Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids – Instead of guesswork, here’s a tried & true method… Use the 2025 Toy of the Year Award (TOTY) Finalists or peruse previous winners from The Toy Association.
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Toy of the Year Award winners announced every Fall meaning the finalists for 2025 are being announced as this is written. The awards are offered for toys across a variety of categories (18 of them) and this info makes holiday shopping for kids a breeze! Start your shopping by checking out the 2025 Toys of the Year Finalists BELOW OR peruse the 2022 & 2023 winners below.
FYI – There was no Toy of the Year Awards for 2024 but it will be back for 2025. So this year, we’re going to use the Finalists for 2025 for our 2024 Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids List. You can vote for 2025 Toy of the Year Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids list HERE from now until 1/10/25.
I used do a pretty poor job purchasing holiday gifts for my nieces and nephews, but since I started using these lists for inspiration for Christmas gift ideas for kids… I’m hitting it out of the park.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids – Toy of the Year Award 2025 Finalists
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ACTION FIGURE OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- DC Multiverse Batman (Batman: Classic TV Series) Action Figure by McFarlane Toys
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 12-Inch Ultimate Talking Sonic Figure by JAKKS Pacific
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pet to Ninja Deluxe Figures by Playmates Toys, Inc.
- Transformers One Power Flip Optimus Prime (Orion Pax) by Hasbro, Inc.
COLLECTIBLE OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- Deddy Bears Plush in Coffin by Innov8 Academy
- Enchanted Elegance Collection – Ariel, Mulan, Rapunzel by Mattel, Inc.
- Pokémon Trainer Guess: Unova Edition by Ultra PRO
CONSTRUCTION TOY/PLAYSET OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- Gecko Run: Marble Run by Thames & Kosmos, LLC
- LEGO City Space Base and Rocket Launchpad by LEGO Systems, Inc.
- Park & Play Camper by The Radio Flyer Company
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Technodrome Playset by Playmates Toys, Inc.
CREATIVE TOY OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- Clixo Tropical Birds Pack by Toyish Labs Inc.
- Melissa & Doug Sticker WOW! by Spin Master Corporation
- Mini Pottery Studio by Make It Real
- STEM Explorers Pixel Suncatchers by Learning Resources Inc.
DOLL OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- 12” Rainbow Brite Doll by The Loyal Subjects
- Be Loved Babies by IMC Toys US, Inc
- Disney Junior Splash & Glow Ariel Doll by Just Play, LLC
- My Friends & Me Baby Doll with Vitiligo by Miniland Educational Corp.
- Yummiland by MGA Entertainment
EDUCATIONAL TOY OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- Bionic Robotic Arm by Thames & Kosmos, LLC
- DK Virtual Reality History! by Abacus Brands, Inc
- LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit by LEGO Systems, Inc.
- National Geographic Epic Circuits Science Kit by Blue Marble
- ZipString Luma by ZipString
GAME OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls (Disney Edition) by Ravensburger North America, Inc.
- Flip 7 by The Op
- Gnome Hollow by The Op
- Hitster by Jumbo Group
- SNAP 2 IT by Elenco Electronics, LLC
GROWN-UP TOY OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- Hot Wheels x Daniel Arsham Collection by Mattel, Inc.
- Kanoodle Ultimate Champion by Educational Insights
- LEGO Ideas JAWS by LEGO Systems, Inc.
- Oh My Pigeons! by Ravensburger North America, Inc.
- Trivial Pursuit Generations by Ageless Innovation
INFANT/TODDLER TOY OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- Bebé Fuerte Count & Groove Bouncy Barbell by TOMY
- Discoverosity 3-in-1 Sensory Table by Skip Hop
- Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Ultimate Playhouse by Mattel, Inc.
- Ms. Rachel Surprise Learning Box by Spin Master Corporation
- Scan & Sort Grocery Cart with Lights and Sounds by The Radio Flyer Company
LICENSE OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- Barbie 65th Anniversary by Mattel, Inc.
- Bluey by BBC Studios
- Ms. Rachel by Spin Master Corporation
- Stitch by Disney Consumer Products
OUTDOOR TOY OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- Cornhole Shootout by ABetter Design Company
- EastPoint Sports Premium Axe Throw Target Game by Buffalo Games Inc.
- Flybar GLOW Bumper Car by Flybar Inc
- Miracle-Gro Kids’ Garden Tool Set by Red Tool Box Ltd.
- PoppinColorz Hydra 2-in-1 Blaster by South Beach Bubbles
PLUSH TOY OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- Disney Shoulder Plush by Disney Consumer Products
- FurReal Peanut the Playful Monkey by Just Play, LLC
- Hello Kitty Loves Cheer Bear 10” Collectible Care Bears Plush 2-Pack by Basic Fun!
- Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll by Spin Master Corporation
PRESCHOOL TOY OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- BRIO World Dinosaur Deluxe Train Set by Ravensburger North America, Inc.
