40 Best Toys for 4 Year Olds

When a child reaches the age of 4, they have a personality of their own and a range of unique hobbies and interests. They’re also just starting school, which opens them up to a whole new world of skills and passions. This varied list of gift ideas for 4 year olds is all you’ll need if you’re looking for the perfect present.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Batman and Superman Figure 2-pack

Batman Vs Superman was one of the most epic films to be released in 2016. Now you can collect both figurines for the best pretend play. Each one has markings that are true to the film and also has 9 points for articulation for perfect posing. $22.83

Big Figs Star Wars Episode VII Massive BB-8 Deluxe Feature Action Figure

Collect this 18 inch BB-8 figure from Star Wars and watch him go! This cool figure can light up when pressed, has a hidden working tech arm and also has a spinning head, providing hours of ‘cause and effect’ fun for children and preschoolers. $49.99

Playskool Mr. Potato Head

Build, pull apart and re-build this cool Mr. Potato head toy from Playskool. Featuring a set of arms, eyes, nose, mouth, shoes, tash, legs and more, you can re-design Mr. Potato Head in any way you want, bringing hours of creative and hilarious fun.$9.20

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Playskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Hoist The Tow-Bot Action Figure

If your child is mad about robots and trucks this this is the ultimate toy for them. This transforming action figure can be changed into a working, moving tow truck in order to go on rescue missions before converting back into a robot figure again!PRICES VARY

ALEX Toys Little Hands Ready Set School

Get your little one ready for the biggest adventure of their life. School! This colorful and exciting play set includes 4 wipe away books with marker, safety scissors, 8 finger crayons, 2 stencils, 75 stickers, 15 activity pages, a shoelace, and instructions. Perfect for early learners.$20.46

Playskool Heroes Star Wars Galactic Heroes Millennium Falcon and Figures

Get the Star Wars team ready for an intergalactic battle like no other with this Galactic Heroes Millennium Falcon Figure Pack. This set contains a Millennium Falcon vehicle, Han Solo figure, sensor dish, Chewbacca figure, R2-D2 figure, cannon, ladder, and label sheet.$32.49

Marvel Titan Hero Series Captain America

Recreate your favorite scenes from Marvel Avengers with this awesome Captain American figure. With markings true to the hit film, this figure stands at 12 inches tall and has 5 points of articulation making him perfect for posing and playing. Ages 4 upwards.PRICES VARY

Fisher-Price Imaginext Power Rangers Red Ranger And T-Rex Zord

Commence battle with this cool and authentic Power Rangers play set. Perfect for fans of the hit show, this set includes an almighty Tyrannosaurus Dinozord, Mighty Morphin Red Power Ranger figure, 2 projectile launchers and 4 projectiles for realistic gameplay.$69.99

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Peaceable Kingdom Dinosaur Escape

 Help three friendly dinosaurs escape from a volcano that’s almost about to erupt! Work together with other players to get the dinosaurs to safety by using strategy and cooperation. If you manage to complete the game then everyone wins! A lovely sociable game. $17.99

Jurassic World Velociraptor Claws

Pretend to savage your friends with this ferocious pair of Velociraptor claws from the hit film Jurassic World. Use your imagination to hunt, fight and patrol. Each claw is made from soft green foam so is completely safe for little ones to play with. $19.75

The Secret Life of Pets, Mini Pets Apartments Gift Set

Bring the world of Secret Life Of Pets to life with this cool apartment toy set. The top floor shows Gidget in her penthouse, the middle floor shows Max in his trendy room and the bottom floor shows Snowball in the gutter. Figures and accessories included.$10.99

Nickelodeon Blaze and the Monster Machines Monster Dome Playset

Configure and reconstruct this Monster Dome playset into multiple tracks in order to create the best fun possible. Race your cars along the track and see what awesome stunts can be performed! Theres even a ring of fire and a chomping Shark bot!$40.52

Aquadoodle

Doodle to your heart’s content without making any mess to clean up! Aquadoodle is a large play mat that multiple children can enjoy at the same time. Simply use the pens with water functions to reveal colors across the mat and draw awesome, vibrant pictures and patterns.$24.99

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Paw Patrol Jungle Rescue Tracker's Cruiser Vehicle

Tracker wants to go on a jungle rescue mission. Are you going to join him? This cool jungle-ready truck is movabke and comes with a posable Tracker figurine that can sit in the car as you push it. He also has posable paws for the most realistic game play.PRICES VARY

Candy Land The World of Sweets Game

Compete against friends and make your way to the castle while encountering delicious surprises along the way. This hilarious board game is perfect for school aged children as young as 4 and is a game of luck, chance and plenty of laughter.$12.99

Littlest Pet Shop Pet Jet

Design your own pet shop pet jet in any way you want. This awesome creative play pretend set comes with 75 stick on décor pieces, 40 accessories, model figure pets and much more. Perfect for little ones with big imaginations and a love of creative activities. PRICES VARY

Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow!

