January 2026 Notable Toys — All

The Unicorn Sensory Minis offer a grab-and-go sensory experience, complete with soft cloud clay and unicorn-themed accessories. Children can stretch, squish, and mold the fluffy clay to engage their hands and spark imaginative play. This compact kit comes in a reusable jar for easy cleanup and portability, making it a handy option for travel, playdates, or quiet time. The cloud clay is boron-free and designed to support fine motor skills and sensory exploration for kids ages 3 and up. From Creativity for Kids—a company founded in 1976 in Cleveland, Ohio—this sensory toy reflects their focus on screen-free, confidence-building activities trusted by parents and enjoyed by children for generations.

This UNO game brings the festive world of the movie Elf to life with its deck of cards featuring iconic images from the film. It plays just like the classic game, where you match colors and numbers to be the first to get rid of all your cards. A special "World's Best UNO" rule lets a player give every card of one color from their hand to another player. The deck also includes a special foil-embossed card that can be used in the game or kept as a collectible. As part of the UNO Fandom series, this version celebrates popular movies, sports, comics, and more. Designed for 2 to 10 players ages 7 and up, it makes a fun gift for fans of the movie Elf.

This set of Crayola paint brushes includes eight brushes in a range of sizes, each with a colorful plastic handle that fits comfortably in small hands. They're great for school projects or arts and crafts at home, and they work well with Crayola watercolors, acrylics, tempera paints, and other similar mediums. For best results, you can pair them with your favorite Crayola paint set, which is sold separately.

This Crenstone exclusive set includes 24 small coloring books designed for kids ages 2 to 8. Each mini book measures 4 by 6.5 inches and contains 24 pages of activities like coloring, puzzles, and games. The collection features officially licensed characters from Disney, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks, and others, and you’ll receive every character shown—such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Paw Patrol, Frozen, Avengers, Disney Princess, Cars, Sesame Street, and Crenstone Rex-Man. These books work well as classroom rewards, party favors, or stocking stuffers for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary settings, offering a versatile activity option for both boys and girls.

This set of Crayola Broad Line Markers includes 40 Ultra Clean Washable Markers in assorted colors, giving kids plenty of variety for creative projects. The markers are designed to be less messy and wash easily from skin, washable clothing, and most painted walls. With 40 unique colors to choose from, they’re well-suited for decorating art projects and everyday drawing. These markers are a handy addition to school supply lists, useful for both classroom activities and creative tasks. They also make a practical gift for holidays, birthdays, or as a stocking stuffer for children and toddlers.

The LEGO Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 (21280) is a holiday countdown toy for kids ages 7 and up, featuring 24 daily surprises to open. Inside, children will find 8 LEGO Minecraft minifigures, including Alex, Steve, a Creeper, drowned, stray, snow golem, zombie, and a Santa villager, each with accessories and festive details. These buildable characters and models are designed to appeal to Minecraft players, LEGO builders, and fans of video game collectibles. As the days pass, kids can combine the gifts to create a winter village scene and imagine their own Minecraft adventures. The set includes 300 pieces, a fold-out playmat for storytelling, and is compatible with other LEGO Minecraft sets for expanded play. This calendar offers a hands-on way for young gamers to bring their favorite Minecraft moments to life during the festive season.

This Halloween jigsaw puzzle set includes 24 different Halloween designs, with each of the four gift boxes containing six puzzles. The puzzles feature a variety of Halloween themes like pumpkins, ghosts, witches, and black cats. Made from durable cardboard with a lock-tight fit, the pieces are sturdy and hold together well. Each puzzle measures 4 by 4 inches, making them easy to store and suitable for use as Halloween goodie bag fillers, classroom prizes, party treats, or festive decorations during the holiday season.

This 100-piece Halloween puzzle offers a spooky fun adventure with glowing jack-o'-lanterns, friendly ghosts, and silly monsters in a vibrant, detailed scene. Designed for kids ages 6 and up, it provides an engaging way to develop memory, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills. Ravensburger puzzles are appreciated by both beginners and experienced puzzlers for their consistent quality and craftsmanship. Made from thick, durable cardboard with a linen-structured, glare-free finish, each piece is uniquely shaped for a seamless, frustration-free fit. Ravensburger has been crafting trusted puzzles since 1891, creating timeless entertainment that families have enjoyed for generations.

