Our children deserve the best in play and in learning. That is one of the missions for the country’s showcase called TTPM – Toys, Tots, Pets and More. Every product presented at the show has been through a rigorous testing: played well and figured out. The toys need to bring joy and learning opportunities to a child. Such toys need to be affordable to parents, too. TTPM team is dedicated to do just that.
Celebrating TOYS, TOTS, PETS AND MORE
for the Upcoming Holiday Season
This Holiday Season, TTPM unveiled its best choices in toys during their Holiday Season showcase New York. We also had a powerful chance to interact with pets during the show part that featured the best products for dogs and cats. Here’s my overview of the toys categories that were featured during the TTPM show, and then I’ll offer you some insights of my favorites in separate posts as we approach the holiday gifting time and celebration of child’s play.
What truly stood out during this Holiday Season at TTPM event was how STEM-oriented the majority of toys and games were! This is great news, especially that our national Department of Education has been directed to allocate at least $200 million per year in grant funds towards high-quality STEM education.
STEM – Science. Technology, Engineering and Math.
Toys play a huge part in an emotional, psychological, mental, and physical development of each child. The brain forms synopsis – connections – that play a vital role in how each child processes and assimilates information with her lifestyle, interests and goals. Toys are not a frivolous waste of time – they are the key to many successes each child could be an active part of.
TTPM Holiday Showcase this year has become one of the leaders of identifying the key players in toys and games for our children. I love seeing how diverse and multi-functional toys could be! And, Yes, a STEM element in many is a sign for powerful changes how children explore, learn and grow up.
Here’s in a gist of the categories spotlighted at TTPM. I will post a few more posts for you to see a rich abundance in toys options for children.
4 Toy Categories Were Featured at TTPM
– High Tech Toys
– Tech & Animatronics
– Innovative Basic Play, and
– Star Wars – wow, this one got its own feature category, no less!
High Tech Toys
LEGO
I am biased when it comes to LEGO. I adore this type of toy as it gives infinite ways to build and to create some of the unpredictable structures. Right now, LEGO is following a TECH path, incorporating some STEM elements into their already superb construction sets. TTPM has given me some of the best options to see what’s new in this company’s offering this Holiday Season. There’s no boundaries for improvement. LEGO is offering a magical world of creativity to our children.
With a Coding feature, the kids can assemble LEGO construction sets and make them move. I love it, as it makes LEGOs such a cool thing to become a display piece, a project item or anything that a child would imagine and build.



NINTENDO

VITECH DROPMIX
With this toy-game, a child can easily compose a music piece that will be hers or his forever. The process is so creative, it could easily draw in your child to spend literally hours with this musical outlet. I watched how a 5-year-old was building his own composition on this DropMix machine. It is simple, yet develops one of the best areas of our brain that “hears and responds to” music.


Tech and Animatronics
HATCHIMALS
Who is inside? How quickly can it hatch? What color my Sparkly Pengualas or Shimmering Draggles will be? Hatchimals have been hatching by a million throughout the globe. This Holiday Season, they will wow their owners with their surprises and variety. With over 70 Hatchimals CollEGGtibles to collect this season, the fun is to find the ultra-rare species. There’s so much to draw from this Hatchimals experience! Nurturing the egg, rubbing it for a Hatchimals to hatch, then caring for it with love and care. This toy is a delight when it comes to early childhood and tween education.
Keep in mind that Hatchimals can be found in many forms and shapes:
– Glittering Garden
– CollEGGtibles
– Hatchimals Surprise


FINGERLINGS

LUVABELLA & LUVABEAU DOLL
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
These dolls have been created to bring nurturing fun to young caregivers at heart. As you notice, there’s a boy and a girl in this collection. The company also offers the dolls with skin color variations become an excellent playing partner to a child.
Inside a doll, there’s a “smart” mechanism that allows it to interct with a child:
– Soothe a doll with her pacifier when she gets fussy
– Watch her laugh, blink, purse her lips and more
– Give this doll her Lamby toy, and she’ll start playing with it and even kiss her!
These dolls have been designed to appeal to the youngest of the children who love taking care of others. With response mechanism built into the doll, a child could figure out and build scenarios of play. The sky’s the limit when playing with this toy. All in all, this Luvabella and Luvabeau dolls have over 500 unique responses build into them – WOW!


