Looking for the best Christmas toys for kids in 2026? We've rounded up this year's most exciting Christmas gifts, from the latest LEGO® sets and interactive toys to creative games, gadgets and budget-friendly stocking fillers.

Whether you're shopping for a toddler, a Bluey-obsessed preschooler, an adventurous eight-year-old or a tween who has everything, our Christmas gift guide has plenty of ideas to help you find the perfect present. Browse our favourite toys by age, discover this year's must-haves and find Christmas gifts for every budget.

Shop For Christmas Gifts By Age:

Best Christmas Gifts for Babies & Toddlers (Ages 0-3)

Best Christmas Gifts for Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

Best Christmas Gifts for Primary School Kids (Ages 5-8)

Best Christmas Gifts for Older Kids (Ages 8-10)

Best Christmas Gifts for Tweens & Teens (Ages 10+)

 

Best Christmas Gifts For Babies & Toddlers (Ages 0-3)

Toniebox 2 PAW Patrol Full Play Set

Screen-free listening that toddlers can actually operate themselves.

The second-generation Toniebox hands over control of storytime to the kids, no tapping a phone screen required. Pop a Tonie figure on top and stories, songs and PAW Patrol adventures start playing, giving little ones genuine independence over what they listen to.

Price: $249.95
Available at: Tonies, The Gamesmen

VTech Toot-Toot Drivers Learn & Go Train Set

All aboard for early learning, no tracks required!

The Toot-Toot Drivers train set pairs bright, chunky pieces with 1000+ sounds, songs and phrases that sneak numbers, colours and letters into everyday play. It rolls, it lights up, and it survives being dragged across the lounge room floor on repeat.

Price: $99.95
Available at: Big W, Myer, Target

Fisher-Price Little People Caring Fun Animal Farm

A farm full of firsts for the youngest hands in the house.

This chunky, toddler-proof farm set gives little ones their first taste of open-ended pretend play, with easy-grip animals, moving parts and simple cause-and-effect fun built for hands still mastering their pincer grip. It's sturdy enough for daily rough handling and simple enough that a one-year-old can drive the whole experience solo.

Price: $89.99
Available at: Big W, Target, Kmart, Myer, Amazon

Best Christmas Gifts For Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

Sylvanian Families Baby Fun Hair Series

Tiny, collectible, and dangerously addictive.

Sylvanian Families never really leaves the top Christmas gifts for kids list, and this Baby Fun Hair Series is the reason why. Each soft-furred baby figure comes with clip-on hairstyling extras, making it an easy stocking filler that also doubles as the gateway toy into the wider (much pricier) Sylvanian world.

Price: $9.99
Available at: The Gamesmen and most toy stores

LEGO Bluey Family House

Every Bluey-obsessed household needs this under the tree.

Bluey fans can rebuild the Heeler family home brick by brick, then act out their own episodes with Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli. It's a genuine gateway LEGO set, simple enough for first-time builders but detailed enough to hold attention well past Boxing Day.

Price: $99.99
Available at: LEGO certified stores, Target, Kmart, Amazon, Myer

BLUEY Supermarket Playset

Grocery shopping, but make it Bluey!

Kids can restock shelves, scan groceries and run their own checkout with this Bluey-themed supermarket set from Moose Toys. It's a great gift for everyday, relatable role play that made the show a hit in the first place.

Price: From 89
Available at: Kmart, Target, The Gamesmen

VTech Bluey Dance Mode Chattermax

Chattermax busts moves, cracks jokes and responds to touch, giving Bluey fans an interactive companion rather than a static plush. It's built for the preschool crowd who want their toys to talk back.

Price: $39.95
Available at: Big W, Target, Myer

PAW Patrol Fire Rescue Deluxe Fire Truck

Marshall's fire truck gets the deluxe treatment!

A 20-inch fire truck with lights, sounds and a rapid-fire rescue arm, this set launches Marshall and his mini rescue vehicle into action on repeat. The scale alone makes it a centrepiece Christmas gift rather than a stocking filler this year.

