Last night, the Toy Insider held its annual HoliDay of Play and unveiled its list of the Hot 20 toys for this upcoming holiday season.

Many of the hottest trends in play this year were evident in the toys that made the Toy Insider’s list.
HoliDay of Play
Each year for the last 14 years, the folks at the Toy Insider have published a holiday gift guide featuring their picks for the hottest toys of the season. And for the last 8 years, they’ve unveiled these picks at an event called the “HoliDay of Play.”
Over 30 brands were on hand to show off their best and newest toys for the upcoming holiday season.
Toy Insider's Hot 20 Toys for 2019
The Toy Insider panel of experts think that these will be the hottest toys this holiday season. The toys here should be at the top of kids' wish lists.
For ages 1+, this stationary ride-on puppy plays music, sounds, and phrases. Turns all the way around and has lights and sounds.
Building with blocks is even more fun when you can insert blocks into the smart star to hear different sounds, phrases, and songs!
Kids can drive this remote controlled batmobile and then watch it transform into battle mode with the push of a button.
Plush bear gives hugs, plays peek-a-boo, dances, and babbles! He even makes eating sounds when you feed him. His face makes expressions with moving eyes, nose, and mouth.
Bobble-head dolls with interactive food accessories. Choose from Marsha Mellow, Donnatina, Peppa-mint, and Jessicake.
Interactive uniccorn with wand kids can use to change the color of her eyes, wings, and horn. Kids can also braid her mane and sing a duet with Myla.
Featuring lights, sounds, and a disk launcher, the PJ seeker has room enough for 4 vehicles. Includes Cat Boy and mini Cat-Car.
Interactive plush that listens, learns, remembers and grows! Watch it evolve from baby to kid to full-grown Rizmo.
Unlock more than 30 surprises inside the safe! The safe can be used to store those surprises or whatever other treasures you have.
Interactive pets that arrive as just a ball of matted fur. Bathe and groom them to reveal a puppy or kitten with lifelike features, including heartbeat!
Water the seed with your watering can and watch your doll grow right out of the flower pot! Collect from 22 different dolls, each with its own unique look.
From the popular youtube channel comes an unboxing experience including plushes, collectible figures, stickers, and more.
These are the big sisters to the popular L.O.L. Surprise! dolls. Unbox 20 surprises including fashion and accessories. There are four dolls to collect.
Crack open the toy fortune cookie to reveal a charm bracelet and paper fortune. Collect all 100 bracelets.
More than 2 feet long, this remote control vehicle features over-sized tires and a suspension system. It can be controlled from up to 250 feet away.
Action figure with the ultimate Morphin power. Comes with over 30 phrases and sounds that can trigger when Ultrazord is in certain positions.
From famouse youtube family Tic Tac Toy, kids can unbox eight surprises with XOXO Friends. 24 friends to collect with mix-matched wings and swappable accessories.
The Blinger glam styling tool allows you to load, click, and bling your hair, clothing, and more with gems.
100 pieces hidden inside this 25-inch tall llama pinata. Break it open to reveal your loot, featuring exclusive figures, weapons, and more.
About the Toy Insider
The Toy Insider is dedicated to providing parents, grandparents, and any gift-giver with the most up-to-date insight on toys and children’s entertainment. They review toys, games, movies, video games, apps, books, and more 365 days a year to help you find the perfect playthings for the kids in your lives.