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Julie Loffredi, Contributor

Holiday Gift Guide 2018: The Best Toy Stocking Stuffers for Kids

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This holiday, there is no shortage of great toy options for kids — from big Rideamals Ponies to jumbo Nerf lasers and gaming machines. But if you’re looking for something a little smaller to dazzle your little-loved one, you’re also in luck. Here are some great smaller toys that are sure to make your kids light up with glee!

Transformers

Transformer

Among the numerous Transformers products available this season, we recommend the power charge bumblebee figure. It records your kid’s voice and plays it back with different tracks. Bonus? It converts into a car. —Transformers Bumblebee, $49.99, Best Buy

Fingerlings

Fingerlings Interactive Unicorn

Fingerlings are fun toys that wrap around your finger. This year, there are even more fun-loving animals to choose from including magical unicorns and monkeys. Available at major retailers. — Fingerlings Interactive Unicorn, $12, Target

Hatchimals

Hatchimals

Hatchimals are quickly becoming a holiday must-have tradition for kids. The hatchable egg toy is a favorite. This year, we pick the Season 4 Egg Carton Hatchimals. These little eggs can easily fit in even the tinniest stockings. Open each egg to find a special toy inside. — Hatchimals 12 pk. Egg Carton, $19,99, Kohl’s 

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise is still going strong, thanks to Nickelodeon’s new animated series. This holiday, you can find plenty of merch for stocking stuffers. We like the new action figure assortments that fit perfectly into any stocking, available at retailers nationwide and Playmates toys. — Action figures, $8.99, Playmates Toys

Mighty Pups

Mighty Pups

Anything Paw Patrol is sure to delight your toddler this holiday.  The brand’s new Mighty Pup collection of dog superheroes and accessories is now available at Walmart. This little guy is the perfect pal for cuddle time. — Jumbo Mighty Pup, $19.97, Walmart 

Top Wing

Top Wing

Characters from another hit Nickelodeon show makes our list. This year, Top Wing figures and vehicles are top picks. Younger kids will spend hours playing with Swift, Penny and the other characters while making up adventures! — Top Wing Swift figure and vehicle, $12.99, Walmart

My Little Pony

My Little Pony

My Little Pony is still as popular as ever. New for Christmas is this celebration set that includes Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Fluttershy and Applejack. — My Little Pony Best Gift Ever Mane 6 Celebration Pack, $24.99, Hasbro Toy Shop

Pikmi Pops

Pikmi

Pikmi Pops are another hot pick this year. There are over 60 different Pikmi pops to choose from (the larger Pikmi Pops FlipMis is also now available). The fun-looking lollipops are always filled with goodies inside. Pikmi Pops $4.99 and up, Moose Toys

Little Live Pets


Is this little guy the cutest little pooch ever? Not only is he soft and cuddly but can give real-like smoochies with his tongue. — Little Live Pets My Kissing Puppie Rollie, $44.82, Walmart

Osmo

Osmo SuperStudio

If your child has Osmo, the award-winning educational game system (works with iPad, Fire, and iPhone), he or she will love to discover Osmo’s latest games like Super Studio or Detective Agency tucked as a surprise in that stocking. — Super Studio or Detective Agency, from $39, Osmo

Boxer

Boxer

Robot toys are all the rage this Christmas! This little guy is packed with fun. Boxer comes to life and plays games. Use the remote control to make him move around too. —Boxer, $79.99, Kohls

Fugglers

Fugglers

Meet the Fugglers! Have you ever seen such a strange plush? These weird monsters will be a fun addition to any kid’s stocking. — Fugglers, $15, Target

Aquaman

Aquaman

Warner Bros.’s Aquaman is about to hit theaters, and stores are stocking up a slew of Aquaman gear — just in time for Christmas. And, this toy will make kids feel like Aquaman’s partner in crime, the Trident. — Deluxe Trident, $19.99, Target

There’s still time to add to this list — email wegotnews@gmail.com to submit your favorite toy. It may be featured.

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