Target is the place most parents turn to for the cutest kid clothes and best back-to-school gear, so of course it makes sense to trust the company's recommendations when it comes time to prep for holiday shopping. The retailer just released its much-anticipated picks for the hottest holiday toys of 2018, and the list is packed full of exciting new finds for creative kids, techies, doll lovers, gamers, and more. Plus, there are some cute new learning toys for the littlest ones in the family. Grab a Red Card, because it's time to start filling up a cart with everything that's expected to be on the kids' holiday wish lists.
It might seem a little early to start the holiday shopping, but the season will be here before we know it. Plus, getting started early means nothing is sold out yet, and there will be no sad "out of stock" notifications when parents go to check out. Instead of rushing out on Black Friday, parents can pick out a few favorites in advance and do most of their shopping via an Internet connection with a Pumpkin Spice latte in hand. That's our kind of shopping trip!
This year's hottest toy recommendations from Bullseye the Target mascot include a sweet interactive Lego Bat Mobile, tons of games and robots, a baby smart house (for real!), and even a new spin on the Barbie Dreamhouse. The awesome toys and games on this list also include fun finds for all ages and in different prices ranges so parents can be sure they snag something their kids will truly love. Click through to get an early jump on that holiday planning and check out the top Target toys every kid is going to want.
Furreal Rock-A-Too Bird
This interactive pet can sing and dance, tell jokes, and do impressions. He can also respond to kids with over 50 different sound and motion combinations!
furReal Rock-A-Too The Showbird ($80, Target)
Jurassic Rex
Bring a piece of Jurassic World home with an awesome T-rex robot. She roars, lunges, and has color-changing light-up eyes.
Jurassic World Jurassic Rex ($100, Target)
Friendship Bracelet-Making Kit
For those kids who want to make friendship bracelets for everyone in town (like my daughter does), it doesn't get better than this stylish kit with enough supplies to make 10 different bracelets.
Cool Maker Kumikreator Friendship Bracelet Maker ($30, Target)
Fingerlings Hugs
Fingerlings had a growth spurt. Now, instead of the cute little bots, kids can cuddle these friendly plush stuffed animals that repeat what the child says!
Fingerlings HUGS Plush Interactive Monkey ($30, Target)
Nerf Laser Ops Two-Pack
These light-up Nerf guns make realistic sound effects and come in a pack of two, so no more sibling fights. Who are we kidding? They'll fight, but not over who gets to play with these babies!
Nerf Laser Ops Pro AlphaPoint Two-Pack ($45, Target)
Skee Ball
Bring home an arcade classic with this Target exclusive. It's a great way to pass the time once all the presents have been opened!
SkeeBall Classic ($35, Target)
Tic Tac Tongue
In this game, families don lizard masks to compete at knocking down insect cards in record time. It makes for a fun family game night and a great photo opp.
Tic Tac Tongue game ($18, Target)
Baby Alive Sweet Spoonfuls
This doll comes with a tiny food blender, pretend purees, a sippy cup, and her own diapers. Kids with a caregiver instinct will get the full future mom or dad experience introducing her to solids.
Baby Alive Sweet Spoonfuls doll ($25, Target)
Barbie Dreamhouse
Where was this when we were kids? This 3-foot-tall house comes with all the furnishings and a water slide. Too bad it isn't mom-sized!
Barbie Dreamhouse playset ($180, Target)
Baby 'Smart Home'
It's official: baby houses are more fun than our real houses. This one has a functioning mailbox, a shape sorter refrigerator, a drop-through rain gutter with balls, and dozens of other interactive parts.
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Learning Home ($150, Target)
Robot Microbuddies
This remote control robot moves and make sounds. He can also go into "stealth mode" to spy or retrieve things based on kids' commands. Tricky!
Really Rad Robots MiBro Remote Control Robot ($40, Target)
Interactive Bat Mobile
This is no ordinary Bat Mobile. First, kids build it, then they can control it via a phone app. It has four-wheel drive two dual stud shooters, which means it's officially cooler than the real car in the garage.
Lego App-Controlled Bat Mobile ($100, Target)
Lego Unikitty Fairground
Lego's new Unikitty line features this fun play set with more than 515 pieces! It also comes with six characters.
Lego Unikitty Unikingdom Fair Ground Fun ($40, Target)
Let's Dance Elmo
Forget the old-school Tickle Me Elmo. Let's Dance Elmo is here to get kids moving with three musical modes: colors, animals, and the musical remix.
Let's Dance Elmo ($40, Target)
LED Hoverboard
This hoverboard has futuristic LED galaxy lights and is the perfect splurge for kids 8 and up.
Jetson Rogue Hoverboard with LED Headlights ($150, Target)
PAW Patrol Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck
Kids can get in on the rescue action with this Paw Patrol firetruck that really lights up, plays sounds, and shoots "water" cannons.
PAW Patrol Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck ($60, Target)
PopTeenies Surprise Set
This surprise set contains over 50 pieces! Just pull, twist, pop, and unwrap to find the surprises.
Party PopTeenies Mega Surprise Set ($40, Target)
Nintendo Switch
This versatile gaming system can be played in TV mode, tabletop mode, or handheld mode, which makes it perfect for home or on the go.
Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con ($300, Target)
Fisher-Price Rocktopus
Kids can create their own tunes with the Rocktopus. It has 15 musical instrument pods and three different play modes to help little ones go wild with creativity and mix their own music.
Fisher-Price Think & Learn Rocktopus ($56, Target)
Our Generation School Set
This 76-piece school room set has working lights, clock, fire alarm, and school bell. It also includes a real chalkboard! Dolls, of course, are not included.
Our Generation School Room ($140, Target)
