Next-Level Gifts for 6+

Electronic Spirograph Machine

Retail Availability: Available at Amazon 

MSRP: $34.99 

Product Description: Create intricate designs with ease using the new Spirograph Machine! This innovative device allows users to program and generate millions of unique patterns in just minutes. Designed for effortless use, it ensures consistent and precise results every time. The set includes five markers, a paper template, and 60 sheets of multicolored paper, providing endless creative possibilities. Perfect for artists of all skill levels, the Spirograph Drawing Machine brings creativity to life with stunning, detailed designs.  

Age range: 8+

Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG): Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box

Retail Availability: Available beginning Nov. 14 2025, at all retailers and hobby shops where Pokémon TCG products are sold, including Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the U.K., the premier destination for official, high-quality Pokémon merchandise.

MSRP: $49.99

Product Description: Releasing beginning Nov. 14, 2025, the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames expansion marks the second expansion in the Mega Evolution Series of the globally popular trading card game, which celebrates the return of mighty Mega Evolution Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG. Players can look forward to discovering and collecting cards featuring Mega Charizard X and Mega Gengar as well as new Pokémon ex cards, which will make their first appearance in the Mega Evolution Series. Equipped with key essentials for playing and collecting the Pokémon TCG, the Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box is the perfect gift for casual fans and seasoned Pokémon Trainers alike.  

Age range: 6+

Pokémon TCG Battle Academy (2024)

Retail Availability: Available now at all retailers and hobby shops where Pokémon TCG products are sold.

MSRP: $24.99

Product Description: Battle Academy is the board game adaptation of the Pokémon TCG, one of the most beloved and best-selling trading card games in the world. Providing everything a Trainer needs to master the basics of the Pokémon TCG, Battle Academy offers fun family entertainment, combining strategic Pokémon TCG gameplay with a classic, easy-to-learn family game experience. The latest 2024 version of Battle Academy introduces the Pokémon ex gameplay mechanic and an updated lineup of fan-favorite Pokémon, including Armarouge, Pikachu and Darkrai. The 2024 version expands upon the original version of Battle Academy, which won Game of the Year at the 2021 Toy of the Year Awards due in part to its ability to give families a fun and accessible way to spend quality time together.

Age Range: 6+      

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Expansion   

Retail Availability: Available beginning Sept. 26 2025, at all retailers and hobby shops where Pokémon TCG products are sold, including Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the U.K., the premier destination for official, high-quality Pokémon merchandise. 

MSRP: $4.49–$161.64 

Product Description: Releasing worldwide beginning Sept. 26, 2025, the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution expansion marks a new era for the globally popular trading card game with the return of Mega Evolution Pokémon. Trainers will encounter Mega Evolution Pokémon ex who have transcended their limits to become even more powerful, including Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex. In addition, the highly anticipated return of these mighty Pokémon will introduce new artwork featuring bold, swirling colors. Perfect for both seasoned players and casual collectors, the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution expansion will be available in a variety of offerings including booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and more. 

Age Range: 6+      

Harry Potter™ Advent Calendar with Mini Figurines 

Retail Availability: schleich-s.com  and amazon.com

MSRP: $69.99  

Product Description: Behind each of the 24 doors, you’ll find a detailed mini version of your favorite characters and creatures from the Harry Potter™ world. The enchanting scenery of the Advent calendar allows you to immediately immerse yourself in the magical environment of Hogwarts. Enjoy each day of the Advent season with these collectible mini Harry Potter™ figures, which heighten the excitement for Christmas. A must-have for every Harry Potter™ fan!

Age Range: 6+

All or Nothing 

Retail Availability: amazon.com

MSRP: $19.99  

Product Description: All or Nothing blends fast-paced dice rolling, color-matching, and tactical thinking to keep players of all skill levels entertained – perfect for kids, tweens, and adults alike. Whether it’s family game night, a sleepover, or a party, All or Nothing is a great 2-6 player game with simple set up that’s easy to learn and quick to master. Match dice rolls with colored tokens and go for three-in-a-row, but watch out for the wilds and free turns that add surprise twists and make every round unpredictable! Includes 6 player boards, 3 custom dice, and 25 colored tokens.