Reveal the colors on a page after applying water! This awesome travel play set allows kids to create patterns and pictures no matter where they are. Simply dip your brush into water and place on the plain paper in order to transform it into a beautiful picture.$4.99

Step2 Deluxe Art Master Desk

Keep art supplies in one place while providing your little one with a safe and special place to be creative. This desk features storage shelves, in-build storage bins, a large work surface with molded compartments, as well as a sturdy chair just the right size for little people.$79.00

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Construction Toy- Fun Math Games for Kids

Kids learn so much through sensory play. This messy play kit helps develop a child’s math and logic skills through getting messy. Contained in a box, this kit is easy to clean and comes with a selection of cars and trucks, pebbles, sand, flour and more. Great for creative kids.
$40

Rocking Dinosaur

Bring an (almost) real life dinosaur into the home! This bright green, friendly rocking dinosaur can be ridden by children, providing them with long lasting fun. This item measures at 38 inches tall and is the perfect feature for a nursery or play room.
$395

Fisher-Price Think & Learn Code-a-pillar

Use logic and creativity to make this code-a-pillar move. Each segment can be placed in a specific way to create a specially coded movement. This ingenious game gives a child freedom to learn about engineering and coding in a simplistic and straight forward way.PRICES VARY

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Green Kawasaki KFX

Ride through the roughest of terrains on this Power Wheels Green Kawasaki KFX by Fisher Price. This awesome ride on toy features a 12 Watt battery and travels at up to 6mp. Perfect for taking to the park or simply for a spin around the back yard!$239.99

Shopkins Shoppies Pam Cake Doll

Pam Cake is ready to do her shopping! This adorable Shopkins figurine comes with lovely long hair that you can style using the hair brush, as well as two exclusive shopkins, a purse that can be carried by the doll and a VIP card. Perfect for Shopkins collectors. $21.99

Schleich Horse Feeding Play Set

Learn about the importance of caring for animals with this figurine set by Schleich. This set contains two plastic horses, a hay bundle, two bunches of carrots, a bucket for feeding or washing and a plastic human figurine. Ideal for imaginative play amongst animal lovers.$21.25

Magik Play Starter Kit

The Magik Play Starter Kit integrates with an iPad to retain the hands-on approach to leaning. Simply place your iPad inside the slot and use the bricks and tools to work out how to create and shape various patterns by hand. An ideal toy for early learners.
$55.01

DreamWorks Trolls Poppy's Fashion Frenzy Set

Get together with trolls Poppy, Satin, Chenille, and Fuzzbert to create some hair styling fun! This set includes a hair brush, as well as three clip accessories and four troll dolls. Perfect for creative youngsters that simply love the 2016 film Trolls. $10.14

Hape Quadrilla Wooden Marble Run

Get your kids into engineering and logical thinking with this wooden marble run. Not only is it super fun to watch the marble run down the maze, but it fits with STEM learning by teaching kids about logic. Each colored piece has a different function for creative construction.$94.99

Simple Science Experiments for Kids

This innovative science box contains ideas and tasks for preschoolers and those just starting school that inspire an interest in science. An example of a task might be ‘crack an egg, look at it and feel it, then help Mommy cook it and watch it change!” All tasks are kid friendly.
$19.99

KidKraft Espresso Laundry Set

Get your kids to help with the laundry with this authentic looking pretend play laundry set. This set features a washer and drier stacked on top of each other, as well as a chalkboard surface counter, a pretend iron and a plastic basket for transporting clothes.$70.99

VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX

The VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX keeps kids entertained for hours and is particularly convenient for traveling and long journeys. It features 3 fun activities, 5 games, 3 action challenges and a motion sensor. A fun, interactive watch for little ones. $48.99

VTech Kidizoom Action Cam

Attach this awesome waterproof action camera to a bicycle, skateboard or scooter and record the Best action moments with friends. It has a 1.4-inch color video camera LCD screen and the ability to take videos, photos, time-lapse photos and stop-motion videos.$64.34

VTech DigiArt Creative Easel

The DigiArt Creative Easel Transforms from a light-up dry-erase board into a chalkboard and drawing table and allows you to draw more than 100 objects and shapes by following the lights using the magic pen. There are 6 activities including spelling and number patterns!PRICES VARY

Educational Insights The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game

Get together with family and friends to help your forest pals find food! Uncover acorns by spinning the spinner and pick up the matching acorn with your Squirrel Squeezer before placing it in your log. The first to collect 5 acorns wins!$14.81

VeggieMake

Don’t toss out perfectly good fruit and veg, even if you’re not going to eat it. Instead, use this VeggieMake kit to decorate old potatoes, shrivelled carrots and dried up beetroot to give them silly faces and features. A nice family activity to do with children of school age.
$9.28

M A K E R Wooden Tool Set

Introduce your child to the world of tools in a safe and fun way with this wooden handmade tool set. It features a pretend saw, two screwdrivers and a hammer. Each item is made from walnut wood and has been carved with safety in mind. Perfect for children aged 4 upwards.
$75

Hatchimals

Hatchimals are little animals that start their lives inside of an egg. Hear their heartbeats through the shell and wait for them to hatch. When they do, you’ll be able to teach the Hatchimal to walk, talk and much more. Perfect for developing nurturing skills and an interest in nature.$92.04

Zoomer Hedgiez, Whirl, Interactive Hedgehog

Interact with this lovable hedgehog. Tickle its belly and watch it roll around giggling. It can also perform awesome tricks such as a foreword roll or even a head stand! Listen to the cute sounds it makes as it rolls up into a ball to go to sleep! $28.90

Chubby Puppies Plush, Husky

Chubby Puppies are adorable, stumbling, wobbly puppies that you can collect and take home. This beautiful plush Husky is perfect for cuddling up to at night or playing with during the day. He is 8 inches big and perfect for little ones above the age of 4.PRICES VARY

Worry Eaters ''Polli''

There are many things in this world that little kids can get worried about. That’s where Polli steps in. She’s around to eat up your child’s worries. Simply help your child to write down the problem on a piece of paper, and slip it into Polli’s mouth before doing up the zip!PRICES VARY

Melissa & Doug Multi-Level Wooden Dollhouse

Create the best pretend play environment for dolls and figurines with this wooden Melissa and Doug multi level dollhouse. Featuring 19 pieces of furniture, your little one can be as creative as they like decorating inside! This house is 71cm in height when assembled. $94.99

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