Top toy list for 2023 Christmas season released in Canada

Even though Halloween hasn’t yet arrived, the countdown to Christmas is on with the release of top toy lists.

The shops have put out Christmas decor and for those that like to get a head-start on shopping, it’s time to put together a list.

From Lego to Paw Patrol and Barbie — Walmart Canada just dropped its top toy list for 2023.

The retailer provided lists of top toys, “must-have” toys under $50 and $35 along with a list of nostalgic toys.

Here are Walmart’s picks:

Top Toys of 2023:

• Gabby’s Dollhouse, Gabby Cat Friend Ship ($49.97)
• VTech Storytime With Sunny – English Version ($59.97)
• VTech Storytime With Sunny – French Version ($59.97)
• Kinetic Sand Rainbow Cake Shoppe ($19.97)

Toys under $35.00 include:

• MGA’s Miniverse Make It Mini Collectibles ($12.97 )
• Squishmallows 10″ Disney Hugmees ($14.97)
• LEGO Friends Bedroom Sets (19.86)
• Twister Air Party Game ($17.97)
• Cool Maker PopStyle Bracelet Maker ($24.97)
• Smashers Monster Truck Surprise ($29.97)
• LEGO Speed Champions ($24.86 )
• Bitzee, Interactive Toy Digital Pet and Case ($29.97)
• Magic Mixies Pixlings Doll ($19.97)

Toys under $50.00 include:

• MEGA Pokémon Building Kit ($39.97)
• Cookeez Makery Oven Playset ($39.97)
• L.O.L. Surprise! Magic Flyers ($39.97)
• PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Transforming Vehicle with Mighty Pups Action Figure ($42.97)
• Robo Blast – YCOO Robot ($44.97)

Must-Have Nostalgic Toys include:

• Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Busy Chef’s Restaurant Playset ($29.97)
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Pizza Fire Delivery Van ($49.97)
• Little People Barbie Toy Airplane ($39.97)
• Barbie Make & Sell Boutique Playset ($49.97)
• Furby Purple Interactive Plush Toy – French Version (69.97)
• Furby Purple Interactive Plush Toy – English Version (69.97)
• Nerf Elite 2.0 Double Punch Motorized Dart Blaster ($29.97)
• Hot Wheels Action Epic Crash Dash Set (49.97)

(Prices don’t include taxes)