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The Coolest Toys You Can Only Find at Walmart

The retailer has the exclusive on these gifts from kids’ favorite brands.

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Presents that send your kid (or young niece or nephew) into happy-dance mode are easier to track down than you think. This year, Walmart has the exclusive on dozens of coveted toys that will make their eyes pop out of their head.

Do they like gaming? Dreaming up worlds for their dolls and action figures? Building colorful structures? Baking up pretend treats? There’s something from their favorite brands that hits all of those sweet spots at Walmart's toy shop, which you can always count on being fully stocked. And if you prefer to deliver surprises, there are also lots of fun finds your kid probably doesn’t even know about — like a rainbow-colored indoor balance beam for around $20.

So no kidding around. Or rather, lots of kidding around. It just couldn’t be easier to make a kid’s holiday wishes come true, thanks to Walmart’s exclusive selection.

1

Battat Rainbow Ridge Balance Beams Active Playset

Rainbow Ridge Balance Beams Active Playset

Did they flip for gold-medalist gymnasts this past summer? Help them channel that energy while building gross motor skills with 10 brightly colored, low-to-the-ground pieces for balancing, creating an obstacle course, building a fort — or anything else your high-energy kid dreams up. And the price for such a big toy (under $20?!) can’t be beat. Ages 3+

2

Bluey Neighborhood Friends 8-Pack

Neighborhood Friends 8-Pack

The animated Heeler family has won hearts of all ages. This Walmart-exclusive pack gives your kid eight characters to play with, including Bluey, little sister Bingo, and a bunch of school friends (among them Coco and Lucky). The arms move up and down and the figures can sit, making it all the easier for kids to invent scenarios. Ages 3+

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3

Barbie World Hammock Set with 7 Camping Accessories

Hammock Set with 7 Camping Accessories

Barbie World is an only-at-Walmart line of accessories that lets a child explore new play patterns with their dolls. The playsets are imaginative, fun and affordable, like this hammock that comes with a guitar for songwriting, plus a mini book, a drink cup and … a puppy! Ages 3+

4

LankyBox Giant Cyborg Mystery Boxy

Giant Cyborg Mystery Boxy

You may not know what LankyBox is, but if your kid is a gamer, they do: It’s a social channel with characters, gaming videos, vibrant animations and more. (In other words, gaming-video paradise.) This surprise-reveal toy contains collectable figures, stickers and charms for a fun unboxing experience. And you will definitely earn cool points for having found it. Ages 3+

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5

Fisher-Price Wooden Stacking and Nesting Rainbow Building Toy

Wooden Stacking and Nesting Rainbow Building Toy

We love this heirloom-looking stacker in beautiful primary colors that seems like it’d cost three times the price. A toddler can pull the pieces apart and stack them or nest them, delighting in making the rainbow and honing fine motor skills all the while. 18 months+

6

LEGO Creator 3-in-1 Exotic Peacock

Creator 3-in-1 Exotic Peacock

Is this the most beautiful LEGO set ever? Any boy or girl would be proud to build this peacock out of the 355 pieces — it’s a satisfying project, and the end result is a beautiful bird for display. And when they’re ready for a new round, they can take it apart to build the dragonfly or butterfly. Ages 7+

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7

Battat Two n’ One Wooden Kitchen Cafe

Two n’ One Wooden Kitchen Cafe

You’ll never find a beautiful wooden play kitchen like this one at a better price. It’s large and double-sided, and it comes with 30 play pieces so your kid can “cook” alone or with a playdate. The oven opens, the dials spin and there’s a chalkboard (in case they want to run a little restaurant and post daily specials). Ages 2+

8

Star Wars Force N Telling Vader

Force N Telling Vader

This Darth Vader figure works a bit like a fortune-telling eight-ball: Ask him a yes or no question, press his head and get an answer. He’ll give one of more than 40 possible responses while his eyes light up. It will have the whole family laughing! Ages 4+

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9

Fisher-Price Wooden Puzzle Toy with Mandala Design

Wooden Puzzle Toy with Mandala Design

This puzzle can be put together with its colors in any place a child chooses, giving them free rein to change the look each and every time. At just 40 pieces, it’s just right to keep a preschooler engaged without overwhelming them, and grooves on the base help guide them as they learn to set the pieces. Ages 3 to 5

10

LEGO Speed Champions Aston Martin Safety Car & AMR23 Racing Car Toy

Speed Champions Aston Martin Safety Car & AMR23 Racing Car Toy

LEGO pros and racing fans alike will appreciate this exciting set of two vehicles and mini-figures. The replicas are fun to play with, display and collect — and they even hold appeal for teens and adults. Ages 9+

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11

MrBeast Lab Mutators Golden Panther Action Figure

MrBeast Lab Mutators Golden Panther Action Figure

Your kid gets to “create” their own action figure! They simply … perform an experiment that uses mutation liquid and a finger scanner to reveal the Golden Panther. (Just another day in the lab.) Ages 5+

12

Squishmallows Bluey HugMee

Bluey HugMee

Every age kid, tween and teen alike loves Squishmallows, the trendy plushes that, as the name suggests, are extra-squishable. In this case, Bluey’s arms are outstretched for a hug. The adorable, mini six-inch size is a Walmart exclusive — and the perfect small gift or stocking-stuffer. Ages 3+

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13

Little Tikes Creative Chefs Pizza Kit with Special Make-It Mix Play Sand

Creative Chefs Pizza Kit with Special Make-It Mix Play Sand

Role-playing “chef” or “baker” is a favorite pretend-play pattern for imaginative kids. With a light-up oven, utensils and play sand that shapes to form dough and toppings, kids can create realistic pizzas over and over again. Ages 3+

14

Polly Pocket Bunny Carnival Compact

Bunny Carnival Compact

Everything miniature is all the rage and only Walmart has this tiny carnival in a cute compact. Nestled inside are a micro doll and eight accessories (including a pet!) for on-the-go play. Ages 4+

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Jessica Hartshorn
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Jessica (she/her) is a freelance writer with several decades of experience writing lifestyle content and evaluating home and parenting products. A mom of two teens and two cats, her previous work can be seen in American Baby and Parents.

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