Hot Toys for #HackingForTheHolidays

After last year’s successful #HackingForTheHolidays campaign, we wanted to add a bunch of toys to our repertoire.


The goal is to make sure there’s a little something for everyone — some kids may like Pokémon, some may like Barbie, and everything in between — and toys that could appeal to a variety of age ranges.


Here’s a look at some of the toys we are hacking as we head into the holiday season. (This list is not exhaustive, just a look at some of our favourites).


Pikachu 

A switch adapted pikachu with a smiley face switch

 

Last year, one of our hottest toys was the adapted Peppa Pig, and in the early goings, it’s looking like this year’s hot toy might be Pikachu.


Pikachu is a plush toy that has a switch adaption via one cable. When the switch is plugged in and activated, Pikachu says "Pika Pika." If the switch is held on, Pikachu will sing "Pikachu.”


This toy uses one switch.


Calming Vibes Hedgehog or Walrus

switch adapted toy hedgehog with a switch

 

Who doesn’t like cute singing animals?


This plush toy features music and vibrations when activated. The toy has an internal switch with two modes — music, or music and vibration. The toy is adapted via one cable and has two animal varieties: hedgehog or walrus.


This toy uses one switch.


Jelly Fish or Volcano Lamp


switch adapted lava lamp with a 3d printed switch plugged in

 

A fresh take on the lava lamp, we could watch these things for hours.


When activated, this lamp will have lights with changing colours, and a gentle motor that will move the jellyfish or beads — causing the look of jelly fish swimming, or a volcano erupting.


This toy uses one switch. Please note: The user may want to use a switch and latching switch keep the toy activated.


Barbie Remote Control Car 

switch adapted barbie car with a 3d printed switch plugged in

 

Drive in style like Barbie.


The Barbie car has two buttons with a total of four functions. This remote is switch adapted for each function for a total of four functions: forward, backwards, right, and left. (Sorry, Barbie not included).


This toy uses four switches.


Remote Control Race Car 

switch adapted car with a 3d printed switch plugged in

 

Barbie not your style, but still like fast cars?


The race cars come in a pack of two. Each remote has two buttons — forwards and backwards with turning. The remotes are switch adapted for each button, so it will use two switches.


This toy uses two switches.


Nintendo Plush Toys — Green Shell, Super Mushroom, or Question Block

switch adapted mario shell with a switch plugged in

 

Just like the video game (or movie, for fans of this year’s other big hit movie).


These plush Nintendo toys are connected via one cable. Press the switch and it will make the corresponding sound from the iconic video games.


This toy uses one switch.


Bubble Blowers

switch adapted bubble blower shell with a switch plugged in

 

From Mickey to Cocomelon to just the classic green ones, we’ve been doing a variety of Bubble Machines. Each bubble machine is adapted for switch use and will begin blowing bubbles when activated by switch. When the switch is released, the machine will stop blowing bubbles.


This toy uses one switch. Please note: The user may want to use a switch and latching switch keep the toy activated, and the switch is an on/off button.


Spinning Light Wand

switch adapted spinning light wand with a switch plugged in

 

These wands come with a 3D printed base so the toy can stand upright. When a switch is connected and activated, multi-coloured lights will will turn on and spin in circular motion.


This toy uses one switch.


Want an Adapted Toy?

Request a toy from our #HackingForTheHolidays campaign. (Please note: One request per child. Limited quantities available. Only available to families and clinicians in Canada. We will try our best to fulfill each and every request however we are not able to guarantee a toy for every request that is submitted.)