Toys

Gear Diary’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway: Smart, Trendy, and Totally Fun Toy Ideas

Holiday toy shopping can feel like trying to pick the “right” snowflake out of a blizzard, so we’ve pulled together a mix of gifts that are actually fun to play with, not just photograph and forget. From cozy companions and clever building sets to squishy fidgets, creative crafts, and high-energy outdoor play, these toys are designed to spark imagination, movement, and a lot of genuine belly laughs. Whether you’re shopping for toddlers, tweens, or the forever-young-at-heart, there is something here to delight every kind of kid this season. Be sure to enter our giveaway for some extra holiday cheer!


Budsies Custom Plush Toy Review: How to Turn Your Child’s Scribbles into Huggable Art

There’s something special about seeing a child’s drawing, a favorite book character, or even your own goofy doodle come to life — but Budsies takes that idea and quite literally stitches it into a soft, huggable reality. If you’ve ever looked at a picture and thought, “I wish this was a plush toy I could hug,” this is your chance. The real question is whether it’s worth the price and the wait.


ChompSaw Review: The Kid-Safe Cardboard Cutting Tool That Turns Boxes Into Creative Projects

We’ve all been there, spending too much time and money picking out the perfect toy, only to watch a child ignore it in favor of the box it came in. Thanks to the ChompSaw, now the box can actually be the gift. This cleverly designed, kid-safe power tool lets children cut cardboard with confidence and creativity. Whether they’re building forts, crafting costumes, or just experimenting, the ChompSaw helps bring their ideas to life. It transforms ordinary cardboard into extraordinary DIY projects and finally gives that humble box the starring role kids always thought it deserved.


Gear Diary’s 2024 Holiday Toy Gift Guide: Spark Joy with Imaginative Play

Toys have a special way of lighting up the holidays, sparking creativity, adventure, and joy. Whether you’re shopping for toddlers, tweens, or even the young at heart, our 2024 holiday toy gift guide is packed with fun, imaginative, and interactive options that make every moment memorable. From nurturing baby dolls to crafting tiny magical worlds, building creative structures, or zooming around on scooters, there’s something here for everyone.



Spooktacular Boo-Basket Essentials and Halloween Party Must-Haves from MGA Entertainment

If Halloween is your family’s favorite holiday, MGA Entertainment has a fantastic lineup of products to add a touch of frightful fun to your festivities. From budget-friendly boo-basket toy essentials to innovative Halloween party activities, there’s something for kids and “kidults” alike. Let’s take a look at these goodies that promise to make your Halloween celebrations unforgettable!



Gear Diary’s 2023 Holiday Toy Gift Guide: So Many Playful Delights for Everyone!

It’s essential to take a break from the hustle and bustle and unwind occasionally, and these gift selections will provide enjoyable avenues for both the young and the young at heart to do just that. Wondering what to get this year? We’ve done the work and gathered a delightful assortment of presents for you, ranging from entertaining games to STEM toys and more. Welcome to Gear Diary’s 2023 Holiday Toy Gift Guide!










Land of Dough Review: An All-Natural Play Dough That Your Kids Will Love

There were few things more exciting when I was a kid than a fresh jar of play dough. Land of Dough has brought that feeling to the next level with their beautifully designed, all-natural dough cups that are themed and include every kid’s favorite, glitter. These layered dough cups start at $12, and we think they’re worth every penny.




SKOOG and Sesame Workshop Partner for Screen-Free Interactive Play

SKOOG, a media-tech company with the mission to enrich children’s lives through creative and immersive play, has announced a global partnership with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, to introduce a new interactive platform that merges tactile technology with the huge content library featuring Sesame Street characters.


Jogoball Is a Fun, Screen-Free Toy That Gets the Whole Family Moving

At my house, our kids watch enough TV, so when it comes to playtime, we try to look for screen-free toys. Jogoball from Yogibo is a new toy that combines a Bluetooth speaker, motion recognition, and smart audio to provide fun for the whole family. Pre-orders are already live, and orders will start shipping on November 5th.