Santa’s hit list! The best toys for Christmas
From Santa’s sleigh direct to your lounge room.
Whether you’re shopping for your nieces, nephews, or your own little elves, we’ve rounded up the coolest, most smile-inducing toys to make this Christmas extra special.
From high-tech gadgets that will wow to classic toys that warm the heart, we’ve found the toys topping the wishlists of kids this year.
Check out our list below and discover the magic of giving the gift of play this Christmas. Also, be sure to scroll right to the end for a round-up on this year’s hottest toy trends and Amazon’s list of 100 top toys.
The best toys for Christmas 2025
Peppa Pig Peppa’s Big Family House Playset
from $85 at Amazon
Bring the world of Peppa Pig to life with this 80cm cm playset. Turn the key to unlock endless adventures across two floors and seven rooms, including Peppa, George, and Baby Evie’s bedrooms, plus a bathroom, kitchen, living room, and even a garage with a lift-up door. With 11 accessories and a sticker sheet for decorating, kids can make the house their own. And for the newest little piggy, Baby Evie, there’s a rocking cradle that turns into a crib, a moving baby bouncer, and a high chair.
Available at:
- $85 at Amazon
Bluey 3-in-1 Transforming Plane Playset
from $99 at Target
This set easily transforms from a plane into a resort or a boat. It opens up into a two-level oceanfront resort that sleeps four.
Included are two exclusive figures – Bluey in her pilot hat and sunglasses, and Bingo in her sunnies. With over 25 sounds and phrases from the show and 15 play pieces, it’s packed with fun!
Available at:
- $99 at Target
Little Live Pets – My Baby Monkey
from $59 at Amazon
This adorable interactive monkey acts just like a real baby, with over 50 sounds and reactions. Mango’s expressive mouth moves as he sucks his thumb and drinks from his bottle. He loves to be nurtured and reacts to touch – tickle him, and he’ll giggle.
Available at:
- $59 at Amazon AU
LEGO Wicked Welcome to Emerald City 75684
from $103 (was $169.99) at Amazon
Wicked fans will love this Wicked LEGO set! Kids can recreate an iconic scene with this 3-story tower, featuring mini-dolls of Glinda, Elphaba, The Wizard, Madame Morrible, and Fiyero. Explore Emerald City’s shops, meet The Wizard in the map room, and discover fun film details like the Grimmerie and toffee apple tree.
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Gabby’s Dollhouse Purrfect Dollhouse Celebration
from $79 at Amazon AU
This set easily transforms from a plane into a resort or a boat. It opens up into a two-level oceanfront resort that sleeps four.
Included are two exclusive figures – Bluey in her pilot hat and sunglasses, and Bingo in her sunnies. With over 25 sounds and phrases from the show and 15 play pieces, it’s packed with fun!
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Cookeez Makery Freezy Cakez Playset
from $49 (usually $70) at Amazon
Cookeez Makery brings magic to life as kids create their own surprise plush. Just mix the ingredients, shape the dough into a cake with the mould and tools, and add the “ice cream” for a fun twist. Pop the cake in the fridge, and it comes out as a shivering, deliciously scented plush friend. Choose from 3 Freezy Cakez to make: Strawberry Unicake, Minty Polar Bear, or Tiger Berry Ripple. Each plush reacts with sounds and movements, making it a fun, interactive treat.
Available at:
- $49 (usually $70) at Amazon
Magic Mixies Mirror
from $61.88 at Amazon AU
Awaken the Magic Mirror to reveal the Magic Mixies Pixie Supreme fashion doll. With over 50 lights and sounds, the mirror brings 5 minutes of interactive magic for kids. The 25.4cm posable doll, Luna, comes with 9 points of articulation and 5 fashion accessories, plus a special stand for styling and display. Kids can also enjoy “fortune mode” on the mirror, asking questions to reveal their future.
Available at:
- $61.88 at Amazon AU
Care Bears Cheekies Sitting Plush – Assorted*
RRP $19 at Target
Meet the newest member of the Care Bears family: Care Bear Cheekies! These irresistibly cute pals are here to bring endless joy and cuddles. With their ultra-soft, huggable fur, they’re perfect for collectors of all ages. Snuggle up with these adorable Cheekies and let a little Care Bears magic brighten your day.
