Introducing the 50 Best Toys of 2021 – See the Top Toys of the Year for Kids of All Ages

Razor Wild Ones Junior Kick Scooter

FOR TODDLERS

Geared for riders 30 months up to 44 pounds, this kick scooter is a great gift for outdoor play. The two-wheeled Razor scooter features a wide, low deck and slow-rolling wheels for safety. This was an award-winning toy in 2021, and it hasn’t gone out of style in 2021.

This popular kick scooter is discounted for Target’s Cyber Monday sale, so order yours before the sale ends.

L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Movie Magic Studios

BEST L.O.L. SURPRISE GIFT

This franchise is hugely popular with kids in 2021, and this playset comes with tons of dolls. The L.O.L. Surprise box set includes over 70 pieces including 12 dolls to film movies with. It provides a movie studio with four stages and a movie theater green screen and movie-inspired LOL doll clothing.

Target has some amazing Cyber Monday deals on toys and games, and you can save over $40 on this popular Christmas gift. This particular sale ends Tuesday.

Bluey Ultimate Caravan Adventures, Camper Playset

FOR BLUEY FANS

Bluey is a hot ticket item for youngsters this Christmas. That said, what better gift to give than this Bluey Camper Playset. It contains 12 pieces to play with. This playset includes three 2.5″ figures: Bandit, Bluey, and her friend Jean Luc.

This popular Bluey playset is available at most major retailers, but for Cyber Monday, Walmart has cut the price almost in half! We recommend ordering this rollback toy deal before Cyber Monday comes to a close at midnight.

KiwiCo Tinker Kit

BEST FOR TWEENS

Here at SPY.com, our editors are huge fans of KiwiCo, which makes fun and creative kits for kids of all ages. There are STEM kits, art crates and toy crates, but the Tinker Crate for kids ages 9-14 is one of the best.

Order a KiwiCo crate for the children in your family for long-lasting fun. The brand allows you to choose an age and interest and it sends out kits monthly so they can build and play month after month. KiwiCo also makes it easy to give a box as a gift, and we highly recommend checking out their kits for yourself.

For Cyber Monday, you can get up to four months of KiwiCo crates for free using the coupon code “MERRY”. This sale ends tonight, so don’t wait too long!

Disney Princess Castle

FOR LITTLE PRINCESSES

This Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle is sure to be at the top of many wishlists this Christmas, and it was an obvious choice for the best toys of 2021. It stands 4-feet high with three stories and six rooms to fit all of your little one’s favorite dolls and accessories. A great gift for any doll lover, it comes fully furnished with a dining table and chairs, bed, vanity, stove, chandelier, and sofa that turns into a swing. There are even accessories included like plates, pots, pans, spoons, and forks. It also plays music and provides a firework display in one of the upstairs windows.

This Disney Princess Castle is one of the most popular toys of 2021, and Walmart is offering a serious discount for Cyber Monday. This is your chance to save up to 40% on one of the Christmas season’s best-selling toys.

Amazon Echo Dot with The Mandalorian’s The Child Stand

HEY, ALEXA?

This adorable Echo Dot bundle contains a 3rd generation Echo Dot and Disney The Mandalorian The Child stand that will look amazing on any nightstand or tabletop. Use it to listen to Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Sirius XM, and access apps and Alexa skills.

Amazon has dropped prices on almost all of its Echo Dot products for Cyber Week, and right now this particular Dot is 35% off.

CoComelon Deluxe Interactive JJ Doll

BEST FOR COCOMELON FANS

This best-selling Deluxe Interactive JJ Doll is a top toy for Christmas 2021, and it’s sure to be a hit with your Cocomelon fan. It comes with the doll, spoon, and feeding bowl so you can feed JJ and press his tummy to activate sounds and hear songs.

For Black Friday-Cyber Monday, Walmart has the best prices on this best-selling toy, which is selling out fast!

Read More: Best Cocomelon Toys

Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory

FAMILIAR FAVORITE

Kids will love playing around with this squeezable play sand. This kit comes with 10+ tools, molds, and 4.5lbs of sand that allows them to transform it by mixing, cutting, shaping, and squishing.

For Cyber Monday, you can save almost 40% on this award-winning toy.

Little Tikes Splash n’ Spray Indoor/Outdoor 2-in-1 Inflatable Bouncer

SUMMER FUN

Another bounce house has made our list of the best toys of the year, and that’s because we still can’t believe kids today get their own bounce houses. This bouncer from Little Tikes features a sprayer that offers additional fun during the warmer summer months. It inflates easily and there’s a large, inflatable slide for endless days of play. All you have to do is inflate and attach a garden hose to begin.

