Selections from the Toy Insider’s Hot 20 toys list were featured on WDRB News in Louisville. 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.


MS. RACHEL SPEAK & SING DOLL

The soft and cuddly, touch-activated doll plays music, words, and phrases inspired by Ms. Rachel’s videos. It includes a bonus learning card featuring play tips and skill-building activities.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 6 MOS+

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Battery Requirements

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  • Type:
  • AA
  • Quantity:
  • 2

PLAYTAB

Build a unique sensory experience with this modular sensory toy. Grab a board and pop in six of 12 unique, magnetic tiles, which feature fine motor challenges, cause-and-effect discoveries, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $45.95
  • Age:
  • 1+

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BATMAN ULTIMATE TRANSFORMING BATMOBILE

Protect Gotham City with the Batmobile, which transforms into a Batcave. The set includes a Batman figure, four projectile missiles, a Batglider, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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Battery Requirements

Energizer is the official battery partner of The Toy Insider.
  • Type:
  • AAA
  • Quantity:
  • 3

MINIONS AND GRU’S FAMILY MANSION

This 868-piece set features characteristics of the family mansion like the tree house, red couch, fireplace, rocket bedroom, and laboratory. It also includes nine LEGO characters from the franchise: Tim, Jerry, Mel, Gru. Jr., Edith, Margo, Lucy, and Gru.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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TINY TARGET — CHECKLANE

The free-standing, Target-branded, 360-degree play space features shelves, play items, a pretend credit card, a beeping scanner, and a hand-crank conveyor belt.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $149.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SPIDEY & HIS AMAZING FRIENDS MEGA JUMP HQ TRACKSET

This 39-inch dual racetrack features the elevator and control center from Team Spidey’s Web-Quarters, two exclusive Amazing Metals vehicles, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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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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