Ultimate Gift Guide for Kids
Our friends at Hasbro has come to the rescue as we are scrambling to find that perfect gift for our kids this holiday season. As many of us, our kids have been through a lot these last few months - and as resilient as they are, it is not hard to see the toll that the pandemic has taken on them. They can't have regular play dates, hang out with their friends at school (without being 2 meter apart), extra curricular activities have been cancelled or significantly modified.
So this year, I want to make the holiday season a memorable one (and for the right reasons). I am not saying pile on the material things, but want to get them a couple special things from us as well as help the big guy out (Santa)! Here are some suggestions from the Hasbro Holiday Gift Guide.
So this year, I want to make the holiday season a memorable one (and for the right reasons). I am not saying pile on the material things, but want to get them a couple special things from us as well as help the big guy out (Santa)! Here are some suggestions from the Hasbro Holiday Gift Guide.
Monopoly For Sore Losers Board Game: Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99
Now Don't get sad…get even! Say goodbye to the frustration of losing while playing Monopoly, and say hello to the Monopoly For Sore Losers board game. This hilarious twist on the Monopoly game turns losing on its head and celebrates it instead. Players earn cash by doing the typically frustrating things in the game such as going to Jail, paying rent on a property, or going bankrupt. And those who really start sinking can make a comeback using the large Mr. Monopoly token that gives players advantages over everyone else. So get playing, get the revenge you've been craving, and feel good about losing!! |
Operation Pet Scan Board Game: Ages 6 and Up /Approx. Retail Price $24.99
Uh-Oh! Cavity Sam's dog, Rex-Ray, has eaten a bunch of things he shouldn't have like homework, socks, bunny slippers, and a dog bone. Players try to help him feel better by removing them. Drop an ailment into the dog's mouth and use the magnetic Dog-o-scope to guide it along his belly -- hoping it'll come out his tail end. But watch out for the buzz! If the buzzer sounds, the ailment drops. If it falls out of his belly, that player's turn is over. Each ailment successfully removed counts as a point and whoever has the most points wins. Kids will be entertained throughout the game with fun sound effects. Press and hold the pup's nose to hear an instant bark and fart sounds. |
Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Candy Delight Playset: Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99
It's crazy candy galore at the Play-Doh candy store! This Play-Doh candy factory is a treat for the imagination as kids create their own silly gummy bears, pretend candy bars, and play candy cups. Fill the top with Play-Doh compound, then turn the crank on the candy machine to see the crazy colorful Play-Doh candies pour out. Scoop the creations into the pretend candy buckets to show them off to friends. 5 cans of non-toxic Play-Doh compound work like modeling clay to crank up the creativity. It's a great arts and crafts activity or gift for kids 3 years and up! |
Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Trooper Class Bumblebee: Ages 6 and Up /Approx. Retail Price: $34.99
Now The Battle for Cybertron is on! Join heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons as the Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures animated series continues! Discover the unique powers and skills of each Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures character, and see how those powers will be used to defend Cybertron… or threaten it. With Battle Call Trooper Class figures, kids can lead the charge to action with voice-activated Energon Power lights and attachable Energon Armor. (each sold separately. Subject to availability.) |
furReal Mama Josie the Kangaroo: Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $89.99
Now This Mama Josie the Kangaroo interactive pet toy is as loveable as her cute little babies! (Did you know that baby kangaroos are called joeys? True!) One baby ‘roo is a boy, the other a girl, and the third one’s… a surprise! Unbox all 3 for the big gender reveal. Then this loving mama can care for her little ones and play with you, too, responding to touch with 70+ sound-and-motion reactions, including loving sounds (little kisses!), feeding sounds (sometimes a hiccup, too… or a burp). Oh, and Mama Josie knows how to relax and have fun – she can do a hopping dance and play music at the same time. Whatever she does, she’s sure to captivate! |
Baby Alive Baby Grows Up: Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $79.99