Innovative Basic Play
L.O.L. SURPRISE
We never were shown what’s inside! But by now it should be available in stores. LOL Surprise holds a toy that could become a collectible! Be on the lookout for these in stores.

FLIPAZOO – FLIP ZEE GIRLS
There’s no stopping us when we want to deliver the best in toys and games to our child. Tech toys offer one side of development. The toys that drive a change and nurture with a different, non-tech design, can be as entertaining and crucial in child’s development. We are talking FlipaZoo and Flip Zee Girls.
Flip Zee Girls are colorful, plush companions who can change from a baby to a full-grown personality in a couple flips! Each doll has a name, a mantra, and a character to be known for. Girls from toddlers to tweens would absolutely love these dolls and treasure their companionship.

PIKMI POPS
These Pikmi Pops are adorable and very, very addictive! You would want to collect all of them. There are over 45 of cute mini Pikmi Pop plushes in 12 yummy scents. You can go after mini or jumbo plush Pikmi Pops. All are adorable and will bring more fun to your child, becoming their security toy and a go-to friend.



Star Wars
SWORDS & ROBOTS & ALL
You would love to have these Jedi swards and BB-8 life-size figure for your collection! Just in time for Star Wars: The Last Jedi™, you can interact with BB-8, and he would follow you like he did in the movie with Jyn Erso. And as each every Jedi, you gotta have this amazing sword, too.

Some Of My Favorite Holiday Season Toys
FAO SCHWARTZ
I am biased here: I absolutely adore FAO Schwartz toys and collection they offer. From toys to decor, their display is certainly one of my favorites! From a snow globe to a nutcracker, they know how to vow us visually and admire their products any time of the year.

VAMPERINA & BUILDING SETS
This new doll will quickly become a favorite for the girls. This girl who came to Pennsylvania from Transylvania is very different from anybody else around her. The teaching moments she presents are so valuable for those kids who are shy and need some encouragement to believe that them being different is what makes them beautiful. Besides, Disney Vampirina is coming out on DVD October 17.

She’s Come from Transylvania And Is Trying To Adjust To A New Lifestyle
BEAT BUGS
For the generations who were raised on Beatles, this amazing group of Beat Bugs would be a cool reminder of what made Beatles famous. These backyard adventuresome bugs introduce the music sung by John Lennon and the band in a very child-friendly format. Check out these amazing creatures on Netflix. Each episode is dedicated to one song and its history. We’ll hear P!ink, Sia, Eddie Vedder, James Corden and The Shins. The toys are very innovative and include some transportation devices like a musical submarine.

PLAYMOBIL
From Pharaoh’s Pyramid to Advent Calendar, Playmobil has presented some of the best in their collection. Truly innovative, bright and calling to be played with. Here’s a sample of the available items for the upcoming Holidays:
PLAYMOBIL Petting Zoo
Hicup & Toothless
NHL Locker Room Play Box
Advent Calendar Royal Ice Skating Trip
Santa’s Workshop Advent Calendar

K’NEX
K’nex delivers some of the fun and educational construction sets ever! The majority of the K’nex toys were the best representation of STEM movement and fun through play.

