Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined Studio 40 in Sacramento to talk about the hot toys that holiday shoppers should buy before they sell out. 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.
PLAY-DOH PIZZA DELIVERY SCOOTER
This kid-powered scooter ride-on doubles as a Play-Doh playset. It features storage, 16 accessories, and 10 Play-Doh colors. Kids can create their pizza and then deliver it.
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AMERICAN GIRL 2025 GIRL OF THE YEAR SUMMER MCKINNY
The Summer McKinny 18-inch doll has light-blue eyes, strawberry-blonde hair with pink dye, and microbraids. She comes with a tie-dye knit dress, purple-and-pink eyeglasses, bracelets, sandals, white underwear, and a book. The book discusses her personality: Summer owns a dog-walking business, loves to bake, and spends time with her family.
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THE SIMPSONS LIVING ROOM DIORAMA SET
This set will make you feel like you're a part of the Simpsons family! With this interactive diorama, fans of all ages can re-create some of the show’s most iconic gags. It has multiple interactive components, including a seat cushion eject, a lenticular TV, and a rug with movable pegs.
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NICKELODEON KART RACER R/Cs
Characters and vehicles are based on the racing video game “Nickelodeon Kart Racers.” Race as your favorite Nickelodeon characters! Options include Spongebob in the Boatmobile, Leonardo (TMNT) in the Party Wagon, and Michelangelo (TMNT) in the Channel Six News Wagon. The 2.4 GHz radio control means that you can have up to 16 racers play…
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EMOTIONAL SUPPORT GINGERBREAD
Embrace the festive spirit with Emotional Support Gingerbread! The set includes five gingerbread cookie plushes in a decorative basket, each featuring unique and endearing expressions.
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REAL FX DISNEY STITCH
With blinking eyes, a moving mouth, and sensors on his head and face, this Stitch responds to kids’ touch. It has more than 100 action and sound combinations.
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BUDDY THE ELF TALKING PLUSH
Pull Buddy's string to activate 15 phrases from Elf, such as, “I like to smile, smiling's my favorite!” and “I'm a cotton-headed ninnymuggins.” The 12-inch plush sits up straight to act as a holiday lookout in homes.
