5 Toys Illinois Parents Need to Buy NOW or Risk Ruining Christmas

Experts say these 5 toys will be in high demand for Christmas 2023 and that may sell out well before Santa comes to town.

Let the Christmas Shopping Fun Begin!

Whether you like it or not, we're just a hop, skip, and jump away from the holiday season, and the signs are everywhere you look...

Toyland at Blain's Farm and Fleet has officially opened, and all the holiday toy catalogs have started hitting both our virtual and actual mailboxes. My daughters have already created a massive holiday wish list, and I know I better get on it or I will be seeing two disappointed little faces on Christmas morning.

Hottest Toys for Christmas 2023

TODAY recently featured a segment with Laurie Schacht, Chief Toy Officer at The Toy Insider, about the hottest toys for this Christmas season, and it's no surprise that Barbie tops the list.

While these toys are in no particular order of popularity, they are all definitely something you'll want to throw in your Amazon/Target/Walmart cart ASAP;

1. Barbie The Movie Collectible Doll - Many of the looks Margot Robbie wears in Barbie The Movie have been recreated by Mattel for Barbie, and this is just one of the cool ones you can choose from.

2. Barbie The Movie Collectible Ken Doll - Several different Ken looks from Barbie The Movie are available right now in doll form, but so far this beachy look is the most popular.

3. Barbie Dreamhouse 2023 - Thanks to Barbie The Movie, this Dreamhouse upgrade features a big slide into a pool!

4. Hot Wheels Barbie RC Corvette - Barbie's car just got a cool upgrade, some speed,  and a remote control to run it!

5. Hot Wheels City Ultimate Hauler - Hot Wheels toys and accessories are always a hot ticket item during the holiday seasons, but what young child wouldn't want a car hauler shaped like a dinosaur?!?

BONUS: Another great toy for boys...Zero Gravity Sprint RC Car - this isn't your typical remote control car, this one can even be driven up walls!

BONUS 2: (Because I think this looks cool) - Cra-Z-Art Real Cotton Candy Maker

TODAY's article also breaks down the hottest toys at each retailer like Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Macy's, so make sure you check out all the lists, here.