For its Cyber Week deals, Amazon has dropped prices on tons of Little Tikes outdoor toys and games. Right now, you can buy this bounce house for under $200.

5 Surprise Mini Brands Mystery Capsule

BEST SURPRISE TOYS

This year, surprise toys are a big hit with kids, and these 5 Surprise capsules are one of our top picks for the Best Stocking Stuffers of 2021. Inside these capsules, you’ll find five surprise miniature treats from popular toy, food and candy brands, and we think kids and adults alike will appreciate these gifts.

BEST FOR BUILDERS

It’s official: there’s a new record-holder for the largest LEGO set ever created. (Even though it’s a whopping 9,090 pieces, it’s only 54 pieces larger than the previous record holder.) the truly epic Titanic LEGO Creator set lets you construct a full recreation of the original Titanic ship, which stands 54″ long when fully assembled.

Creators will enjoy hours (likely days or even weeks) of fun building the legendary ship’s bridge, promenade deck, swimming pool, and more to make an almost exact replica that will become an amazing conversation piece for your home. Take note that this set may be a bit complicated for younger children, making it more suitable for teens and adults. Available for preorder starting November 1, 2021, this set will begin shipping out on November 8, but we expect it will be sold out by then.

Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, this product is sold out. Check out our guide to the best adult LEGO sets if you’re looking for more epic LEGO challenges.

Barbie Career of The Year Music Producer Doll

BEST BARBIE DOLL

Someone will truly enjoy having this Barbie Career of The Year doll under their tree this year. This year’s career was music producer, and this is one of the hippest Barbie dolls ever released. Ideal for children 3 and up, this Barbie comes wearing a trendy graphic tee, jeans, cropped jacket, and platform boots while donning long blue hair. There’s also a sound mixing board, computer, and headphones to complete the look.

LEGO Friends Apartment

BEST FOR 90s KIDS

We don’t know who needs to hear this, but LEGO has a set dedicated to the Friends apartments. That’s right guys, you can build, reconstruct and display a mini LEGO replica of the apartment featured in the popular series Friends. It even comes with the characters of Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Ross, Chandler and even throws Chandler’s ex-girlfriend Janice into the mix. There are 2,048 pieces in total, giving you hours of fun to create with the whole family.

As a gift, this would be perfect for any tweens or teens who have fallen in love with Friends thanks to its second life on streaming services. It would also be perfect for any 90s kids who still have a soft spot for the Central Perk gang.

Ravensburger GraviTrax Speed Set

RAVENSBURGER PICK

Ravensburger’s GraviTrax Marble Runs are award-winning toys that are always great Christmas gifts for kids. The new GraviTrax Speed Set is also a great STEM gift for children 8 and up. It comes with 153 pieces, providing all the tools needed to build a fast-paced marble racer. In every turn, your child will learn to experiment with gravity, magnetism, and kinetics to help their marbles make it to the finish line.

Air Hogs, Zero Gravity Laser-Guided Wall Climbing Race Car

MOST UNIQUE TOY

This zero gravity vehicle drives up walls without issue, and it’s one of the most magical toys of the year. Made for ages 8 and up, it comes with a laser gun controller that is fun and super easy to use. Seriously, this is a gravity-defying toy that you have to see to believe, and it was a no-brainer for one of the top toys of 2021.

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Wizard’s Chess 76392 Building Kit

HARRY POTTER PICK

We’re only 10 items into our list of the 50 best toys of 2021 and we’ve already featured three LEGO sets, with more to come. We thought that might be too many LEGOs, but then we remembered that for kids, there’s no such thing as too many LEGOs.

This Hogwarts Chess Set is an amazing gift for Harry Potter and LEGO fans. Based on a classic scene in The Chamber of Secrets, it comes with 876 pieces that allow you to build and then play a game of chess with friends and family. Suitable for ages 10 and up, this is sure to be at the top of many wishlists this year.

Jurassic World Legacy Collection – Tyrannosaurus Rex Escape Pack

BEST DINOSAUR TOY

Grab this Target exclusive and unleash hours of dun for any dinosaur or Jurassic Park fan. It comes with two figures, one vehicle, and one accessory based on a scene from the Jurassic Park film. A great toy or collectible, it is perfect for anyone 8 years old and up.

Segway C8 Kids’ Electric Kick Scooter

BEST FOR BIG KIDS

Your kid is going to love zipping around the park or neighborhood on this Segway C8 Kids’ Electric Kick Scooter. Perfect for children between 6 and 12, it offers three modes that go up to 10 MPH. Target put this Segway scooter on their list of the Top Toys of 2021, and it’s a slam-dunk gift idea for kids.