Assortment includes: Grumpy Bear, Togetherness Bear and Cheer Bear Product
Available at:
- $19 at Target
Lovevery The Music Set
from $225 at Lovevery
Introduce little ones to the joy of music with the Lovevery Music Set! Featuring real instruments, a working metronome, a music book, and song cards, this set makes music easy and fun for kids ages 18 months to 4 years.
They can match notes by colour or letter and explore 5-note tunes with the pentatonic scale. The set includes 6 instruments and a Rhythm & Songs Book to inspire their own music-making. A stage-based Play Guide also provides learning steps for every age.
Available at:
- $225 at Lovevery
VTech Scooter Time Bluey
from $47.99 (was $59.99) Dollar Bucks at Myer
Explore with Bluey as she scoots around moving her tail, talking and avoiding obstacles on her scooter with Scooter Time Bluey. Two smart sensors recognise obstacles and change Bluey’s directions. Watch along with Bluey in Free Play Mode; listen carefully and follow Bluey’s moves and sounds in Follow Me Mode; or dance along as Bluey moves to music from the show in Show Time Mode.
Available at:
- $47.99 (was $59.99) Dollar Bucks at Myer
Cool Maker PopStyle Bracelet Maker
from $17 (was $42.99) at Amazon
Make bracelets like never before! This innovative kit allows children to create unique bracelets effortlessly, with no knots, clasps, or cuts. With 170 gorgeous beads to choose from, kids can express themselves in style. The best part? You can create and recreate up to 10 bracelets by swapping out beads, ensuring endless creative possibilities.
Available at:
- $17 (was $42.99) at Amazon
BumBumz Plush Assortment
from $11.99 (was $14.99) at Myer
Once you pick them up, you cant put these beanbag cuties down. BumBumz are as unique and diverse as the people who collect them. Look out for more unique BumBumz series and characters to come! Made with soft fabric and great for sensory play, you’ll want to collect them all!
Available at:
- $11.99 (was $14.99) at Myer
Bitzee™ 3D Interactive Digital Pet
from $43.99 at Amazon AU
Once their purple pod is opened, Bitzee pets come to life with an innovative, full colour 3D display that you can touch, feel, and interact with, offering an all new play experience.
Bitzee starts as an 8-bit baby character. Just like a real pet, Bitzee needs love and care to help it grow. Virtual interactions allow you to feed them, rock them to sleep and clean up after them too. They will respond to your tilts, swipes, and shakes with adorable sounds and reactions.
Each Bitzee evolves from baby, to adult, to a super Bitzee.
Available at:
- $43.99 at Amazon AU
Furby
from $99 at Amazon
This interactive little creature has 5 voice activated modes and over 600 phrases, jokes, songs, and so much more to discover. Tell Furby what you want to do with these 5 commands: Dance Party, Copy Cat, Tell My Fortune, Let’s Chill, and Lightshow. Furby also responds to hugs, pats on the head, shaking, and feeding its pretend pizza charm (or your finger – yum). The more they play, the more fun they can unlock!
Available at:
- $99 at Amazon
MAGNA-TILES – Downhill Duo – 40 Piece Set
from $114 at Amazon
These unique, sturdy, and versatile pieces help children discover multiple building options.
Construct a thrilling mega-ramp, create competition with a side-by-side race or simply cruise along rolling hills.
Included Figures feature magnets in the head, feet and arms, and are fully compatible with classic MAGNA-TILES® Squares, Rectangles and Triangles.
The kid-powered Dashers are specially designed to ride smoothly along the Ramps and Roads for frustration-free play.
Available at:
- $114 at Amazon
Top toy trends for 2025
Amazon Australia and The Starlight Foundation have revealed their Top 100 Toy List and hottest toy trends for the 2025 holiday season, with the help of its newest official toy-testers, the Amazon Playmakers.
- New-stalgia: bringing retro favorites like Tamagotchis, Care Bears, and Transformers back to life for a new generation.
- Express Yourself: toys that let kids showcase their personality through customisable art, DIY fashion, and music.
- Future Play: AI is everywhere, and these smart, skill-building toys inspire curiosity and creativity. From math’s games to strategy puzzles, they make learning fun and future focused.
- Value Play: ensures budget-friendly and high-quality options for families looking to save.
- Collectables: hones in on the thrill of completing sets, discovering rare items, and engaging with fandoms.
- Game On!: As a sport and outdoors loving nation, these toys tap into our obsession with the game – from- from electric drifting go-carts to soccer balls.
