Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined BNN Bloomberg in Canada to show off the hot toys 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.
SESAME STREET ELMO SLIDE
This interactive plush sings, sways, flaps his arms, and glides to the song “Elmo Slide.” Encourages little ones to dance or play a game of Elmo Says. Features soft fabrics and hidden wheels for smooth moves, and speaks English and Spanish.
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BARBIE POP UP CONVERTIBLE WITH MUSICAL KEY FOB
Engage in active, imaginative play with this 4-foot-long convertible pop-up tent that features Barbie-inspired decals. It comes with a key fob with sound effects and Barbie phrases.
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COCOMELON DANCING JJ
Kids can press the buttons on JJ's foot to activate three interactive play modes: Learn to Dance, Fast & Slow, and Freeze Dance. JJ's pajamas light up as he dances, sings, and says CoComelon-inspired phrases.
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KANOODLE PYRAMID
This multiplayer, collaborative, brain-teaser game features a tabletop board and geometric pieces that fit together to solve 200 2D and 3D puzzles. Kids can enhance their strategic, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills as they play.
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LEGO DREAMZZZ FANTASTICAL TREE HOUSE
Explore the world of the TV show LEGO DreamZzz in this 1,257-piece set, which kids can build in two modes: party or defense. The treehouse features a kitchen, a bedroom, and a living room.