Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined The CW in Portland to show off the hot toys that are sure to be on kids’ wish lists 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 toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
FISHER-PRICE DJ BOUNCIN’ BEATS
This musical toy features lights; motorized spring action; and more than 75 songs, songs, sounds, and phrases that teach kids the alphabet, counting, and more. Kids can record a phrase that DJ Bouncin' Beats will remix into a song.
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SQUISHMALLOWS 16-INCH BUDDY SQUAD
Kids can collect a growing assortment of ultra-soft, 16-inch plush characters, each with its own name and unique personality. Squishmallows have a unique texture and form factor and new characters join the Squad each month.
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NINTENDO SWITCH SPORTS
Get moving by playing soccer, volleyball, bowling, tennis, chambara (swordplay), and more using Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers. Play with friends and family online or on the same system. The physical version comes with a leg strap accessory. NINTENDO, nintendo.com
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $39.99 (digital); $49.99 (physical)
- Age:
- Rated Everyone 10+
- Manufacturer:
- NINTENDO
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RUKUSFX MOTION-CONTROLLED MUSIC MIXER
Move, mix, and create with RUKUSfx, a handheld, motion-controlled music mixer. With four simple moves — punch, swipe, twist, and flick — creators can mix DJ-style tracks and record performances to share on social media.
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LEGO SUPER MARIO ADVENTURES WITH PEACH STARTER COURSE
This 354-piece building set is compatible with LEGO Super Mario playsets and includes an interactive LEGO Peach figure. Play with the Peach figure in different scenarios to trigger reactions and earn digital coins.
