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As the big gift-giving holidays approach, so does the dread about finding the right gifts for the kids. To help ease some of that tension, we've put together a selection of some of the most beloved toys, games and gadgets of the year. Snag a few items off this list, and get that holiday stress off your plate early this year.

ThinkFun Gravity Maze

While games are certainly entertaining, they can be teaching tools as well. Have the kids flex their brain muscles with this neat little logic puzzle.

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Fire HD 8 Tablet With Kid-Proof Case

Get an 8-inch tablet with a kid-proof case, a year of Amazon's FreeTime Unlimited, and a two-year worry-free guarantee. If something happens, Amazon will replace it in a snap.

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'Frozen II' Necklace Activity Set

If you have young kids in your life, you already know how important "Frozen" is as a cultural phenomenon. Ride the "Frozen II" excitement with this DIY necklace kit featuring five character charms.

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Marvel 'Avengers' Deluxe Figurine Set

It can be easy to forget that "Endgame" came out earlier this year — it feels almost as if it's always existed, right? But if your kids can't get enough of the MCU, this set has 'em covered with all of the heavy hitters.

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'Cars' Mini Racers 10-Pack

While many adults scoff at Pixar's "Cars" movies, kids adore them. And with ten miniature racers included in this one pack, the little ones can make their own stories.

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Nintendo Switch Lite

As if the Switch wasn't already a must-have device, Nintendo went and made it even better for kids. The Switch Lite is a slimmed-down model that's made exclusively for handheld play. The core library of games — including "Pokémon Sword and Shield", "Luigi's Mansion 3" and "Minecraft" — works well on this sleek handheld, and it is priced to move at just $200.

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'Fortnite' Nerf Gun

"Fortnite" has become a true cultural phenomenon, and that means there are loads of accessories and toys to satiate the seemingly unending hunger. You can find "Fortnite" stuffed animals, action figures and even llama-themed Nerf sets right on Amazon.

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Water Beads

It's hard to explain completely, but kids absolutely love these absorbent spheres — especially when paired with water balloons. They feel pretty darn neat, so maybe you'll even want to grab a bag of these odd little beads for yourself.

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Lego Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker Millennium Falcon

Lego sets are a no brainer in general, but they're even more exciting when they're themed with a big franchise. In preparation for "The Rise of Skywalker," you'll find new Star Wars sets for the Falcon, Kylo Ren's Shuttle, the Y-Wing, and speeders.

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L.O.L. Surprise!

There's something almost electrifying about blind boxes, so this mystery gift delivers the goods all over again once the wrapping paper has been torn away.

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Slime Kit

Weird goop is timeless. Many 90s kids think back fondly on Gak and Floam, so the modern slime craze makes perfect sense. The demand for slime-related goods has lessened some recently, but it's still hard to go wrong with a DIY slime kit.

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Mini Basketball Hoop

The classics never really die, right? Indoor hoops are an excellent way for kids to entertain themselves, and it provides the opportunity for mom or dad to dunk on those little so-and-sos when the need arises.

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Still shopping? Check out our other holiday gift guides.

If you buy something through our posts, we may receive a small share of the sale. Please buy a Ferrari. For more of Digg's suggestions on how to spend your money, check out Digg Picks.

Grant Brunner is the Commerce Lead at Digg. Based in Delaware, he spends his time writing, playing games and enjoying nature whenever possible.

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