Age Range: 5+

GenMe Build Your Own Charm Necklace Set Jewelry Kits

Retail Availability: Available at Target & Indigo

MSRP: $14.99

Product Description: Unleash your inner Y2K style with the GenMe Create Your Own Charm Accessories Kit! This one-of-a-kind set comes packed with over 200 beads, 20+ interchangeable charms, tons of stretchy cording, and two ultra-chic gold chains. Make a trendy paperclip charm necklace and bracelet with interchangeable charms you can swap out when you need a style refresh — or design bracelet stacks and a keychain with tons of trendy beads! From roses, bows, and heart beads to adorable clay beads and assorted retro charms, the jewelry combinations are endless — create and clip charms to everything! Plus, with the included project guide, beginners and experts alike can design dreamy jewelry with ease — no experience required! Whether you are creating pieces for your own collection or making something for your besties, this set promises stylish fun! Recommended for accessory lovers age 6 and up.

Age Range: 6+

STMT Jewelry Spinner  

Retail Availability: Target

MSRP: $22.99

Product Description: Get ready to bead your heart out with the STMT D.I.Y. Jewelry Spinner! This isn’t just any bead kit — it’s a bracelet-making party waiting to happen. Complete with over 1,000 beads and 30 feet of cording, you can create stacks and stacks of over 40 bracelets. The reusable revolving case makes beading a breeze — whether you’re crafting solo or with friends, it’s easy to grab your favorite beads without the mess (or the stress!) of loose bags. Personalize your pieces with letter beads, silver and gold flowers, pearls, and a full rainbow of translucent and opaque designs — plus, the bonus sticker sheets let you decorate the case or any of your fave accessories. When you’re done, snap the case shut for quick, easy storage and on-the-go fun! Get ready to spin, stack, and shine — this kit is perfect for any bracelet lover age 8 and older.

Age Range: 8+ 

TABOO Charades  

Retail Availability: Amazon.com and Joyforall.com

MSRP: $32.99

Product Description: TABOO Charades offers unspeakable fun for older adults, bringing players classic word guessing fun with a senior-friendly twist. Designed with older adults in mind, this simple card game encourages players to act, guess, and laugh together. With nostalgic words from the ‘60s and ‘70s, it’s easy to relate to, making it a hit for those seeking engaging and lively group activities. Designed to be more fun and accessible for aging loved ones, TABOO Charades features bigger, bolder text for effortless reading. The charades component is a unique twist on the classic game, and encourages light physical activity to enhance game nights. The best part? TABOO Charades offers a customizable experience so that all players can make it their own.  

Age Range: 13+ 

Yahtzee Slots

Retail Availability: Amazon.com and Joyforall.com

MSRP: $39.99

Product Description: Yahtzee Slots is the classic dice game with a CASINO TWIST! Take a trip to the casino without leaving the house. Specifically designed to bring fun to older adults, this game includes oversized score sheets and rules with larger, easier to read text. Play the standard game of Yahtzee with the added fun of slots! Spin for extra Yahtzee’s, bonus rolls, and more! Play features include tabletop slot machine—super fun to spin, and a friends & family game log that allows players to keep track of the fun times shared. The game also includes 3 ways to play—Yahtzee Slots, Classic Yahtzee, and a fun, quick game called Dice Drop. Do you feel lucky?   

Age Range: 8+

Prism Beauty Purse Makeup Set

Retail Availability: Walmart

MSRP: $6.97

Product Description: Get ready to sparkle wherever you go with the Prism Makeup Set, Girls, Child, Ages 6+! This one-of-a-kind kit is your one-stop glam bag, packed with everything you need for an instant makeover, whether you’re heading to a sleepover party or bringing a pop of fun on the run. Unzip the cute purple pouch to find a rosy pink blush with a soft blush brush, a berry-scented lip gloss, 2 peel-to-remove nail polishes, and 15 comfy, “ouchless” hair ties that keep every style in place without snags or pulls. Plus, the colorful chain clip transforms your pouch into a purse — just clip, zip, and you’re out the door! Every product in this makeup set is made with clean beauty ingredients, free from parabens, phthalates, and harsh chemicals, so you can shine bright and feel good doing it. It’s all the glam you need, all in one bag! Ideal for ages 6 and older.

