The holiday season is upon us, and the race is on to grab the most popular toys for the special kid in your life. Here are some of this year's hottest items:
* ImaginAir Rider Car. Suitable for kids aged 18 months and up, this slow-moving remote-controlled car comes in a variety of cartoon character motifs, including Spider-Man, Bluey, and Minnie Mouse. $128 at Walmart.
* Fisher-Price Baby and Toddler Toy Laugh & Learn 4-in-1 Activity Table and Art Easel. Parents can configure this activity table to sit close to the ground for children who aren't ready to stand yet, use it as a toddler-appropriate activity table, or convert it to an art easel with storage space for supplies. About $60 at Target.
* Original Tamagotchi. The classic digital pet that sleeps, eats, and grows, but without the mess or clumps of pet hair around the house. About $20 at Best Buy.
* Bluey Supermarket Playset. This three-story playset features sounds from the show, 15 movable pieces, and special Bluey and Bingo figures. About $50 on Amazon.
* FurReal Maggie, The Feed and Follow Cow. Mini cows are having a moment on social media, so kids will love adorable 9-inch interactive Maggie. Programmed with more than 50 sound/motion combinations, Maggie comes with a bottle that kids can place in her mouth and guide Maggie as she walks. About $45 at Walmart.
* L.O.L Surprise! Hair Beads Salon. Kids can create wild custom hairstyles with water-activated beads, plus there's a full unboxing experience. About $45 at MGA Entertainment.
* ImagiNext Jurassic World Rebirth Ultimate Action Chomp T. Rex. This T.rex can rampage around the living room with chomping action that will send all the smaller dinosaurs scattering. About $108 at Target.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
