Want to Be the Cool Aunt? Gift Them These Walmart-Exclusive Toy Launches Featuring Their Faves
The only thing kids love more than their favorite characters—Bluey, Peppa Pig, Stitch—is that fun relative who always comes bearing gifts.
Whether they're the children of your siblings or your besties, the kids who call you "auntie" offer all the perks of parenting with none of the downsides. Auntiehood is about changing channels, not diapers; playing games, not laying down rules. And one way to guarantee that you'll always be the "fun aunt" is to make sure you're communicating on a kid's level. Talk with them about their friends at school. Cheer on their sports games or art-class masterpieces. And, obviously, bond with them over their favorite characters.
Of course, bringing them gifts won't hurt your status, either. And you don't need to know a ton about kids' toys or drop major cash to score those points—just go to Walmart. The retailer has exclusive toys featuring the most popular characters from TV, movies, and pop culture, all at incredible values. Whether it's the youngest sibling who loves Bluey, the newly minted big sister who can't get enough Peppa Pig, or the teenager you taught to share your deep, abiding love for Lilo & Stitch, your loves will be thrilled by one of these only-at-Walmart gems. (Added bonus: You get to play with it every time you come over, too.)
If you've managed to escape ever having seen a single episode of Bluey, here's a primer on Muffin: she’s the chatty cousin to the main characters, with a big personality and the pipes to match. This soft plushie can speak nine of Muffin’s favorite phrases from the show, plus it’s perfect to cuddle up with.
Kids with big imaginations will have so much fun dreaming up endless scenarios for the cast of Bluey. Pretty soon, you might find yourself immersed in their made-up world and helping them pose each flexible figure, too.
There's big news in the Peppaverse: The most popular pig in town has a new sibling, baby Evie. This interactive plushie lets kids practice stepping into big sibling mode, with 20 different sound effects and baby accessories. When they tuck the plushie in for naptime, they’ll hear a lullaby and soft snores.
What's more fun than playing dress-up? Dressing up your favorite character. This six-inch Peppa is runway-ready. She comes in a book-shaped wardrobe case that, when opened, acts as a dressing room for the posh pig to model her tiaras, fairy wings, tutus, and more.
This beast is prepped. Push a button near its tail to make it roar and chomp, then twist the tail to activate its mean right hook. It's enough to make a kid 4 or older feel like the ultimate dino villain, ready to wreak destruction—which is any Jurassic World Rebirth fan's idea of sheer heaven.
Halloween. Playdates. Tuesdays. Is there an occasion when it's not a good idea to wear this creeptastic dinosaur mask? Your 4-year-old-and-up niece or nephew won't just flex their imagination pretending to be a Spinosaurus from the Jurassic movies. They'll become the dinosaur. (Aren't all kids method actors, really?)
The Creeper from Minecraft is on their backpack, their T-shirt, even their pillowcases. Make their year by adding it into their LEGO builds as well. Kids 10 and up will love building this figure with movable arms, legs, and head. When finished, it makes great room decor.
Know a child who walks around saying, "Luke, I am your father"? Hand them this LEGO of Darth Maul and say "Kid, I am your favorite aunt!" The Sith warrior is so much fun to build together—but they can also do it alone or with the help of the LEGO app. Then you can engage in light-saber battles between Darth Maul and the probe droid he comes with. May the force be with you both.
This 834-piece LEGO set is like the Lilo and Stitch movie set brought to life. It comes with five characters from the movie, plus extras including surfboards, a guitar, a record player, and, well, anything else Lilo, Stitch, you, and your favorite younger fan could need for a good time. The set is recommended for ages 9 and up—because they're never too young to appreciate a good vacation home.
You might still be driving them around, but this souped-up convertible will let them live out their independence in a fun, imaginative way. This is more than just your typical LEGO playset, because once they’re done building, they can race Suki around like they’re the hero of their own action movie. Big kids can also download the LEGO Builder app to track their progress.