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Five Octonauts Toys That Inspire Play and Imagination

Five Octonauts Toys That Inspire Play and Imagination

It’s here! It’s almost here! Christmas is right around the corner. Have you thought about gifts yet? We are big fans of shopping at Walmart for the best deals and toy selections. 

Shop Octonauts toys NOW at a Walmart near you!

My kids have already circled everything in the Walmart toy catalog! It’s literally their new favorite book to just sit and look at. Lol


Of course they want everything but I try to pick toys that inspire creativity and have some sort of meaning to them. Like picking toys and games they can build, play with multiple ways or something that reminds them of their favorite shows. 


One of our kids favorite shows is Octonauts on Netflix. They love the animal characters and the fun deep sea adventures they go on. 


I love it because it’s educational. They’re learning about different wildlife creatures and their habitats that they may not have otherwise been introduced to. 

They are also learning real life, everyday skills, like problem solving, working together as a team and being brave.


Here are five Octonauts toys that inspire play and imagination. When they play with these collectible toys, they can go Above & Beyond to recreate scenes from their favorite episodes or imagine new missions and rescues. Shop HERE

1.First is the OCTOPOD PLAYSET. Kids can recreate scenes from the iconic Octocrew headquarters right from home. Included in this set is a net launcher, claw and spyglass to help find and rescue sea creatures: Vampire Squid, Starfish and Slime Eel. Captain Barnacles comes with a removable deep sea helmet.

Recreate Octonauts scenes from the iconic OCTOPOD PLAYSET.

2.Next, the OCTORAY TRANSFORMING PLAYSET has fast moving wheels and easily transforms into a 13” Octonauts mobile headquarters. 

The OCTORAY TRANSFORMING PLAYSET has so many cool features!

It lights up and plays over 25 sounds and Octonauts phrases. Included is a Captain Barnacles figure, Giant Panda, Chinese Sturgeon, Chinese Giant Salamander and a detachable Mini-Ray!

3.The VEHICLE & FIGURE PACKS inspire creature rescues with the iconic Gup vehicles. Included is a detailed 3” Octonauts figure, wildlife creature and mission card that reveals the mission they can complete.

Inspire creature rescues with the iconic Gup VEHICLE & FIGURE PACKS

4.The ADVENTURE PACKS are based on popular Octonauts episodes and include a deluxe Octonauts figurine, mini environment, creature and mission card for kids to create their own quest.

The ADVENTURE PACKS are based on popular Octonauts episodes.

5. Finally, my daughter loves the OCTONAUTS CREW PLUSH FIGURES. She loves how soft they are, cuddles them and brings them with her everywhere. 

Cozy up with the OCTONAUTS CREW PLUSH FIGURES.


They are 8” tall and made with super soft fabrics and embroidered details. Collect all four plush friends: Captain Barnacles, Kwazii, Peso and Paani. Snuggle in for story time with their Octonaut or they can create their own adventure!


Octonauts toys are now available at Walmart! These new collectible toys would make great birthday gifts or Christmas gifts. Easily shop in one convenient place HERE.


Octonauts motto is: Explore, rescue and protect. We have always encouraged our kids to explore new places and experiences. Even if they’re uncomfortable at first or may seem difficult. 


Rescuing is really just helping those in need. Which is something we can all practice to be more kind and generous. So important to remember during the holidays!


For protection, I try to encourage my kids to protect their environment in kid appropriate ways. Like recycling, picking up litter when they see it, not disturbing natural environments and being respectful to all living things.

Pretty deep stuff to learn from a kids show! But real world application in an age appropriate way is so important for those little growing minds. 


Having these Octonauts toys at home can reinforce those teachable & thought provoking moments in a fun, kid-friendly way.


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