Making sure to put just the right presents under the tree for kids can be a trick even for Santa. If you’re hoping to find out what’s hot before you head out to shop on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday, we’ve put together a few suggestions.
Retailers themselves are generally the best judges of what’s in. Here are what some of the biggest toy retailers in Contra Costa County and beyond are saying:
Toys ‘R’ Us
This retailer has a Top 15 list of toys for boys and girls. Some of its suggestions include:
- Doc McStuffins Time for Your Checkup doll
- Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Star Doll
- Furby
- LeapPad2 Explorer
- Wii U
- Hot Wheels R/C Terrain Twister
To see the full list, visit Toys ‘R’ Us online.
Target
This store agrees with Toys ‘R’ Us on a few counts, but has its own suggestions, as well. They include:
- Easy Bake Ultimate Oven
- Disney Bounce Bounce Tigger
- Beyblade Destroyer Dome Set
- LEGO Super Heroes Batwing Battle Over Gotham City
- NERF N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire Blaster
To see the full list of suggestions, visit Target online.
Walmart
This retailer has an extensive list of hot toys for the holidays. It’s also running an online contest where customers can vote for what toy they think is the “hottest” of the season. To see all Walmart’s suggestions, visit the store online.
Amazon.com
This online retailer has a number of suggestions on its “hot” list. It also includes some suggestions for pre-teens and teens. Just Dance 4 anyone?
To see all of Amazon’s hot toy suggestions, visit the store online.
What toys are in demand in your house this season? Share your suggestions in the comments section.
