JCPenney Lists Hot Holiday Toys, Macy’s Chimes In Too

The most desired toys were recently listed by JCPenney, so shoppers can peruse toys curated to inspire and amuse and then be tempted to browse the full product assortment from the comfort of their homes at jcp.com.

Here are 25 choices organized by theme that are recommended by JCPenney:

A. Favorite characters come to life

1. Disney Collection Talking Buzz Lightyear Action Figure

2. Disney Collection Talking Woody Action Figure

3. Blue’s Clues and You! Bedtime Blue Plush

4. Peppa Pig Bedtime Lullabies Doll

5. LEGO* Disney Ultimate Adventure Castle

6. CoComelon Learning Melon

B. Inspiring imaginations

1. Marvel Studios Black Panther Legacy Wakanda Battle FXFX
Claws

2. LEGO* Mars Spacecraft Exploration Missions

3. LEGO* Water Police Detective Missions

4. Discover #MINDBLOWN Telescope

5. Star Wars Lightsaber Forge Customizable Lightsaber

C. Timeless classics

1. Barbie* Dream House

2. 2022 Holiday Barbie*

3. Classic Lite Brite

4. Hot Wheels* 5-Car Pack Assortment

5. NERF* Dinosquad Armorstrike Dart Blaster

6. Melissa & Doug* Stacking Train

7. Retro Pound Puppies

D. High-tech toys

1. Nintendo Super Mario Kart Mini RC Racer

2. Sky Rider Helicopter with Wi-Fi Camera

E. Hours of fun

1. Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Smart Stages Siix

2. Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Smart Stages Puppy

3. Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Lil Game

4. Melissa & Doug* Deluxe Sparkle & Shine Cleaning Play Set

5. Let’s Go Fishing

* Indicates a Reg.TM

Starting October 10, JCPenney will be ready in all stores with the latest toys, gifts, and more for the holiday season

Not to be outdone, Macy’s and Toys “R” Us (in all Macy’s stores nationwide) announced that Toys “R” Us shops will officially be open in Macy’s for the holiday season as of October 15. Adeline Trento, resident toy expert at Macy’s, promised “the coolest, beloved toys of the holiday season will bring joy and excitement to every kid.”

Macy’s admitted that finding the perfect toy can be challenging for parents and family members. But there’s no need to worry. Luckily “Geoffrey” has compiled this year’s must-have toys to help guide holiday shoppers. To add even more excitement around the toy assortment, there will be sweepstakes for customers to win items from this year’s Hot Toy List. That contest ends October 6. Each day one toy will be awarded, and the grand prize winner will win 10 toys! Winners will be announced around October 10.

There will be a Grand Opening celebration when the branded toy shops open. “Geoffrey on a Bench” photo opportunity for families will be available and, from October 15 through October 23, there will be many family-friendly activities and daily giveaways from top toy brands going on in stores.

POSTSCRIPT: Well, there is going to be a lot of excitement in the toy departments of leading department stores. Certainly, Kohl’s and other chains will soon also tell us about their toy assortments and hope that customers will shop in their stores. No doubt all of this will create a very competitive marketplace. Expect to see sharp price competition as retailers carefully monitor their competitors for the latest price cuts. Shoppers must shop early, since it is likely that hot items will sell out quickly. This year, Thanksgiving will no longer mark the kick-off of holiday shopping. Black Friday will be just another shopping day. October 10 and October 15 seem to be the early holiday sale kick-off dates.