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The TODAY anchors take a look back at this year's celebrity elves, including Hugh Jackman, Kerry Washington, and Eddie Redmayne, who helped collect gifts on the plaza for the 19th annual TODAY toy drive, giving deserving children a merry Christmas. (TODAY)

Disney star Zendaya announces Sanrio will be giving Hello Kitty products and other toys totaling $150,000 to the 19th annual TODAY toy drive. (TODAY)

Tim Kilpin, executive vice president of the Global Brand Team at Mattel, announces the donation of $250,000 worth of Mattel products to the 19th annual TODAY toy drive. (TODAY)

From cars and pirates to dolls and electronics, TODAY contributor Stephanie Oppenheim shares the toys that will thrill your kids this holiday season. (TODAY)

Jean Butler, executive director of the Toy Industry Foundation, announces a donation of more than 10,000 toys to the TODAY toy drive, including a "live bug vacuum." (TODAY)

A 19-month-old helps his grandmother tidy up by getting lift on her vacuum cleaner. A ride, she says, he enjoys "more than toys." TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)

Authorities recalled dozens of toys this year and blocked millions more from getting to stores, but some harmful toys still remain on the market that have the potential to send your child to the hospital. TODAY's Jeff Rossen reports on what you need to know to keep your kids safe on Christmas. (TODAY)

Laurie Schacht of thetoyinsider.com shows MSNBC's Alex Witt some of the most popular toys this holiday season. (msnbc)

Ten years ago, New Jersey resident Claire Ginsburg started collecting used teddy bears from people across the U.S. About 130,000 have now made the 5,600-mile journey to a hospital in Israel. NBC News' Paul Goldman reports. (NBC News)

You don't have to be in London to be a part of the celebration. TODAY contributor Mario Armstrong shares how you can keep up with the Olympics through technology, and shows off a few toys to get kids excited about the Games. (TODAY)