- Color Wonder Magic Light Brush by Crayola, LLC
- Magic Adventures Binoculars by LeapFrog
- Little Tikes Story Dream Machine by MGA Entertainment
- Melissa & Doug Sort, Stock, Select Wooden Vending Machine Play Set by Spin Master Corporation
- Tile Town Bluey Heeler Home by Moose Toys, LLC
SPECIALTY TOY OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- Dynamic Pixel Piano by Hape
- Living Puppets Murray by Thin Air Brands, LLC
- Pinball Machine Maker: Gumball Rally by Thames & Kosmos LLC
- Snap Circuits Nite Lite by Elenco Electronics, LLC
TECH TOY OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- Bitzee Disney by Spin Master Corporation
- Hatchimals Alive Mystery Hatch by Spin Master Corporation
- Pictionary vs. AI by Mattel, Inc.
- RealFX Disney Stitch Puppet by WOW! Stuff
- TapTap Arcade by FlyCatcher Inc.
VEHICLE OF THE YEAR / Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
- Flat 2 Fast Card Racers by Luki Lab
- Kids Clean Car by Henry’s Toy Box Inc
- LEGO Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance by LEGO Systems, Inc.
- Play-Doh Pizza Delivery Scooter Playset by Hasbro, Inc.
- Sky Viper Type-R Performance Racing Drone by Skyrocket Toys
Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids – Toy of the Year Award Winners 2023
- ACTION FIGURE OF THE YEAR – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem by Playmates Toys
- COLLECTIBLE OF THE YEAR – Squishmallows – Pokémon Collection by Jazwares
- CONSTRUCTION TOY OF THE YEAR – LEGO® Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House by LEGO Systems, Inc.
- CREATIVE TOY OF THE YEAR – National Geographic Hobby Pottery Wheel by Blue Marble
- DOLL OF THE YEAR – Barbie The Movie Dolls by Mattel, Inc.
- GAME OF THE YEAR – 5 Second Rule Relay by PlayMonster
- GROWN UP TOY OF THE YEAR – LEGO® The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell™ by LEGO Systems, Inc.
- INFANT TOY OF THE YEAR – Laugh & Learn® Mix & Learn DJ Table™ by Mattel, Inc. & LEGO® DUPLO® 3 in 1 Tree House by LEGO Systems, Inc.
- LICENSE OF THE YEAR – Barbie Franchise by Mattel, Inc.
- OUTDOOR TOY OF THE YEAR – Monopoly SPLASH by WowWee
- PLAYSET OF THE YEAR – PAW Patrol Mighty Aircraft Carrier HQ by Spin Master & PLAYMOBIL My Figures – Pirates’ Island by PLAYMOBIL
- PLUSH TOY OF THE YEAR – 16” Squishmallows by Jazwares
- PRESCHOOL TOY OF THE YEAR – MAGNA-TILES® Downhill Duo 40-Piece Set by MAGNA-TILES
- RIDE ON TOY OF THE YEAR – Extreme Drift Go-Kart by Radio Flyer
- SPECIALTY TOY OF THE YEAR – KAI: The Artificial Intelligence Robot by Thames & Kosmos
- STEAM TOY OF THE YEAR – LEGO® Technic™ NASA Mars Rover Perseverance by LEGO Systems, Inc.
- VEHICLE OF THE YEAR – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem Pizza Fire Van by Playmates Toys
Pictured Below – KAI: The Artificial Intelligence Robot by Thames & Kosmos (2023 Specialty Toy of the Year Winner)
Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids – Toy of the Year Award Winners 2022
- BEST TOY OF THE YEAR – Squishmallows from Jazwares
- PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD – Squishmallows from Jazwares
- ACTION FIGURE OF THE YEAR – Jurassic World Dominion Super Colossal Giganotosaurus
- COLLECTIBLE OF THE YEAR – LEGO Minifigures The Muppets
- CONSTRUCTION TOY OF THE YEAR – LEGO MARVEL I am Groot
- CREATIVE TOY OF THE YEAR – Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball
- DOLL OF THE YEAR – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Fresh Fierce Collection by The Fresh Dolls
- GAME OF THE YEAR – Pokémon Trading Card Game: Pokémon GO Elite Trainer Box
- GROWN UP TOY OF THE YEAR – LEGO Ideas The Office
- INFANT / TODDLER TOY OF THE YEAR – CoComelon Ultimate Learning Adventure Bus
- LICENSE OF THE YEAR – Squishmallows
- OUTDOOR TOY OF THE YEAR – Twister SPLASH
- PLAYSET OF THE YEAR – LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Peach Starter Course
- PLUSH TOY OF THE YEAR – 16” Squishmallows
- PRESCHOOL TOY OF THE YEAR – Crayola Color & Erase Reusable Mat
- RIDE ON TOY OF THE YEAR – Mario Kart 24V Ride-On Racer
- SPECIALTY TOY OF THE YEAR – Ann Williams Craft-tastic Nature Scavenger Hunt Potions (PlayMonster Group) and Snap Circuits: Green Energy
- STEAM TOY OF THE YEAR – Bill Nye’s VR Science Kit
- VEHICLE OF THE YEAR – LEGO Technic McLaren Formula 1 Race Car
Pictured Below – Squishmallows (2022 TOTY Winner and People’s Choice Winner)
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Pictured – Squishmallows (2022 TOTY Winner and People’s Choice Winner)
Use these Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids to make your holiday shopping easier!
