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Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
It’s here… our official list of the top 10 holiday toys! Sarah’s done the research, created the spreadsheets, and compiled her list of the must-have toys for 2024.
Agent Survival Guide Podcast Toy List 2024:
Barbie Mini Barbieland Dolls, Playsets, Vehicles: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Bitzee Interactive Digital Pet: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Bluey 3-in-1 Airplane: Amazon | Official Site| Target | Walmart
Hatchimals Alive Mystery Hatch: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Kanoodle Ultimate Champion: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Kinetic Sand Squish Motion Playset: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Little Tikes Story Dream Machine: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Magna Tiles: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Makery Freezy Cakez Playset: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Mr. Beast Lab Mutators: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Owala: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
Play-Doh Pizza Scooter: Amazon | Official Site | Target | Walmart
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References:
Gruber, Lauren. “15 Toys Worth Buying From Walmart’s Top Toy List 2024.” Goodhousekeeping.Com, Good Housekeeping, 19 Sept. 2024, www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/g62135228/walmart-top-toys-2024/.
Phillimore, Zoe. “18 Best Kids’ Toys for Christmas 2024 – These Gifts Have Real Wow Factor.” The-Independent.Com, The Independent, 3 Oct. 2024, https://www.the-independent.com/extras/indybest/kids/toys-activities/best-kids-toys-b2621837.html.
Handley, Sarah. “18 Top Christmas Toys 2024 - Including Lego, Tonies, Stitch and More.” Goodto.Com, Good to Know, 13 Sept. 2024, www.goodto.com/family/top-christmas-toys-boys-girls-400783.
Hillman, Marisa. “25 Hottest Christmas Toys That’ll Be Flying Off the Shelves in 2024.” Msn.Com, MSN, www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/25-hottest-christmas-toys-that-ll-be-flying-off-the-shelves-in-2024/ss-AA1oVAJ7. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024.
“25 Hottest Holiday Toys of 2024.” Farmandfleet.Com, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, 14 Oct. 2024, www.farmandfleet.com/blog/hottest-holiday-toys/.
Hillman, Marisa. “27 Gifts for Boys That Are Just as Cool as He Is.” Rd.Com, Reader’s Digest, 24 Oct. 2024, www.rd.com/list/gifts-for-boys/.
O’Connell, Rebecca. “35 Cool Gift Ideas for Kids That Santa May Want to Start Perusing *now*.” Buzzfeed.Com, BuzzFeed, 28 Oct. 2024, www.buzzfeed.com/bekoconnell/cool-gift-ideas-kids-trendy-2024.
Bowen, Cat. “60 Best Christmas Gifts for Kids Your Little Ones Are Dreaming About This Year.” Bestproducts.Com, Best, 16 Oct. 2024, www.bestproducts.com/parenting/kids/g97/top-christmas-gifts-for-kids/.
“Bring the Magic — Bullseye’s Top Toys List Is Back and Better Than Ever.” Corporate.Target.Com, Target, 8 Oct. 2024, corporate.target.com/news-features/article/2024/10/bullseyes-top-toys-holiday-2024.
Goertzen, Brenley. “Every Holiday Gift Guide From the Strategist.” Nymag.Com, New York Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024, nymag.com/strategist/article/best-christmas-gift-ideas.html.
“Geoffrey’s Hot Toy List.” Toysrus.Com, Toys “R” Us, www.toysrus.com/collections/hot-toy-list. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024.
“Kohl’s Top Holiday Toys of 2024.” Kohls.Com, Kohl’s, interactive.kohls.com/top-toys-holiday-2024/p/1. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024.
Lascala, Marisa. “Our Ultimate List of the Best Gifts for Kids of All Ages.” Goodhousekeeping.Com, Good Housekeeping, 25 Sept. 2024, www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/a61827377/best-gifts-for-kids/.
Rosmarin, Remi. “The 40 Best Gifts for Kids of All Ages in 2024.” Edited by Lisa Sabatini, Businessinsider.Com, Business Insider, 21 Oct. 2024, www.businessinsider.com/guides/gifts/best-gifts-for-kids.
Winder, Christine. “The 50 Best Gifts for Kids You Can Buy Online.” Realsimple.Com, Real Simple, 8 Oct. 2024, www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/gifts/cool-gifts-kids.
Stessman, Emma. “The Hottest Holiday Toys of 2024, as Low as $5 — According to Walmart, Amazon and More.” TODAY.Com, TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024, www.today.com/shop/hot-holiday-toys-2024-rcna169970.
Foley, Emily. “The Hottest Holiday Toys of 2023: Barbie, Gel Blasters, Throwbacks and More.” Retailmenot.Com, Retail Me Not, 4 Oct. 2024, www.retailmenot.com/blog/hot-holiday-toys-you-should-buy-now.html.
Lascala, Marisa. “The Hottest Toys to Shop From Amazon’s ‘Toys We Love’ 2024 List.” Goodhousekeeping.Com, Good Housekeeping, 4 Oct. 2024, www.goodhousekeeping.com/childrens-products/toy-reviews/g62114364/best-amazon-holiday-toys-2024/.
Keegan, Ashley. “The Top Holiday 2024 Toy Predictions — And Where to Buy Them Now.” Blackfriday.Com, BlackFriday.com, 2 Oct. 2024, blackfriday.com/news/toy-trends-predictions.
