The HaulPlay 100: Best Gifts of 2026

Pick the shot before printing: 10 lens and 10 film effects

Skip if they won't buy film: every print uses a paid sheet

Worn at the waist or across the chest; water-repellent nylon

Skip if they carry a big wallet or a tablet: it fits the basics

For ages 3 up: 100 see-through magnetic tiles for walls and towers

Skip if they already have magnetic tiles: they'll want an add-on set

A soft teddy about 8.7 in tall, small enough to go everywhere

From 18 months: 65 DUPLO pieces, a car and two figures, a storage box

Skip for a child past 5: DUPLO bricks are for small hands

790 bricks in 33 colors that fit every LEGO set they already have

Skip if they love building from instructions: these are loose bricks

No pedals: a 6.7 lb balance bike that teaches steering first

Skip if they're past 4 or already ride a pedal bike

First coding, no screen: program the mouse to reach the cheese

Skip for a child under 5: it's labeled 5 and up

A digital pet in a clear case to feed and play with by tilting

Skip for a child who drops toys that need daily care

LEGO City fire station with a truck and five minifigures, 6+

Skip for a first LEGO set: it's a big build for a 6-year-old

Three models in one box: parrot, fish or frog; ages 7 up

Skip if they want a big set: it's a one-evening build

GraviTrax starter: a marble run system that grows with add-ons

Skip if a toddler or a dog shares the floor: the marbles are small

Ticket to Ride: train routes across America, 30 to 60 minutes

Skip if game night is under 30 minutes

LEGO Technic Bugatti Bolide, 9+: an engine with moving pistons

Skip for a child under 9 or one who wants a quick build

Polaroid's smallest camera, 16 shots included

Skip if they won't buy film: every shot uses a paid sheet

Nintendo Switch 2, on the TV in up to 4K or in the hand

Skip if they play with friends on PC or PlayStation

Skip for a coffee-only household

Skip if it has to fit a car cup holder: the 32 oz is too wide

Skip if they need the most blocking: foam plugs block more

A 36 x 17 in desk mat that works as a mouse pad and wipes clean

Skip if their desk is under 40 inches wide

Jump-starts a car alone, no second car or cables needed

Skip for a big diesel truck: it's sized for gas engines to 6 liters

A bunk curtain: privacy in a shared room

Skip if their dorm has no bunk or loft bed

Skip if they read on a backlit screen

A heated throw with a hand controller; it unplugs to wash

Skip if they sit far from an outlet: it needs a plug

A blackout mask with eye cups that don't press on the lids

Skip for a side sleeper who finds eye cups bulky

Four AirTags for keys, wallet, bag and car; needs an iPhone

Skip for an Android user: AirTag needs an iPhone or iPad

22-momme mulberry silk: heavier and more durable than cheap cases

Skip if they won't wash it on a delicate cycle

For a light sleeper or a long flight: 22-momme silk, soft on the eyes

For an iPhone user: Apple says twice the noise canceling of Pro 2

Skip for an Android user: many features need an iPhone

For sore legs after the gym: about 1 lb, three speeds, one button

Skip if they want heat or a full-size gun: the Mini is pocket-sized

The Barefoot Dreams throw from Oprah's list; light for every season

Skip for someone who runs hot: it's plush and warm

Czech crystal with thin rims, tough enough for everyday white wine

For the dad whose coffee goes cold: holds 120–145°F for 90 minutes

Skip if they drink coffee on the move: it stays hot on its coaster

For the everyday cook: an 8-inch blade with a grip that holds when wet

Skip if they'd rather look after a living plant

Skip if they won't pay to buy and develop film

Skip if they won't clean it: the nectar needs changing every few days

Skip if nobody around them plays: it needs two to four

Skip for a man with big feet: they're women's sizes

Five cup sizes, from espresso to a 12 oz mug, ready in 30 seconds

Skip if they grind their own beans: it takes Vertuo pods only

The whole family sends photos to it from their phones; no subscription

Skip if their home has no Wi-Fi: photos arrive over it

For the pool or the beach: IP67, survives a dunk, about 12 hours

Skip if they want to fill a room for a party: it's a carry speaker

Capri Blue's Volcano: tropical fruit and sugared citrus, 19 oz jar

Skip for someone who dislikes sweet scents

A 28 oz decanter with a glass stopper and four 10 oz glasses

Skip for someone who doesn't drink spirits

Used up by Christmas: 24 GODIVA chocolates behind numbered doors

1.4 oz on one AAA battery, 180 lumens, waterproof

Skip if they need a lantern: it's a keychain light

Three bags that fold into their own pouches, up to 50 lb each

A sunset glow on any wall, 21 colors, app or button

Skip for a bright room: it shows after dark

Flowers anyone can keep alive: 16 LEGO stems sized to their own vase

Skip in a home with cats unless you know the oil is safe for them

Skip for a rental that bans drilling: it screws to the wall

Skip for a child over 2: it's a first stacking toy

An overnight lip mask: a thick layer at bedtime, wipe off by morning

Skip if they avoid fragrance: the Berry mask is scented

Fragrance-free lip repair, two tubes in each pack

Skip as the whole gift: pair it with something

A 1000-piece Ravensburger puzzle for winter evenings

Skip if they have no table to leave it on for a week

Fill in 'what I love about you' by hand: paper at its best

Skip if writing feelings down isn't you: it only works filled in

End-grain walnut: easy on knives; oil it now and then

Skip if everything goes in their dishwasher: wood can't

The aluminum moka pot, made in Italy since 1933

Skip if they cook on induction and won't buy an adapter plate

Pandora's sterling charm bracelet: add a charm each year

Skip unless you know their wrist size: measure one they wear

A real rose dipped in 24K gold

Skip for someone who doesn't keep things on shelves

A real cocktail set: shaker, jigger, strainer and recipes

A Moccamaster, handmade in the Netherlands: a pot in 6 minutes

Skip if they drink one cup at a time: it's built for a pot

A sunrise alarm for gentler mornings

120 large-print NYT crosswords

Skip if they solve crosswords in an app

A 12-inch cast-iron skillet, made in the USA

Skip if lifting is hard for them: it weighs about 8 lb

A 3-tray tackle box, made in the USA

Skip unless they fish: it's for lures and hooks

A chunky knit throw for long evenings on the couch

Skip if they have a cat that claws: chunky loops snag

A frame with clay for the paw print, beside a photo

Skip if the pet has already died: the clay needs the paw

Royal Dansk butter cookies: nobody minds a second tin

Skip for anyone avoiding gluten, dairy or sugar