Top Toy Gifts

Looking for the trending toys everyone wants this year? Five Below has affordable picks in all the hottest categories, including blind boxes, squishies, holiday plush, and remote control toys. These top toys make easy gifts for kids, teens, and collectors alike.

Trending Toys by Category
Shop popular toys by type:

• •Squishy toys: The Taba Jelly™ Squeezeables Scented Jelly Squish Toy and Sugar Swaps Fruit Babies are made for squeezing. Shop all squishy toys.
• •Blind bags and collectibles: Baby Three blind figure packs, Tokidoki™ Mystery Packs, and Pusheen™ Mystery Vinyl Figures keep the surprise going until the box is open. Browse blind bags and collectibles.
• •Plush toys: The Bluey™ Squishmallows™ Holiday Plush and Squishmallows™ KPop Demon Hunters Mashups Plush are big holiday favorites. Find more plush toys.
• •Arts and crafts: The Needlepoint Club Santa Cottage Set and Cra-Z-Slimy™ Cosmic Magic Slime Kit give creative kids a project for winter break. See all arts and crafts gifts.

Assortment and styles vary by store and online. Prices subject to change.
See the full holiday gift guide catalog for everything in this year's lineup.

Viral Toys and Bigger Gifts
Some of this season's viral toys deserve a spot under the tree. The K-Pop Demon Hunters Furby Furblets Toy brings two fan favorites together, and the Marvel Spider-Man RC Racecar and App-Controlled Drone are great picks for kids who love to race and fly. For the whole family, try the Peanuts® Snoopy Dreamy Pinball Electronic Tabletop Arcade Game Set or the LEGO® Bluey Playground Fun With Bluey And Chloe Building Toy. Keep exploring the trending toys 2026 has in store with our Christmas toys.

Trending Toys FAQs

What are the trending toys right now?
The biggest toy trends right now are blind boxes, squishy toys, and character plush. At Five Below, that includes Baby Three and Tokidoki mystery figures, Taba Jelly squishies, and holiday Squishmallows. RC toys and tabletop games like Snoopy pinball are popular too.

What are the most popular toys for kids?
Popular toys for kids include plush, slime kits, building sets, and remote control toys. Characters like Bluey, Hello Kitty, and Spider-Man are always a big draw. Find more ideas in our Christmas gifts for kids.

What are blind box toys?
Blind box toys are collectible figures sold in sealed packaging, so you don't know which one you'll get until you open it. Five Below carries blind boxes from Baby Three, Pusheen, Care Bears, and Domo, and many come in series you can collect. Kids love the surprise, and plenty of teens and adults are fans too.

What are trending toys for teens?
Teens tend to go for collectibles, character plush, and creative kits. Baby Three and Tokidoki blind boxes, the Squishmallows™ KPop Demon Hunters Mashups Plush, and Needlepoint Club sets are popular picks, and the App-Controlled Drone is a fun one for older kids.