She REALLY grows! Baby Alive Baby Grows Up interactive doll transforms from newborn to baby to big girl. She changes size 4 inches (10 cm) with kids’ care! Kids will also love her 8 happy-themed doll accessories. Will she be Happy Hope or Merry Meadow? Reveal 1 of 2 surprise dolls as you remove her from the package and she starts to wiggle! With first bottle, she opens her eyes to reveal color. Remove her hat to see her hair color. After rocking and pretend bottle feeding, she kicks out of her swaddle blanket! As a baby, Baby Alive Baby Grows Up talking doll sits up and says her first word. Kids can help her grow with pretend pouch feeding and bouncing movements. Hold her hands to help her stand. Now she’s a big girl who loves dress-up! Wow, her hair gets long when you use her brush and pull to extend it! Instructions and quickstart guide help kids care for their growing doll at every stage and reset her to play again! |
Star Wars The Child Talking Plush Toy: Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $34.99 He may look like “Baby Yoda, but this lovable little creature is called the Child —and now you can become his protector with this cuddly plush toy from Star Wars, dressed in the cutest little robe ever seen this side of Mos Eisley. Posable arms let kids pretend the Force is within their reach, while a squeeze of the toy’s soft plush body activates character sounds! |
Star Wars Mission Fleet Gear Class Assortment: Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $12.99
Fans can imagine the biggest battles and missions in the Star Wars saga with premium roleplay items from Star Wars The Black Series! With exquisite features and decoration, this series embodies the quality and realism that Star Wars devotees love. Star Wars The Black Series includes figures, vehicles, and roleplay items from the 40-plus-year legacy of the Star Wars galaxy that includes the Star Wars comics, Star Wars movies, and Star Wars animated series. Each sold separately. Styles may vary |
Marvel Spider-Man and Avengers Bend and Flex Action Figure Toy: Ages 6 and up/Approx. Retail Price: $12.99
Now Twist! Turn! Flex your power! Kids can bend, flex, pose, and play with their favorite Marvel Super Heroes with these super agile Spider-Man Bend and Flex Figures! Collect characters inspired by Marvel Universe with a twist (each sold separately). These stylized Super Hero action figures have bendable arms and legs that can bend and hold in place for the picture-perfect pose! There’s plenty of heroic daring and dramatic action when kids shape their Bend and Flex figures into plenty of playful poses. |
Disney's Frozen 2 Elsa and Swim and Walk Nokk: Ages 3 and up/Approx. Retail Price: $99.99
Now Kids and fans who were enamored by the majestic water spirit in the movie can take it home with them in the form of this Disney toy. The Swim and Walk Nokk toy does just that -- swims when you put it in the water and walks when you put it on land. Walks best on hard, flat surfaces. The Elsa doll fits on the Nokk's back so they can embark on epic adventures together, created by kids' imaginations! The Elsa fashion doll has a molded blue bodice with long sleeves and a removable blue skirt. The Water Nokk includes a crystal-like bridle. |
Disney Princess Comfy Squad Fashion Dolls: Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $17.99
Fall Disney Princesses like you’ve never seen before! Inspired by the Princesses from Disney's "Ralph Breaks the Internet" movie, these Comfy Squad dolls are dressed in casual, comfy outfits with fun, modern-day accessories. |
DreamWorks Trolls World Tour Pop-to-Rock Poppy: Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99 In the movie Trolls World Tour, Queen Poppy and her friends go on an epic, Trolls-tastic journey to save all music. Now kids can go on their own journey of imagination with DreamWorks Poppy with the DreamWorks Trolls World Tour Pop-to-Rock Poppy Doll. This musical toy has 2 different looks and 2 different sounds--pop and rock. Hand Poppy her ukulele and push the button, and kids will hear a pop version of the song "Trolls Just Want to Have Fun" from the movie. But when they put the rock 'n roll outfit on Poppy and hand her the electric guitar, they'll hear a hard rock version of the same song! Kids can pretend that Poppy is performing for her friends and sing along! |
Also, something to note about our friends at Hasbro - Beginning in 2020, Hasbro will begin phasing out plastic from new product packaging, including plastic elements like polybags, elastic bands, and shrink wrap. The company’s ambition is to eliminate virtually all plastic in packaging for new products by the end of 2022. Now that is a gift for all of us!
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