Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined ABC 15 in Phoenix to talk about eco-friendly toys that are great for playtime and good for the planet. 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.


GUND SUSTAINABLY SOFT FRIENDS

The adorable animals in the Baby GUND 100% recycled plush collection include new pals like a duckling, lamb, kitty, and puppy.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $20
  • Age:
  • 0+

NATURE BAND RHYTHM KIT

Introduce kids to music with this nature-themed percussion instrument set. Crafted with high-quality materials. Designed to withstand hours of joyful play Comes with five nature-themed instruments.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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SORT, STOCK, SELECT WOODEN VENDING MACHINE PLAY SET

Fill the wooden vending machine with nine double-sided play food packages, insert a color-matching play coin or bank card, and receive the selection.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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WOW IN THE WORLD: DINO DIG & DIORAMA

The kit comes with 10 eggs to dig through to discover dinosaur figures. Kids can assemble the cardboard diorama to set up a dinosaur museum exhibit.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.95
  • Age:
  • 4+

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About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Director of Operations 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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