These Are the 100 Must-Have Toys of the Year, According to Amazon

It doesn't matter how organized you are; the holidays always have a way of creeping up on you. Help stay on top of your kid's wish list this year with Amazon's picks for the best toys of 2017. Ranging in age and price, here are the top 100 toys (in order of popularity) to put in your shopping cart now.

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Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Discovery Kit

Give kids ages seven and up hands-on experience designing and building models of working electrical circuits. (Hooray for STEM education!)

Amazon ($27)

Disney Moana Girls Adventure Outfit

After the greatest (yep, we said it) Disney film of all time.

Amazon ($34) 

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Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle and Sensory Teether Toy

This teething toy (for ages 0 to 24 months) has won multiple newborn toy awards, including the prestigious Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Award. Ohh, fancy.

Amazon ($10)

Codenames

Two rival spies know the secret identities of 25 agents. But their teammates only know the agents by their code names. Using one-word clues, which team will make contact with all of their agents first? A game recommended for ages 14 and up.

Amazon ($20)

Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit

This isn’t the LEGO you grew up with. Here, kids age eight and over can design and build ten actual moving machines.

Amazon ($22)

LEGO Ninjago Movie Green Ninja Mech Dragon 70612 Building Kit

Warning: This guy has 544 pieces. (So maybe don’t let your kid open it up on the kitchen table right before dinnertime.)

Amazon ($50)

LeapFrog Shapes And Sharing Picnic Basket

Help your tiny tot (recommended for 6 to 36 months) work on her motor skills with this musical picnic basket.

Amazon ($18)

Play Doh 36-Can Mega Pack

Hey, it’s a classic for a reason. 

Amazon ($25)

Cozmo

Remember when Tamagotchis and Furbys were all the rage? Cozmo is about 100 times more advanced. This supercomputer can express emotions, move, play games and even gets to know you. The future is now, folks. 

Amazon ($180)

Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit

Admit it: You always wanted your very own droid. 

Amazon ($100)

Creativity for Kids GROW N' GLOW TERRARIUM

Let kids assemble, decorate, water and grow their very own mini ecosystem.  

Amazon ($13)

SOGGY DOGGY BOARD GAME

Comes with a stuffed animal that actually gets wet and shakes himself dry. Your kids are going to love it.  

Amazon ($12)

Roller Coaster Challenge Logic & Building Game

Recommended for ages six and up, the idea is to build in order to solve 40 roller-coaster challenges.

Amazon ($32)

Makey Makey

An invention kit that turns everyday objects into touchpads. Think: a banana becoming a piano or a staircase turning into an instrument.

Amazon ($70)

Osmo Genius Kit

An award-winning game system that transforms your iPad into a learning tool. (Hey, your kids spend so much time on there anyway, they may as well learn something.)

Amazon ($100)

Wonder Workshop Dash Robot

Your kid’s new sidekick works with an app to move, dance, light up, make sounds, avoid obstacles and react to a human voice. For children ages six and up.

Amazon ($150)

Nerf Modulus Regulator

A fully motorized blaster that’s recommended for ages eight and up.

Amazon ($60)

Hatchimals Colleggtibles 12 Pack Egg Carton

Your kiddo holds each egg in their palm and rubs the purple heart until it turns pink, then presses down and voilà—a new friend is hatched.

Amazon ($32)

Paw Patrol Sea Patroller Transforming Vehicle

Haven’t seen this popular Nickelodeon show? Where have you been?  

Amazon ($60)

3Doodler Start Essentials 3D Printing Pen Set

Currently the only child-safe 3D pen on the market. (But can we have one, too?) 

Amazon ($44)

Marshmallow Furniture, Children's 2 in 1 Flip Open Foam Sofa

It’s a chair, sofa, lounger and bed, all in one.

Amazon ($50)

LeapFrog Scribble and Write

Helps teach children ages three and up how to write. 

Amazon ($22)

VTech KidiBeats Drum Set

For your budding musician. 

Amazon ($18)

FurReal Roarin’ Tyler, the Playful Tiger

Like having a real pet (minus all the shedding and vet bills).

Amazon ($130)

Spirograph Deluxe Design Set

An upgrade on the old classic.

Amazon ($25)

Hape Pound & Tap Bench with Slide Out Xylophone

Endless hours of fun for your little one (ages 12 months to 3 years).

Amazon ($30)

R2-D2 App-Enabled Droid by Sphero

Just in time for the next Star Wars movie. 

Amazon ($180)

Hatchimals Glittering Garden

Help your Hatchimal hatch, then teach it to walk, talk, dance and play games.

Amazon ($75)

Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk

Featuring Belle, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White.

Amazon ($30)

Jenga

Well, that’s family game night sorted.

