From holiday parties to gift shopping to travel, it’s no secret that the holiday season can be a bit of a whirlwind. We're sharing a sneak peek of the top toys for the 2018 holiday season, so you can get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping. Amazon’s Top 100 Toys & Games of 2018 have been carefully curated to take the guesswork out of gifting. For even more gifts to. choose from, we've since shared the full 2018 holiday toy list.

We know (and love!) that every child is unique with their own interests and hobbies. Our Top 100 Toys is jam-packed and conveniently organized with toys in every category and age to help you find gifts that will have your kids beaming with holiday delight. Does your child love science? Check. Cooking? Check. Caring for animals? Check. Sports? Check. Laughing as they narrowly avoid unicorn poop? Gross, we know, but check! From innovative STEM toys to out-of-the-ordinary family games and gotta-have-‘em collectibles, there’s something for everyone.

We’ve been tracking all of the latest products and trends to ensure customers have the toys and games they are looking for this gift-giving season.
Eva Lorenz, category leader of toys & games at Amazon

“We’ve been tracking all of the latest products and trends to ensure customers have the toys and games they are looking for this gift-giving season,” said Eva Lorenz, Category Leader of Toys & Games at Amazon. “We are excited to reveal Amazon’s Top 100 Toys & Games of 2018 for a sneak peek of our full Holiday Toy List coming later this season! We’ve also picked our 25 most anticipated toys to top the list."

See below for the top picks plus a few more of Amazon’s favorites; and check out the full list at amazon.com/top100toys.

Brain power

Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) toys continue to be all the rage - and are fun too! Parents, grandparents and friends will love gifting STEM toys this season as they help power kids’ insatiable curiosity. For extra credit, gift the child in your life the magic of immersing themselves into the world of their favorite movies and books, like Marvel and Harry Potter, for an A+ present!

A Harry Pottery coding kit that guides kids as they build a wand that responds to movements. Comes with wand parts, PCB with codeable LED, button, batteries, step-by-step book, stickers, poster, and free Kano app.
Kano Harry Potter coding kit
Kids step into their hero training with customizable inventions like night vision, speed tracker, and light powers. Kids also gain STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) skills: instruction videos for over 18 activities plus easy block coding in-app.
littleBits Avengers Hero inventor kit
A real-life robot that you can challenge to games, or use explorer mode to see things from his perspective. Equipped with code lab, the perfect platform for new coders to unlock their imaginations.
Cozmo robot
Five award-winning games that transform your iPad into a hands-on learning tool, turning subjects, like math (Numbers) and spelling (Words), into fearless fun, encourages visual thinking (Tangram), problem solving (Newton), and creative drawing skills (Masterpiece).
Osmo Genius Kit
Small, blue, pocket-sized, basic bot for building early STEAM skills (ages 6+, Beginner coding).
Ozobot Bit Coding Robot

Collect ‘em all!

The theme for this year’s must-haves is all about collecting. See their face light up as they discover the magic with these adorable collectibles and you’ll know why it’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Glam Glitter L.O.L. doll includes 7 surprises: (1) secret message sticker, (2) collectible stickers, (3) water bottle, (4) shoes, (5) outfit, (6) fashion accessory, and (7) L.O.L. Surprise! glam glitter doll
L.O.L. Surprise! Glam Glitter series doll
60+ never before seen surprises inside with exclusive dolls and accessories including limited edition LOL Surprise Dolls, Pet and Lil Sister.
L.O.L. Surprise! Bigger Surprise
Wooden, multi-story house (three feet tall & three feet wide) with interactive features including working elevator, lights and sounds across the three floors; real pool, spa and sandbox, includes L.O.L Surprise! exclusive Family (Doll, Lil Sister, Pet).
L.O.L. Surprise! house with 85 surprises
12-pack Hatchimal CollEGGtibles egg carton with a dozen season 4 Hatchimals in vibrant neon colors.
Hatchimals CollEGGtibles neon nightglow 12-pack egg carton with season 4 CollEGGtibles
Kit includes a real gold-dipped treasure inside. WIth 3x treasure blocks, 9 gold action figures, and 10 levels of adventure.
Treasure X Legends of Treasure set

New classics

These timeless toys and games brands have been on wishlists for years and are still at the top of our list for the 2018 holiday season. Gift-tastic favorites from LEGO, NERF, Barbie, and Hot Wheels continue to innovate and bring joy to kids of all ages and interests!