Price: $89.99
Available at: Toymate, Big W, Kmart, Target, Myer, Amazon

Barbie Dream Camper

 

Barbie's road trip is getting a glamorous upgrade!

The Dream Camper unfolds into a multi-level camping playset, complete with a pool, a slide and enough storage for a small fleet of Barbie dolls and accessories. It's a big-ticket item on the Christmas gift list this year that rewards the investment with hours of imaginative play.

Price: $154.99
Available at: Mattel, Big W, Target, Kmart, Amazon, Myer

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie Megasaurus Dino Vehicle

A dinosaur that inflates out of a truck. Genuinely.

Rocky's recycling truck hides a 2.5-foot inflatable dinosaur that pumps up at the press of a button, then deflates and packs away for the next mission. If your little ones loved the new PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie, they'll love this toy even more.

Price: $89
Available at: Kmart

Play-Doh Barbie Designer Fashion Show

Design, mould and strut down the Play-Doh runway!

This mash-up of Play-Doh and Barbie lets kids mould their own fashion looks and send them down a mini runway, blending sculpting practice with runway drama. It's a fresh spin on two toy-box staples that never get old.

Price: $49.99
Available at: Big W, Target, Amazon, Myer

Disney Stitch Ultimate Interactive Feature Plush

Stitch, but louder and more chaotic!

This oversized interactive plush responds to touch with authentic Stitch phrases, sounds and movement, capturing the character's mischievous energy in huggable form. Stitch mania hasn't slowed down, and this plush is fuelling it.

Price: From $99.99
Available at: Target, Kmart, Big W

Flight Mode Hi-Tech Buzz Lightyear

To infinity, with wings that actually deploy!

This large-scale, posable Buzz Lightyear figure pops out jetpack wings at the press of a button, backed by more than 35 movie phrases and sound effects. Toy Story 5 fans get a genuinely display-worthy figure that still holds up to serious play.

Price: $64.95
Available at: Kmart, Mattel

Spidey and His Amazing Friends Rescue-Webs Firetruck

Team Spidey suits up for a rescue mission.

This Hasbro fire engine fits three poseable Spidey figures, features more than 20 lights and sounds, and comes with a Spidey figure ready to roll straight into action. It's a solid Christmas gift idea for the preschool Spidey obsessive in the house.

Price: From 49
Available at: Target, Toys R Us

Melissa & Doug Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter

A wooden ice cream shop that never melts.

Kids can scoop, stack, and serve pretend ice cream sundaes with this classic wooden playset, all about screen-free, open-ended play that quietly becomes a household favourite. No batteries, no noise, just genuinely good imaginative play.

Price: From $89
Available at: Big W, Melissa and Doug

Elf on the Shelf 20th Anniversary Box Set

Can you believe Elf on the Shelf is 21 years old?!

This anniversary edition box set gives Elf on the Shelf families a milestone way to keep the tradition going, bundling the original elf with anniversary extras. For households already deep in the Elf routine, this is the collector's pick.

Price: From $58
Available at: Elf on the Shelf Australia, Big W, Kmart, Target, Myer

Magnetic Tiles Mega Mover Pack 23 Piece

Magnetic tiles remain one of the most reliable Christmas gifts on any list, and this 23-piece Mega Mover Pack from Learn and Grow Toys adds vehicles and moving parts to the classic build-and-connect format. It plays nicely with other magnetic tile sets already in the toy box.

Price: $89.95
Available at: Independent toy retailers nationally

FurReal Coco the Panda

A panda that reacts like a real pet — adorable!

Coco responds to touch, sound and movement with genuine panda-like behaviour, giving kids the responsibility of a pet without the vet bills. An easy favourite for animal-obsessed preschoolers.

Price: $99
Available at: Big W, Kmart, Target, The Gamesmen

Bluey x Spongellé Collection

For families who can't get enough of the Heeler household, Spongellé's Bluey collection turns bath time into an event.

