Now that summer is officially over, it’s go time for holiday gift shopping! Every year, there are plenty of hot toys that sell out fast, and this year is no exception. With Toys”R”Us officially out of the picture for the 2018 holiday season, some of our favorite retailers are selling unique items you can only get when you shop them exclusively.
Keep reading for a list of some of this year’s hottest toy exclusives and where to find them.
Target Exclusive Toys
Hatchimals HatchiBabies: Monkiwi
Target's exclusive HatchiBabies are available Oct. 5 and you're in for a ton of surprises. Will it be a boy or girl? Your kiddos won't know until they open them, in addition to other fun treats. Pre-order these now for $60 each and delivery by the release date.
Little People DC Super Friends Set
DC Little People ($20) are the cutest super heroes we've ever seen! This set of seven figures includes Superman, Green Lantern, Joker, Batman, Robin, Bat Girl and Wonder Woman. Who's ready for hours of crime-fighting fun?
Star Wars Force Link BB-8 2-in-1 Mega Playset including Force Link
This new interactive BB-8 play system ($116) is a fun way to take playtime to a galaxy far, far away. Kids can activate Force Link sounds, phrases, and lights, including Force Link wearable technology. BB-8 opens to reveal a large play-set that includes trap doors and firing projectiles. Included in the set is also two 3.75-inch-scale Force Link-activated figures, Supreme Leader Snoke and an Elite Praetorian Guard.
PAW Patrol Pirate Pups Action Pack Gift Set
Target's PAW Patrol Pirate Pups ($35) set has the entire gang! Get ready to master the seas with Chase, Skye, Marshall, Zuma, Rubble, Rocky, Ryder and Matteo figures, all in their best swashbuckling pirate gear. Every pup pack transforms with the push of button, and transforms back in a flash.
Elena of Avalor Elena & Isabel Deluxe Pack
Get ready for adventures in Avalor with Target's Elena and Isabel deluxe pack ($40). The set includes two dolls with removable dress and shoes, and a book and you won't able to find it anywhere else.
Walmart Exclusive Toys
Hatchimals Surprise: Zuffin
The exclusive to Walmart Hatchimals Surprise- Zuffin ($64) is here! Each speckled egg contains not one, but TWO Hatchimals and each is unique. The pair of twins will tell each other jokes, play games and take turns dancing and singing.
Thomas & Friends TrackMaster 5-in-1 Track Builder Set
The world of Thomas is growing! The Walmart-exclusive Thomas & Friends TrackMaster ($41) comes with track pieces, building risers, bridge, and two track adaptors to connect to previous models, track packs and expansion packs. It's the ideal way to combine your motorized Thomas & Friends TrackMaster sets!
Kid Motorz Racing Camaro RS One Seater in Yellow
The official licensed Kids Camaro ($140) is a single child ride on car comes with 6V motors is only available at Walmart. Kiddos can hit a maximum speed of 2.5 miles per hour for 50 to 60 minutes on one charge. It also features a realistic engine with horn sounds and even foldable mirrors. It's an electric car with a rechargeable battery that will provide hours of fun.
My Life As Walmart Shopping Cart
All your kiddos baby dolls need this adorable My Life As shopping cart ($13)! These little shopping carts fit any 18-inch dolls and made to look like the real thing with a caged exterior, blue handle, and the Walmart logo.
My Sweet Love Baby Doll & Carrier
Walmart's My Sweet Love baby doll and carrier ($10) is an amazing deal for such a classic toy. The duo set comes with a 13-inch soft body doll with vinyl head, arms, legs and fixed eyes that has a screen printed outfit and removable hat and headband. Baby also comes with a plastic carrier with polka dot print fabric that features a strap to hold her in place.
Amazon Exclusive Toys
Furby Connect
This is not your Furby from the '90s! Amazon's exclusive Furby Connect ($60) expresses more than 150 eye animations––in color! The adorable creature can receive updates with the app and learns new phrases, too. Use the included sleep mask and make your Furby get its beauty rest, too.
Shopkins Shoppies: Pirouetta
Amazon's Shopkins Shoppies Pirouetta ($14) stands 6 inches tall, a giant by normal Shopkins standards! This adorable gift comes with a doll, brush and at least two exclusive accessories you'll only find when you purchase Shoppies.
Disney Tsum Tsum 12 Figures Gift Set
Disney's Tsum Tsum gift set ($20) comes with four large, four medium, and four small Tsum Tsum figures, along with four stackable accessories! These tiny handheld versions include Winnie the Pooh, the Cheshire Cat, Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and more. These adorable characters are perfect for taking on the go for lots of miniature playtime fun.
LEGO BrickHeadz: Ariel & Ursula
Yes, you can find LEGO BrickHeadz in many places, but you can only find this special Ariel & Ursula set on Amazon ($20). The set comes with everything you need to build the princess of the sea and her arch nemesis. And like every BrickHeadz set, it's compatible with all your other LEGO sets, too!
Radio Flyer Trike
Amazon's exclusive Radio Flyer trike ($50) comes in both red and pink and is perfect for family outings. It comes with an adjustable seat and solid steel frame, that also has a covered storage bin for transporting treasures! The trike also has a special adult hand grip for easy transportation.
—Karly Wood
All photos: Courtesy of Target, Amazon and Walmart
