Best Toy Guide pick · ages 3–12
MAGNA-TILES Classic 100-Piece Set
Best for building
A large magnetic-tile set for quick structures, ambitious builds, and easy rebuilding.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeNo setup
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$50–$100
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 8–12
Ravensburger GraviTrax Starter Set
Best for building
A large build-and-test marble system for older kids who enjoy changing one thing and trying again.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 5–12
Slackers Ninjaline Intro Kit
Best for outdoor play
A substantial backyard gift for kids who would rather climb, swing, and invent challenges.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeMore setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 6–12
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — Nintendo Switch
Best for video games
Short races and same-screen competition for families who already own a Nintendo Switch.
Est. $50–$100Uses techSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 6–12
Super Mario Bros. Wonder — Nintendo Switch
Best for video games
A side-scrolling adventure with surprising level changes and room for four local players.
Est. $50–$100Uses techSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 7–12
Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Nintendo Switch
Best for video games
An island to decorate and explore at a gentler pace, with plenty of reading along the way.
Est. $50–$100Uses techSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 8–12
Forza Horizon 5 Premium — Xbox / PC Digital
Best for video games
An open-world racing game with the base game and Premium extras for Xbox and Windows.
Est. $50–$100Uses techSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 9–12
LEGO Creator T. rex Dinosaur 31151
Best for dinosaurs
A more substantial dinosaur project for an experienced young builder.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 2–5
Step2 Rain Showers Splash Pond Water Table
Best for water play
Pouring water into an overhead tray creates a repeatable rain-and-waterfall activity.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeMore setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 5–10
VTech KidiStar DJ Mixer
Best for music
A music-making station for a child who wants to run the dance party.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeLow setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 5–8
Botley Coding Robot Activity Set — 77 Pieces
Best for coding
A screen-free introduction to giving a robot instructions and fixing mistakes.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeLow setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 9–12
LEGO Creator Medieval Dragon 31161
Best for fantasy
A bigger fantasy creature project for a builder who wants both detail and posing.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 6–12
Makeblock mBot Robot Kit
Best for coding
An entry-level build-and-code robot for a child who wants to see the electronics.
Est. $50–$100Uses techMore setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 8–12
Sphero Mini Robot Ball — Blue
Best for coding
A tiny rolling robot for app-based coding challenges in a small space.
Est. $50–$100Uses techSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 6–10
LEGO City Police Station 60316
Best for vehicles
Three-level station, police van, helicopter, garbage truck, five minifigures and dog.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeMore setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 7–11
LEGO Friends Liann's Family House 42687
Best for pretend play
946-piece house, four minidolls, gecko and axolotl figures.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeMore setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 9–12
LEGO Creator Haunted Mansion 31167
Best for fantasy
736 pieces, five spooky minifigures and options for a house, train or ship.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeMore setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 10–12
LEGO Technic Ford Bronco 42213
Best for vehicles
943-piece Bronco with suspension, steering, V6 engine and opening panels.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeMore setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 2–5
VTech Touch & Learn Activity Desk Deluxe
Best for art
Activity desk, stool and five activity pages; converts to easel and chalkboard.
Est. $50–$100Uses techSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 2–4
BRIO My First Railway Beginner Pack
Best for vehicles
18-piece beginner railway with rainbow bridge and rattle wagon.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 3–7
BRIO World Farm Railway Set
Best for vehicles
20-piece wooden railway with barn, crane, tractor and cow.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 2–6
BRIO Classic 65th Anniversary Train Set
Best for vehicles
32-piece wooden train set with trains, wagons, bridge and track.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 3–7
BRIO World Rail & Road Loading Set
Best for vehicles
32-piece set with track, trucks, loading crane and cargo.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setup
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Best Toy Guide pick · ages 2–6
BRIO Classic Figure 8 Set
Best for vehicles
22-piece figure-eight railway with train, bridge, depot and trees.
Est. $50–$100Screen-freeSome setup
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