Top Toys To Buy For Christmas 2017 -

: A highly advanced, responsive baby doll from Spin Master that "learns" to speak and move more realistically the more a child plays with it. The Unboxing & Collectible Phenomenon

: A high-end animatronic from Hasbro featuring over 100 sound-and-motion combinations, including a realistic roar.

: Smaller, more affordable versions of the original Hatchimals meant for collecting and trading. Tech, Gaming & STEM top toys to buy for christmas 2017

The were defined by interactive animatronics, the massive "unboxing" phenomenon driven by YouTube, and a wave of 1990s nostalgia. According to major industry trackers like The Toy Insider and DreamToys , the following items were the most sought-after gifts of the season: The Interactive Pet Craze

: Created by littleBits , this kit let kids build and customize their own R2-D2 droid using electronic "bits" and an app. Top 10 Toys 2017: Nintendo Switch, Fingerlings, Hatchimals : A highly advanced, responsive baby doll from

: A "plug-and-play" reboot of the 1990s console pre-loaded with 21 classic games, fueling a major nostalgia trend among parents and kids alike.

: A STEM-focused building and coding kit that allowed children to build five different models, including "Vernie the Robot," and program them via a tablet app. Tech, Gaming & STEM The were defined by

: These tiny robotic pets that cling to fingers and respond to touch, sound, and motion were the breakout hit of the year.