Good Housekeeping announces best toys of 2017
The magazine named its 20 hottest toys and stocking stuffers for the holidays after it conducted tests by engineers and kids.
NEW YORK (WTHR) – Good Housekeeping magazine announced its 2017 Best Toy Awards Thursday.
The magazine named its 20 hottest toys and stocking stuffers for the holidays after it conducted tests to determine if a toddler toy can break into small pieces and pose a choking hazard, examining toys for pinch points and sharp edges, and confirming that the toys comply with the latest consumer industry safety standards.
After testing, 100 toys were given to kids aged 1 to 13 play with.
Top Toy of the Year - Hasbro Furreal Roarin’ Tyler, the Playful Tiger Pet ($130, ages 4+)
Top Toys $35 or less:
- Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush ($20, ages 3+)
- Moose Toys Oonies Starter Kit ($20, 5+)
- Hasbro My Little Pony: The Movie Swimming Seapony ($25, 3+)
- WeCool Bobble Bitz Creation Station ($30, 5+)
- Moose Toys Despicable Me Mineez Dru’s Super Lair Playset ($35, 5+)
Top Toys up to $50:
- Fisher-Price Little People Animal Rescue ($40, 1+)
- LeapFrog Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart ($40, 2+)
- HABA USA Symphony Croc ($40, 2+)
- Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope ($45, 4+)
- Silverlit Train My Dino ($45, 5+)
Top Toys up to $100:
- Maison Battat Inc. Lori Horse Haven Barn ($35); Lori Equestrian Doll ($12); Lori Horse ($10); (3+)
- GeoSmart Mars Explorer ($70, 5+)
- Spin Master Paw Patrol My Size Lookout Tower ($100, 3+)
- Playmobil Cruise Ship ($100, 6+)
- LittleBits Droid Inventor Kit ($100, 8+)
Top Toys $100 and Up:
- Dance Code Belle ($120, 5+)
- Lego Boost Creative Toolbox ($160, 7+)
- Mattel Hot Wheels Super Ultimate Garage ($200, 5+)
- Sphero Ultimate Lightning McQueen ($300, 8+)
Stocking Stuffers
- Jakks Pacific Squish-Dee-Lish Squishies ($5, 6+)
- WowWee Fingerlings ($15, 5+)
- Merge Cube ($15, 10+)
