Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined My PHL 17 in Philadelphia to talk about great holiday toy ideas that don’t require batteries or screens. 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.
PLAYTAB
Build a unique sensory experience with this modular sensory toy. Grab a board and pop in six of 12 unique, magnetic tiles, which feature fine motor challenges, cause-and-effect discoveries, and more.
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PLAY-DOH PIZZA DELIVERY SCOOTER
This kid-powered scooter ride-on doubles as a Play-Doh playset. It features storage, 16 accessories, and 10 Play-Doh colors. Kids can create their pizza and then deliver it.
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POKÉMON SQUISHMALLOWS WAVE 4
Some of the cuddliest Pokémon are joining the Squishmallows family. The two latest Pokémon Squishmallows include Clefairy and Teddiursa, which come in soft 10- and 14-inch variations.
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SQUISHMALLOWS X STRANGER THINGS COLLECTION
Celebrate the pop culture phenomenon “Stranger Things” with these Eleven and Demogorgon Squishmallows plushes. Squishmallows are made with ultrasoft, high-quality materials and make the perfect cuddly companion for long flights, comfy nights—even “Stranger Things” binge-a-thons!
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FLYING SQUIRRELS FEEDER FRENZY
Kids compete to fling their squirrels at the birdfeeder and claim the nuts that pour out. The player with the most nuts at the end wins the game.
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PINBALL MACHINE MAKER: GUMBALL RALLY
With this buildable pinball machine, kids can explore lessons in physics and mechanical engineering by customizing their own course that uses edible gumballs as pinballs.
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POKÉMON CENTER PIKACHU, FUECOCO, & FRIENDS POKÉMON HOLIDAY PUZZLE – 500 PIECES
Piece together fun this holiday season with the all-new Pikachu, Fuecoco & Friends Pokémon Holiday Puzzle. Features festive artwork and fan-favorite Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, Fuecoco, and more.
