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

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

Up to 50 hours a charge; 3 minutes plugged in gives 90 more

Skip if they need noise cancelling: these are plain on-ears

The all-white leather Air Force 1; pick his size on the page

Skip if they hate scuffs: an all-white leather upper shows them

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

Clips to a bag, IP67, up to 7 hours plus 2 with Playtime Boost

Skip if they want to fill a room: it’s a palm-sized speaker

The classic school backpack, with JanSport’s lifetime warranty

The buds hold up to 18 hours; 5 minutes of charge gives an hour

Skip for long flights: no noise cancelling, 18 hours in the buds

Holds the phone for maps, out of the driver’s hand

Skip if they’d rather a vent mount: it sticks to the dash or glass

Under 5 inches wide, one cup at a time: made for a dorm desk

Skip for a coffee snob: it brews K-Cup pods one cup at a time

From day one: kick the piano, tummy time, then sit up and play

Skip for a crawling baby: a newborn play gym for lying and sitting

For first steps: speed clickers, and room in the wagon for toys

Skip for a confident walker: it’s for first steps, ages 1 to 4

A 15.2 oz bag of Lindor truffles in five flavors, to share

Skip for a dairy-free coworker: most truffles are milk chocolate

24 Flair felt tips in assorted colors, for grading and notes

Skip for a fine-point note taker: these are 0.7 mm felt tips

Littmann’s Classic III, made for wards and clinics

Skip for a critical-care nurse: Classic III is a monitoring scope

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

For long sessions: 53 mm drivers, memory foam, a detachable mic

Skip for a wireless setup: the Cloud II plugs in by cable

An 8-inch chef’s knife pros use, with a grip that holds when wet

Skip for a knife collector: it’s a plain 8-inch workhorse

About two iPhone charges, with a USB-C cable built in

Skip for a laptop: 10,000 mAh at 30 W charges phones and tablets

Rolls dog and cat hair off the couch, no sticky refills to rebuy

Skip if the hair is on their clothes: it’s made for sofas and beds

A 7-in glare-free Kindle that lasts weeks per charge

Skip if they already have a Kindle from the last few years

AMOLED, GPS pace and distance; 19 hours of GPS, 11 days as a watch

Skip for a triathlete: it’s a running watch, 19 hours of GPS

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

Only a putt with perfect line and pace stays on the micro-target

Skip if they never putt at home: it’s an indoor putting target

Carbide cutters handle braid; sheath and coiled lanyard included

Skip for fly fishing on tiny hooks: these are 7-inch pliers

40 pairs of air-activated warmers, up to 10 hours of heat each

Skip for one person: it’s a bulk pack of 40 pairs to share

A padded seat with a back that hooks onto metal bleachers

Skip for a stadium with real seats: it hooks onto bleachers

7.25-in stainless blade that digs, saws roots and splits clumps

Skip if they only keep houseplants: it’s a weeding and digging knife

Rubber head rakes dog hair out of rugs; the edge squeegees wet floors

Feet supported when the chair is raised to desk height

Skip if their feet reach the floor: it raises them under a desk

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

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

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

Skip for an Android user: many features need an iPhone

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

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

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

The grandkids send photos from their phones; no subscription

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

For his beach days: IP67 waterproof, about 12 hours a charge

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

Flowers that outlast a bouquet: 16 LEGO stems, each one adjustable

Skip if they want real flowers: it’s a LEGO bouquet of 16 stems

For your mornings together: five cup sizes, ready in 30 seconds

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

18 tools in one, blades that open one-handed, a 25-year warranty

Skip if they fly carry-on only: the blades won’t pass security

For a grandma who’s always cold: 4 heat settings, 4-hour shut-off

TV sound in his own headphones, with a Speech mode for dialogue

Skip for music on the go: they pair with a TV through a base

An overnight lip mask: a thick layer at bedtime, soft lips by morning

Skip if they avoid fragrance: the Berry mask is scented

A 40 oz triple-wall jug with a handle and flip straw, dishwasher-safe

Skip for a small cup holder: it’s a 40 oz bottle with a handle

Four Czech crystal glasses: two for tonight, two for when friends come

Alexa with a motion sensor that can switch a lamp on as they walk in

Two teams, one-word clues and a 5×5 grid of words, for 4 or more

Skip for two players: Codenames is played in two teams

For his Xbox, PC or phone: textured grips and a Share button

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

30 pyramid sachets in a tin; each brews a 12 oz cup of spiced tea

Skip if they dislike cinnamon: it’s the whole flavor

Used up by Christmas: 24 GODIVA chocolates behind numbered doors

Suction cups lock it to the tub floor; holes drain so water won’t pool

Skip for a textured tub floor: it holds by suction cups

Three travel-size hand creams: a purse, a car, a desk

Skip if they want a big tube: these are three travel sizes

Three holiday-scented soaps: one each for three neighbors

Skip for a scent-free home: Iowa Pine smells of clove and cedar

1.4 oz on one AAA battery, 180 lumens, waterproof

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

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

Skip for a bright room: it shows after dark

Two olive oils in squeeze bottles: Sizzle to cook, Drizzle to finish

Skip if they rarely cook with oil: it’s two big squeeze bottles

Dinner while the baby naps: pressure cooks, slow cooks, rice

Skip if they already own an Instant Pot or another multicooker

A squishy cat night light: tap for 16 colors, runs on a battery

Skip if they need a reading light: it’s a soft glow

Fragrance-free lip repair, two tubes in each pack

Skip as the whole gift: pair it with something

Hydro Flask, 32 oz: cold for 24 hours, hot for 12

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

112 pages of ‘what I love about you’ prompts to fill in by hand

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 half-frame film camera: about 72 photos from a 36 roll

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

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 LEGO bonsai: 878 pieces, a slow evening build

Skip if they’d rather look after a living plant

A glass hummingbird feeder for the window

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

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

Poems written in a cat’s voice; read one aloud at the swap

Skip for someone who takes cats seriously: it’s jokes in verse

Flaky finishing salt made in Essex since 1882; keeps indefinitely

Skip if they cook without salt: these are finishing flakes

The basket itself: woven cotton, BOO on the front, 9.8 in across

Skip if they want it filled: it’s an empty 9.8-inch basket

The box families trade: Haldiram’s soan papdi, pure ghee, 1 kg

Skip for a vegan: it’s made with pure ghee

For the guest bringing a dish: holds two 9 x 13 pans, insulated

Skip if their dish isn’t 9 x 13: the carrier is sized for that pan

44 candles: all eight nights with the shamash, in five colors

Skip for a menorah with wide cups: these are standard 5/16-inch

Eight granite stones: whiskey cold without watering it down

Skip if they like whiskey on ice: stones chill less than ice

A pure silk sleep mask by Slip, for flights and late mornings

Skip if a mask on the face bothers them: it blocks all light

UNO for 2 to 10 players, with blank wild cards for house rules

Skip if they already own a deck: it’s the classic UNO

Touchland’s sanitizer mist in a case, for the school bag