Hatchimals sold out at Walmart, Target: Where you can still get Hatchimals for Christmas 2016

Kristinova V. Justimbaste Friday, November 18, 2016

Although Christmas is still a month away, toy stores and retailers are running out of Hatchimals, which apparently is this year's popular choice for gifts. So, where can adults purchase these little stuffed toys in time for the holidays?

The Hatchimals stock in different stores is now running out. | Walmart

Since massive go-to retailers such as Walmart and Target are running out of stock, parents are turning to online stores to purchase the Hatchimals. Reports say that various online sellers can be found across social media networks. In addition, the toys are also available on online retailers such as eBay and Craigslist.

Since the market's demand is greater than the product's supply, online retailers are seizing the opportunity, and offering the toys at a higher price. The retail price ranges from $59.99 to $90, but online listings are reportedly offering the toy for $1,000.

For those who don't have a clue about the latest craze, Hatchimals are stuffed toys that kids can take care of like a baby. The toys start out as an egg, but when the right time comes, a pecking sound indicates that it is about to hatch. To speed up the process, kids simply need to play with it. Once the egg hatches, kids could either get a Penguala, a Draggle, a Bearakeet which is only sold in Target, a Burtle which is exclusively sold in Walmart, and an Owlicorn which can be bought at Toys R Us.

When the egg hatches, kids need to take care of it and teach it basic things like walking and talking. When the Hatchimal progresses through another stage, it sings "Hatchy Birthday" to itself.

The toys were created by Spin Master. Although they are constantly working hard to produce more toys, they sell out as soon as they are revealed to the market.

"We have increased production and a whole new batch of Hatchimals will be ready to hatch in early 2017. This is a special season and we don't want anyone to be disappointed, nor do we support inflated prices from non-authorized resellers. We are working on creative solutions to help kids and their parents withstand the wait," the company wrote on their website.