: A "plug-and-play" reboot of the 1990s console pre-loaded with 21 classic games, fueling a major nostalgia trend among parents and kids alike.
: Created by littleBits , this kit let kids build and customize their own R2-D2 droid using electronic "bits" and an app. Top 10 Toys 2017: Nintendo Switch, Fingerlings, Hatchimals top toys to buy for christmas 2017
: A STEM-focused building and coding kit that allowed children to build five different models, including "Vernie the Robot," and program them via a tablet app. : A "plug-and-play" reboot of the 1990s console
The were defined by interactive animatronics, the massive "unboxing" phenomenon driven by YouTube, and a wave of 1990s nostalgia. According to major industry trackers like The Toy Insider and DreamToys , the following items were the most sought-after gifts of the season: The Interactive Pet Craze The were defined by interactive animatronics, the massive
: Smaller, more affordable versions of the original Hatchimals meant for collecting and trading. Tech, Gaming & STEM
: Following the 2016 craze, Spin Master introduced "Surprise" eggs that hatched twin interactive plush animals.