Our favorite 2025 advent calendars from Pokémon, Lego, Magna-Tiles, Funko Pop and more

Like Legos, Magna-Tiles are great for kids (or adults) who love to build and experiment. The company’s first-ever advent calendar features 34 holiday-themed magna tiles, including 10 decorated magnetic squares, three decorated isosceles triangles and a microchassis that actually moves on a track on the back of the package. Yes, Santa figures and a conductor are also included, so you can build a complete holiday train scene by the end of your time with this calendar. — Valentina Palladino, deputy editor