INFLATE-A-MALS
Very interesting and comforting toy is presented by these Inflate-a-mals. The surface is made with the softest fabric ever and reminds me of my Cornish Rex cats – the softest fur on earth. With each animal as tall as 6 feet, your child has an opportunity to explore and learn a difference between a real-life animal and a toy it is represented through.
The company carries dragons, unicorns and super heroes. Whatever your children want to imagine and play with – these imagination-driven toys will deliver.
96 thoughts on “HOW-TO Find The Best Toys for Holiday Season #TTPM”
“Toys play a huge part in an emotional, psychological, mental, and physical development of each child. The brain forms synopsis – connections – that play a vital role in how each child processes and assimilates information with her lifestyle, interests and goals. Toys are not a frivolous waste of time – they are the key to many successes each child could be an active part of.” – Well said! Toys. like books, are such an important part of childhood.
Great selection. I like how some are so creative. It sounds like a wide range of yots with many interests
OMGosh i cant believe how much you just helped me with my Christmas shopping!!! thanks so much for this article!
I have already bought my grandkids a Hatchimal Animal, a Star Wars Light Saber, a Flip a Zoo animal, because of the recommendations of TTPM. I’m happy because they are actually still playing with these toys and haven’t gotten tired of them yet!! I would definitely look into purchasing these other toys too. They definitely look like some more fun toys for my grandkids! TY!
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I love the educational fun toys! BB-8 is one of my favorites. I like all the coding toys and can`t wait to get some different ones for the grandchildren.
i would love to have the chance to have a chance to have the tie to go and see the toy i remember the toys as kid we would have lego and then the buliding kit and now a day wow
I wish I could go back to being a kid and making my list lol, now I’m a mom of three boys..thanks for this list!
I know my husband would love the BB-8 Your Own Droid-Companion
I love the variety they have chosen and so glad they have more in the STEM for our children.
@tisonlyme143
The Pikmi Pops are something that I haven’t seen before and they look like they would be fun for kids to collect and would be a great gift choice.
We love Lego’s and VTech at our house. These are all such great gift ideas. Thank you so much for sharing this. God Bless
I love that sweet giraffe.
So many excellent choices. I love the KNex brand . I like toys that kids can use their imagination.
Those Hatchimals are so cute, and isn’t everything Star Wars evergreen in being cool?
These toys look like fun for all ages!
K’Nex has been a long time favorite of mine as a fun and enjoyable toy for grandkids and nieces and nephews. There is just so many ways that they can be used creatively.
I am glad that they , TTPM has chosen a variety of toys for all ages. I think its important.
@tisonlyme143
So great that they have a toy to help create music What a great thing to start kids off at a young age.
These toys are awesome. They allow our children to think and use their imaginations. Thank you so much for sharing. God Bless
I love the fact that they have everything categorized for easy understanding and shopping.
@tisonlyme143
Ah yes Lego! Can a kid of a certain age ever have too many? We think not.
Would love to go to New York and be at this show. So much fun
I love TTPM’s website! I go there first when I want to know about a toy or where the cheapest place to get it at. They have the price compare option that checks the prices of the top retailers! They do honest funny reviews. I respect their opinion very much and I don’t say this lightly!
We bought our granddaughter a hatchable. She loves it and is teaching it some commands
I visit this website often to read the reviews and check out the toys. They do a great job informing us about the toys. I also like their giveaways.
I showed these to my Grandkids and their eyes were so big, It makes me more anxious for Christmas also.
These are such great gift ideas. I have two grandchildren and I love getting them educational toys. Toys that make them think and use their imagination. Thank you so much for sharing this great article. God Bless
Legos and toys that promote creativity are the types I usually try and give. I also will give toys to promote outdoor play when I can. This is a good list to reference.
I love that they are going to be putting more for education and learning toys for the children.
@tisonlyme143
These types of toys have been our preference for years. You don’t need to give them a special category. There have been toys out there for years that challenge the skills and imaginations of children. The problem has been adults who have switched to giving toys that are more like babysitters than challenges.
