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2023 Holiday Gift Guide

The 18th annual Toy Insider holiday gift guide features the best toys, games, and gifts for every kid on your list. Prepare to make your holiday shopping a breeze by browsing our expertly curated selection of products for kids of all ages, from babies and toddlers to tweens and teens.

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Experience CAMP Club at Marriott Bonvoy Resorts and Hotel

December 5, 2023

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Peppa Pig Fans Are Getting a New Theme Park

December 5, 2023

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H&M’s New Squishmallows Apparel Is as Adorable as the Plush Itself

December 5, 2023

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Bearubuddies from Bearaby Make Bedtime Better Than Ever

December 5, 2023

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The Elf on the Shelf Heads to the Beach This Christmas

December 5, 2023

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This New Series on YouTube Helps Kids Get to Bed

December 5, 2023

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These L.O.L. Surprise! Tots Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary

December 5, 2023

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Hot Holiday Toys & Games on Local DMV

December 5, 2023

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Hot Toys & Games for Every Budget on Local DMV

December 5, 2023

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Toys to Tech the Halls on Fox 59 Indianapolis

December 5, 2023

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This Cartoon Network Rap Song Will Remind Kids to Wash Their Hands

It’s cool to be clean with Cartoon Network’s fun hand-washing PSAs for kids.

March 16, 2020

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Join the Club with Netflix’s New 'Baby-Sitters Club’ Reboot

Netflix unveils a first look at the young stars for its ‘The Baby-Sitter’s Club’ reboot.

March 16, 2020

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Journey into the Unknown with These Limited-Edition Frozen 2 Dolls

These Frozen 2 dolls are perfect for Disney collectors.

March 13, 2020

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Netflix’s ‘True and the Rainbow Kingdom’ Returns with an Easter Special

The new Easter episode drops on March 27.

March 13, 2020

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‘All the Ladies’ Kids’ Album Celebrates Girl Power

The album from Joanie Leeds drops in April!

March 13, 2020

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Raddish Kids Offers Free Kits While Schools Are Closed

Raddish Kids is giving out 10,000 free kits to families to keep kids’ minds sharp over unexpected school breaks.

March 13, 2020

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Stars and Heroes Help in Season 3 of ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man: Maximum Venom’

Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is back on Disney XD April 19!

March 13, 2020

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Pottery Barn Kids Partners with Designer Jeremiah Brent for Family-Inspired Nursery Collection

Pottery Barn Kids debuts a new cozy, safari-inspired nursery collection.

March 13, 2020

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Get Active with GoNoodle’s New Kid-Friendly Movement Games

The ‘GoNoodle Games’ app uses smart devices to get kids up and active.

March 13, 2020

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Kids Can Keep Track of good2grow Character Collections with New App

The app features games, badges, unique rewards, a scanning feature, and more.

March 12, 2020

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SpongeBob SquarePants Is Headed to ‘Kamp’ in New Prequel

The new prequel will give fans a look at a younger SpongeBob and pals.

March 12, 2020

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Sketch without Mess with Boogie Board's Latest Electronic Tablets

Sketch at home or on-the-go with these new Boogie Board tablets.

March 12, 2020

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NEW TOYS & GAMES

Ages: 3+ MSRP: $14.97

ROCK THE BELLS – ANTHONY AND EBONY
DR. LISA COMPANY

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MSRP: $99

BEARABUDDIES WEIGHTED STUFFED ANIMALS
BEARABY

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MSRP: $12.99

L.O.L. SURPRISE! LOVES HELLO KITTY LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTION
MGA Entertainment

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Ages: 6 months+ MSRP: $249

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR BALL PIT BUNDLE
LITTLE BIG PLAYROOM

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Ages: 5+ MSRP: $25

NOLJA PLAY WONDERFUL WORLD PUZZLE
Nolja Play

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Ages: 4+ MSRP: $22

NOLJA PLAY MOTHER EARTH PUZZLE
Nolja Play

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Ages: 3+ MSRP: $25

NOLJA PLAY ALPHABET CITY PUZZLE
Nolja Play

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MSRP: $27.99

CAM THE CALICO CAT SQUISHMALLOWS HEATING PAD
Relatable

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Ages: 3+ MSRP: $9.97

MORIAH ELIZABETH 6-INCH MYSTERY PLUSH SERIES 1
BONKERS TOYS

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Ages: 3+ MSRP: $10.97

DISNEY WISH 24-PIECE FLOOR PUZZLE
SPIN MASTER

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MSRP: $39.99

STAR PLUSH BACKPACK
DISNEY

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Ages: 3+ MSRP: $12.99

WISH NECKLACE ACTIVITY SET
TARA TOY

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Oh Baby! The Newest Hatchimal Delivers Adorable Reveals and Accessories

Get egg-cited! HatchiBabies, the newest Hatchimals from Spin Master, have arrived. These adorable Hatchimals come with a big mystery: Will you hatch a boy or a girl? Just like other Hatchimals before them, HatchiBabies come in an egg that kids ages 5 and up can nurture and hatch. The first thing to know about HatchiBabies Read more…

October 5, 2018

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Discover Magical New Beasts with Beasts of Balance Expansion Packs

What do you get when you combine Jenga and Pokémon? Beasts of Balance, the augmented reality stacking game, from Sensible Object. If you’re not up to date on this family-friendly game, you can catch up with our review from last year, but here’s a brief overview before we get into the new Beasts of Balance Expansion Read more…

October 3, 2018

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The Power Is in Your Hands with This New Drone