Their Bluey range includes body wash-infused buffers featuring Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin, each pre-loaded with enough body wash for multiple washes, so you don't need a separate bottle. There's also a gift set and an assorted multi-character pack if you want to cover the whole gang in one go.

Price: Character buffers are $24 each, the gift set is $47, and the assorted pack is $70
Available at: Spongellé

Best Christmas Gifts For Primary School Kids (Ages 5-8)

Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Bitty Pop! Display With 8 Bitty Pop! Bundle

One for the Harry Potter fans! This dedicated Hogwarts-shaped display shelf holds up to 18 Bitty Pop figures and comes loaded with eight to start: Harry, Hedwig, Draco, Hermione, Hagrid, Ron, Dumbledore, and Luna. It's the collector's version of the Wizarding World shelf, built for a fan who's ready to grow a proper lineup rather than just display two.

Price: $69.95
Available at: dvdland.com.au

Monster Jam RC 1:15 Smash and Bash Grave Digger

Remote-controlled chaos and backyard-approved!

This remote-controlled Grave Digger does what the name promises, smashing and bashing its way across any surface with genuine Monster Jam styling. For kids who want their toys to make noise and leave tyre marks, this one's for you.

Price: $99.99
Available at: Big W, Kmart, Target, Amazon

Disney and Pixar Toy Story 5 Flying RC Hi-Tech Edition Buzz Lightyear

A genuine step up from a standard action figure: remote-controlled with two flight modes (hover and stunt), easy take-off/landing, a rechargeable battery, and joystick controls. He actually flies, not just poses.

Price: $104.99 
Available at: Mattel

Little Live Pets Ouchies

Another interactive gift idea: Little Live Pets Ouchies react to touch with genuine personality, and the "hurt paw" gimmick gives kids a nurturing role-play angle most interactive pets don't offer. It rewards gentle, attentive play over rough handling.

Price: From $69
Available at: Target and other major retailers

Bloomables by Hatchimals Kittyfly

A double character reveal that never gets old.

Bloomables transform from a Hatchipillar into a kitten or puppy, and kids can repeat the reveal again and again, backed by more than 100 sounds and reactions. The surprise-and-collect format keeps this one firmly in wishlist territory.

Price: From $99.99
Available at: Big W, Kmart, Target, Myer, Amazon

Operation Electronic Board Game

The buzzy classic has been rebuilt for maximum chaos!

This updated Operation comes with two ways to play, either a calmer Hospital mode or a race-the-clock Emergency mode, all packed into a travel-friendly carry case.

Price: From $25
Available at: Kmart, Target, Big W, Amazon

Bratz Fashion Pixiez Reimagined Dolls

Remember Bratz? Well, they've had a fantasy-inspired refresh!

This reimagined Bratz line is all about fashion-forward, pixie-themed styling, giving the brand's signature bold look a fresh angle for a new generation of collectors. Bratz nostalgia among parents doesn't hurt either.

Price: From $35
Available at: Target, Amazon

TiltaGo Motion Gaming Board

If your household has ever fought over the iPad, this one's worth a look. The TiltaGo is a motion-sensor balance board that connects to a free app via Bluetooth, turning balance training into an actual game you play with your whole body. Step, hold or plank your way through more than 30 (Standard) or 100+ (PRO) built-in motion games, all controlled by shifting your weight rather than a controller.

It's designed for kids and adults, and it has a dual-player mode if you connect two boards, so siblings can go head-to-head. The board itself is solid, non-slip and rated to hold up to 200 kg, which covers pretty much the whole family.

Price: On sale now for $101
Available at: TiltaGo 

GUI GUI Single Pack

The slime-adjacent collectible everyone is talking about.

GUI GUI has become one of this year's breakout collectible names, and the single-pack format makes it an easy add-on Christmas gift for kids or a stocking filler. Cult status among kids means this one may not sit on shelves for long.

Price: $18
Available at: Big W, Toyworld, Woolworths

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box

A full trading card arsenal in one box? Yes please!

