Six new and newly arrived toys for holiday 2026, from a tattoo printer and a digital fish tank to a giggling 18-inch Elmo and a solar-powered flower kit, with prices, ages and where to buy.
Phomemo TK20 Bluetooth Temporary Tattoo Printer
Maker: Phomemo. Price: $43.99 on sale at phomemo.com; Amazon lists it at $39.98. Availability: phomemo.com says it ships within 48 hours; Amazon's listing showed a future availability date on Oct. 21 rather than in stock.
The ink-free 2-inch thermal printer pairs with a phone or tablet over Bluetooth and prints designs from Phomemo's app. Kids color the print with the included markers, lay transfer paper on top, cut it out and apply it like a regular temporary tattoo. The kit includes 4 markers, 40 tattoo sheets, 40 transfer sheets, safety scissors, adhesive-remover tape and a cleaning cloth. Phomemo says the tattoos last 1-2 days and come off with the tape or water, and it recommends a patch test on a small area of skin first.
Pros: No ink to buy; everything for 40 tattoos is in the box; a free library of designs and line art, with no subscription needed for the basics.
Cons: The AI design features require a paid subscription; Phomemo's own listing says ages 8 and up, even though Amazon's title targets kids 5 to 12; needs a phone or tablet.
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Source: Phomemo
Spin Master Bitzee Aquarium
Maker: Spin Master. Price: $39.99 on Amazon. Ages: 5 and up. Availability: in stock on Amazon on Oct. 21.
The Bitzee Aquarium is a water-free digital fish tank. Kids hatch, feed and evolve 30 aquatic characters, including a sea snail, shark, seahorse and mermaid, on a large display that responds when they dip a finger in, tap or turn the dial. Dropping one of the 5 included pellets makes a treat appear on screen. Kids play 2 mini games to earn coins for the Bitzee Shop and can unlock 6 more, and the lights can be customized so the tank doubles as room decor. It has a carry handle and includes 3 AA batteries.
Pros: Physical feeding and touch make digital-pet play more hands-on; batteries included; portable.
Cons: It is still a screen toy; the 5 small pellets are easy to lose.
Buy on Amazon
Source: Spin Master ; Amazon listing
Thames & Kosmos SolarFlower Kits
Maker: Thames & Kosmos. Price: $24.95 each at thamesandkosmos.com (Ruby Ripple was backordered there on Oct. 21); $22.95 to $24.99 on Amazon. Ages: 8 and up.
Kids build a mechanical flower from more than 100 pieces, and an included solar panel spins the petals through a planetary-gear system, with no batteries. The panel attaches to a window with a suction cup or to the flower's stem, and petals from different sets can be mixed and matched. There are four colorways: Ruby Ripple, Sapphire Swirl, Golden Sunrise and Purple Majestic.
Pros: Real STEM content (motors, gears and solar cells); no batteries ever; the finished build works as decor.
Cons: Needs direct sunlight to move; the official store was backordered on at least one color.
Ruby Ripple | Sapphire Swirl | Golden Sunrise | Purple Majestic (Amazon)
Source: Thames & Kosmos ; Amazon listing
Just Play Sesame Street Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max
Maker: Just Play. Price: $39.92 on Amazon. Ages: 18 months and up (Amazon listing).
Just Play is marking the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Tickle Me Elmo with an 18-inch version it calls the biggest, tickliest Elmo ever. Tickling his belly, left foot or right foot starts the giggles, which build the more he is tickled; his arms flap, his mouth opens and closes and his body shakes, and he says phrases such as "That tickles Elmo!" and may get the hiccups. It runs on 4 AA batteries, which are included.
Pros: Three tickle spots and escalating reactions; batteries included; a nostalgia gift parents will enjoy too.
Cons: Loud and lively by design; at 18 inches it takes up shelf and bed space.
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Source: Just Play ; Just Play via PR Newswire
Just Play Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Plush and Figures
Maker: Just Play. Price: on Amazon, $27.99 for the Bop Pop Thing 3 feature plush, $10.97 for the Squooshy Thing 3 and $11.99 for the Perch'd Thing 3 shoulder plush. Ages: 3 and up (Amazon listings for the feature and shoulder plush).
Just Play's line tied to Warner Bros.' The Cat in the Hat film includes Bop Pop Thing feature plush, Squooshy and Comfeez plush, Perch'd shoulder plush, Story Moment figures and mini collectible figures. Give the Bop Pop Thing 3 a gentle shake and it vibrates, moves and makes popping sounds; it ships in try-me mode and includes 2 AAA batteries.
Pros: Price points from about $11 to $28; the feature plush includes batteries; Thing 3 is the character the listing calls the film's breakout star.
Cons: The feature plush must be switched from try-me mode to on for full play; best for families who have seen the film.
Bop Pop Thing 3 | Squooshy Thing 3 | Perch'd Thing 3 (Amazon)
Source: Just Play ; Amazon listing
The Loyal Subjects Palworld Cheebee Micro Mystery Pal Eggs
Maker: The Loyal Subjects. Price: $96 on Amazon for the First Press Limited Edition 12-pack (about $8 an egg). Availability: in stock on Amazon on Oct. 21.
The first Palworld micro figures put one 1.5-inch Cheebee figure inside each reusable egg. The listing says the series has up to 15 Pals to collect, including Chillet, Lamball and Pengullet, with three rare and three ultra-rare figures that include special Gold and Silver Chillets. The eggs are blind-packed, so duplicates can happen.
Pros: The egg doubles as storage; small enough for pocket play and display; the first figures from a hit game.
Cons: Blind packs mean duplicates even in a 12-pack; tiny figures are not for small children.
Buy the 12-pack on Amazon
Source: Amazon listing (The Loyal Subjects)
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