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 Bolt robot ball STEM toy
Sphero Bolt makes coding fun to learn

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

Ride on toy car
Power Wheels Jeep Wrangler

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.

WowWee Fingerlings Hugs
Fingerlings Hugs make a cute companion for kids

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.

 

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Kate Wensel
Kate Wensel
Kate holds an MA in English and has an undeniable fondness for fixing grammar and rearranging words. It's no surprise, then, that she began her career at Best Buy Canada as a product copywriter, and is now an editor for bestbuy.ca. When you can get her nose out of a book, Kate might be found hiking, ballroom dancing, or exploring Vancouver's food scene.
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  2. I chose the Kool Karz Mercedes-Benz G55 Ride-On Toy – Black – because my daughter loves to ride on our neighbours. It would be great if she had one of her own

  3. Hi for my 3 year old grandson I think the toy that would bring us the most magic on Christmas Day would be the hatchimals mystery. He is very inquisitive and caring and I know he would enjoy the hatching and nurturing. Very magical!!

  4. My great granddaughter has asked for a hoverboard for the last 2 years. She would be so excited if I could win the Gyrocoptors PRO20 hoverboard in Gold. Thankyou for giving me the opportunity to enter.

  5. For our grandson I think the toy that would bring magic into all three of our lives is the Harry Potter LEGO series. He is obsessed and I cannot think of anything more magical for Christmas morning:)

  8. My great granddaughter has asked for a hoverboard for Christmas for the last 2 years and she would absolutely go crazy if I won this for her. Thank you for the opportunity to enter this contest

  9. For my 8 year old son I would wish for the Anki Cozmo robot web code #12917231. I like the technology aspect to this toy and think he would as well. It is very unique and he would learn while he plays:)

  11. “New! American Girl Welliewishers Flutter Wings Doll Carrier”
    My daughter would be so excited to win something like this. She has 2 American girl dolls, one is the standard size and the other is a Wellie Wisher. She would LOVE a backpack to carry one in.

  13. I think my grandson would really love the Sphero. He is just learning to code and he would be fascinated with this. I’d love to surprise him with it for Christmas.

  15. My kids are really into robots just now, so the Anki Vector Robot or the Sphere Bolt are right at the top of their list. And I don’t mind those because they won’t get bored with them due to the fact they can do so much. Plus they might even learn something!

  16. I would choose the Lego Creator Parisian Restaurant set so my son and daughter could spend time together sharing the special joy that comes from building a huge Lego set.

  17. I would choose the GoPro Karma Drone because I don’t have any kids and I’ts something I could give myself for Christmas.

  18. I would choose the Celestron 20-200x Digital Microscope Pro for my niece so she could see the beauty of the little things in life. It might also help teach her some biology and stuff.

  19. Cozmo Robot! Because my 6 year old has been in love with him from afar for two years now and I have had to deny him it for Christmases and Birthdays because of the high price tag . He loves robots and technology and I love how learning occurs through play! He also happens to he an adorable little robot that would fit in to our qwirky family! ❤️

  20. My 10 year old granddaughter ❤️ loves LEGO. She is creative and detailed and would have such fun building different sets. She has been collecting LEGO sets for a couple of years and has them all set up on the top of her dresser. Sometimes she will take them apart so she can put them back together. Thanks fingers crossed

  21. Best Ride On Cars Realtree Truck – Black

    My kids ask for a truck like mine all the time. They could finally get to drive and have as much fun as I do.

  27. Lots of LOL dolls or shopkins would bring joy to my 2 little girls. As for myself it would be a Nintendo switch. Thanks for the opportunity.

  28. My nephew is just getting to the age where he can start playing with Lego and he loves dinosaurs as most little boys do. I think one of the Jurassic World Lego set would have him jumping off the walls in excitement.

  31. the DJI Mavic 2 Pro Quadcopter Drone because I have wanted a drone for years now and it would be fun flying it when we go on vacation in the summer

  33. My son would absolutely love the Power Wheels Ford F-150 – Silver/Black ride on vehicle! He would love driving around our cul-de-sac waving to the neighbours!

  34. I would choose the LEGO Star Wars Poe SX Wing Fighter Set (item 75102/10389369)to make with my two boys. They love to build and see how all the blocks come together to make an actual toy or display and it’s something fun that we can do together and have some quality time making something as a family and making memories in the process.

  35. My daughter loves Lego, and really really wants a Nintendo Switch and a Power Wheels vehicle (she wants the Elsa Sleigh she saw in the states last year).

    I’m finding my daughter (6) and my nephew (5) are really loving the classic board games – connect 4, mouse trap, hungry hungry hippos, guess who, etc (thanks for the mini versions McDonald’s Canada!)

  36. My 3 year old daughter has always been obsessed with trains and airplanes. She got her wish last month when we took a flight out east. The KidKraft Ride Around Train Set
    looks so cool! If she came anywhere near this thing, she would lose her mind! ❤️

  38. A power wheels Jeep for my disabled son to ride around the neighbourhood pretending it is truck night in America, his favourite show.

  39. The Sphero BB-8 App-Enabled Droid is absolutely the coolest! Being able to drive that sucker around the house would be amazing!! What a wicked Christmas present!

  40. The toy that would bring me the most magic is the Celestron PowerSeeker 114EQ Telescope with Motor Drive because I am a budding astronomer and I would love to have this telescope for some fun star gazing on those cold winter nights ahead.

  42. I would like to buy the K’NEX Sky Sprinter Roller Coaster Building Set for my grandson. He loves building things and also loves roller coasters. This would be perfect for him.

  43. I would pick the ‘Spin Master Zoomer Playful Pup’ for my daughter. She loves pets and it looks similar to our dog. When she saw an advertisement for it she thought it was so cute.

  45. My son would love the DJI Mavic 2 Pro Quadcopter Drone with Camera & Controller – Ready-to-Fly – Grey because his uncle has a drone that they always play with! My son would love one of his own! Thanks Best Buy!

  46. I chose the Anki Vector Robot to bring some magic and fun into my life. The reason would be I mean he is so darn cute plus I can ask him questions such as what is the weather, play a game, time my oven baking. It is just so cool.

  47. For my twin grandchildren who are approaching the age of 2, I would choose the Kids Preferred Maserati Grand Cabrio Ride-On Toy in Blue & Kids Preferred Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Ride-On Car in Red because they love toys that allow them to be on the go and getting around the house. They cars would also be a lot of fun in the spring and summer.

  50. I know our grand son would like the Eitech 4105 Teifoc 2 House Brick Construction Set- He loves to build things and this looks very nice.

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