It’s still strange to think that 2018 will mark the first year without The Great Big Toys “R” Us Book of Awesome here in the U.S. In fact, the name and multiple variations on it are part of the long-awaited TRU IP auction that will hopefully actually take place in October. But what if we did have a 2018 Big Toy Book? Chances are it wouldn’t be that much different than our friends to the north, who’ve just unveiled the Toys “R” Us Top Toy Trends for families in Canada. As they say, “while it might seem early for adults to sing carols and sip eggnog, kids know that Christmas is less than 100 sleeps away!” So what does Toys “R” Us Canada pick for the Hot Play Trends for the holidays? Let’s take a look…
“More than ever, this time of year Canadians look to Toys “R” Us Canada as the experts to carefully evaluate and curate the hottest trends and toys so kids coast to coast unwrap ‘WOW’ for the holidays,” said Melanie Teed-Murch, President, Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us Canada. “We believe that ‘giving and unwrapping play’ should be moments we are proud to give – so we are here to ease gift-givers’ minds and help them find that magical item that will unlock creativity and imagination.”
Each toy featured on the 2018 Hot Holiday Trends list is kid-tested and approved by Toys “R” Us Canada’s top toy expert and Chief Play Officer (CPO), Émile Burbidge. Gift-givers can rest assured that the collection has something for everyone.
“I can’t wait to share the trends and toys with parents and gift-givers this season,” said Burbidge, Toys “R” Us Canada’s Chief Play Officer. “Kids of all ages will be excited to get their hands on squishy and slimy toys, robotic pets, new games and gadgets that get kids like me moving, learning, and creating while having fun.”
Toys “R” Us Canada’s 2018 Hot Holiday Trends
- Preschool Play Pals: From Paw Patrol to PJ Masks and Peppa Pig, these toys for tots bring kids’ favourite characters to life.
- Paw Patrol Ultimate Police Rescue Cruiser
- Peppa Pig Transforming Campervan
- Gross Stuff: Whether smashing it, popping it or flushing it, take the plunge with toys that will make kids go ewww.
- Flushin’ Frenzy
- Pop-a-Zit
- S.T.E.A.M Toys that Teach: Learning has never been so much fun with interactive and S.T.E.A.M.-based toys that help kids build, discover and explore.
- GraviTrax Starter Set
- Little Tikes Stem Jr.™ Wonder Lab™
- Family Gaming Moments: Gift-givers can take the win this holiday season with the hottest video games and board games of the year.
- Don’t Step in It
- Connect 4 Shots
- Monopoly Cheater’s Edition
- Speech Breaker
- No Mess Pets: From talking parrots and critters that hatch, get pets without the mess with toy pets that play back.
- Little Live Pets Scruff a Luvs
- Rainbocorn
- furReal Rock-a-too, The Show Bird
- Flutter Hummingbird
- Movie Moments: Bring big screen excitement home with blockbuster characters from the hottest movies.
- LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Express
- Transformers Power Core Bumblebee
- Nurturing: From feeding to potty training, these are real-life toys that kids can care for and love.
- Baby Alive Potty Dance Baby
- Baby Annabelle
- Slime: Get hands on with slimy and squishable toys that are oozing with fun.
- Nickelodeon SLIME – Frozen Treats Slime
- Poopsie Slime Surprise
- Collectibles & Nostalgia: Unwrap tiny surprises to lost treasure, creating endless fun to collect and trade.
- L.O.L Surprise! Under Wraps
- Treasure X – 3 Pack
- Pikimi Pops Jumbo Pack
- Polly Pocket Hidden Places Dance Par-taay! Case & Beach Vibes Backpack
- Grow With Me: Get great gifts for baby and must-have items for new and expecting parents from Babies “R” Us Canada.
- Graco® UNO2DUO “Single to Double” Travel System – Ace
- Fisher Price® 3-in-1 Sit to Stand Activity Centre
Shopping at Toys “R” Us Canada means shopping Canadian as the company is now 100 per cent Canadian owned and operated. Toys “R” Us Canada is committed to providing an outstanding customer-first, omni-commerce shopping experience, the hottest toys and baby products, including more than 2,800 new toys for the holiday season, an impressive line-up of exclusive items that can’t be found anywhere else, exciting in-store events and knowledgeable staff. Consumers can also be confident they are getting incredible value with customer programs such as Toys “R” Us Canada’s Price Match Policy, free in-store pick up and the “R” Club™ Loyalty Program.
