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Hot Toys 2026 Canada: Hottest Holiday Predictions
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items The Toy Insider just dropped its Hot 20 hottest toys for the 2026 holiday season here is the Canadian version with every pick available to shop in Canada. These are the toys predicted to sell out this Christmas, from Bluey and PAW Patrol to LEGO Sta...
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Little Kids (Ages 0-4)
Big Kids (Ages 5-7)
Tweens & Up (Ages 8+)
Little Kids (Ages 0-4)
Gift picks for toddlers and preschoolers from the Hot 20 — playsets, plush and first vehicles little ones will love.
My youngest is Mario-obsessed and the Little People figures are the perfect chunky size for little hands — this playset is absolutely going under our tree this year.
Fisher-Price Little People My Mario Adventure Playset, Musical Toddler Toy with 2 Figures
Elmo never goes out of style in our house — the giggling had both my kids in stitches at the demo, and this Giggle Max version looks even sillier than the original Tickle Me Elmo.
English Only-Sesame Street Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max Interactive Plush Toy
Bluey is basically a third child in our house — the Heeler house gets played with daily and both kids adore it. The Hot 20's new Light & Surprise edition isn't on Canadian shelves yet, so I linked the classic Family Home Playset that's just as be...
BLUEY FAMILY HOME PLAYSET
Wooden dollhouses are the best — this one is sturdy enough to survive my two, and the little figures are so sweet. Perfect for imaginative play on rainy Ottawa days.
Melissa & Doug Cheery Lane House Play Set
A Winnie the Pooh doll with birthday surprises hidden inside? My toddler would lose her mind — the unboxing element makes gift-opening extra magical for little ones.
Disney Darlings Baby Dolls - Inspired by Winnie the Pooh
An interactive tiger that actually grows and roars? My kids would be obsessed — furReal pets are always a hit in our house and this one looks extra cuddly.
furReal Gabby the Grow & Roar Tiger
A first ride-on is such a big milestone — my youngest would feel so grown-up cruising in Minnie's roadster. Perfect for driveway adventures once the snow melts!
Dynacraft Kids' 6V Minnie Mouse Roadster Ride-On (1 ...
PAW Patrol plus dinosaurs is a genius combo — my kids are going to flip when they see the Megasaurus vehicle. This is the one I bet sells out first.
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Megasaurus Dino Vehicle ...
Play-Doh kitchens are endlessly entertaining — the sizzling sounds make it feel like real cooking. My kids 'cook' for me daily and I happily play along.
Play-Doh Super Sizzlin' Kitchen Playset
Yoshi is the best Mario character (fight me) — an interactive Yoshi that reacts when you 'feed' it snacks? My Mario-loving kiddo absolutely needs this.
Nintendo Super Mario Yum Yum Yoshi 9.5" Feature Figure ...
Big Kids (Ages 5-7)
The most-wanted toys for school-age kids — dolls, slime, trading cards and hands-on building fun.
A safe power tool for kids that cuts cardboard? This is brilliant for my little maker — the Inventor's Club means fresh building projects every month.
ChompSaw + Inventor's Club
Slime is messy but my kids are obsessed — a mega haul with tons of mix-ins means hours of sensory play. I'll lay down a tablecloth and embrace the chaos.
Gui Gui Mega Slime Haul
My oldest has had the KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack on repeat for months — a singing Zoey doll is going to make her entire Christmas. The HUNTR/X dolls are so detailed!
Mattel Kpop Demon Hunters HUNTR/X Zoey Doll
NeeDohs are the ultimate fidget — my kids squeeze them constantly and they're surprisingly durable. A whole collection means no fighting over who gets one.
NeeDoh Collection
Pokémon's 30th anniversary is HUGE — this Elite Trainer Box will be the must-have for collectors and kids alike. My oldest is already dropping hints about it.
30th Celebration Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
A hatching Megalodon? The suspense of waiting for it to hatch will have my kids glued — Spin Master always nails the surprise unboxing experience.
Primal Hatch Hatching Megalodon
Popping up all over social media this interactive toy will keep you kids away from the tablet playing with their new digital friend
BITZEE Interactive Fish Tank Toy & Digital Pet
Tweens & Up (Ages 8+)
Hot picks for older kids and collectors — LEGO, trading card games and tech toys worth the hype.
Lorcana has taken over our family game nights — the Rapunzel starter set is perfect for older kids learning strategy games. The artwork is absolutely gorgeous too.
Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game: Collection Starter Set - Rapunzel Edition
LEGO Star Wars is already a staple here, but the new Smart Play tech that reacts to your build? My oldest is going to lose it over the Throne Room Duel.
SMART Play™: Throne Room Duel & A-Wing™ 75427
Miniverse meets a working record player? My tween is going to be obsessed — tiny vinyl that actually plays music is the coolest thing ever.
MGA's Miniverse Real Music Record Player
A Pikachu puppet that moves like it's actually alive? The RealFX tech is wild — my Pokémon-obsessed kid is going to carry this everywhere.
Pokemon Pikachu Puppatronic by RealFX