An 878-piece LEGO set with 10 mini figures: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Draco Malfoy, Susan bones, Professor McGonagall, Professor quirrell with dual Lord Voldemort face, Hagrid, Albus Dumbledore and nearly headless Nick, as well as buildable basilisk and fawkes creatures, plus hedwig and scabbers figures. Hogwarts great Hall measures over 14” (37cm) high, 11” (30cm) wide and 7” (18cm) deep.
LEGO 75954 Harry Potter Hogwarts great hall building kit
Advanced Acceleration System hold 200 rounds, and fires at a velocity of 100 feet per second (30 meters per second). Includes blaster with rechargeable NiMh battery, charger, 200 rounds, 2 flags, shoulder strap, and instructions.
Nerf Rival Prometheus MXVIII-20K
A Barbie care clinic vehicle with working siren. With the flip of a switch, the back of the vehicle transforms into a care clinic with a check-in stand, waiting room with a fish tank, gift shop, and exam room.
Barbie care clinic vehicle
The Hot Wheels corkscrew crash track set with 3 crash zones and boosted crashing and smashing. Comes with 1 Hot Wheels die-cast car.
Hot Wheels corkscrew crash track set
A building toy with more than 840 LEGO pieces, a LEGO move hub, interactive motor and a color & distance sensor move hub features Bluetooth low energy (BLE) connectivity, two encoded motors, activation button, internal tilt sensor and a light.
LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 17101 building and coding kit
A toy version of the original Radio Flyer wagon with a real steel stamped body with no-scratch edges, working handle with front wheel steering and durable molded wheels for lasting quality.
Radio Flyer My First Wagon

For the little ones (ages 3+)

Provide your little ones with playthings to help them develop different skills and interests through play. Tell the elves to deliver these fun and interactive toys and make spirits bright.

Set of poseable figures from The Incredibles 2 movie, including Elastigirl, Mr. Incredible, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack.
The Incredibles 2 Family - 5-pack junior supers action figures
A 24-piece Melissa & Doug Examine and Treat pretend play pet vet set with plush dog and cat, play stethoscope, thermometer, syringe, ear scope, tweezers, clamp, cast, bandages, "treatments," and "ointments," with a reusable double-sided checklist
Melissa & Doug Examine & Treat vet play pet care set
A Paw Patrol fire truck toy with a 2 ft. tall extendable ladder, mini fire cart, light and sounds, and water cannon launchers. A boy is kneeling behind the toy, exploring the features of the fire truck.
Paw Patrol - Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck with extendable 2 ft. tall ladder
Interactive Baby Alive doll that speaks, drinks water, and goes potty. Doll comes with outfit, potty, water bottle, pretend soap dispenser, undies, comb, and rewards chart with stickers
Baby Alive: Potty Dance Baby
Rocking octopus toy with 15 musical instruments, 5 musical styles, and 3 play modes: math, music, and game
Fisher-Price Think & Learn Rocktopus

Not-your-average family game night

This year’s trend in games? Silly, smelly, and full of laughs! These ridiculously fun games will have you trying to eat spinning food and dodging unicorn poop (we told you!). #BestFamilyNightEver

A game, called Don't Step in It! Unicorn Edition, in which players are blindfolded and attempt to dodge the unicorn poop.
Hasbro - Don't Step in It Game - Unicorn Edition
Version of Monopoly game with gameboard, plastic handcuff unit, 6 tokens, 15 Cheat cards, 22 Title Deed cards, 16 Chance cards, 16 Community Chest cards, 16 hotels, 2 dice, money pack, bank tray, and game guide
Hasbro Monopoly - Cheaters Edition family game
A family-friendly party game called You've Got Crabs, which includes 78 cards, instructions, foam turn indicator, 28 crab points and a box with 3 drawer compartments
You've Got Crabs: A card game from the creators of Exploding Kittens
An interactive game, called Chow Crown, with electronic crown base, crown front, crown back, arm holder, 3 jewels, 6 crown arms, 6 fork arms, 6 plastic forks, and game guide
Chow Crown game
A scent-guessing game, called What's that Smell?, with 48 mystery whiff cards, 4 STANK cards & scent-barrier bags, 6 cardholders, a sheet of whiff strips, scorepad and instructions for 2-6 players
What's That Smell? the party game that stinks

Cuddle up

Let it snow and snuggle by the fire with your kids and these adorable pets - some are animatronic while others come with a benefit to show your kids what the holiday season is truly all about.

A baby dinosaur toy called furReal Munchin' Rex, that can make more than 35 sound-and-motion combinations in response to kids interacting with it.
furReal Munchin’ Rex
A stuffed animal in white, aqua, and pink, called Pomsies Pom Pom Pet, that will tell you when they feel tired, cold, or hungry with light-up eyes, purring, and cute sounds.
Pomsies Patches Plush Interactive Toys
A stuffed animal, called Scruff a Luvs. A mystery toy that is scruffy when you purchase it, but with love, washing and grooming, it becomes cuter. Toy may be a cat, dog, or rabbit.
Little Live Scruff-A-Luvs
A Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Hot Diggity Dance and Play plush toy with a light up t-shirt, that dances and plays the iconic Hot Dog song.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Hot Diggity Dance and Play

You can find all of these toys and even more fun at amazon.com/top100toys.