running at Best Buy so check out the “contests in progress” page for more great contests to enter. |
I know my grandson would be so excited to receive a Melissa and Doug Deluxe Wooden Railway Train Set! It would provide many hours of entertainment for him and his little sister.
My almost 3 year old son would absolutely love the Fisher-Price Think & Learn Teach ‘n Tag Movi in English as he is constantly building a robot with boxes or blocks; whichever he can get his tiny hands on. He is always pretending to be a robot by doing the robot dance and loves to play games with his sisters while pretending to be a robot. Movi does all that and more! What’s a toddler robot without a mini robot companion to play games with when your sisters are away at school!
My daughter would love the Anki Cozmo robot! She thinks it’s the cutest thing and who couldn’t use another friend !
My daughter would love the Ninebot by Segway miniPRO. She would have tons of fun riding it around the neighbourhood.
The Vector robot would bring my childhood memories of watching the The Jetsons cartoon come to life with this neat little robot in our house. I love how it has a personality of its own and can recognize the faces of my family members.
My kids are into science–I don’t know how that happened, but I think its terrific–and would love a digital microscope.
My grandsons would love pretty much everything in the toy section, but i’d like to win The Cabbage Patch Cuties doll for my one and only grand daughter. she would love a doll to cuddle. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Grandson would love the WoodKraft train and table set,,giving him a great place to. Play…and what little boy doesn’t like trains.
The gyrocopter hoverboard for me grandsons
My grandson wants the Anki Cozmo robot
Anything lego is perfect for our home
Adora “Bathtime Baby Gift Set” 13 Inch Baby Doll Soft, Cuddly, Washable Holiday Or Christmas Gift Set Present For my granddaughter
Anki Cozmo and Vector robots would be perfect in our home
I would love to get Sphero Star Wars R2-D2 App-Enabled Droid (R201FCA) it would help me to complete my collection
The Bachmann electric train set. This would be a great addition to our Christmas decorations. To be remembered each and every year.
My granddaughter would love the Qaba Kids Walking Pony Ride on Rocking Horse. She has been asking for it for a few months now and said that I don’t have to wait until Christmas if I don’t want to lol. She loves both the pink and the brown one and would be overjoyed with either.
My son would love the Power Wheels Ford F-150 – Silver/Black because he is always saying he wants a big truck just like his Daddy’s! This would be the perfect gift for him – with a big, red bow on it!
My son has been raving about wanting an Anki Cozmo robot for the year now. He loves electronics, things that move, etc. He’s hands on. This toy would be a dream for him for Christmas; he even asks nothing else, just the robot.
The Azul board game would be perfect to play with my children!
I would have to pick ‘the game of life’. Pure nostalgia with this one. My siblings and I always played board games growing up and this was one of my favourites.
The wee grandaughter would love the Melissa and Doug’s play kitchen as she is just at that age with a full imagination.
Thanks – great toy selection Best Buy!
The Anki Vector Robot would give us the most magic to our family since he’s like a smart assistant but can roam around the house like a friend. He responds to questions like what’s the weather in a robotic voice and chirps like a little toy pet. I think Vector would be ideal for my elderly mother who lives alone as it would make a great companion like a pet dog without the need to feed it or take him walks. Plus, he’s super cute!
My kids would go bAnAnAs for the “Sphero Star Wars R2-D2 App-Enabled Droid (R201FCA)” We already own BB8, so they would be so happy to get R2D2 too!
Hatchamals for sure would be a big thing in your house hold
As we love lego in our home the LEGO City: Fire Station – 919 Pieces would be a great addition for education and for fun.
My niece has asked for a Lego Police Set for Christmas, so I know she would love this one!
Playmobil City Action: Police Headquarters with Prison – 53 Pieces (9131) – Online Only
Model #: 9131 Web Code: 12856392
My sons would love a hoverboard, it’s a perfect gift!
The Lionel Polar Express Train Set would bring my husband the most magic. He’s been talking about getting 1 forever.
The telescope or one of the train sets would probably be my choice.
My Daughter would love LEGO Harry Potter: Hogwarts Great Hall – 878 Pieces (75954) it’s a perfect gift for boxing day activity together!
My great Grand children would love the Lego Friends Collection. They love to sit and play together building various things with the small set of Lego,s that they have. I know that this larger set would bring them many hours of joy.
My daughter has wanted Santa to bring her the Anki Cosmo robot for the last 2 years.
I would love for Santa to be able to provide this for her!
I would choose the Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Great Hall, my granddaugher is obsessed with Harry Potter. We would have so much fun making it!
I would get the Melissa and Doug’s play kitchen for my two granddaughters. They love to help their mother bake cookies and cakes. It would be a good learning experience for them. They might even be able to convince their brother to join them.
My (almost) 4 year old twins just started playing with real LEGO this year and love it! We like to build together as a family. We also love magic. The Harry Potter Hogwarts set would be amazing for all of us to build and play with together.
Hatchimals Mystery Egg
I’d choose LEGO Harry Potter: Hogwarts Great Hall. As a family, we’ve enjoyed the Harry Potter books and movies, and we’ve built with LEGO together for years. This set would bring together both of our passions!
I think the KidKraft Deluxe Wooden Easel – Espresso would be the most magical for my daughter because she such a creative person and expresses herself well through art.
The Lionel Polar Express Train Set. Classic, Timeless, and appeals to not only the young but the old “children” as well!
I love playing board games with the family because they make you think and promote healthy competition. Recently played Settlers of Catan Board Game Model #: Base Game Web Code: 10931405 and I am hooked!
My daughters would love the Lionel Mickey Mouse Express Train Set, both love trains and, in addition, my oldest is crazy about Mickey.
I love the idea of introducing space to my child with the Celestron PowerSeeker 70EQ telescope. Space is something that him and his father can both love together, and will allow us to get outside in the fresh air and explore the world.
I would get the KidKraft Vintage Kitchen in Red. My daughter loves playing in the kitchen and think she will love playing it with her sister.
Want my kids off of electronics to help build creativity!
My son would adore the WowWee CHiP Robotic Dog. A robotic pet walking around the house, we would feel like the Jetsons!
Both my boys would love the LEGO City: Mining Heavy Driller set! They are huge into LEGO and that is the only thing on their Christmas lists this year!
The Melissa and Doug’s play kitchen would be great to have. My little one loves to play restaurant!
It would definitely be the KidKraft Adventure Town Railway Train Set & Table, my son loves trains and that would make his day!
A toy that challenges them to learn and have fun would be my ideal gift for ours, so something like the Anki Overdrive Starter Kit looks exciting and perfect for the job.
My Grandson would absolutely flip for a Gyrocopter hoverboard!
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