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Toys R Us may have closed up a vast majority of its brick and mortar stores, but its website is still keeping us up-to-date with the most sought after toys of the year! The company's press release is below.
PARSIPPANY, N.J.,Oct. 27, 2020/PRNewswire/ -- Tru Kids Brands™("Tru Kids"), the proud parent of the Toys "R" Us® brand, today relaunched its annual Geoffrey's Hot Toy Listfor the 2020 holiday season. As the leading authority on all things play, the Toys "R" Us team has uncovered the biggest toy trends and play patterns, selecting the top 20 hottest toys of the year from the world's best toy brands including Fisher-Price, Hasbro, LEGO, Mattel, Spin Master, VTech, and more. This year's Hot Toy List is brought to life in a YouTube video starring real play expert kids showing key features and capturing the fun and excitement of the winning toys.
"During this exceptional time, the toy category remains a bright spot as parents and kids look to keep themselves entertained and active while at home," saidRichard Barry, Tru Kids CEO. For more than 20 years, Toys"R"Us has delivered the Hot Toy List to help families plan their holiday shopping lists and I'm thrilled to bring it back. Now more than ever, toys are in demand and Toys"R"Us will continue to serve as a trusted source to bring the magic of play to kids and families, allowing them to bond and make lasting memories this holiday season."
Toys on this year's list include:
- Barbie Dreamhouse Dollhouse with Wheelchair Accessible Elevator from Mattel
- Hatchimals Pixies Crystal Flyers Pink Magical Flying Pixie Toy from Spin Master
- Hot Wheels Sky Crash Tower Track Playset from Mattel
- LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Astronomy Tower 75969 Building Set from LEGO
- Little People Launch & Loop Raceway from Fisher-Price
- Monster Jam Official Megalodon Storm 1:15 Scale All-Terrain Remote Control Monster Truck from Spin Master
- Nintendo Switch™ Console with Neon Red/Neon Blue Joy-Con from Nintendo
- PAW Patrol Dino Rescue Dino Patroller Motorized Team Vehicle from Spin Master
- Peppa Pig Shopping Mall Playset from Jazwares, LLC
- PJ Masks Transforming 2 in 1 Mobile HQ Playset from Just Play
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child Animatronic Edition from Hasbro
Click here to view the full list of the top 20 hottest toys of the year from Toys R Us.