Disney Snackin’ Grogu

FOR STAR WARS FANS

Baby Yoda has been the delight of Mandalorian fans since the series debuted in 2019, so there’s no doubt that this Baby Yoda toy will be a must-have for Christmas 2021. The adorable interactive figure moves and makes sounds according to your actions. Put an accessory in his mouth and he’ll make eating sounds while letting you know exactly how he feels about it. When he wants to be picked up, he’ll reach up to you with both of his adorable little arms. He can also perform two-handed force moves, inspired by Season 2 of the live-action series.

Piecework Puzzles for Kids

BEST PUZZLES

We are big fans of Piecework Puzzles, which makes gorgeously designed puzzles. This year, Piecework introduced puzzles for kids, and we think yours will love these fun and colorful puzzles. Made from premium cardboard, these puzzles feature dinosaur, aquatic and space themes.

Piecework Puzzles is currently hosting a 20% off sitewide sale that ends tonight!

Picasso Tiles 100-Piece Set

BEST MAGNETIC TILES

MagnaTiles used to be the go-to brand for magnetic tiles, but you can buy this 100-piece playset for half the price and all the fun. Picasso Tiles makes some fantastic magnetic tile toys, and they’ve available via Amazon Prime for Santa’s convenience.

Build and play with amazing structures with this Picasso Tiles set. It comes with 100 colorful geometrical shapes that encourage learning and development. Suitable for ages 3 and up, it is the perfect educational gift for preschool and beyond.

Read More: The Best Toys for the 1-Year-Olds

National Geographic Magnetic Marble Run

FOR CREATIVE KIDS

Got a kid on your list that’s into STEM projects? Then this is the perfect toy for them. It allows kids to get creative, building a Rube Goldberg-style marble that runs on any magnetic surface. The 100-piece set comes with three magnetic connectors, 34 track pieces, 11 trick pieces, 20 marbles, a magnetic board with suction cups, and a storage bag.

Because we love marble run toys so much, we’re also big fans of National Geographic’s Glow-in-the-Dark Marble Run, which is also worth a closer look.

Bluey My Size Plush

HARDEST TO FIND

This top-selling Bluey plushie goes in and out of stock regularly so you better snag one as soon as you see it become available! Lots of popular Bluey-inspired toys are selling out this year, so if you’ve got a Bluey fan on your holiday shopping list, start shopping ASAP. If this particular toy isn’t available, we’ve got another Bluey toy on our list of the best toys of the year.

This oversized plushie doll stands 32″ tall. It’s made with premium fabrics that are huggably soft and durable. It’s super simple to use — just press its tummy to activate sounds while singing along to the Bluey theme song.

Shashibo Shape Shifting Puzzle Box

BEST PUZZLE TOY

This award-winning Shashibo fidget box offers 36 magnets that can transform into over 70 shapes. Made of durable plastic, it’s easy to hold in your hand for hours of fun. The internal magnet system also allows you to connect multiple boxes to build larger structures as desired.

Please note that we included these on our list of the best Christmas gifts of the year, and they’re selling out quickly!

Purse Pets, Leoluxe Leopard Interactive Purse Pet

FOR FASHIONISTAS

This interactive purse pet is another fun gift-giving idea for the holiday season. Designed for children 5 and up, this wearable offers over 25 sounds and reactions. You can use it to play games, music, and more with just the tap of a finger.

Squishmallows Corgi

MOST ADORABLE

Our award for the best plushy toys of 2021 was a no-brainer, as no one is making more huggable plushies than Squishmallows.

Who wouldn’t love cuddling up with this Squishmallow Corgi? It’s soft, squishy, cozy, and even has a sweet name — Regina. Guys, this is just too adorable to pass up. There are tons of Squishmallows to choose from, and they’re some of the easiest Christmas gifts for kids in 2021.

These plushies are on Amazon’s Holiday Toy List, and we’re big fans as well. Most importantly, kids will love snuggling up with them, too.

National Geographic Tub of Animals

CLASSIC TOY PICK

This container is filled with a plethora of realistically sculpted animal figurines, including the Cheetah, Male Lion, Female Lion, Adult African Elephant, Baby African Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Nile Crocodile, Black Rhino, and African Buffalo. The large container features a handle and lid for easy carrying. 

All-Terrain RC Batmobile

DC COMICS PICK

Kids of all ages will totally fall in love with this All-Terrain Batmobile, one of the year’s best remote-control cars. It’s fun, fast, and allows you to drive both indoors and outdoors with no issue. Thanks to its durable all-terrain tires, this RC car can easily race through snow, mud, rock, and grass. It comes with a 2.4 GHz dual joystick remote control that’s USB rechargeable.

