Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Bloomberg BNN in Canada to talk about the hot toy trends this holiday season. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
PLAYMOBIL JUNIOR ADVENT CALENDAR
Every year, PLAYMOBIL delights children and families with their highly anticipated Advent Calendars, and this season is no exception. Featuring a diverse range of themes, each calendar contains twenty-four surprise items to make the countdown to Christmas even more magical. From the cute and cozy appeal of the Christmas Market to the fascinating superhero adventures…
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COMPOUND KINGS BUTTER CLOUDZ TUBS
These tubs are filled with stretchy, non-drying, soft, non-sticky DIY slime that reduces screen time and boosts little ones’ imagination! These tubs come in multiple flavors and themes and are great stress busters for anxious children. The slime is a moldable soft compound to create endless shapes.
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GECKO RUN MARBLE RUN
The set takes classic marble runs to the next level with creative challenges and pieces that attach to any smooth surface. Kids can create hills and jumps, and even turn corners to create tricks and stunts.
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LITE-BRITE SUPER BRIGHT HD HELLO KITTY EDITION
This modern version of the retro classic toy features a brighter display, more LEDs, and higher definition. It comes with six HD Hello Kitty design templates.
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ANIME HEROES
These 6.5-inch figures of One Piece’s Zoro Three Sword Style (pictured) and Naruto’s Sasuke Taka have more than 20 points of articulation and come with character-specific accessories.
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MS. RACHEL SPEAK & SING DOLL
The soft and cuddly, touch-activated doll plays music, words, and phrases inspired by Ms. Rachel’s videos. It includes a bonus learning card featuring play tips and skill-building activities.
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