The 10 Best Hatchimals

The downside of the older, traditional models is that you only get to watch them emerge once. The newer Wow Llalacorn (appx. $59) comes inside a re-hatchable egg, and its extendable neck can shrink and grow up to 32 inches when expressing emotions.

The Mermal Magic Aquarium (around $19) is a fun set that begins with the surprise of eight eggs with aquatic-themed CollEGGtibles inside. Once you fill the marine habitat with water, place your new friends in it and they'll change color.

Children will get double the fun from the Surprise Twins Zuffin (about $75). Two nearly identical little creatures with varying personalities will bust out of this mega shell. They'll cuddle, coo, and interact with one another in adorable ways.

Children will want to take the adorable Sparkly Penguala (about $75) with them everywhere they go. It features fun details, such as stars on its wings, glitter on its fur, a mohawk, and eyes that look like rainbows when it's ready to hatch out of its egg.

It's hard to decide what's cuter about the CollEGGtibles 12 Pack (around $21) : the sparkly carton or the creatures inside it. Your child will love the way these miniatures nest perfectly in each compartment, and how the lid latches to keep them safe.

For anyone who thinks babies grow up too fast, the Hatchibabies Cheetree (about $42) stays a cuddly infant forever. It's a great choice for ages five and up, though kids will need to be able to read to learn what the different eye colors and other interactions mean.

Once your kids start collecting these tiny figurines, they have to give them somewhere to hang out. That's where the Nursery Playset (around $35) comes in. This creative jungle has a swing set, a slide, a bench, and other things for the creatures to enjoy.

If your child has been begging you for one of these, but you don't have the space in the house for a full-sized one, get her the CollEGGtibles Four-Pack (around $8). Each little egg contains an adorable animal that will fit in the palm of your kid's hand.

The Giraven Surprise Twins (about $64) are a quirky cross between a giraffe and a raven, and you'll get either a set of identical or fraternal twins. Their design is noticeably different from most full-sized ones, with little smiling mouths, front-facing feet, and patchy coloring.

If your children like to take their CollEGGtibles everywhere they go, the Collector's Case (appx. $14) is designed to transport and display 26 characters. Each door features three drop-down nests for perching, and the set includes two exclusive eggs.