April 6, 2018
Toy retailer reveals 36 holiday toys sure to be in demand.
“Determining our annual Hot Toy List is a year-long selection process we take very seriously. It is our mission to identify the very best playthings, giving parents and gift-givers the inside scoop straight from the toy experts on coveted items sure to leave kids smiling on Christmas morning,” says Richard Barry, executive vice president, global chief merchandising officer, TRU. “We are proud that customers rely on the TRU Holiday Hot Toy List as a trusted and valuable resource to help navigate the holiday shopping season even before kids start writing their wish lists.”
The Toys 'R' Us Fabulous 15 (the cream of the crop from the TRU Hot Toy List)
- Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo from Fisher-Price
- Doc McStuffins Take Care of Me Lambie from Just Play
- Imaginext Ultra T-Rexfrom Fisher-Price
- PAW Patrol PAW Patroller from Spin Master
- Barbie Saddle ‘N Ride Horse from Mattel
- Little Live Pets Clever Keet from Moose Toys
- Journey Girls2015 Italy Holiday Doll from Toys 'R' Us
- LEGO Dimensions starter pack from Warner Brothers
- Shopkins Fashion Boutique Playset from Moose Toys
- Smart Toy Bear from Fisher-Price
- Star Wars BladeBuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber from Hasbro
- NERF N-Strike Modulus ECS-10 Blaster from Hasbro
- Star Wars R2-D2 Interactive Robotic Droid from Thinkway Toys
- Guitar Hero Live from Activision
- Meccanoid G15 from Spin Master
TRU Holiday Hot Toy List
Baby's First Christmas
- Bright Beats Smart Touch Play Space from Fisher-Price
- Lil’ Ocean Explorers 3-in-1 Adventure Course from Little Tikes
13 Months to 2 Years
- Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBox from Fisher-Price
- Go! Go! Smart Wheels Ultimate RC Speedway from VTech
2 to 4 Years
- Calico Critters Seaside Cruiser Houseboat from International Playthings
- DINOTRUX Mega Chompin’ Ty Ruxfrom Mattel
- Doc McStuffins Take Care of Me Lambie from Just Play
- FurReal Friends StarLily, My Magical Unicorn from Hasbro
- Tumble Train from LittleTikes
- Imaginext Ultra T-Rex from Fisher-Price
- Little Live Pets Lil’ Mouse Deluxe Play Trailfrom Moose Toys
- PAW Patrol PAW Patroller from Spin Master
5 to 7 Years
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Giant Leonardo Playset from Playmates Toys
- Pie Face Game from Hasbro
- Barbie Saddle ‘N Ride Horse from Mattel
- Bratz Hello My Name Is 5-Pack from MGA Entertainment
- Little Live Pets Clever Keet from Moose Toys
- Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Starter Pack from Disney Interactive
- Girl Scouts Cookie Oven from Wicked Cool Toys
- Journey Girls 2015 Italy Holiday Doll from Toys ‘R’ Us
- LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack from Warner Brothers
- Marvel Avengers XPV Remote Control Hulk Smash from JAKKS Pacific
- Playmation Marvel Avengers Starter Pack from Hasbro
- Project Mc2 Doll with Experiment from MGA Entertainment
- Qixels Glow-in-the-Dark Quick Fuse N Dry Combo Pack from Moose Toys
- Shopkins Fashion Boutique Playset from Moose Toys
- Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack from Activision Publishing
- Smart Toy Bear from Fisher-Price
- Star Wars BladeBuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber from Hasbro
8 to 11 Years
- LEGO Friends Heartlake Airport from LEGO
- AnkiOVERDRIVE Starter Kit from Anki
- Nerf N-Strike Modulus ECS-10 Blaster from Hasbro
- TRU Exclusive: Star Wars™ R2-D2™ Interactive Robotic Droid from Thinkway Toys
Big
- "Guitar Hero Live" from Activision
- Meccanoid G15 from Spin Master?
- Sky Viper Video Streaming Drone from Skyrocket Toys
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