Educational Insights Artie Max Drawing Robot and STEM Toy

BEST ROBOT TOY

The Artie Max is a great coding tool for beginners and pro-coders alike. This STEM toy can draw in six major coding languages. Made for ages 8 and up, this robot tool works in minutes by connecting to a WiFi device with no internet needed.

Radio Flyer Dual Canopy Family Wagon

BEST WAGON

This family wagon from little Flyer provides fun and convenience for everyone. It offers two two-rider seating, hauling, and bench seating. The adjustable UV protection canopies keep riders and contents comfortable and sheltered while seatbelts make sure everyone is secure. This wagon folds flat for easy storage after use.

Radio Flyer actually has a bunch of beach wagons and kid-carriers, and you can’t go wrong with any of them.

Radio Flyer Backyard Bouncer: Bounce House with Slide

BEST BOUNCE HOUSE

That’s right, we’ve got two picks from Radio Flyer in a row! Once upon a time, bounce houses were something parents had to rent for special occassions, but now it’s easier, and cheaper, to simply buy one.

Make your own inner child leap for joy, vicariously, with a bounce house for your family. This inflatable bounce house provides carnival-like fun right in your own backyard. It provides 84 by 84 inches of play room, features high walls and netting for safety, and a wide slide for added fun.

Fisher Price 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot

FOR PRESCHOOLERS

An amazing toy for babies and toddlers, this 4-in-1 learning bot is filled with fun activities. It’s comes packed with 120-plus easy-to-learn songs, sounds, and phrases as well as music and lights that your child is encouraged to crawl or walk to chase after.

Amazon has slashed prices on popular toys and games for its Cyber Monday sale. Even new toys like this are on sale, so it’s the perfect chance to finish up your Christmas shopping.

Little Tikes FOAMO Foam Machine

BEST FOR PARTIES

Your kids will be able to have the most amazing foam party with this cool foam-producing machine from Little Tikes. It comes with everything you need to get started, including foam solution, blower, hose, foaming adaptor, water pump, stand, and storage bucket — all you need to do is add water.

MYNT3D Super 3D Pen

BEST 3D PEN FOR KIDS

Draw 3D works of art with this amazing 3D pen. It has a slider pen that lets you regulate flow and control. Great for kids, artists, and engineers, this is sure to be a major hit for Christmas 2021.

Radio Flyer Ultimate Go Cart

BEST 4-WHEEL TOY

Think of the amazing fun that will be had with the Radio Flyer Go-Kart. It will grow with your child from 3 to 8 years, thanks to adjustable seating and a weight limit of up to 81 lbs while the parent-controlled speed lock allows parents to have control of overall driving speed. There are three forward-driving speed settings 2.5, 5, and 8 MPH, and one reverse at 2.5 MPH.

Thames & Kosmos Gumball Machine Maker: Super Stunts & Tricks

FOR INVENTORS

The next one is definitely going to be a hit with inquisitive little ones. It allows you to build a gumball machine while learning a thing or two about physics in the process. Once it’s built, you can add any type of standard gumball you like and watch them roll down the track, and even add obstacles such as pendulums, pulley cups, and more.

Crayola Creative Fun Double Easel

FOR ARTISTS

This 2-sided standing easel from Crayola allows imaginations to run wild. It features magnetic dry-erase and chalkboard surfaces, a supply tray, 77 magnetic letters and numbers, four assorted Crayola color chalk pieces, three spinning magnetic gears, and 10 stickers.

KidKraft Nerf Command Base Battle Fort

GENIUS TOY AWARD

This is the kind of awesome gift that we WISH was available when we were kids. It’s a pretty genius concept: an outdoor playhouse that also doubles as a NERF gun battle arena. Incredible.

The playset has a maze of climbing walls, gangplanks and hidden nooks where kids can battle for the best vantage points. There are also hidden chambers for storing extra NERF guns and darts. This is one of the more expensive options on our list, but it’s one that will get kids outside and away from screens.

Hey Clay – Aliens Kit

BEST CLAY TOY

From Fat Brain Toys, Hey Clay is a great gift for kids that loved Play Dough but are ready for slightly more advanced creations. Hey Clay has a bunch of different modeling clay sets, but our favorite right now is the quirky Aliens kit.

Get 18 cans of high-quality clay in this kit to use along with an interactive app to mold six professional-quality figurines. Craft and then display alien creature creations such as Muxon, Burger, Volcano, Trio, Scorpio, and Bigfoot. The clay is non-toxic, wheat and gluten-free, nut-free, latex-free, and won’t stick to hands for a safe and mess-free good time.

LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar

BEST ADVENT CALENDAR

Count down the days until Christmas with this amazing LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar. It offers a collection of buildable Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 characters, vehicles, weapons, and accessories for hours of play. In 335 pieces, it offers 7 LEGO Star Wars characters, including The Mandalorian and the Child.

Read More: The Best Advent Calendars for 2021

Little Tikes Island Wavemaker Water Table

BEST WATER TABLE

Make a major splash with this water table with five built-in play stations. It contains several interactive elements and is suitable for children two years of age and up.

Orboot Earth Smart Globe

BEST SMART TOY

Take your child on an amazing journey around the world with this interactive Orboot Earth device. Simply scan the globe for visual storytelling, music, animal facts, quizzes, puzzles, and challenges. Perfect for anyone between 4 and 10, It will quickly help introduce your children to animals, cultures, monuments, inventions, maps, and cuisines from all over the world.

Mattel Minecraft Transforming Sword/Pickaxe

MINECRAFT IRL!

This Minecraft tool transforms from pickaxe to sword with one quick motion, and anyone that loves Minecraft will be thrilled to receive this. Thanks to the cool transforming capabilities, it’s one of the best toys of 2021.

The exciting two-in-one tool, which is being sold as an Amazon exclusive, has an eye-catching diamond design that looks great and fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.

Little Tikes Real Wood Adventures Bear Basin Outdoor Playset

BEST BACKYARD PLAYSETS

Looking for an outdoor playset for your backyard? Then we recommend the Real Wood Adventures brand from Little Tikes. Backyard fun doesn’t get much cooler than a giant fort, complete with slides and swings. Real Wood Adventures has a variety of playsets to fit any size backyard, but Bear Basin has everything we’re looking for in a jungle gym.

It comes chock-full of activities for hours of outdoor fun. The Bear Basin features a clubhouse deck with fabric shades for comfortable playtime. It additionally has a cargo net, vertical climbing net, built-in ladder, rope swings, slide, and lookout platform — all for up to 10 kids to play on at a time.

Move2Play Kidz Bop Karaoke Microphone

BEST KARAOKE TOY

This karaoke microphone allows sing along with the stars on the Youtube Channel. You can also connect it to your mobile device to play songs from any app. It additionally features four different voice effects – high pitch, low pitch, chipmunk, and echo for amazing sound and laughter that won’t quit.

Read More: Best Karaoke Machines for Kids

Roblox Action Collection – Ninja Legends Deluxe Playset

BEST ROBLOX GIFT

This unique Roblox playset allows you to embark upon the Roblox adventure of your dreams. It comes with six characters and lots of other accessories that can be mixed and matched for unlimited fun. There’s even a virtual Merciless Ninja item code included.

Stomp Rocket X-Treme Stunt Planes

FOR ROCKETEERS

Serve up awesome tricks with this trio of Stomp Rocket stunt planes. The set comes with 3 X-Treme stunt planes (Hovercraft, Tornado, and Cobra) in total and a launch stand and stomp pad with an air hose. Play around and adjust the wings and angle for new and exciting flight patterns.

LEGO Minecraft The Modern Treehouse

FOR MINECRAFT & LEGO FANS

Okay, this is the last LEGO toy, we promise! Play for hours on end with this versatile Minecraft LEGO set. There are four endlessly reconfigurable rooms and it comes with charged Creeper figure and a panda skin, ocelot skin, zombie, cat, and chicken, plus other authentic accessories from the online game.

Pokemon Carry ‘N’ Go Volcano Playset

BEST FOR POKEMON FANS

Take this carry-and-go Pokemon set with you for fun wherever you go. There are lots of amazing features such as an erupting volcano, battle launchers, and more. It also comes with Pikachu, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle figurines to add to the excitement. This new Pokemon toy is sure to be a hit this Christmas.

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Pokémon Touchscreen Interactive Smart Watch

BEST WEARABLE

Stick this Official Pokémon Kid’s Smartwatch under the tree and watch faces light up with delight. It features a selfie cam that allows you to download and share photos and video, a voice recorder, alarm, stopwatch, and calculator. There’s a long-lasting battery that can be recharged as needed with the included USB cable.

Looking for The Year’s Best Stocking Stuffers?

Looking for more goodies? Now that you’ve read our guide to the year’s best toys, check out our list of the 75 Best Stocking Stuffers for Christmas 2021. We’ve got affordable tech gadgets, beauty tools, games, home goods and fun little treats for everyone in your household.