Amazon ($24)

PJ Masks Cat Boy Car

From the animated TV show where Connor is a normal kid by day but a superpower cat by night. (Or at least that’s what we think the show is about.)

Amazon ($13)

Anki Overdrive: Fast & Furious Edition

High-tech robot cars that can be controlled with a mobile device.

Amazon ($170)

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Green Toys Ferry Boat with Mini Cars Bathtub Toy

Maybe now your kid will enjoy bathtime?

Amazon ($25)

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Think & Learn Teach 'N Tag Movi

Helps kids ages three and up learn how to follow directions, think critically and get moving.

Amazon ($50)

Tegu Travel PALS WHALE 6-PIECE MAGNETIC Wooden Building Toy Blocks

Oh hello, perfect gift for the plane ride home after visiting the grandparents.

Amazon ($20)

DropMix Music Gaming System

Drop a beat and create music mixes with friends.

Amazon ($100)

Paw Patrol – My Size Lookout Tower

“No job is too big, no pup is too small.” 

Amazon ($100)

Seedling Littles Galaxy Rocket Adventure Cape Costume Kit

For your little rocket man or woman.

Amazon ($25)

Air Hogs Robo Trax All-Terrain RC Tank with Robot Transformation

Robots are so in this year.

Amazon ($75)

Sphero Ultimate Lightning McQueen Vehicle

He drives, he lights up, he talks—you can even watch Disney Pixar’s Cars while he reacts to the movie. 

Amazon ($300)

Barbie Dreamhouse

You wanted one when you were little and now your kid wants one, too.

Amazon ($200)

LEGO Batman Movie The Batmobile 70905 Building Kit

Man-Bat and the Kabuki Twins don’t stand a chance. 

Amazon ($60)

Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Counter

Almost as good as the real deal.

Amazon ($50)

LEGO Friends Snow Resort Chalet Building Kit

Who needs a White Christmas when you have your own private chalet? 

Amazon ($39)

Imaginext DC Super Friends Batbot Xtreme

He’s over two feet tall! (The big guy, that is.)

Amazon ($110)

Jungle Gym Playset + Interactive Baby Monkey Aimee

Aimee can hold onto your finger and responds to touch, sounds and movement.

Amazon ($50)

Etch A Sketch Freestyle Toy

Just as much fun now as it was back when you were a kid.

Amazon ($25)

Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse Activity Set

Coding and puzzle solving for five-year-olds.

Amazon ($60)

LEGO Star Wars BB-8 Building Kit

With a wheel-activated rotating head and an opening hatch (although he doesn’t roll).

Amazon ($100)

Nerf Lazer Tag Phoenix LTX Tagger 2-Pack

One for your kid and one for a pal.

Amazon ($64)

Little Tikes Jump 'n Slide Bouncer

Buy for the holidays; use for every birthday party for the next five years.

Amazon ($220)

Connect 4 Game

First to get four in a row wins.

Amazon ($19)

Enchantimals Bree Bunny Doll

Looks a little creepy but the Enchantimals world is actually a magical place.

Amazon ($9)

Cars 3 Ultimate Florida Speedway Track Set

It’s worth noting that this set comes with only one car.

Amazon ($100)

Nerf Nitro Flash Fury Chaos

Kids can create their own stunts (so maybe don’t play near the perfectly-decorated holiday table).

Amazon ($30)

Barbie 2017 Holiday Doll

Is it weird that we want that dress in our size?

Amazon ($40)

Barbie DreamCamper, 2017

Because how else will she get around?

Amazon ($110)

Kids First Automobile Engineer Kit

This could be the toy that sparks a lifelong career. (Or at least keeps your three-year-old entertained for a few hours.)

Amazon ($50)

Show Pony with Lights, Sounds and Interactive Movement

She sings, dances and moves.

Amazon ($80)

Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Dancing Groot

The cutest little tree that ever was.

Amazon ($35)

Disney Countdown to Christmas Advent Calendar Playset

Each day has a new toy.

Amazon ($45)

Barbie Dream Horse & Blonde Doll

The horse responds to touch and can move, dance and nod its head. 

Amazon ($100)

Pie Face Sky High Game

Perfect practice for the carnival.

Amazon ($22)

LEGO Ideas NASA Apollo Saturn Building Kit

Go to the moon and back with this 1,900 piece set.

Amazon ($180)

Mclaren 570S Push Sports Car Ride-on Toy

For the kid who wants to ride around in style.

Amazon ($80)

Thomas & Friends Super Station Playset

Can be built into different designs and comes with Thomas plus his pals Percy, James and Harold.

Amazon ($100)

American Girl WellieWishers Emerson Doll

According to the toy makers, “Emerson loves the spotlight—and the spotlight loves her right back.”

