Christmas Guide 2026

🎄 Trending Christmas Toys 2026: 7 Toy Categories Kids Love This Year

Magnetic building sets, programmable robots, brick Advent calendars, karaoke: here are the trending Christmas toys for 2026, based on what we see in Enjouet orders, along with our tips for choosing well.

Every year, certain toys top Santa’s lists. Rather than making up a ranking, we’ve rounded up the toy categories that sell best at Enjouet as the holidays approach. All the products mentioned are featured in our Christmas Toys collection.

🧲 1. Magnetic building sets and bricks

Magnetic building sets have been a big trend in recent years: the pieces snap together effortlessly, little ones can build on their own, and older kids create structures that reach ever higher.

• Magnetic blocks, cubic universe: a world of cubes to build and rebuild, our best-seller of the season.
• Set of 6 magnetic tiles: to expand the world they’ve already started building.
• Magnetic building set: an ideal starter set for preschoolers.
• 1,368-piece articulated dinosaur: for older kids who love a challenge.

➡️ All our building sets.

🏠 2. Christmas building sets

Christmas-themed building sets have become a tradition in many families: they build them together during the holidays, then display them at home every winter.

• Victorian Christmas house, 1,549 pieces: the big holiday project for teens and adults.
• Christmas character with sign, 301 pieces: a quicker build, perfect for ages 8 and up.
• 7-in-1 Christmas building toys: seven little models, ideal for beneath the Christmas tree.

🤖 3. Robots and science toys

Toys that teach children something while they have fun, often called STEM toys (science, technology, engineering, and math), appeal to children and parents alike.

• Educational AI robot: it responds, plays, and supports early learning.
• Programmable robot dog: a remote-controlled companion that follows the commands you give it.
• Maker 2.0 robotics kit: build and then program your own robots.
• 70 mm refracting telescope: observe the Moon and planets during the long winter nights.
• 3D pen, 20 colors: draw three-dimensional objects.

➡️ See our educational toys and our remote-controlled toys.

📆 4. Advent calendars

Advent calendars are no longer just chocolate: buildable or wooden versions, reusable year after year, are very popular.

• Advent calendar with 24 brick-built ornaments: each day, a little decoration to build and hang on the tree.
• Wooden Advent calendar with lights: a decorative light-up display to fill yourself and keep for years.

🎤 5. Music, Photography and Walkie-talkies

Toys that imitate grown-up objects remain a safe bet, especially for children aged 4 to 10.

• Portable karaoke microphone: a gift that livens up family meals.
• Instant camera for kids: so they can print their own photos.
• Walkie-talkies: ideal for playing spy games and building forts in the garden.
• Remote-controlled submarine: for the bathtub, then the pool when the weather warms up.

🧸 6. Plush Toys and First Toys

Plush toys remain one of the most popular Christmas gifts for all ages. For little ones, wooden toys inspired by the Montessori method are also in high demand.

• Cockatiel plush toy and large blue shark plush toy: two of our most gifted plush toys.
• Montessori wooden geometric shape game: for learning shapes and colors.
• Felt Christmas tree: a tree that little ones can decorate safely.

➡️ Browse the entire plush toy collection. To learn more, read why give a plush toy.

✂️ 7. Christmas arts and crafts

Making your own decorations is the perfect activity for December afternoons.

• Santa Claus bead craft kit and gingerbread bead craft kit: ornaments to hang on the Christmas tree.
• Christmas outfits for 30 cm dolls: dress up their doll for the holidays.

🧭 8. How to choose and when to order

• Follow the recommended age, especially for children under 3 (small parts, magnets).
• A trend only matters if the child likes it: start with what they’re interested in right now.
• Remember the batteries for robots, microphones, and remote-controlled toys.
• Order by December 7 for delivery before Christmas. Shipping is free with no minimum purchase, and you have 14 days to return your order.

Need ideas by age? Read our guide Christmas gifts for children in 2026, by age. For older kids, check out our Christmas gift ideas for teens.

❓ 9. Frequently asked questions

What’s the trendy Christmas toy for 2026?

At Enjouet, magnetic building sets are the most popular, followed by educational robots and Christmas-themed building sets.

What’s a trendy toy for a 6-year-old?

Magnetic blocks, a karaoke microphone, an instant camera, and walkie-talkies are all great choices for this age. Always check the age recommendation on the product page.

When should you buy Christmas toys?

Starting in November gives you more choice. At Enjouet, the recommended deadline for delivery before Christmas is December 7, and mid-November for an Advent calendar.

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