This pumpkin-shaped 72-piece nightlight 3D jigsaw puzzle is a fun choice for Halloween enthusiasts. It works as a seasonal decoration once assembled. The puzzle comes from a globally recognized 3D puzzle brand and is designed for children ages 6 and up. When complete, the lit puzzle ball measures 13 cm in diameter and is made from premium plastic pieces that fit together securely without the need for glue. You can build it by following the numbered guides on the back of each piece or by assembling it freely. Puzzles like this one offer a chance for family time, mindful focus, and cognitive benefits, making them a thoughtful gift option for birthdays or holidays.

This Halloween prop knife features a realistic bleeding effect, with fake blood that flows inside the blade for a chilling look. It has a timed drip that moves slowly to build suspense, and the knife measures 13 inches long for a dramatic presence. It works well for costumes, haunted houses, pranks, or theater use, adding a creepy touch to any horror scene. Made from sturdy materials, it's built to hold up through repeated scares and performances.

This set includes 72 Halloween goodie bags, each paired with a matching sticker to seal and personalize them. You'll find six different designs featuring mummies, skulls, Frankenstein's monster, ghosts, vampires, pumpkins, cats, and zombies. The bags measure 4.9 by 3 by 9.4 inches, with stickers that are 1.4 inches wide, making them a good size for holding Halloween candy, small treats, and surprises. They're easy to use for trick-or-treating, party favors, or school events, and the stickers help keep everything secure inside. You can also use the bags as decorations to add a festive touch to your Halloween setup.

This set of Halloween sticky toys includes 48 stretchy skeleton hands, each measuring 1.5 inches. They're made from safe, non-toxic rubber and stick easily to many surfaces, then peel off cleanly for repeated play. Kids can enjoy them as sensory toys or stress relievers, and they're reusable for hours of fun. These mini skeletons work well as Halloween party favors, non-candy treats, trick-or-treat gifts, goodie bag fillers, or carnival prizes, adding a playful touch to your Halloween celebrations.

This Amazon-exclusive bundle includes three casket-shaped blind boxes, each containing a mystery mini plush doll from Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. Inside, you’ll find one of eight possible characters: Jack Skellington, Sally, Zero, The Pumpkin King, Oogie Boogie, Dr. Finkelstein, Santa Jack, or Vampire Teddy. Each 3.5-inch plush is made from super-soft mixed fabrics and features embroidered, printed, or appliquéd details for a whimsical look. Their small size makes them easy to hold or carry along in a pocket or bag. These collectible plush toys work well as part of a fan’s display year-round or as themed party favors for a Nightmare Before Christmas celebration.

Squish-a-longs let you celebrate the season with a set of 1-inch plastic collectibles featuring your favorite Halloween Squishmallows designs. They're a portable addition to any Squishmallows collection. You can count down the 13 days to Halloween with 13 Halloween Mini-Squish characters, including Drake the Blue Vampire, Boone the Black Owl, Wakisha the Pink Devil, and others. Each set comes with a ring accessory so you can attach your Mini-Squish for fun on the go. A numbered Squish-a-longs Collector’s Guide is included to help you collect all the Wave 3 styles. With more than 140 Mini-Squish to find, trade, or wear, there are plenty of ways to enjoy these small but engaging figures.

The GOOSH 8-foot inflatable spider is designed to brighten your lawn, garden, yard, or porch with a white-lit spider that highlights every detail for a spooky effect. This outdoor Halloween decoration adds a festive touch to your space and can be enjoyed by family and neighbors. It features striking red eyes and colorful lighting to enhance the Halloween atmosphere. Made from high-quality waterproof polyester, it holds up in rain or snow, and it comes with ground stakes to keep it secure in windy conditions. Setup is straightforward, with an included air blower, ropes, stakes, and a storage bag. The inflatable is powered by a CE and UL-certified adapter with a 10-foot cord for convenient placement. Each product is checked for quality before shipping to ensure a reliable and enjoyable Halloween experience.

This party game is designed for adults aged 16 and up, and it works for groups of 2 to 10 players. The rules are straightforward, so you can jump right in and start playing without much setup. It features a collection of popular rock hits, all brought together in one game. You can choose from competitive, cooperative, or solo play modes, making it easy to enjoy the game no matter who you’re with. Inside the box, you’ll find over 150 music cards, and the experience is enhanced with the free Hitster app.