Remote controls? Who needs ’em. All you need to control Spin Master’s new Air Hogs Supernova is good old Lefty and Righty! The Supernova is a small orb with four propellers inside, and kids ages 8 and up can control it with their hand movements. Motion sensitive lights and sensors allow the drone to respond Read more…

October 2, 2018

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Learn How to Rock with Fisher-Price's New Think and Learn Rocktopus

Kids can learn how to create music and count all while playing fun games with the Think & Learn Rocktopus from Fisher-Price. This creative toy for kids ages 3 to 6 will help develop musical skills and more. Rocktopus has three play modes: math, music, and game. Math mode encourages kids to count rhythms and Read more…

October 1, 2018

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Crayola Color Chemistry Turns Everyday Objects Into Science

Get ready for a world of colorful, scientific wonder. The Crayola Chemistry Super Lab Set includes up to 50 STEAM-based experiments that kids can do at home to learn all about the science of color. (I was far from a science-wiz in high school, but I always loved those color units.) The science kit features Read more…

October 1, 2018

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Don't Be a Party Pooper, Play Flushin' Frenzy

Don’t be a party pooper! Flush out some fun on game night, and take the plunge with the Flushin’ Frenzy, from Mattel. In the game, players flush the handle on the pint size potty to roll the die. Depending on the number that comes up, (No. 2 anyone?) you have to plunge the toilet that number Read more…

September 30, 2018

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Antsy Pants Pop-Up Playsets Bring Your Dreams To Life

🎵🎶Hey now, hey now, this is what dreams are made of! 🎵🎶 Before you can unleash your imaginations and dreams as a famous pop star or a veterinarian, it’s time to build your very own stage and clinic. Hey, you gotta have room for all the superstar routines and medical procedures, right? Kids can make Read more…

September 29, 2018

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Brace Yourself to Get Electrified with Pace Maker Extreme

Dear YULU, did you name Pace Makers Extreme the way it is this because my heart rate increases astronomically while I play this?! Asking for a friend. In this new party game, players must race the pace or face the shock. This fast-paced shock game challenges up to eight players ages 14 and up to Read more…

September 28, 2018

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Master Detectives Stay Busy with More Murders, Mysteries, and Mayhem

There’s no better way to spice up a dinner party, game night, or rainy day than a good ol’ fashioned murder mystery! Whether you’re a regular Sherlock Holmes or just your average amateur sleuth, it’s time to put on those detective hats and get hot on the case with Clue: Master Detective from Winning Moves Read more…

September 26, 2018

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Boxer is a Adorable Intro to Artificial Intelligence

Seeking a bot buddy? Look no further than Boxer. Boxer, an interactive robot from Spin Master, comes with countless ways to play. Kids ages 6 and up can control this little robot with their hand movements, using the included remote control, or with an app. With expressive LED eyes and endless sounds, Boxer’s cute but Read more…

September 26, 2018

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Pick a Winner with Snot It from KD Games

The year is 2018, and nasal secretions are all the rage. Snot It, from KD Games, is a new booger-bobbing game that challenges kids ages 4 and up to pick foam boogers out of a spinning bowl with nothing but a long strand of sticky snot that dangles from their nose. The game includes four Read more…

September 25, 2018

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Play Mad Scientist with the Discovery Extreme Chemistry Lab

Let’s all think back to chemistry class in high school. Maybe you got lucky, had a fun teacher, and had a blast and a half doing your homework, but chances are, you would’ve had a way better time if it was anything like the Discovery Extreme Chemistry Lab, from Horizon Group USA. This kit is Read more…

September 24, 2018

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The Toy Insider’s
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2023 Holiday Gift Guide

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What’s New

Experience CAMP Club at Marriott Bonvoy Resorts and Hotel

Peppa Pig Fans Are Getting a New Theme Park

H&M’s New Squishmallows Apparel Is as Adorable as the Plush Itself

Bearubuddies from Bearaby Make Bedtime Better Than Ever

The Elf on the Shelf Heads to the Beach This Christmas

This New Series on YouTube Helps Kids Get to Bed

These L.O.L. Surprise! Tots Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary

Hot Holiday Toys & Games on Local DMV

Hot Toys & Games for Every Budget on Local DMV

Toys to Tech the Halls on Fox 59 Indianapolis

AS SEEN ON TV

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2023 Top Toy Trends: PLUSH-A-PALOOZA

The Best Toys for 1 Year Olds of 2023

NEWS

NEW TOYS & GAMES

ROCK THE BELLS – ANTHONY AND EBONY

BEARABUDDIES WEIGHTED STUFFED ANIMALS

L.O.L. SURPRISE! LOVES HELLO KITTY LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTION

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR BALL PIT BUNDLE

NOLJA PLAY WONDERFUL WORLD PUZZLE

NOLJA PLAY MOTHER EARTH PUZZLE

NOLJA PLAY ALPHABET CITY PUZZLE

CAM THE CALICO CAT SQUISHMALLOWS HEATING PAD

MORIAH ELIZABETH 6-INCH MYSTERY PLUSH SERIES 1

DISNEY WISH 24-PIECE FLOOR PUZZLE

STAR PLUSH BACKPACK

WISH NECKLACE ACTIVITY SET

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide

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ROCK THE BELLS – ANTHONY AND EBONY

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THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR BALL PIT BUNDLE

NOLJA PLAY WONDERFUL WORLD PUZZLE

NOLJA PLAY MOTHER EARTH PUZZLE

NOLJA PLAY ALPHABET CITY PUZZLE

CAM THE CALICO CAT SQUISHMALLOWS HEATING PAD

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DISNEY WISH 24-PIECE FLOOR PUZZLE

STAR PLUSH BACKPACK

WISH NECKLACE ACTIVITY SET

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