“Toys We Love.” Amazon.Com, Amazon, www.amazon.com/gcx/Toys-we-love/gfhz/events?categoryId=toys-we-love. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024.
Zahn, James. “The Toy Insider Unwraps the Hottest Holiday Toys for 2024!” Toybook.Com, The Toy Book, 16 Sept. 2024, toybook.com/toy-insider-unwraps-the-hottest-holiday-toys-for-2024/.
“Top Christmas Toys of 2024.” Scheels.Com, Scheels, www.scheels.com/e/post/top-christmas-toys/. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024.
“Walmart Unwraps the Holiday Season with 2024 Top Toys List and New, Exclusive Barbie World Collection.” Corporate.Walmart.Com, Walmart, corporate.walmart.com/news/2024/09/09/walmart-unwraps-the-holiday-season-with-2024-top-toys-list-and-new-exclusive-barbie-world-collection. Accessed 29 Oct. 2024.
Schulz, Bailey. “What Are the Most Popular Toys of 2024? Put These on Your Christmas List Early.” Usatoday.Com, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 10 Sept. 2024, www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2024/09/09/walmart-top-toys-list-2024/75101154007/.
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Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Survive holiday toy shopping with Sarah! She's done her research, created the spreadsheets, and compiled her list of must-have toys. Listen to hear her picks for the Top Holiday Toys of 2021.
Mentioned in this episode:
Baby Alive Lulu Achoo – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Beyblade Burst Surge Speedstorm Motor Strike Battle Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Bluey Ultimate Caravan Adventures Caravan Playset – Amazon | Walmart
Chuckle & Roar Pop It! XL – Target
CoComelon Official Deluxe Interactive JJ Doll with Sounds – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Crayola Light Up Tracing Pad – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Ultimate Learning Bot – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Lego Super Mario Adventures with Luigi Starter Course – Amazon | Target | Walmart
LOL Surprise OMG Movie Magic Studios – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Nintendo Switch – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Osmo Math Wizard and the Magical Workshop – Amazon | Target
Pokemon 25th Anniversary Celebrations Elite Trainer Box – Amazon | Walmart
Purse Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Squeakee The Balloon Dino – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Squishmallows – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Star Wars Galactic Snackin' Grogu – Amazon | Target
Tamagotchi Pix – Amazon | Target | Walmart
TeeTurtle The Original Reversible Octopus Plushie – Amazon | Walmart
Vtech KidiZoom PrintCam – Amazon | Target | Walmart
WowWee Got2Glow Fairy Finder – Amazon | Target | Walmart
WowWee My Squishy Little Dumplings – Amazon | Target | Walmart
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Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
It’s back! Our official list of 2020’s top 10 holiday toys! We did the research so you don’t have to! Sarah has a thing for research, spreadsheets, and really delights in the finding the perfect gift. Let her help you survive holiday toy shopping!
Mentioned in this episode:
Blume Rainbow Sparkle Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Hatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers – Amazon | Target | Walmart
LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Little Live Pets Gotta Go Flamingo – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Surprise Clubhouse – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Na! Na! Na! Ultimate Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Nintendo Switch – Amazon | Target | Walmart
O.M.G. Remix Fashion Dolls – Amazon | Target | Walmart
PAW Patrol Dino Patroller – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Present Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Squeakee the Balloon Dog – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Star Wars The Child Animatronic Edition – Amazon | Target
Vtech KidiZoom Creator Cam – Amazon | Target | Walmart
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Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Tuesday Nov 26, 2019
Let us help you survive the holidays! We’ve done all the research (we 💖 research) and we’ve compiled our official list of the top ten holiday toys for 2019. You don’t want to miss this one!
Mentioned in this episode:
(In alphabetical order)
Baby Shark Fingerlings– Amazon | Target | Walmart
Baby Shark Hand Puppet – Amazon | Walmart
Barbie Dream Plane – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Blume Doll – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Frozen 2 Singing Elsa Doll – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Frozen 2 Anna and Elsa Doll Set – Amazon | Target
Frozen 2 Ultimate Arendelle Castle Play Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Hatching Toothless – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Hot Wheels id Smart Track Kit – Amazon | Target
Hot Wheels Colossal Crash Track Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Imaginext Transforming Batmobile – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Juno My Baby Elephant – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Kindi Kids Snack Time Friends – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Amazing Surprise – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Glamper – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Winter Disco Dolls – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Winter Disco Fluffy Pets – Amazon | Target | Walmart
L.O.L. Winter Disco Lils – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Lego Hidden Side Newbury Haunted High School – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Melissa & Doug Slice-and-Bake Wooden Cookie Play Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Melissa & Doug Top and Bake Wooden Pizza Counter Play Set – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Melissa & Doug Turtle Ball Pit – Amazon | Walmart
NERF Fortnite AR-L Elite Dart Blaster – Amazon | Target | Walmart
NERF Fortnite Sp-L Elite Dart Blaster – Amazon | Target | Walmart
NERF Fortnite Ap-R & Llama Targets – Amazon
Nintendo Switch (HADSKABAA or HADSKAAAA) – Walmart
Nintendo Switch Lite – Amazon | Target | Walmart
PJ Masks PJ Seeker – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Pictionary Air – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Ryan’s World Treasure Safe – Walmart
Scruff-A-Luv Electronic Mystery Plush – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Treasure X Alien Dissection Kit with Slime, Action Figure, and Treasure – Amazon | Target | Walmart
Treasure X Kings Gold Treasure Tomb – Amazon | Target | Walmart
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