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Gear Diary’s 2024 Holiday Toy Gift Guide & Giveaway: 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. Don’t forget to enter our giveaway when you’re done!

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Razor MX350 Dirt Rocket Review: The Perfect Electric Dirt Bike for Kids, Packed with Fun and Safety!”

Do you want to see your kids’ eyes light up with the joy only an unexpected holiday present can provide? The Razor MX350 Dirt Rocket did just that when it showed up at our house for review. Our kids’ eyes widened; they screamed with delight and ran outside to take it for a ride in their pajamas.

Gift Guides & Round-Ups

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!

A girl riding the Ninebot eKickScooter C2 Lite down a path near water.

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Segway Ninebot C2 Lite: An eKickScooter for Kids Packed with Safety and Fun Features

Segway has just rolled out its latest addition to the popular Ninebot C2 eKickScooter Series—the Ninebot C2 Lite. This new model is designed for kids aged 6 to 10 and blends fun, safety, and style. It’s built to provide young riders with a smooth and exciting way to explore while giving parents peace of mind.

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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!

Gear Bits, Events

Razor Ground Force Rad Rod Is a Thrilling Electric-Powered Go Kart for Young Riders

Razor, the renowned pioneer of scooters and wheeled vehicles, has ignited excitement in the world of young riders with the official launch of their latest innovation, the Razor Ground Force Rad Rod. This electric-powered go-kart, specially designed for kids aged 6 and above, promises to fulfill their need for speed while prioritizing safety and learning.

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Engino London Eye Kit Review: A Fun Concept with 1490 Pieces That Will Haunt My Nightmares

I love building things. It’s insanely fun to open up a kit of random parts and make them into something amazing. Luckily, my son shares this interest, so we were both super excited to check out the Engino London Eye kit. But did we tackle more than we could handle? Read on to find out!

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Gear Diary’s 2022 Holiday Toy Gift Guide: Let’s Have Some Fun Together!

This year, we’ve gathered up a collection of gifts that offers everything from games to play to things to make, personal care products, and books to read. It’s good to slow things down a bit and unplug every now and then; these items will offer the young and young at heart some fun ways to do just that! Welcome to our 2022 Holiday Toy Gift Guide!

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Gear Diary’s 2021 Holiday Toy Gift Guide: Way Better Than Any Lump of Coal!

This year, we’ve gathered up a collection of toys that offer everything from something to snuggle, things to collect, items to ride, games to play, to kits that can teach STEM skills. Here are some of the coolest toys we’ve found, ready to light up someone special’s holidays! Welcome to our 2021 Holiday Toy Gift Guide!

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Circuitmess Nibble Review: Build Your Own 32-Bit Color Display Video Game Console by Hand!

When I was a kid, I used to disassemble watches, calculators, and other small devices to find out how they worked. My son is also fascinated by how things work, so we were super excited to check out the Circuitmess Nibble and build our own handheld video game system!

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Oaxis myFirst Sketch Book Review: A 10″ Tablet That’s Wonderful for Kids Who Like to Draw and Doodle

When I was a child, if I wanted to sketch something, it meant finding a piece of paper and grabbing a pencil or pen. Kids today can use the Oaxis myFirst Sketch Book to get a pressure-sensitive pen on paper experience while drawing on their own tablet; their creations are instantly digitized, and up to 1000 drawings can be saved on the device.

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GUND x Chipolo Ensures That Your Child Doesn’t Lose Their Favorite New Plush Toy

If you’ve never experienced the frustration and heartache of consoling a child who’s lost their favorite plush toy — with you having no idea where the toy was lost or how to find it — then you are genuinely lucky. But if you’ve been through it, you know that pain. The popular plush toy GUND has a new initiative with Chipolo that should help keep that from happening, though.

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HEYKUBE: All the Nostalgia of a Rubik’s Cube with a Smart Kick into the 21st Century

HEYKUBE is the first all-in-one programmable smart cube marketed to the masses. The possibilities are endless with the option to create your own games, play others, or finally solve the classic cube puzzle.

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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.

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Mongoose Title Tot Balance Bike Review: Perfect for Instilling Cycling Confidence in the Youngest Riders

Mongoose has just released its first balance bike in 10 years, and we were one of the lucky few to get to test it out before launch. The Mongoose Title Tot is a balance bike designed to help kids 2 years and older build their confidence before riding their first bike.

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Rollplay Nighthawk NexGen Review: Best Electric Ride-On Toy for Speed Demons and Daredevils

There have been few toys that have drawn neighborhood jealousy as much as the Rollplay Nighthawk NexGen we’ve been testing. It’s an incredibly fun electric ride-on toy with a powerful 24V battery that powers a single rear wheel and is steered by your child by leaning side to side.

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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.

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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.

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K’Nex Eiffel Tower Is an Enjoyable but Challenging Model Building Project

There’s a reason I try to wait until I really know a product to do a review — sometimes it takes a little while to grasp what makes something truly succeed or fail. If you asked me three weeks ago what my son and I thought of the K’Nex Architecture Eiffel Tower, you’d want to duck immediately. Now? We can’t wait for more!

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Kid Trax CAT Mining Dump Truck Electric Ride-On Is a Kids’ Dream Come True

Everyone knows that kids love ride-on toys, and Kid Trax is raising the bar with their innovative, lifelike electric replicas. Kid Trax was kind enough to send us their CAT Mining Dump Truck, and our kids are absolutely obsessed. With two seats and a max weight of 130 pounds, two kids can ride at the same time!

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Boogie Board Magic Sketch Is a Fantastic Educational Toy for Elementary-Aged Children

We’re already fans of Boogie Board products, so we were excited to get our hands on their new Magic Sketch kit for kids. It’s an electronic art kit on which your kids can doodle, trace, learn, and more in rainbow colors with zero mess.