Our Toy Insider panel of experts has selected these as some of the hottest toys for this holiday season. Every child has individual needs and passions, so please review each toy using our skill key, check out each age segment, and visit our website, thetoyinsider.com, for even more great gifts that will light up the holidays.

Hot Infant and Toddler Toys for the 2013 Holidays

BIG HUGS ELMO, 18 MOS+	GO! GO! SMART WHEELS CONSTRUCTION PLAYSET, 1+
LAUGH & LEARN CRAWL AROUND CAR, 6 MOS+	TWILIGHT TURTLE TUNES, 0+

Hot Preschool Toys for the 2013 Holidays

DESPICABLE ME 2 TALKING MINION DAVE & STUART, 4+	DOC MCSTUFFINS GET BETTER CHECKUP CENTER, 3+	HEXBUG NANO V2 BLACK HOLE, 3+
LEAPPAD ULTRA, 4+	SOFIA THE FIRST TALKING SOFIA AND ANIMAL FRIENDS, 3+	WING CONTROL DUSTY CROPHOPPER R/C PLANE, 3+

Hot Toys for Grade School Children for the 2013 Holidays

BATTROBORG, 6+	BLINGLES GLIMMER GLAM STYLER, 6+	DISNEY INFINITY, 6+
FLUTTERBYE FAIRIES, 6+	MEGA BLOKS BARBIE BUILD ’N PLAY SUPER STAR STAGE, 6+	SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE, 6+

Hot Toys for Tweens for the 2013 Holiday Season

AIR HOGS ELITE HELIX X4 STUNT, 12+	DRAW SOMETHING PARTY GAME, 9+
KURIO TOUCH, 9+	LEGO CHIMA CRAGGER’S COMMAND SHIP, 9+

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