The Christmas season goes hand-in-hand with the shopping season.
You may have an idea of what’s already on Santa’s list, but there’s usually one or two sought after items that will become hard to find in the week leading up to Christmas Day.
We compiled a list of toys that are hard to forget.
Toy of the year
1983 – Cabbage Patch Kids
1984 – Transformers
1985 – Teddy Ruxpin
1988 – Nintendo
1989 – Nintendo Gameboy
1990 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
1992 – Barney
1993 – Talkbox
1994 – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
1995 – Beanie Babies
1996 – Tickle Me Elmo
1997 – Tamagotchi
1998 – Furby
1999 – Pokemon
2000 – Razor Scooter
2001 – Bratz dolls
2002 – Bey Blades
2005 – Xbox 360
2008 – Nintendo Wii
2009 – Zhu Zhu Pets
2014 – Elsa doll
2015 – BB-8
2016 – NES classic mini
2017 – Fingerlings
2018 – LOL dolls
2020 – PS5
Board games have been a popular Christmas family favorite. Hungry Hippo is great for smaller children, and Monopoly remains popular for the whole family.
Action figures and playsets are good choices for kids at Christmas. Lego is always offering a new product for creative minds, and the Disney Encanto themed playhouse is sure to be a hit. Always be aware of the recommended age from the manufacturer, as some can pose a choking hazard or have sharp edges.
As of yet, no toy recalls have been announced for this year. Keep in mind that if your child is between the ages of 3 and 6, Child Safety Central advises avoiding marbles, balls, and games with balls that have a diameter of 1.75 inches or less in order to prevent choking.
What to get for the guy who’s got it all
You tend to hear people lament the fact they need to buy a gift for a man who has everything he needs. Don’t give up and buy another sweater. Here’s a few ideas that might spark more ideas, and every man can use another pair of slippers.
- shaving kit and accessories
- meat slicer
- blanket or pillow
- portable speaker
- cooler
Although a puppy might seem like a great gift. Pets aren’t Presents. Many animal shelters see an increase in animals being dropped off directly after the holiday season.