My daughter and her husband got the LEGIO Star Wars Sand Crawler for their family last Christmas. They have been working on it with their 6 year old daughter as they can ever since. It has 3,296 pieces and cost way too much. I would like to see the 6 year old get something she herself could build and finish with a little help.
What great looking stuff, I’ve pinned for later to my Christmas Presents board!
These toys are all amazing and look so much fun!
Thank you for sharing. They have some pretty cool toys for the year.
They are nuts for legos and I have to admit those sets are impressive in the detail.
my kids keep watching these LOL doll videos on youtube and i do not understand hahahah!
These are such great toy options for our children. I love educational toys for my grandchildren. This article has really helped. Thank you so much for sharing
Every girl should have a lightsaber, don’t you think so!
Love these toys and the snow globe is beautiful!
I’ll be on the lookout for the Flip Zee girls for my granddaughters. I know that is something they will enjoy.
Such a wonderful list of toys. Lego products have always been a part of our family and always will be. My favorite toy now is the Hatchimals. I would love to get each of my grandchildren one of these this year.
Debbie,
LEGO has an amazing gift to move their product line in the right direction – to be aligned with the trends and remain timeless at the same time.
I am in absolute AWE what LEGO has now available. The STEM details are such a natural fit in these construction sets!
Simply awesome!
oh my so many great toys to choose from and I know my little one would love most of these
I think its so important to make sure you have an idea of what your planning on shopping for, making a list for all those that are on your Christmas list.
@tisonlyme143
Dorothy,
I also find that getting a couple of popular toys really can help when you are in need for extra gifts. And it is always the case: there are situations when we need to come up with a gift quickly, like NOW.
I have several star wars fans in my family and I am sure that they would much appreciate the swords, robots and any of the figures.
Love TTPM! I have watched a lot of their videos when they showcase toys weekly. They truly run these toys through the gamut.
These toy ideas are awesome. I really like the Lego’s. My grandchildren would love these and have to think to put them together. Thank you for sharing these great gift ideas
I get in such a panic over the right toys for Christmas; it’s already started!
Margot,
Peace. Calm. Joy.
Just know, you’re not alone. Get your list done and go shopping: one thing at a time or more.
I enjoy seeing posts like this. I have lots of nieces and nephews and often do not know what to look for. You found the latest and greatest. I like all the picks.
oh wow what grate toys and i cant wait for christamass to get here since a lot of the toys that are list here will be on my shoping list
So many wonderful toys to choose and to think about for this up coming holiday season. I know with 9 grandchildren to buy for I am always looking around to see the deal and what would be right for there age bracket also.
@tisonlyme143
great article! lots of fun ideas that i have never heard of! love the Pikmi Pops the most!
Amy,
Those Pikmi Pops are something.
It is the idea that there’s something to surprise you inside that gets everybody buy these pops.
I love the selection of toys here, I have already logged them and going to start shopping before they all get sold for Christmas. Such great toys that will give the kids hours of fun and play. I love the interactive toys and the legos have gone over the top with some of their choices. Can’t wait till Christmas and see their faces as they unwrap these jewels.
I need to find Lego when we go shopping for a week in New Hampshire. Our grandson has provided me with a picture of the Lego set he wants, which is extremely helpful. I am looking for ideas for my nieces and nephews who are difficult to buy for. Thanks for helping me with my list!
the girls thing coming out look great and i now of some kid would have ball with them i now the boy would love the star wrs thngs
What a handy list to have available as I am thinking about gifts for all my grandchildren. It is so comprehensive with lots of different choices.
This looks like such an awesome event to go to. I know my granddaughter would love the Hatchimals!
I really like the Lego Star Wars. We like Star Wars at our house. This article has really given me some great gift ideas for my grandchildren. Thank you so much for sharing. God Bless
What a great selection. I have been thinking about what to get my grandchildren. This article really helps me. I love toys where my grandchildren learn as they are playing and having fun. Thank you so much for sharing this great article
