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Walmart Says These Will Be the Hottest Toys This Christmas

By Perri Ormont Blumberg
September 18, 2017
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“With a little over three months until Christmas, we want to help parents get ahead of the holiday hunt for the hottest toys and find the best deals,” said Anne Marie Kehoe, vice president of toys at Walmart U.S. in a company press release. “We narrowed down hundreds of toys to the top 25 we know kids will love.” Not surprisingly, there's some overlap with competitor Amazon's list of top toys, but there's also some interesting–and exclusive–standouts. Read on for the full list on what's fit for under a Christmas tree near you.
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Fingerlings

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This interactive handheld toy reacts to motion, sound, and touch. Colorful and fun, mom and dad may even enjoy blowing these adorable little guys a kiss or two. Ages 5 and up.

BUY IT: Fingerlings Monkey; $17.99; walmart.com

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littleBits Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit

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Everything’s included in this handy kit that lets your kids make like a Jedi knight and create their very own Star Wars-inspired Droid. Did we mention it will keep them entertained for hours? Ages 8 and up.

BUY IT: littleBits Stars Wars Droid Inventor Kit; $99.95; walmart.com

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Num Noms Nail Polish Maker

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Custom-scented manicures? Sign Mama up too. This fun collection lets you pick your color and scent to make a one-of-a-kind polish. And yes, there will be glitter. Ages 3 and up.

BUY IT: Num Noms Nail Polish Maker; $44.88; walmart.com

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FurReal Roarin Tyler, the Playful Tiger

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This next-generation stuffed animal responds to kids with 100+ sounds and motions. Fireworks aside, it’s also pretty darn cute and cuddly.

BUY IT: FurReal Roarin Tyler, the Playful Tiger; $117; walmart.com

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Barbie DreamHorse and Doll

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It’s a shame this equestrian fantasy didn’t exist during our childhood, but countless girls will now enjoy the magic of this stable-ready release. Complete with sounds, motion, and touch-interaction, we may just have to pick of a few of these special sets. Ages 2 and up.

BUY IT: Barbie DreamHorse and Caucasian Doll; $88.97; walmart.com

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Fisher-Price Zoom 'N Crawl Monster

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If the adorable orange face didn’t win you over, the smile on your child’s face when they start the ball-spinning madness will. Bonus: This friendly monster sings. Ages 12 to 24 months.

BUY IT: Fisher-Price Zoom 'N Crawl Monster; $34.97; walmart.com

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L.O.L. Surprise Fizz Factory

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This creative experience lets your children make their own “fizz balls” with charms and glitter. Kids love experimenting with various mixes with the included measuring spoon, funnel and water dropper that make them feel like a scientist. Hot pink lab coat not included. Ages 8 and up.

BUY IT: L.O.L. Surprise Fizz Factory; $33; walmart.com

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Soggy Doggy Board Game for Kids

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This wildly addictive game is one the whole family will enjoy. Yes, you’ll get a little wet, but don’t worry, cleanup is a cinch. Ages 4 and up.

BUY IT: Soggy Doggy Board Game for Kids with Interactive Dog Toy; $19.82; walmart.com

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Mayka Toy Block Tape

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Transform practically any surface into instant play time with this genius tape that acts as a base for toy building blocks and figures. The colors are so fun too! Ages 3 and up.

BUY IT: Mayka Toy Block Tape (4-pack); $44.47; walmart.com

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Disney Frozen 12-Volt Ride-On Sleigh

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For the Frozen-obsessed child, what better gift than a real-life wintertime sleigh? This Walmart exclusive makes dashing through the snow in style a breeze. Ages 3 to 7.

BUY IT: Disney Frozen 12-Volt Ride-On Sleigh; $298; walmart.com

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Adventure Force Light Command Light-up Motorized Blaster

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Dart shooting has never been so epic, y’all. Another Walmart exclusive, this fun toy features motorized full-auto blasting with illuminated blast panels. Ages 8 and up.

BUY IT: Adventure Force Light Command Light-up Motorized Blaster; $24.97; walmart.com

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Huffy Electric Green Machine Trike

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Speed demons, gather around. The Electric Green Machine cruises at up to 12 miles per hour while doling out a serious dose of adrenaline. Ages 8 to 11.

BUY IT: Huffy Electric Green Machine Trike; $199; walmart.com

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Monster Jam Grave Digger

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This Walmart exclusive was a hit with the test panelists. “I liked the Monster Jam Grave Digger best because I could make it do donuts,” said Collin, age 6, one of Walmart’s testers. Ages 3 and up.

BUY IT: Monster Jam Grave Digger Quad 12-Volt Battery Powered Ride-On; $99; walmart.com

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Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K

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Grab your blaster, and game on with this superstar machine that holds up to 100 rounds. Your kids will never be more excited to pick team red or blue. Ages 14 and up.

BUY IT: Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K; $88; walmart.com

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Recoil Starter Set by Skyrocket

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Voice chat? Check. Real-time player tracking for up to 16 players? Got it. Stellar audio? Obviously.. Kids will delight in the immersive GPS-enabled battlefield experience for years to come with this high-tech set. Ages 12 and up.

