Where to Find a Hatchimal before Christmas

ORLAND HILLS, IL — If you're beginning to panic about finding a Hatchimal toy this Christmas, you're not alone.

And like so many frustrated parents, you might be out of luck.

But there are some places advertising they'll stock more of the cuddly creature inside an egg that hatches. Walmart has said new shipments will hit store shelves at some point between Thursday, Dec. 8 and Dec. 19 for $48.88 at their Orland Hills location, 9265 159th St., and several others:

• Walmart store #1556, 9265 159th St, Orland Hills
• Walmart store #1933, 137 W North Ave, Northlake
• Walmart store #1938, 7050 S Cicero Ave, Bedford Park
• Walmart store #1401, 2552 W 75th St, Naperville
• Walmart store #1892, 9450 Joliet Rd, Hodgkins
• Walmart store #1228, 2680 N Illinois 83, Round Lake Beach
• Walmart store #1413, 1205 S Illinois Rte 31, Crystal Lake
• Walmart store #1377, 3801 Running Brook Farm Blvd, Johnsburg
• Walmart store #1211, 21101 McGuire Rd, Harvard
• Walmart store #3004, 3320 S Cicero Ave, Cicero

There will be a limited number per store—possibly only dozens—and they'll go fast. Hatchimal hunters are advised to arrive early and wait in line for their shot at snagging one.

Target also recently announced that starting this Sunday, Dec. 11, Target stores across the country will begin to receive dozens of Hatchimals ($59.99), with inventory popping up throughout the week. You'll have to check your local stores to see if they're among those receiving more of the popular toy.

Hatchimals run between $60 and $70, but people are using the toy's hit status as a way to make a quick buck, re-selling the little guys for much more on eBay.

More of the toys are expected to be produced in the coming months.

"While additional product will hit retail shelves in December, we anticipate this inventory will also sell out quickly,” the company said on its website. “We have increased production and a whole new batch of Hatchimals will be ready to hatch in early 2017. “