Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined Local DMV on Washington’s DCW 50 to show off the hot toys and games kids will be asking for 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.
POKÉMON TCG MY FIRST BATTLE
Young trainers can get the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) experience through fast decks with simplified rules designed for beginners. Kids will learn the difference between active and benched Pokémon, how to attack and evolve, and more.
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MY BAKING OVEN WITH MAGIC COOKIES
Little bakers can put their pretend cookies into the oven and close the door to see the light turn on. Then, set the timer and wait for the “ding.” When they open the door, the cookies have browned.
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THE YELLOWSTONE PARTY GAME
In this game of hidden motives, players are either loyal or disloyal, and nobody knows who to trust. It’s game over when someone reaches the train station.
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HOT WHEELS ULTIMATE T-REX TRANSPORTER
Gobble up and transport more than 20 1:64-scale cars with this dinosaur-themed hauler. Lower the tail and the vehicle transforms into a T. rex featuring lights, sounds, and a two-lane race track.
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L.O.L. SURPRISE! SQUISH SAND MAGIC HOUSE WITH TOT
Dig through kinetic sand to discover hidden surprises inside this playset, which is sized for L.O.L. Surprise! Tots. Kids will uncover a doll and a variety of furniture and accessories for the house.
