It's only a week until Christmas Day, and the Holiday season is in full swing. Decorations are absolutely everywhere, the same old songs are being played on repeat, and everyone's favorite festive movies are playing on the TV. Though 2023 may have been a bit rough overall, some nice festive gifts might help ease loved ones into the new year, and Jakks Pacific has a ton of great gift options to pick from.
Gift-getting is almost always stressful, especially when shopping for someone whose interests aren't all that obvious. Thankfully, Jakks Pacific has a good range of toys and collectibles from a variety of different franchises. From Super Mario Bros. To Sonic the Hedgehog to Disney and a good few in between, Jakks Pacific has something for everyone this Holiday season.
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Mario Rumble R/C Kart Racer
Approximate Retail Price: $49.99
Link to Mario Rumble R/C Kart Racer on Target's Website
Though it may not have been the biggest hit with critics, this year's Super Mario Bros. Movie was a major success, and quickly became one of the best kid's movies of the year. Jakks Pacific has a pretty extensive range of Super Mario Bros. Movie merchandise, and this Mario Rumble Remote Controlled Kart Racer is one of the best. A product that's exactly what it says on the tin, this remote-controlled toy lets fans control a little Mario-driven Kart around the house.
Fire Breathing Bowser Figure
Approximate Retail Price: $29.99
Link to Fire Breathing Bowser on Amazon
Another great pull from Jakks Pacific's Super Mario Bros. Movie range, this Fire Breathing Bowser is compatible with the rest of the Super Mario Bros. Movie action figure range, which is coming up in just a second. What makes this Bowser figure stand out from the rest on the market is his ability to "breathe fire." After adding a few drops of water into the back of Bowser's head, fans can press a button on his shell, activating a mist spray and some red lights inside his mouth, making it looks like he's breathing fire.
Super Mario Bros. Movie Figures with Accessories
Approximate Retail Price: $19.99
Link to Super Mario Bros. Movie Figures on Amazon
A great stocking-stuffer, Jakks Pacific has a pretty expansive range of Super Mario Bros. Movie action figures. Coming in at around $20, fans can get action figures based on practically every character in the Super Mario Bros. Movie, from the main man himself, to his green-suited brother, to Princess Peach, to Toad, to the same cast in a variety of different outfits. Each of these figures also comes with an accessory, such as an iconic Blue Shell or yellow Question Block.
Sonic Prime Angel's Voyage Ship Playset
Approximate Retail Price: $39.99
Link to Sonic Prime Angel's Voyage Ship Playset on Amazon
Moving over to Sonic, Jakks Pacific has a number of playsets based on the Blue Blur, with this one being one of the biggest and best. Based on the Sonic Prime Netflix show, this playset captures the likeness of the Angel's Voyage ship, and comes with a figure of Knuckles, kitted out in his finest pirate regalia. Secret trapdoors, firing cannons, and wheels that allow the ship to move around, this playset has all the features fans would expect.
Sonic Death Egg Playset
Approximate Retail Price: $44.99
Link to Sonic Death Egg Playset on Amazon
Based on its multiple appearances in various Sonic the Hedgehog games, this Death Egg playset sees the Blue Blur face off against Dr. Eggman once again, this time in toy form. To use this toy, fans place the running pose Sonic figure on one of the two playset tracks, slide him along it, and press the button at the right time to destroy Dr. Eggman's contraption in the middle. Once blown apart, fans can put Dr. Eggman back together again easily.
Little Mermaid Under the Sea Exploring Ariel
Approximate Retail Price: $44.99
Link to Under the Sea Exploring Ariel on Amazon
Imitating the new movie in the best way, this Little Mermaid Under the Sea Ariel doll has two different play modes, one for when she's used on land, and one for when she's played with underwater. When in the water, Ariel's tail will light up, and she'll sing "Part of Your World." This Ariel doll comes with a handful of additional accessories as well, including the iconic Dinglehopper, a seashell, and a few hair clips that can be used to give Ariel a unique custom hairstyle.
Shelf Talkers
Approximate Retail Price: $24.99 each
Link to Shelf Talkers on Jakks Webbsite
A toy geared more towards adults, Jakks Pacific's Shelf Talkers take a popular character from a TV show or movie and package them into a little plush version of themselves. There's a pretty big range as well, with Beavis and Butthead, Johnny from Cobra Kai, McLovin from Superbad, The Dude from The Big Lebowski and a few more to choose from, each with 14 lines of iconic dialogue built-in.
Magical Moving & Talking Disney’s Valentino
Approximate Retail Price: $54.99
Link to Magical Moving and Talking Valentino
A toy from Disney's latest animated feature Wish, this Magical Moving and Talking Valentino doll is based on the movie's most prominent cuddly mascot. Activated by petting his head and back, this Valentino doll will move and even begin to talk once the included star accessory has been presented before him, granting his wish. Valentino also comes with a few different accessories, including a hairbrush, a little ball of fake yarn, and a little carrot, all of which Valentino will comment on and interact with.