Walmart Canada unveils the Top Toys of 2022

Canada's #1 Toy Shop¹ offers top toys and low prices this holiday season

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 13, 2022 /CNW/ - The countdown is on! With 73 days left to shop for the holidays, Walmart Canada is kicking off the season with its list of the Top Toys of 2022.

Fashionistas? No problem. Aspiring builders? We've got you. Crafty kids? Look no further. Make it magical this holiday season with gifting options for every age group, interest and budget, including exclusive collections, both in-store and on walmart.ca. Customers can take home top brands like L.O.L Surprise, Hot Wheels, Magic Mixies and LEGO alongside strategy-focused toys, family games, collectibles and a wide assortment of must-have toys at low prices that are sure to bring a smile.

Take a load off this holiday, with multiple ways to shop and Walmart's always low prices.

As Canadians' #1 choice to save on holiday shopping² and with 100s of Rollbacks on toys throughout the season, customers can stay on budget while checking off their list with ease at Walmart. Shop in-store or online at walmart.ca and get fast, free shipping on orders over $35*. Customers can also add 1000s of toys to their Walmart grocery pickup or delivery order, getting everything from groceries to games in as little as two hours** and making it more convenient than ever to wrap up their holiday shopping.

"Walmart Canada wants to help make it magical this holiday season through the joy of gift giving and our always low prices," said Marc Ruffolo, Walmart Canada's Chief Toy Officer, "By offering the top toys at low prices, we want to ensure every child's wish on their list comes true. Our goal is to help Canadians stay on budget through the holidays and all year round."

Top Toys of 2022 include:

• Barbie Dream Camper Vehicle Playset
• Hot Wheels Action Spiral Speed Crash Track Set
• LOL Surprise OMG Fashion Show Hair Edition
• Rainbocorns Puppycorn Rescue Surprise
• Magic Mixies Crystal Ball – Pink
• Smashers Dino Island Giant Skull
• LEGO Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter

Must-Have Toys exclusive to Walmart include:

• Kid Connection Deluxe Construction Play Set
• LEGO Ideas The Office Toy Building Kit
• Step2 Push around Buggy Gt Modern Kid's Ride-On
• Adventure Force Firestreak
• Hot Wheels Chevy Nova GT Vehicle

Must-Have Toys under $35 include:

• 5 Surprise Foodie Mini Brands
• 5 Surprise Mini Brands Disney Store Series
• PAW Patrol, Cat Pack, Wild Cat's Transforming Toy Motorcycle
• Kinetic Sand, Swirl N' Surprise Playset
• Rainbocorns Puppycorn Rescue Surprise

Must-Have Toys under $50 include:

• Pixobitz Studio with 500 Water Fuse Beads
• X-Shot Skins Dread Dart Blaster 2 Pack
• Gabby's Dollhouse, Dress-Up Closet Portable Playset
• CoComelon Boo Boo JJ Doll
• Shadow High Heather Grayson Fashion Doll
• Shadow High Shanelle Onyx Fashion Doll
• LOL Surprise OMG Fashion Show Style Edition

Must-Have Nostalgic Toys include:

• Connect 4 Spin Game
• Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Colorful Cafe Playset
• Monopoly Secret Vault Board Game
• National Geographic Spy Science Activity Kit

Spark a Miracle campaign returns to spread holiday joy

The fourth annual Spark a Miracle campaign will launch in November to support Canadian children's hospitals. For every Walmart Bear purchased until December 31, 2022, Walmart Canada will donate $2 to Children's Miracle Network, up to a maximum of $200,000. Customers are also invited to give back throughout the season by donating at checkout or online at Walmart.ca.

For more fun and engaging toys available this season, the Walmart Toy Shop will be launching their annual lookbook, on October 20, 2022. For further updates, follow along on social media with @walmartcanada.

About Walmart Canada

Walmart Canada operates a chain of more than 400 stores nationwide serving 1.5 million customers each day. Walmart Canada's flagship online store, Walmart.ca, is visited by more than 1.5 million customers daily. With more than 100,000 associates, Walmart Canada is one of Canada's largest employers and is ranked one of the country's top 10 most influential brands. Walmart Canada was recently recognized as a LinkedIn Top Company of 2022 and was also named one of Canada's most popular brands (based on Google searches). Walmart Canada has made a commitment to regeneration – focusing on equitable opportunity, sustainability, community, ethics and integrity. Since 1994, Walmart Canada has raised over $500 million to support communities across Canada. Additional information can be found at walmartcanada.ca and on Walmart Canada's social media pages – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

¹Source: NPD Toys Consumer Monitor 12 Months Ending June, 2022

²Based on NielsenIQ survey commissioned by Walmart, surveying [1,487] of randomly selected Canadian adults from [August 25, 2022] to [September 2, 2022].

* Min. $35 order before taxes and fees. Applies only to items shipped and sold by Walmart. See Walmart.ca for details and restrictions.

 **Fees apply. Not available in select locations. Minimum order $35 before taxes & fees. Only available with grocery delivery. See Walmart.ca for details.

SOURCE Walmart Canada