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Gift Guide 2018: Imaginative Play

Snap & Design Monster Trucks

Mix and match oversized truck bodies, chassis with massive wheels, and stylish accessories. $30, ages 3 to 8. 

Rescue Runts

These adoptable plush pups come with a lesson in pet care. Use the included grooming kit to remove fleas, wipe away tears, clean paws, and comb fur to complete the transformation from ragged runt to sweet pet. $20, age 3 and up.

Harry Potter’s Wizard Training Wands

Unleash your inner wizard with interactive wands that cast 11 different spells. Wands recognize movement and provide sound feedback, and each wand includes five modes of play: two modes of standalone play and three modes to play with a friend. $25, ages 8 to 11.

Royal Kingdom Adventure Castle

Fantasy and adventure abound in this mighty fortress. Castle walls open to reveal where the wizard counsels the king and queen, and the knights defend the kingdom. There are chambers to explore, stairs to scale, and towers for keeping watch. $50, ages 3 to 6.

Sharingland Cardboard Playhouses

These pop-up cardboard playhouses come in four unique and playful models, with a set of companion characters and wearable accessories. Select from Grand Palace, Epic Castle, Space Odyssey, or Windmill Farm. $99, age 3 and up.

Selma’s Dolls: Annie, Lola, Ameena

Each doll in this collection of soft ragdolls that celebrate diversity is packaged with the storybook, First Day of School. Annie is a doll with Down syndrome, Ameena is a Muslim doll, and Lola is a Mexican-American doll. $40, age 2 and up. 

Squishmallows

All new, jumbo-size squishy buddies are great pillows, bedtime buddies, travel companions, and best buds to relieve stress and anxiety. $30, all ages. 

Sing & Spin Minnie

Inspired by the hit Disney Junior series, Minnie’s Happy Helpers, tap Minnie’s signature bow and she sings a catchy song while she scoots, twists, and rides. $40, age 3 and up.

Talking Fancy Nancy Doll

Press the interactive doll’s necklace to hear more than 35 phrases, or sing the Fancy Nancy theme song together and watch Nancy’s dress change colors in a très belle light show. $40, age 3 and up. 

Disney Junior Vampirina Rock N’ Jam Touring Van

Rock out with The Ghoul Girls in their Touring Van. The van transforms into a spook-tacular stage and when Vampirina is ready to perform, she magically rises on a light-up platform. Vampirina and Poppy figures included. $40, age 3 and up. 

Nighthawk

Master the thrill of the ride with this 12-volt ride-on. Reaching forward speeds of up to 6.5 miles per hour, accelerator and brake pedals allow the rider to control the speed. Maneuver around obstacles by leaning left and right. $140, age 6 and up.

PJ Masks Super Moon Adventure HQ Rocket

Release the Rocket’s ramp and watch Gekko launch out on his space rover. $40, age 3 and up. 

Crayola Silly Scents Sticker Maker

Transform any piece of paper into a scented sticker to decorate electronic devices, book covers, school lockers, and more. $20, age 6 and up. 

Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets

Adorable, colorable, and washable pet figures that kids can customize and collect. Color on the furry friends with the six included washable markers, clean them in the Scrub Tub, and color again. $20, age 3 and up. 

 

Magic Tracks Turbo RC

Snap together a racetrack that bends, flexes, and glows. Send remote-control cars zooming around curves in turbo mode, put them in reverse, and even honk the horn. When it’s time to clean up, the track rolls up for easy storage. $20, age 3 and up. 

Disney’s Maximus

Standing over 2 feet tall, Maximus is ready for adventure with any child or the Rapunzel doll. Responds with motion and sound as kids pull his reins. $100, ages 3 to 7. 

Fingerlings HUGS

Swing these cuddle monkeys for a silly reaction, shake them for a funny fart, or pat their back for a crazy burp. With the new KissTech technology, press your HUGS’ mouth to your cheek and you’ll get a big smooch in return. $30, ages 2 to 8. 

Jack-Jack Attacks

Poke Jack-Jack’s tummy for lights and sounds that resemble his fiery flames, laser eyes, electric sparks, and more. Includes Raccoon sidekick. $40, age 3 and up. 

Grand Department Store Gift Set

The centerpiece of the Calico Critters new Town Series is the Grand Department Store, an iconic building that features elegant, sophisticated styling and working manual elevator and revolving door. $100, age 3 and up. 

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Epic Sewer Lair Playset

With this mega playset, standing 43″ tall, kids discover where Splinter and the Turtles live, play, and train. Packed with more than 20 features and four levels of play for training or taking out the bad guys. Action figures not included. $120, age 4 and up. 

Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Pet Rescue Mobile Clinic

Race to save pets with this on-the-go set equipped with lights, music, phrases, play medical tools, and accessories. Comes with Doc’s pet friend Oliver. $50, age 3 and up. 

Hidden Temple with T-Rex

Embark on a new adventure on Dino Island. Set includes the full team, Nick, Emma, Will, and their pet dog Sammy, as well as T-Rex, laptop, camera, gold statue, microscope, backpacks, hiking equipment, and more accessories. $60, age 4 and up. 

Cow Plush Character Chair

This adorable cow chair is a cuddly companion for reading, relaxing, and snuggling. $70-$75, age 1 and up. 

Cuddle+Kind Handknit Dolls

Hand-knit by artisans in Peru using sustainable, fair trade practices, these dolls have a mission. For every doll sold, the company gives 10 meals to children in need around the world. $50-$72, ages birth to 5 years. 

Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber

Create custom mini figures by mixing and matching alien body parts inside the Omnitrix-inspired chamber. Set includes four alien figures: Heatblast, Four Arms, Wildvine, and Grey Matter. $30, age 4 and up. 

Garden View Cottage

Charming and well-constructed, Garden View Cottage features rich detail and an open-air style for a full view of playtime happenings. Includes a play kitchen with pretend oven, stove, and shelves, as well as an outdoor chimney with pretend pizza oven. $300, age 1½ and up. 

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