What Are The Best Paw Patrol Toys? (2022)

Best Paw Patrol Toys - Review Guide Featured ImagePaw Patrol is one of the most attitude-packed shows on television, and it’s no secret why so many kids the rescue team entertaining. In a crew replete with lovable pups, Paw Patrol stands out as being approachable to children of any persuasion.

Picking the right Paw Patrol products can be tough, however. Which characters are the most popular with kids, and which types of play is the series the best for?

In this article, we’ll review a handful of the best Paw Patrol toys on the market and explain what makes them great. When we’re finished, you’ll be ready to take a bite out of troublemakers right alongside your child and the Paw Patrol.

Best Paw Patrol Toy Reviews 2022

Our #1 Choice – Spin Master Paw Patrol Figure Set 6 Piece

The Spin Master Paw Patrol Figure Set 6 Piece has a lot of potential for play because of its six-pronged crime-fighting team.

Pros

  • Six separate toys including Zuma & Marshall
  • Just right for group play
  • Entertaining spinning action

Cons

  • Choking hazard

Zuma and other members of the Paw Patrol from Adventure Bay makes an appearance in this set. While there isn’t a huge amount of interactivity with each piece of the set, there is still a lot of potential for making play environments which feature active members and also those on the sidelines.

Because of the number of pieces in this set, it is a good way to introduce your kid’s friends to play with the best Paw Patrol toys. There are simply too many pups and other pieces for one child to play with all at once.

Nonetheless, this toy set is not any weaker in solo play than in collaborative play. This makes it just right for children who enjoy playing in groups or alone.

You may want to be careful about who you give these to, however. Each of the pieces is small enough to choke on for a young child.

Our #2 Choice – Nickelodeon Paw Patrol – My Size Lookout Tower with Exclusive Vehicle, Rotating Periscope and Lights and Sounds

The Nickelodeon Paw Patrol – My Size Lookout Tower is the winner of the toy of the year awards of 2018, meaning that it is one of the best products of any kind that you will come across, never mind Paw Patrol.

Pros

  • Excellent for Paw Patrol enthusiasts
  • Lights and sound
  • Kids may need to get help with assembly
  • Represents every Paw Patrol activity

Cons

  • Assembly required by adult
  • Noisy by design

The iconic Paw Patrol lighthouse-style lookout rescue tower is one of the mainstays of the series. Your kids have seen this before and been interested in a play session.

With this toy, you can give your kids the joy of the entire nine yards of the Paw Patrol’s base. The tower has a handful of Paw Patrol add-ons, including a new fire truck and two members of the patrol.

This is a new interactive toy that will let you know when it is being played with. The tower and fire truck both make a bunch of rescue sounds and lights when it is activated. The characters will state their phrases at the push of a button, which will be great for children who like audio toys.

You may get a bit irritated by the constant flow of sounds out of this rescue unit, but your child will love it. You will need to help your young Paw Patrol member to assemble this toy set, however.

Our #3 Choice – Paw Patrol Skye’s High Flyin’ Copter, Vehicle Figure

The Paw Patrol Skye’s High Flyin’ Copter, Vehicle Figure is a soaring toy for those who prefer Skye as their favorite Paw Patrol heroine.

Pros

  • The ultimate toy for Skye fans
  • Young kids may need to get help with assembly
  • High build quality

Cons

  • Not perfect for all Paw Patrol fans

Every Paw Patrol fan has their favorite Paw Patrol characters. For some, it’s Skye, the high-flying diva member of the rescue patrol.

With this toy, your kids will get a surprisingly high-quality helicopter which can also double as a land vehicle. Skye herself makes an appearance as a detachable action toy which your child will love to play with.

These aren’t the best Paw Patrol toys for creative play, but it is certainly the best toy which represents Skye out of all them.

On the other hand, if your child isn’t crazy about Skye, this toy might not be right. That doesn’t mean it can’t fill out the stable of a full set of rescue pups, but it may be suboptimal for a first toy.