Age Range: 6+

Original Squishmallows™ Boyle the Bat Bracelet Kit 

Retail Availability: Target

MSRP: $6.99

Product Description: Make custom bracelets that are beyond boo-tiful with the Original Squishmallows™ Boyle the Bat Bracelet Kit! Packed with plenty of beads in Boyle’s favorite colors and 5 bundles of cording, you can create 3 custom bracelets to stack or trade. String up fun patterns with pearls, pink glitter stars, and colorful round beads, then add the metallic alphabet beads that spell HAPPY DAY for a dash of playfulness — don’t forget to incorporate the Boyle charm to show off your ’Mallow pride! Ideal for beginners and pros alike, this kit comes with a fun project guide that’ll ensure your designs are a hit whether you are traveling with friends, braving a haunted house, or on a solo adventure! And with a bonus Boyle keychain to accessorize anything from backpacks to purses and gym bags, you can Squad Up wherever you go! This set is perfect for any Squishmallows fans age 6 and up.

Age Range: 6+ 

CONNETIX PRO: 70 Piece PRO Constructor Set

Retail Availability: Target.com 

MSRP: $99.99 USD  

Product Description: Build like a PRO with this advanced line of magnetic tiles specifically designed for critical thinkers and older creators. Introducing CONNETIX Smart-Spin technology – enabling ultra-powerful magnets to rotate 360 degrees within the tile and ‘click’ into place, allowing builders to construct in exciting new directions and angles to create the impossible. Offering an elevated experience from standard tiles, the PRO line gives designers the freedom to overlap, offset, and stagger tiles to construct like never before. Engineer boats and robots, design interiors and furniture, create characters and creatures, plus so much more – this innovative line inspires the creation of more complex, detailed, and functional designs. Featuring a dynamic range of magnetic tile shapes in six contemporary colors, including squares, rectangles, three types of triangles, plus post and plank pieces that push the limits of design and functionality, the extra-strong, self-aligning magnets allow creators to pick up, share, and interact with their designs on a whole new level. The unique features and limitless potential of the PROs provide the ultimate open-ended construction toy for older children and kidults alike!  

Age Range: 8+

Just My Style Lip Gloss Charms

Retail Availability: Walmart

MSRP: $14.97

Product Description: Mix it, swirl it, charm it — the Just My Style Make Your Own Lip Gloss Kit is the ultimate DIY set that lets you create 4 cupcake-scented lip glosses with fun charms and confetti. Just use the handy funnel to fill each tube with the irresistible base, stir in fun confetti shapes like hearts, butterflies, and stars, and top it off with an adorable charm! Pop one in your bag, clip one to your backpack, or trade charms with your BFF — every swipe is a swirl of cupcake-scented fun you made yourself! The best part? Each clean beauty lip gloss is safe, gentle and never tested on animals — they’re free from parabens, phthalates, harsh chemicals, and palm oil. Get ready to gloss your way! Perfect for lip gloss lovers age 6 and up.

Age Range: 6+

Marshmallow Madness

Retail Availability: Walmart.com

MSRP: $23.97 USD 

Product Description: Take on the tiny hand eating challenge with Marshmallow Madness! Grab a bag of marshmallows and your favorite people and get wild! Start the timer and race to see how many marshmallows you can grab with the itty-bitty hands and get into your mouth! In this race to stuff your face, the player who can eat the most marshmallows in 60 seconds are the winner! This game is family fun for ages 8 and up, 2 or more players. Includes all the pieces to assemble your tiny hand figure, including a silly illustrated face plate to pose behind while you race, a sand timer, and instructions.   

Age Range: 8+

Battle Cave Arena

Retail Availability: Amazon.com & schleich-s.com 

MSRP: $59.99 USD  

Product Description: Things are heating up in the arena! The BattleCaves are facing off and waiting for their turn. This is where the Creatures of ELDRADOR® defend their precious World Crystals. The dangerous Fire Bull is ready for the attack. He opens his mouth and shows his fangs. At this, he shakes his mighty head. Will the Shadow hound enter the battle and venture into the Lava BattleCave? The ELDRADOR® CREATURES BattleCaves will transform every children’s room into an action zone! Who will join the breathtaking battle? All BattleCaves can be combined. Scary tunnels, and tricky traps await the attackers. In the big arena they can then meet for the final duel. What a fight!

Age Range: 7+      

Why? Because!

Retail Availability: Available on Amazon + Fat Brain Toys website

MSRP: $19.95

Product Description: Why should you play this game? Because Uncle Fritz’s gerbil farm went bankrupt! In this rib-tickling card game, players come up with absurd, silly, and outrageous “because” answers to match with randomized question cards. First, the judge reads a question aloud. Next, all the other players play one of their pre-written “because” answers. Then, the judge picks their favorite answer. If your “because” gets picked, you get a point! Challenge your creativity and get everyone giggling with the hilarious game of Why Because! 

Age Range: 12+