This Elite Trainer Box bundles booster packs, sleeves, dice and everything a young trainer needs to build out a collection or jump into battles. Pokémon's 30th anniversary has the trading card game more in demand than ever, so shop for this one early to avoid disappointment.

Price: From $109
Available at: Pokébox, Toymate, Big W

CONNETIX Glitter Castle Pack 48 Piece

Magnetic building blocks, now with extra sparkle.

CONNETIX has become the premium name in magnetic tiles, and this Glitter Castle Pack adds shimmer and castle-specific pieces to the brand's signature clear, connectable design. It plays well with existing CONNETIX collections for bigger builds.

Price: $119
Available at: Specialty retailers, CONNETIX Tiles, Amazon

MAGNA-TILES Undersea Adventure 58 Piece

A whole underwater world, built tile by tile.

This set goes well beyond a basic add-on pack, giving kids 58 pieces to build domed observation pods, winding tunnels and trapdoors, then populate the scene with two divers and four sea creatures. New curved tiles and soft-touch coral and tentacle pieces add sensory detail that rewards slower, more detailed builds, and it is fully compatible with other MAGNA-TILES sets for kids already building a collection.

Price: From $185
Available at: Amazon, My Happy Helpers, specialty toy retailers

WonderScope Science Discovery Kits

For the kid who's forever asking "but why," WonderScope makes screen-free science kits designed to turn ordinary curiosity into hands-on exploration.

The standout Christmas gift for 2026 is the Mighty Explorer Kids Digital Microscope, alongside options like the Mystery Slide Discovery Pack and the Little Bug Collector Kit, which are all about getting kids outside, examining things up close, and asking more questions rather than fewer.

Cost: The digital microscope is $109.90, the Mystery Slide Discovery Pack is $59.90, the Little Bug Collector Kit is $68.90, and bundles range from $159.90 to $228.90 depending on what's included
Available at WonderScope

Razor 20" Nightmare Bike

The Nightmare Bike brings BMX styling and a sturdy frame to backyard riders who have outgrown their first bike but are not quite ready for a full-size model. It's built for real riding, not just posing in the driveway.

Price: $249
Available at: Razor Australia

Best Christmas Gifts For Older Kids (Ages 8-10)

LEGO Minecraft: The Creeper

This LEGO Creeper set recreates the game's most iconic (and most feared) character in brick form, giving Minecraft fans a satisfying, detailed build that looks good on a shelf once finished. It sits comfortably alongside other LEGO Minecraft sets for kids building out a collection.

Price: From $59
Available at: Kmart, LEGO certified stores, Target, Amazon, Myer

LEGO Speed Champions: Ferrari

A pocket-sized Ferrari for the car- and LEGO-obsessed.

LEGO's Speed Champions range shrinks real-world supercars into detailed, quick-build sets, and this Ferrari is a strong pick for kids who love cars but aren't quite ready for a full Technic build. It's a manageable size and price point for a first Speed Champions set.

Price: $39.99
Available at: Kmart, Big W, Myer, Amazon

Beyblade X Drop Attack Battle Set

Everything needed to start battling, straight out of the box.

This set includes the Beystadium, two tops and two launchers, with an elevated drop attack zone that sends tops crashing down onto opponents for maximum impact. Beyblade X has genuinely taken over school playgrounds this year, and this set gets kids started.

Price: From $98
Available at: Target, Big W, Amazon

CONNETIX PRO Constructor Set 70 Piece

Magnetic tiles for kids ready to build bigger.

The PRO Constructor Set steps CONNETIX up a level, adding pieces designed for larger, more architecturally ambitious builds. It suits kids who have outgrown basic magnetic tile sets and want a bigger challenge.

Price: $219
Available at: Amazon, specialty retailers, CONNETIX Tiles

Rubik's Pulse

Rubik's Pulse takes the brand's puzzle-solving DNA and adds an electronic, game-based twist, giving kids a fresh reason to pick up a Rubik's product. It rewards the same pattern recognition and problem-solving as the original cube.

