

The good news: No matter what you pick, you (almost) can’t go wrong when you check out these buzzing, trending toys. With all these robust themes behind the year’s hottest new toy releases, it’s going to be extremely easy to find Christmas gifts for kids this year.

And DIY, STEM, and maker toys are also still in demand, letting kids explore their scientific and creative sides. In addition, blind, collectible, and unboxing toys are still big - for both boys and girls - with Blume Dolls, Treasure X Aliens, and Lucky Fortune bracelets flying off shelves. Then, there are some awesome collaborations between beloved brands: Baby Shark x Fingerlings! Nerf x Fortnite! Of course, there are some pretty huge movie tie-ins, with big blockbusters like Frozen 2, Toy Story 4 and Secret Life of Pets 2 on the big screen this year. It's been an exciting year for new toy releases, and, after scouting, testing, and keeping track of the hottest sellers, Good Housekeeping and the Good Housekeeping Institute have identified some toy trends behind the best new toys of 2019.