In this family strategy game, you can dive into a neighborhood, meet iconic Sims, and work toward fulfilling your life’s aspirations. Gather up to five players, each crafting their own unique story as you collect matching SIMbols along the way. Every game brings a fresh journey with unexpected surprises, so your life story can turn out differently each time you play. Fans will appreciate the nostalgic details, including iconic artwork, plumbob movers, interaction dice, and a needs tracker—making the game both fun to play and nice to display. It’s designed for 2 to 5 players ages 12 and up.

Step into the world of One Piece with this cooperative board game, where you and up to four friends can join Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew on an adventure across the seas—from East Blue all the way to Wano. Designed for players aged 10 and up, you’ll recruit allies, complete missions, and battle familiar foes as you work together to help Luffy become the Pirate King. With 100 characters from the beloved anime series, each featuring unique skills that fans will appreciate, the game offers rich detail and replayability. Multiple difficulty levels make it enjoyable for both dedicated gamers and casual players, and its compact box makes it easy to bring along for travel, game nights, or to give as a gift.

Mission: Red Planet is a space exploration strategy game where players act as mining corporations competing to colonize Mars and gather valuable resources like celerium, sylvanite, and ice. The game unfolds over 10 rounds, giving you opportunities to deploy astronauts, control resource-rich areas, and secure the most valuable materials before your rivals. Each round, you'll use unique character cards to decide when your astronauts launch and what special actions you can take, adding strategic depth to every decision. You can also complete secret missions for extra points and use research cards to change the value of resources on Mars, introducing layers of strategy and surprise. Designed for 2 to 6 players, this game blends tactical choices with resource management, making it a great option for family or game nights with friends.

This time-telling game helps students build their skills through play, using three card decks that progress from telling time to the hour and half hour, up to 5-minute intervals and elapsed time. Kids practice with both analog and digital clocks using multisensory tools like squishy toys, a hands-on fidget clock, and colorful visual cards, which help reinforce concepts through movement and touch. Designed for grades 1 to 5, the game aligns with US and Canadian provincial standards and works well for review, enrichment, or introducing new skills at any point in the curriculum. It includes visual aids and manipulatives to support learners of all abilities, including those with autism, ADHD, or learning differences. Created by teachers, the game uses repetition, sensory engagement, and cooperative play—where players work together to rescue their Squishy Pals—to build confidence and support classroom, homeschool, small group, or family learning.

The Hag's Gaze adds a twist to the maze by letting you place the Hag figure on a tile and switch on her UV eye. This reveals hidden paths and traps, but only in the area where she's standing, so the maze changes right under her watchful gaze.

In this cooperative board game, you guide Frodo, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli through memorable moments from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. You'll work together to avoid Black Riders in the Shire, survive the Mines of Moria, and make a final stand at Mordor. The game uses an innovative chapter book format, where turning the page reveals new game boards representing key scenes from the story, making each playthrough varied and engaging. Inside the box, you'll find an Adventure Book game board, 7 character miniatures, 42 Story cards, 18 Special cards, 15 Plot cards, 5 Eye of Sauron cards, 52 counters, 4 reference cards, and a rulebook, all thoughtfully designed with quality components. A unique Corruption Track adds tension as players navigate the temptations of the One Ring while trying to complete challenges, with the risk of drawing Eye of Sauron cards always present. The game features detailed miniatures of the film characters and thematic artwork across the board, cards, and tokens, making it a fitting gift for Lord of the Rings fans on birthdays, holidays, or just to brighten their day.

Step into the world of the Cthulhu Mythos in this mystery game set in 1920s America, where you and your fellow agents of the Bureau of Investigation work to uncover supernatural threats inspired by the writings of H.P. Lovecraft. As a cooperative detective game, players team up to investigate five peculiar cases—each one strange enough to test your resolve. Based on the rules of Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective with some new investigative mechanics, it offers a fresh challenge for fans of that series while remaining accessible to newcomers. You'll explore locations like Boston and Arkham, follow leads, interview witnesses, and piece together clues across five highly variable cases that blend twists and new gameplay elements. Designed for 1 to 8 players ages 14 and up, each session typically lasts between 2 to 4 hours.

This two-player strategy game lets you relive the Battle of Hoth, where you can take command of either the Imperial Army or the Rebel Forces in a fast-paced, head-to-head showdown. The game includes a set of detailed miniatures featuring iconic Star Wars characters, vehicles, and troops to bring the battle to your tabletop. With custom dice and tactical options to guide your decisions, each playthrough offers a dynamic and unique experience. It’s well suited for Star Wars fans and players who enjoy immersive, tactical games.