24 doorsEditors’ pickThe Best 2026 Toy Advent Calendars
142 calendars, 90 new for 2026, from $15 to $370, most of them 24 doors. Full stats
Page 3 of 3: 142 calendars with toys, this season first. The shortlist, the steps and the numbers are on the first page.
UpdatedOctober 16, 2026Curatedby Viktoria
142 calendars, 90 new for 2026, from $15 to $370, most of them 24 doors. Full stats
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24 doorsEditors’ pickHow to choose a toy advent calendar
- Step 01
Ask what the maker will tell you before you buy
A toy calendar is either a set whose every build is printed or a lottery of small parts, and the makers split cleanly: LEGO prints every set; Pokémon names every figure; Mattel's boxes say what is inside and not which door holds it; the figure calendars from Schleich and Funko keep the line-up secret beyond a few exclusives. The score on every page follows that.
- Step 02
Prefer a printed list, or know why there is none
90 of the 90 here come with the maker's list of what is behind the doors — Aldi Little Town Wooden Advent Calendar 2026, American Girl Snowy Surprises Advent Calendar 2026 and BABY born Advent Calendar Christmas Bakery 2026 among them; 0 do not. A secret line-up on a toy box is a lottery you paid thirty for, and the pages say so.
- Step 03
Compare the price per door
Across the 89 here with a list price, a door costs from about $1 to about $23, and the median is about $1.46. Every calendar page ranks its own door price against this shelf. How the door price is counted
- Step 04
Start from this season's, from the ones we have opened
90 of the 142 on this page are 2026 editions and every one carries a verdict from us. The earlier editions stay listed for the record; the grid puts this season first.
Still looking?
If you cannot decide, get EXIT The Magic of Christmas 2026
The best value among the calendars here that we have rated this season, rated 4/5, $49.95, 24 doors. A 24-night escape story for one table rather than 24 things to unwrap, and the help book means a stuck evening is a hint away, not a ruined one. Beginner-rated, so a couple who has done the earlier EXIT calendars will get through the doors faster than the ten minutes promised.
24 doorsFrequently asked questions
Are there toy advent calendars in 2026/2027?
Yes. 90 of the 142 toy advent calendars we list are 2026 editions. The other 52 are 2025 and 2024 boxes, which some retailers still stock.
How much do toy advent calendars cost?
Toy advent calendars run from $15 to $370, with the middle of the range at $40. That is across the 97 of the 142 we list that carry a US price.
How many doors do toy advent calendars have?
Most toy advent calendars have 24 doors, 132 of the 142 we list. The rest run 12, 13, 25 and 31.
Which brands make toy advent calendars?
75 brands make the 142 toy advent calendars we list. LEGO has the most with 16, then Funko with 9 and Disney with 7. The other 72 have up to 6 each.
What is inside a toy advent calendar?
Across the 19 2026 boxes that print a door list, 215 items: mostly build (27), battle figure (19) and figure (18). Every calendar page carries its own list where the maker prints one.