Toy Insider Parent and Contributing Editor Charlene DeLoach joined CT Live in Hartford to show off the best toys to beat down the boredom blues this spring break. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.


3DOODLER FLOW 3D PRINTING PEN SET

With this kit, teens can craft DIY solutions to everyday problems, make art, design things, and customize their space. They can draw freehand or use one of the hundreds of free online projects to make 3D creations.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 14+

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SHIMMER ‘N SPARKLE DIY ABC FASHION BEADS

Thanks to Taylor Swift’s ERAS tour, friendship bracelets are hotter than ever! Kids can design and create fashion friendship bracelets in bold and bright colors. The ultimate bestie wristwear for kids to wear and share! Show off unique styles by mixing and matching all the chic accessories. Kids can personalize bracelets with sayings using the…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $12.60
  • Age:
  • 6+

SHAPES & SHARING PICNIC BASKET

Learn about colors, shapes, manners and more while on a pretend picnic with the Shapes & Sharing Picnic Basket. Lift the lid to hear cheerful phrases and unpack the 15 play pieces, including colorful plates, forks, cups and food. The interactive shape sorter on the lid recognizes the food pieces and says the shape and…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $24.99; $29.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6 MOS.+

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LEGO STAR WARS R2-D2

Invite the most beloved droid in the Star Wars universe into your home with this playful, buildable model. Rotate R2-D2’s head and attach his third leg when it’s time to move. You can also connect his iconic radar and tools. Showcase the creation with the R2-D2 information plaque, an R2-D2 LEGO figure and a special…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 10+

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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.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $34.95
  • Age:
  • 8+

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About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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