Holidays Are Coming: The Toy Insider Reveals Top Toys for 2024 in Annual Holiday Gift Guide

Notable entries in the Hot 20 include the Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll and the LEGO Minions and Gru's Family Mansion.Photo byChris HardyonUnsplash

The Toy Insider has unveiled its 19th annual Holiday Gift Guide, featuring expert picks for the best toys, games, and gifts of 2024. This year’s guide highlights over 375 toys from 139 toymakers, categorized into three lists: the Hot 20, STEM 10, and 12 Under $20. The Hot 20 showcases the most popular toys, while the STEM 10 focuses on educational toys that promote STEM learning, and the 12 Under $20 highlights budget-friendly options.

Notable entries in the Hot 20 include the Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll and the LEGO Minions and Gru's Family Mansion. The STEM 10 features the Bill Nye Chemistry Lab VR and MAGNA-TILES Space Set, while the 12 Under $20 includes affordable picks like the Barbie Mini BarbieLand and the Pop Up Bluey.

Laurie Schacht, Chief Toy Officer of The Toy Insider, emphasized the guide’s value in helping shoppers find great gifts while managing budgets amid rising prices. The guide, powered by Energizer, also includes a reminder for battery needs with the ENERGIZER BUNNY™ icon on relevant toys.