Christmas is just around the corner, and I’m quite sure you’re all looking forward to decorating the Christmas tree, spending time with your families, and indulging in a mouthwatering Christmas feast. And let’s not forget one of the things we’re most excited about—exchanging gifts and unwrapping presents!
If you’re looking for the perfect gift you want to receive this holiday, or you want to give, look no further!
I’ve rounded up the most popular holiday toys this year in 2022! From Lego building sets to stuffed animals, there’s something for everyone on this list.
So read on now. You might just find what you’re looking for here!
Here are the top 11 most popular holiday toys of 2022.
1. LEGO Star Wars The Child Building Toy Set
If you’re a big Star Wars fan, you’re definitely going to love this Lego building toy set! From the 1,073-piece set, you can build your model of Grogu, the hugely popular little character from Star Wars: The Mandalorian.
The buildable model includes a posable head, an adjustable mouth for different expressions, and movable ears. What makes this an even greater holiday toy is that you can display it at home!
2. Squishmallows 16″ Anya The Caticorn Mermaid
Squishmellows are still just as popular as ever. And take note: Squishmallows won the 2022 Toy Association’s Toy of the Year award!
This adorable 16-inch Anya The Caticorn Mermaid plush toy is perfect for snuggling in the car, on the plane, in movie marathons, or at bedtime. And if you’re already collecting one, grow your Squishmallows Squad with other characters available, from stuffed Narwhals, pineapples, and unicorns to stuffed avocados.
3. MICRO SCOOTER Micro Speed Deluxe Foldable Scooter
Micro Speed Deluxe Foldable Scooter is perfect for those who want to dash around in style. It’s perfectly designed for teens (10+) and can accommodate riders under 6′ tall with a max rider weight of 220lbs (100kg). Imagine how durable this scooter must be!
With its wide spokes and large wheels, you can go further and faster smoothly. And you won’t even have a hard time carrying or storing it, as it has a one-click simple folding mechanism. It even has LED light-up front and back wheels. Cool!
4. LEGO Harry Potter 2022 Advent Calendar Building Toy Set and Minifigures
For Potterheads out there, here’s the perfect toy for you! The LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar includes seven minifigures – Harry Potter, Neville Longbottom, Sirius Black, Lord Voldemort, Nymphadora Tonks, Horace Slughorn, and Moaning Myrtle – plus iconic items from the Harry Potter movies.
You can build scenes from movies and even create endless adventures of your own. There’s even a playable board game once all the doors have been opened. You can combine this set easily with other LEGO Harry Potter sets.
With numerous ways to play, the magic will last all year! An excellent Christmas treat indeed for young wizards, witches, or Muggles.
5. Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Another hotly anticipated holiday toy is certainly the Nintendo Switch Oled Model. It comes with a 7-inch OLED screen for vivid and crisp colors to give an excellent gaming experience.
It also has 64 GB of internal storage so you can save your games. You can have hours of entertainment, playing thousands of games you’re into.
6. National Geographic Dino Dig Kit & Dinosaur Book
The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Dino Dig Kit & Dinosaur Book is the ideal holiday toy for dino enthusiasts out there. You can excavate a replica of a dinosaur tooth fossil molded from a real T. rex tooth fossil!
You can also study Paleontology, broadening your knowledge with the stunning full-color Dino Records books featuring facts about fossil discoveries and incredible facts about the T. rex and other record-setting dinosaurs. It even contains a Full-Color Dinosaur Activity book.
7. Thames & Kosmos Candy Vending Machine STEM Experiment Kit
If you enjoy building things, you’d undoubtedly will love this DIY kit. You can construct your own 2-foot toy vending machine that dispenses gummy candies (already included) and sorts coins as it doubles as a coin bank!
It isn’t all fun and games, though. You can learn about mechanical engineering, physics, and math as you build and play with this vending machine. You can even learn some simple math lessons with money.
8. Professional Printing 3D Pen with OLED Display
If you’re an artist at heart, you might want to get this amazing 3D printing pen. Paint, sketch, doodle, or build to your heart’s content in 3D with this quality pen.
It has a large OLED display with variable extrusion speed control to help monitor heat, making this toy safe. You can even adjust the heat and flow speed.
9. Lite-Brite Ultimate Classic Retro and Vintage Toy
Create beautiful light art using Lite-Brite, the toy inspired by the classic 1980’s Lite-Brite toy. This Ultimate Classic version has over 200 battery-powered colorful pegs that light up the screen with four different light modes.
It’s a fun, nostalgic toy that not only inspires creativity but also enhances hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Just press the button on the front of the unit to be mesmerized by your own artwork’s light show.
10. VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam
If you love taking and creating videos, VTech KidiZoom Creator Cam is a great holiday toy for you. This HD video camera has a built-in microphone, green screen, and 20+ animated backgrounds for some special effects.
The videos can be uploaded to a computer via the included USB cable. Moreover, it comes with a tabletop tripod/selfie stick, creativity tools, and easy on-camera editing, making it a perfect video recorder for any trips or adventures.
11. LEGO Minecraft The Fox Lodge Building Toy Set
For avid Minecraft players, here’s one for you. The LEGO Minecraft, The Fox Lodge Building Toy Set, includes iconic Minecraft characters: an Arctic fox, a drowned zombie, a fox, a baby fox, and a hero figure in a fox’s skin.
You can build a house designed like a sleeping fox with a lift-off roof so you can arrange the furniture inside and enjoy imaginative roleplay. This is a perfect holiday toy to inspire endless creative play.
That’s all for our Top holiday toys for 2022!