This is a list that I can certainly put to use as I consider gifts for my grandchildren. I am especially interested in the ViTech Dropmix because I have a granddaughter who is very musical and I can see this being a very special gift for her.
Thanks for the awesome list! You reminded me of a few things my daughter wants but I forgot to write down.
Wow what a ton of great, educational toy ideas to give my grandsons this Christmas! I’d love to give them some of those building toys.
Lots of fun toys on this list! I already have four of the toys listed purchased for my granddaughter.
Wow, all of these toys look awesome! I definitely always get Legos for my kids as well. The Pikmi Pops are definitely something that both of my girls would enjoy! Thanks for sharing!
This is a great list! Now I found the best present for my husband and to our son. Thanks for sharing!
i think every kid loves legos, at least my kids and all their friends are. the boost looks amazing.
Wow – it looks like there are so many great toys coming this holiday season! I remember the Hatchimals were huge last year and super hard to get. My kids would love the Star Wars BB8.
These are some awesome gift ideas for the holiday season. Kids will be very happy to get those toys. Thank you for this best tips to find toys.
This is fun. The kids look so happy.
I guess the best kid’s toy for me is still LEGO. Especially nowadays that they keep on innovating and more creative. Perfect give for a creative kids.
Even if my boys are big ones now, they till love Lego. It seems boys at whatever stage and age will always lovs Lego.
Berlin,
Girls love LEGOS as well, any age, any time!
This is a great list that I will bookmark when I start my shopping…I unfortunately tend to be last minute so this will help.
They have some great looking toys that are coming out this holiday. I know my kids will have quite a few of them on the top of their lists.
These toys are so cool! I wish I could put them on my x-mas list for myself.
Lots of amazing toys this holiday season. Can’t wait to buy some for my little kiddos.
So many great toy options for the holidays! I cannot get over how far the LEGO company has come with this new toy!
I can’t believe it is already time to go shop for Christmas! There are so many great toys this year to choose from, my kids are really hoping for the Nintendo Switch .
Crystal,
Then you definitely need to consider it!
Oh my 7 yr old wants all of these! She really wants the Pikmi Pops and the fingerlings. So cute!
I love those pikme animals!!! so adorable!
I’m a Lego and K’Nex type of gal. When my son was growing up we did Legos. I enjoy seeing a child use their imagination to create something over and over again. My son would stay for hours running back and forth showing me his latest creation. These toys build confidence in ones ability to be innovative.
Dona,
That’s what I’m having right now: my boys running to me every 5 minutes to show me what they have built! Sometimes it can become overwhelming for me to see how much they build in one sitting. But for them – it is an incredible JOY.
I loved seeing this type of toys and games this time around. They definitely prevailed.
Wow I am a huge fan of Starwars. This toys look so much fun to interact and play with. I wish I could try these. Thanks for sharing!
I can’t believe Christmas is upon us!!!! where did the year go???? ty for sharing these legos are a huge hit here!
These are all great gift ideas for the holiday season. I have been starting to make up a list for my Son this year. I will have to add a few of these to it.
THIS is certainly very good to know for when my husband and I start buying gifts for our nieces and nephews!
GiGi,
Let me know what age range you’ll be looking at. This post is a very small part what I could squeeze to showcase.
There’s a separate huge section for toddlers alone!
Would love to give you examples, if you wish.
I love the Pikmi pops they are going to be very hard to get im sure they are adorable!! The LOL is going to be huge as well i have seen them on the web! Star Wars is always a hit here with my boys!! I like everything in this post! Im ready to start my shopping and get to wrapping! Thanks Laura Great read!!!
Oh, my, Wendi,
These toys bring so much joy to interact and play with! These are some of the best. Still, I have a ton more to share with all of you.
Great list! I sort of need one of those cute lollipop Pikmi animals now. 🙂
Meg,
I think that all those LOL, Pikmi Pops, Hatchamals have been insanely popular due to one very dear feature all humans share – curiosity factor!
It is so tempting to peek into something and find what it is.
The whole “surprise” element is gratification that everybody who’s unveiling the toy’s insides receives. It is pretty neat!
Loved all the toys, but liked BB-8 Your Own Droid-Companion the most.
Pooja,
Just the look of this BB-8 droid is the coolest thing to have.
I guess I am very biased towards it, as I am a huge fan of Star Wars.