Price: $24.99
Available at: JB Hi-Fi, Big W, Kmart, The Gamesmen, Target, Amazon, Myer

Disney Lorcana Collection Starter Set

Disney's answer to the trading card game craze.

Lorcana blends Disney characters with genuine trading card game strategy, and this Starter Set gives new players everything they need to jump straight into their first match. It has built a genuinely dedicated following since launch, adults included!

Price: $42.95
Available at: Big W, JB Hi-Fi, EB Games

MGA Miniverse Make It Mini Sanrio Playset

This Miniverse set lets kids "make" miniature Sanrio-themed items from scratch, tapping into the same mini-collectible obsession driving the wider Miniverse range. It's a satisfying blend of craft kit and collectible toy.

Price: $55
Available at: Target, Big W, Kmart, Amazon

LEGO Disney: Angel

A detailed LEGO build for older Stitch fans.

This LEGO set brings Angel, Stitch's on-again, off-again love interest, to life in brick form, suiting kids ready for a bigger challenge than a basic starter set. It's a top Christmas gift idea for the Stitch-obsessed tween moving on from plush toys.

Price: From $99
Available at: Big W, LEGO certified stores, Kmart, Myer, Target

CrunchLabs The Crunchinator

A hands-on physics lesson disguised as a kids' toy — clever!

Inspired by Mark Rober's hydraulic press videos, The Crunchinator gives kids 30 times their own strength to crush, squish and smash whatever they load into the chamber, from yoghurt packs to bath bombs. Interchangeable crunch plates change the effect each time, a built-in phone holder is made for filming the destruction, and a QR code links to Rober's own video walking through the science behind it.

Price: $65
Available at: Big W

Best Christmas Gifts For Tweens & Teens (Ages 10+)

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera

The instant camera trend has not slowed down, and the Mini 12 is the one every tween keeps asking for. Twist to turn on, automatic exposure, close-up mode and a selfie mirror make it fun and usable for a first-timer, and prints pop out in five seconds flat. Comes in five colours, so there's a pick for every personality.

Price: $119
Available at: Instax, JB Hi-Fi, Big W, The Good Guys

Spacetalk Loop or Adventurer 2 Smartwatch

Australia's top-selling kids smartwatch gives tweens a taste of independence, GPS tracking, calling and texting, without handing over a full smartphone.

Loop is the lighter, simpler starter option; Adventurer 2 adds video calling and a camera for kids ready for more. Both run on School Mode, so nothing distracts during class.

Price: Loop from $179, Adventurer 2 from $219
Available at: Spacetalk, PB Tech

JBL Clip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

A decent-sounding, waterproof speaker small enough to clip onto a backpack, bike or belt loop. Up to 12 hours of battery life and a built-in carabiner make it the speaker that survives sleepovers, bike rides and pool days without missing a beat.

Price: $69-$99 depending on retailer
Available at: JBL Australia, Officeworks, JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys

DJI Neo Mini Drone

A genuine drone, not a toy version, small and light enough to launch straight from the palm of a hand with no controller required. It follows and films automatically using preset shot modes, making it a top Christmas gift idea for a tween who has never flown before but wants to start creating content.

Price: From $209
Available at: JB Hi-Fi, Ted's Cameras

Beats Solo Buds Wireless Earbuds

Beats' most affordable earbuds yet, and the ones tweens actually recognise. No noise cancellation or water resistance, but that's the trade-off for the longest battery life of any Beats earbuds, up to 18 hours, plus a five-minute charge that buys an hour of playback. Four colourways keep it from feeling too grown-up or too kiddyish.

Price: From $129
Available at: Apple Australia, JB Hi-Fi

Bonus: The Reliable All-Ages Pick

Squishmallows

The kids' Christmas gift that never misses!

Squishmallows remain the safest bet on any Christmas gift list, spanning every age, every character obsession and every budget. New designs land constantly, so there is always a fresh one to add to the collection.

Price: From $15 to $40 depending on size
Available at: Kmart, Big W, Target, Myer
Suitable for ages 3+

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