BUY IT: Recoil Starter Set by Skyrocket; $117.65; walmart.com

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New Bright Radio Control Tumblebee

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Your child’s face will light up when they pull off fun stunts and wild spins with this handheld toy. Heck, you might enjoy taking the joysticks for a bit, too. Ages 8 and up.

BUY IT: New Bright 10 Inch Rc Tumblebee With Usb Cord; $24.88; walmart.com

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Pop-a-Balls Drop and Pop Ball Pit

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Babies will love moving around with these 30 bright, colorful balls that come with an electronic activity panel. Toss a ball through the hoop? Sling one down a slide? Play a song? You may have a hard time prying your toddler away. Ages 9 to 36 months.

BUY IT: VTech Pop-a-Balls Drop and Pop Ball Pit; $49.99; walmart.com

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Radio Control DashCam Rock Crawler

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This Jeep off-road machine is sure to be the envy of all playdate tracks. The Walmart exclusive comes with a VR headset, dash-mounted video camera, and wifi streaming, that’s sure to send any toy truck enthusiast over the moon. Ages 8 and up.

BUY IT: Radio Control DashCam; $59.97; walmart.com

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Imaginext DC Super Friends Batman Batbot Xtreme

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If your kid is a Batman fan, this is the toy they’ve been waiting for. Standing over two-feet tall, the Batbot comes with wings, a voice changer, and more for zooming through Gotham City. Ages 3 to 8.

BUY IT: Imaginext DC Super Friends Batman Batbot Xtreme; $94; walmart.com

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Paw Patrol Launch N Roll Lookout Tower Track Set

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This amazing Christmas gift idea has kids building their very own race track from scratch. Our favorite part of the customizable set is the collapsible bridge. Ages 3 and up.

BUY IT: Paw Patrol Launch N Roll Lookout Tower Track Set; $33.87; walmart.com

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Mr. Dusty The Super Duper Garbage Truck

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An entertaining dump truck with a motorized mouth, working lights, and more than 50 phrases and fun sounds. It also makes cleaning up, actually fun– a concept parents will surely appreciate. Ages 3 and up.

BUY IT: Real Workin’ Buddies Mr. Dusty The Super Duper Garbarge Truck; $39.95; walmart.com

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Disney/Pixar “Cars 3” Florida Speedway Mega Garage

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Coming in at 5-feet-long, this unique play set is based on Disney/Pixar’s Cars 3. The raised track is great for aspiring Indy 500 stars, helping to amp up speed for your racers. Ages 4 and up.

BUY IT: Disney/Pixar Cars 3 Florida Speedway Mega Garage; $106.20; walmart.com

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Mickey and the Roadster Racers Transforming Hot Rod Mickey

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When Mickey exclaims “We’re gonna win!” that’s the childhood equivalent of a tailgate anthem blasting on game day. Channeling the excitement of the Roadster Races TV show, children will go wild for this entertaining race car. Ages 3 and up.

BUY IT: Mickey and the Roadster Racers Transforming Hot Rod Mickey; $16.97; walmart.com

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Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Baby All in One Nursery

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For young doctors in training, this impressive set boasts an electronic patient laptop, a light and sound stethoscope, a sticker dispenser, and more.Vanderbilt med school class of 2042? Ages 3 and up.

BUY IT: Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Baby All in One Nursery; $74.97; walmart.com

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A Hatchimals “Surprise”

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With more details arriving on October 6th, we’re excited to find out what the latest Hatchimals release will be for the popular “CollEGGtibles” line.

BUY IT: Hatchimals - CollEGGtibles - 4-Pack, $9.36; walmart.com

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1 of 25 Fingerlings
2 of 25 littleBits Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit
3 of 25 Num Noms Nail Polish Maker
4 of 25 FurReal Roarin Tyler, the Playful Tiger
5 of 25 Barbie DreamHorse and Doll
6 of 25 Fisher-Price Zoom 'N Crawl Monster
7 of 25 L.O.L. Surprise Fizz Factory
8 of 25 Soggy Doggy Board Game for Kids
9 of 25 Mayka Toy Block Tape
10 of 25 Disney Frozen 12-Volt Ride-On Sleigh
11 of 25 Adventure Force Light Command Light-up Motorized Blaster
12 of 25 Huffy Electric Green Machine Trike
13 of 25 Monster Jam Grave Digger
14 of 25 Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K
15 of 25 Recoil Starter Set by Skyrocket
16 of 25 New Bright Radio Control Tumblebee
17 of 25 Pop-a-Balls Drop and Pop Ball Pit
18 of 25 Radio Control DashCam Rock Crawler
19 of 25 Imaginext DC Super Friends Batman Batbot Xtreme
20 of 25 Paw Patrol Launch N Roll Lookout Tower Track Set
21 of 25 Mr. Dusty The Super Duper Garbage Truck
22 of 25 Disney/Pixar “Cars 3” Florida Speedway Mega Garage
23 of 25 Mickey and the Roadster Racers Transforming Hot Rod Mickey
24 of 25 Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Baby All in One Nursery
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