Amazon ($60)

Enchantimals Panda Tree House Playset

The perfect home for your Bree Bunny Doll. 

Amazon ($34)

Transformers Deluxe Class Optimus Prime Autobot Legacy 2-Pack

Featuring Orion Pax and Optimus Prime.

Amazon ($30)

Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope

With conservationist and DWTS winner Bindi Irwin as the voice. 

Amazon ($45)

Sew N’ Style Sewing Machine

Includes enough fabric and accessories (pom-poms!) to create five projects. Recommended for ages six and up.

Amazon ($34)

Laser Pegs T-Rex 20-in-1 Building Set

Lights up and roars.

Amazon ($40)

Lionel Polar Express Ready to Play Train Set

Hands down, the best Christmas movie of all time. (Yep, we said it.) 

Amazon ($100)

LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox Building and Coding Kit

A five-in-one model that can transform into a robot, car, guitar, auto builder or multi-tooled rover.

Amazon ($160)

Hero Droid BB-8 - Fully Interactive Droid

Responds to voice commands, can be programmed to follow you around and lights up, just like the real BB-8.

Amazon ($230)

Ravensburger Disney Castle 3D Puzzle

The perfect way to unwind with the family (recommended for ages 12 and up) after a big meal.

Amazon ($70)

Sit, Stand and Ride Baby Walker

Grows with your child so that they can use it to play on the floor, learn how to walk and scoot around.

Amazon ($45)

Think & Learn Smart Cycle, 2017

Works with your tablet for playing, driving and learning.

Amazon ($150)

Bath Foam Cone Factory Toy

All you need is a few drops of bubble bath to make your own pretend ice cream cones.

Amazon ($25)

Future Coders Poppin' Pictures Coding Skills Kit

Aka how to make your child a genius.

Amazon ($29)

Giant Unicorn Stuffed Animal

The next best thing after a real-life pony.

Amazon ($100)

Kid K`Nex Budding Builders Tub Building Kit

Instruction sheets included or just let your kid’s imagination run wild. 

Amazon ($30)

ALEX Spa Glitzy Locks Hair Sparkle

Oh go on, let her practice on you.

Amazon ($16)

LEGO Batman Movie The Batwing Building Kit

Batman, Robin and Harley Quinn figures included. 

Amazon ($90)

Dance Code Featuring Disney Princess Belle

Create dance routines and choreography for the doll using an app.

Amazon ($100)

My Little Pony: The Movie Seashell Lagoon Playset

With Pinky Pie the seapony plus pretty lights and bubbles.

Amazon ($40)

Mega Bloks Elephant Parade Building Kit

A rolling elephant pull toy for your toddler with buildable animals.

Amazon ($30)

Mega Bloks Big Building Bag

In a handy bag so you can easily transport it to grandma’s house.

Amazon ($26)

Star Wars Forces of Destiny Rey of Jakku Adventure Figure

Also set to be one of Halloween’s hottest costumes for kids this year.

Amazon ($20)

PLAYMOBIL Pharaoh's Pyramid

With secret rooms and booby traps for adventure seekers.

Amazon ($70)

LEGO Ninjago Movie Destiny's Bounty Building Kit

With a staggering 2,292 pieces including minifigures, accessories and three levels.

Amazon ($160)

Justice League Batmobile Collectible Vehicle + Figure

Sure, it looks like a toy, but the engine really roars and smoke even releases from the exhaust pipe.

Amazon ($250)

Crayola Fashion Superstar

Know a budding fashion designer? This book, coloring pencils, markers, case and app set could be the perfect gift.

Amazon ($20)

Automoblox Mini SC1 Chaos and HR5 Scorch 2-Pack Cars

For the retro cool kid. 

Amazon ($24)

Power Wheels Disney/Pixar Cars 3 Lightning McQueen

If the model car doesn’t seem quite big enough, how about this set of hot wheels? 

Amazon ($250)

LEGO Star Wars First Order Heavy Assault Walker Building Kit

LEGO and Star Wars? It doesn’t get much better than that.

Amazon ($150)

Melissa & Doug Star Diner Restaurant

We’ll take a burger and fries with a chocolate shake, please.

Amazon ($200)

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furReal Makers Proto Max

Who’s a good boy? This clever pup that is created and coded by kids.

Amazon ($120)

K'NEX Thrill Rides Web Weaver Roller Coaster Building Set

Includes a glow-in-the-dark track and an air-powered motorized coaster car.

Amazon ($80)

LEX DIY Sweetlings Frost-A-Friend

Create the wackiest cupcake you can think of. (Note: Frosting is not edible.)

Amazon ($13)

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