Minions and Ms. Rachel: 2024 top toys named by Toy Insider ahead of holiday season

Whether the children in your life are nuts about Bluey, love Ms. Rachel, are Minions fanatics or go for classics like Play-Doh, Star Wars or Pokemon, there's bound to be something they'll love in The Toy Insider's Holiday Gift Guide for 2024.

The Toy Insider is powered by a team of experts who promise "we know play." They offer tips and information on toys, technology and entertainment year-round and put out an annual toy guide.

This year, they offered lists of the Hot 20 for the most popular playthings of the year, STEM 10 , which is the top toys that encourage STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning and the 12 under $20 , which offers the best toys that are easy on your wallet.

They also offer curated lists of the top toys by age range.

2024 Hottest Holiday Toys

Here is the Hot 20 list from The Toy Insider for the 2024 holiday season:

1. Batman Ultimate Transforming Batmobile by Spin Master; MSRP: $59.99; Ages 3+
2. Cry Babies Morning Routine by IMC Toys; MSRP: $34.99; Ages 3+
3. Furreal Peanut the Playful Monkey Interactive Toy by Just Play; MSRP: $59.99; Ages 4+
4. Godzilla RC by Jada Toys; MSRP: $59.99; Ages 8+
5. Imaginext Star Wars Darth Vader Bot by Mattel; MSRP: $149.99; Ages 3+
6. Kanoodle Ultimate Champion by Educational Insights; MSRP: $24.99; Ages 7+
7. Lego Minions and Gru's Family Mansion by The Lego Group; MSRP: $99.99; Ages 8+
8. Littlest Pet Shop Playset by Basic Fun!; MSRP: $39.99; Ages 4+
9. Magic Mixies Pixies Supreme Magic Mirror by Moose Toys; MSRP: $59.99; Ages 5+
10. Miraculous Ladybug Paris Heroez Playset by Playmates Toys; MSRP: $139.99; Ages 4+
11. Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll by Spin Master; MSRP: $29.99; Ages 6 months+
12. Plai: Poe the AI Story Bear by Skyrocket; MSRP: $49.99; Ages 4+
13. Play-Doh Pizza Delivery Scooter by Hasbro; MSRP: $94.99; Ages 3+
14. Playtab by Fat Brain Toy Co.; MSRP: $45.95; Ages 1+
15. Pokemon TCG: Stellar Crown Elite Trainer Box by The Pokemon Co. International; MSRP: $49.99; Ages 6+
16. Rainbow High Winter Wonderland by MGA Entertainment; MSRP: $29.99; Ages 4+
17. Real FX Disney Stitch by Wow! Stuff; MSRP: $79.99; Ages 6+
18. Spidey & His Amazing Friends Mega Jump HQ Trackset by Jazwares; MSRP: $49.99; Ages 3+
19. Tile Bluey Heeler Home by Moose Toys; MRSP: $69.99; Ages 3+
20. Tiny Target - Checklane by Jakks Pacific; MSRP: $149.99; Ages 3+

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Top tech toys for 2024

These toys made Toy Insider's list of the best tech toys for kids:

1. Bill Nye Chemistry Lab VR by Abacus Brands; MSRP: $29.99; Ages 8+
2. Connetix 48 Piece Roads Creative Pack by Connetix; MSRP: $149.99; Ages 3+
3. Magna-Tiles Space 32-Piece Set by Magna-Tiles; MSRP: $49.99; Ages 3+
4. Pinball Machine Maker: Gumball Rally by Thames & Kosmos; MSRP: $39.95; Ages 6+
5. Plip Kit by Fat Brain Toy Co.; MSRP: $34.95; Ages 5+
6. Shine Bright Light Box by Battat; MSRP: $24.88; Ages 3+
7. Smithsonian 3D LED Solar System by NSI International; MRSP: $29.99; Ages 8+
8. Snap 2 It by Snap Circuits; MSRP: $39.99; Ages 7+
9. Star Wars Galactic Chemistry Set by Horizon Group USA; MSRP: $34.99; Ages 6+
10. Wow in the World: Dino Dig & Diorama by Thames & Kosmos; MSRP: $29.95; Ages 4+

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Inexpensive holiday toys

Here is Toy Insider's list of 12 toys under $20:

1. Barbie Mini Barbieland by Mattel, MSRP: $2.99 to $9.99; Ages 6+
2. Disney Crystal Surprise by Cra-Z-Art; MSRP: $7.99; Ages 6+
3. Gossmos! by MGA Entertainment, MSRP: $9.99; Ages 4+
4. Kinetic Sand Squish Motion by Spin Master; MSRP: $19.99; Ages 5+
5. Metal Machines Speed Heroes by Zuru; MSRP: $19.99; Ages 4+
6. Mutations Mix 'N Match Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by Playmates Toys; MSRP: $9.99; Ages 4+
7. Pop Up Bluey by TOMY; MSRP: $17.99; Ages 4+
8. Squish-a-longs 14 Pack by Jazwares; MSRP: $14.99; Ages 6+
9. Star Wars Doorables Galaxy Peek Series 2 by Just Play; MSRP: $9.99; Ages 5+
10. Sticker Wow! by Melissa & Doug; MSRP: $11.99, Ages 3+
11. Sticki Rolls the Sticki Book by Sky Castle Toys; MSRP: $9.99; Ages 8+
12. XOX Kweenie by Moose Toys; MSRP: $9.99; Ages 8+

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