Kid-friendly Advent calendars to get them excited before Christmas
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9Product Reviews / Bluey
Kids often expect a classic chocolate Advent calendar when December rolls around, but little do they know there are actually calendars that are way more fun to open.
From Bluey and Paw Patrol to Lego and Minecraft, here are some of the best kid's Advent calendars you can buy now.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Bluey Advent Calendar
Price: From $35.99
For 24 days, your kids will open a new door to a Bluey surprise, including figurines, accessories and stickers.
Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar
Price: From $45
Celebrating 25 years of Lego Star Wars sets, the brand has now released the ultimate Advent calendar. Inside are six character figures and 18 build models of some of the most iconic vehicles like the X-Wing, Crimson Firehawk and Millennium Falcon.
Lego has a huge selection of other themed Advent Calendar sets, including Harry Potter, Disney Princess and Marvel Spider-Man. They are also offering calendars from their Lego City and Lego Friends franchises.
READ MORE: Lego Star Wars sets for the super fan in your life
Minecraft Advent Calendar Collection
Minecraft
Price: $33.76 (originally $45)
Minecraft is one of the most popular video games, making this a perfect calendar choice. Behind each of the 24 doors, they'll find ways to make the game even more fun including activity books, baubles, how-to draw guides and in-game challenges.
Rubber Duck Advent Calendar
Price: $22.99
Making bathtime fun every day in December, this Rubber Duck Advent Calendar comes with 24 duckies with fun Christmas themes.
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Despicable Me 4 Mega Battle Countdown Calendar
9Product Reviews / Despicable Me
Price: $29 (originally $35)
Based on one of the most popular animated films this year, this 10-day Despicable Me 4 calendar will have a fan-favourite character figurine behind each door, including six Minions.
Micromallows Holiday Advent Calendar
9Product Reviews / Squishmallows
Price: $79
Kids love Squishmallows, and they're bound to love these festive Micromallows even more. Inside are 24 6.35cm Squishmallows including two calendar-exclusive plush toys: Lilah Koala with a scarf and Humphrey Hamster wearing a Santa hat.
The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar Book Collection
9Product Reviews / Julia Donaldson
Price: $30.79 (originally $39.99)
Perfect for any Julia Donaldson book lover, this The Gruffalo and Friends Advent Calendar contains 24 mini activity books based on The Gruffalo, The Snail and The Whale and Room on the Broom.
Paw Patrol Toy Advent Calendar
9Product Reviews / Paw Patrol
Price: From $44.95
It's Christmas time in Adventure Bay! Set up their holiday scene with Chase, Rocky, Rubble, Skye, Marshall, Zuma and Everest along with eight winter animal friends and nine accessories.
National Geographic Gemstone Advent Calendar
9Product Reviews / National Geographic
Price: $44.99
Find polished gemstones your child can learn about behind each door. Some gems they'll discover include geode, blue quartz, jade, red jasper, dalmatian jasper and tiger's eye. On the last day, they can become their own geologist, finding a surprise gemstone in a mini dig set.
Funko Pixar Advent Calendar
9Product Reviews / Funko
Price: $80.87 (originally $99.99)
Your kids can collect Funko Pocket Pop figures of their favourite Pixar characters inside this calendar, including Woody and Jessie from Toy Story, Sully from Monsters Inc. and WALL-E with a Santa hat and candy cane.
You can also buy a Funko Advent Calendar in other themes including Star Wars, Pokémon, Disney and DC Superheroes.
Littlest Pet Shop Advent Calendar
9Product Reviews / Littlest Pet Shop
Price: $49.99
Building up their pet shop, they'll get to play with eight winter-themed Littlest Pet Shop animals and 16 accessories. They'll also find a collector card to learn more about one of their pets including their personality and rarity.
CAT Construction Toy Little Machines Advent Calendar
9Product Reviews / CAT
Price: $68.44
No child can resist a toy truck – and this one has 10, including diggers and excavators. They'll also find safety signs, boulders, a cone and a fence to make their own toy construction site.
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