Our #4 Choice – Paw Patrol Chase’s Spy Cruiser, Vehicle

The Paw Patrol Chase’s Spy Cruiser, Vehicle is a great alternative to the Skye toy we reviewed last. The Chase toy is perfect for kids who prefer Chase as a character for his dynamic driving action.

Pros

  • Great for kids who love fast driving members of the Patrol
  • Children may need to get help with assembly
  • Three separate play pieces
  • Bright blue aesthetic

Cons

  • Not suited for the youngest fans

As the cruising police-themed member of the Paw Patrol, Chase has a lot of appeal. Known for his fast driving skills, Chase is one of the more prominent pups of the rescue patrol, which makes him an ideal toy choice.

Chase’s police van has a nice spotlight and a convenient riding spot for Chase. The Chase fans among the Paw Patrol fandom will love this toy because of all the opportunities it has. There is also a small drone which Chase uses in the show. And don’t forget the rescue truck!

The drone itself is a bit small, even for a child’s hands, however. It might be a bit tough to play with, and it is a choking hazard.

Our #5 Choice – Paw Patrol Racers 3-Pack Vehicle Set, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble

The Paw Patrol Racers 3-Pack Vehicle Set, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble has something for everyone who loves the patrol.

Pros

  • Great product for play in small groups of kids
  • Three separate major characters and their rescue vehicles
  • Friendly look

Cons

  • Characters don’t detach from their vehicles.

With three separate pups of the Paw Patrol and their respective vehicles featured, this toy set is perfect for groups of kids to play together.

In this set, there’s Chase, Zuma, and Ryder, three of the patrol’s core members. Each has a vehicle as distinctive as their personality.

While you may not think that your child will love playing with the new dump truck, you’d be surprised at how many love Ryder and his commitment to the public good.

The main benefit of this set is that your child will get three separate play opportunities. This makes the set perfect for sharing with a small group. Each of the products is high quality, and cheerful with its bright coloration.

Our #6 Choice – New Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck

The Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck has a two-foot extendable ladder plus lights, sounds and more.

Pros

  • Giant fire truck packed with features
  • Product includes ladder which extends two feet
  • Includes Marshall the fire dog

Cons

  • Stickers must be applied
  • Requires two AA batteries

Build to tackle the toughest missions, the Ultimate Rescue Fire Truck is packed with features including a two-foot extendable ladder, water cannons (which shoot plastic darts), lights, sounds, and an openable cab.

The set also includes a Marshall toy. He fits behind the wheel, in the lookout cab, and in the small car. It’s a great gift for kids over the age of three who like big fire trucks with lots of moving parts.

Our #7 Choice – VTech Paw Patrol Treat Time Marshall

This motorized, talking Marshall with moving eyes and ears helps kids learn letters, colors, phonics and more.

Pros

  • Talking, moving, motorized Marshall
  • Toy includes a variety of activities
  • Helps kids learn letters, colors and more

Cons

  • Requires batteries
  • Flat back causes the toy to fall over fairly frequently

Marshall isn’t just here to fight fires! He saves the day in other ways by helping kids learn the alphabet, colors and more. He’s a motorized, reactive toy with multiple activities.

Kids feed Marshall “treats” which make him say letters or tell stories. When playtime is over, the plastic treats can be stored inside the toy. It requires three AA batteries.

Our #8 Choice – Crayola Color Wonder Paw Patrol Pups Coloring Book

This 18-page coloring book features Paw Patrol scenes and includes five mess-free Color Wonder markers.

Pros

  • 18-page coloring book featuring fan-favorite characters
  • Color Wonder markers are mess-free
  • Reusable pages can be colored multiple times

Cons

  • Book doesn’t have too many scenes

Kids and parents both love Crayola Color Wonder coloring books. The unique markers only color the special Color Wonder paper. They can’t make any marks on skin, clothing or linens.

The detailed scenes feature a wide variety of favorite characters. Plus, the book is reusable. Kids can color in their favorite scenes as many times, and in as many different ways, as they wish. It’s safe, non-toxic and suitable for kids three and older.

What To Look For In Paw Patrol Toys

Adventure Bay Paw Patrol products are all relatively new, so there is no need to worry about whether you are purchasing a Paw Patrol toy from the correct series or run of the show.

