To Buy For Christmas 2017: Top Toys

: Following the 2016 craze, Spin Master introduced "Surprise" eggs that hatched twin interactive plush animals.

: Smaller, more affordable versions of the original Hatchimals meant for collecting and trading. Tech, Gaming & STEM

: These tiny robotic pets that cling to fingers and respond to touch, sound, and motion were the breakout hit of the year. top toys to buy for christmas 2017

: This was the ultimate "unboxing" toy, featuring a massive glittery dome filled with 50 layers of individual surprises, including dolls and accessories.

: A highly advanced, responsive baby doll from Spin Master that "learns" to speak and move more realistically the more a child plays with it. The Unboxing & Collectible Phenomenon : Following the 2016 craze, Spin Master introduced

: 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.

: 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 : This was the ultimate "unboxing" toy, featuring

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