Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Deputy Editor James Zahn joined Cheddar News’ Opening Bell to talk about the supply chain issues affecting the toy industry ahead of the holiday season as well as some of the hottest new toys of the year. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below. To learn more about the season’s best new toys, be sure to check out Toy Insider’s Spring and Summer Toy Guide.  

MY SQUISHY LITTLE DUMPLINGS

Squish and pull these little dumplings that are perfect for active hands. Squeeze their cheeks to pop out their unique personalities, with more than 50 possible reactions. Watch them light up and make sounds. Squish and pull these little dumplings that are perfect for active hands. Squeeze their cheeks to pop out their unique personalities,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99; $19.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 5+

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TINY TV CLASSICS

These real-working TVs feature the most famous scenes and quotes from hit shows and movies. Each Tiny TV comes with a working remote and a custom backdrop scene. Choose from Friends, Back to the Future, Batman, and more. These real-working TVs feature the most famous scenes and quotes from hit shows and movies. Each Tiny…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.86; $29.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME BATTLE ACADEMY

The latest version of Battle Academy introduces the Pokémon V gameplay mechanic and comes with an updated lineup of Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, and Cinderace.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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SCRUFF-A-LUVS CUTIE CUTS

Transform a messy mutt into a pampered pup with this plush pet that kids can groom and “shave” to reveal its breed. Kids will discover 10 surprises as they give the dog a makeover. Transform a messy mutt into a pampered pup with this plush pet that kids can groom and “shave” to reveal its…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99; $54.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 5+

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PLAYMOBIL DINO RISE T-REX: BATTLE OF THE GIANTS

Inspired by Playmobil's Dino Rise YouTube series, this 84-piece set includes a robot machine figure; a T. rex figure that the human figure, Ian, can ride; a Deinonychus figure; armor; and accessories. Inspired by Playmobil's Dino Rise YouTube series, this 84-piece set includes a robot machine figure; a T. rex figure that the human figure,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $69.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager 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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