The main issue with these popular toys is their quality. Most are of fairly low build quality, which manifests in several ways.

First, these products tend to have defects in their painting or injection molding. This means that they are either imperfectly painted or have leftover hanging plastic from the manufacturing process.

These are more than cosmetic issues. If your child is very young, they may still be placing objects into their mouth to learn more. If there are hanging pieces of plastic, these may come off of the toy and be ingested by your child accidentally.

This is not necessarily an issue with 100% of Paw Patrol products. However, when you purchase a Paw Patrol toy or rescue truck, be sure to check it over for chipped paint or remainder plastics which are not clearly necessary for the toy. You can chip these off very easily with a fingernail or a knife in about two seconds.

The other thing to look out for in these products is that the toy you purchase is the character your kids like. The Paw Patrol characters have drastically different personalities, and each will appeal to a certain kind of child.

You wouldn’t want to get a Chase toy for someone who prefers the constructive Zuma or the socially conscious Ryder. Likewise, you wouldn’t want to grab a Skye toy for someone who prefers rescue trucks to helicopters.

Most importantly, your child may identify with the young human leader of the Paw Patrol more than any individual member. The toys of the leader are distinctively human in comparison to the others, so they should be very easy to find.

Finally, Paw Patrol products are meant to be played with as a group. There isn’t any such thing as a lone member of the patrol, so your child will benefit from having multiple members of the patrol to play with.

This means that sets of Paw Patrol figures are much better for playing than individual toys. You can easily pick up several Paw Patrol figures at the same time, but many come in groups of three or more, so picking up one of these to start is preferable.

It’s okay to have duplicated of the members of the Adventure Bay Paw Patrol, so don’t worry about overlapping with prior playthings your child may have.

FAQ

Is There A Best Paw Patrol Toy?

There isn’t any single best Paw Patrol toy, but the more comprehensive play sets which feature the team’s base and several members of the team have a leg up over the more constrained sets.

Once again, the Paw Patrol team is meant to be played with together rather than individually.

What Are The Best Paw Patrol Toys For Creative Play?

These products tend to be weak in the creative play department, so you may want to compensate for this.

In general, the best Paw Patrol figures for creative play are those that provide an environment for your child to create their own story. These are often environmental playsets more than they are the individual characters of the patrol.

There are not very many building-oriented Adventure Bay Paw Patrol figures, but those that exist are even better for creative play than the others.

The toys intended for creative play are those which are heavily interactive. This means that there are multiple ways of having the Paw Patrol engage with their other figures. These toys are typically significantly more complicated than the other toys, which tend to be simple.

As far as these toys go, the more complex toys will be better suited for creative play than those which have no articulated parts or separating pieces.

You will still probably want to supplement your child’s Paw Patrol products with a creative outlet to account for the fact that they will be growing up very quickly during the time that they like these fun rescue pups.

What Accessories Are The Best For Paw Patrol Toys?

Your child will get the most mileage out of their toys if they can accessorize. Unfortunately, many of the products do not have extensive accessory sets, unlike other brands of toys. So, it’s up to you to provide the accessories.

The accessories you provide to compliment your child’s toys will vary depending on what your child prefers within the Paw Patrol. If your child gravitates towards the crime-fighting and fire fighting side of the Paw Patrol, accessories which help your child reproduce the environment will be best.

This could include anything from city or forest props to victims needing rescuing. On the other hand, if your child prefers the organizational and strategic side of the Paw Patrol, accessories to complement their own Adventure Bay Paw Patrol base and command center will be desirable.

This might include things like a command station or several different areas where they could send the Paw Patrol on missions.

Others yet might prefer the constructive and repairing functions of the Paw Patrol. These children are easy to please because you can simply pair their Paw Patrol toys with garbage that needs collecting or rubble that needs removal.

Make sure that they have the most suitable pups to handle these challenges, though!

Brett Gordon
 

The brains behind The Toy Report. Having clocked tons of time in toys research and online resource development, today, Brett is dedicated to making The Toy Report a trusted space in the world of toy reviews and recommendations.