Toy Insider Media Correspondent Deborah Stallings Stumm joined ABC 7 in San Francisco to show off hot toys that holiday shoppers can still find, even at the last minute. 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.
MINI BRANDS CREATE GARDEN CAPSULE
Fill a miniature garden with 18 possible orchids, succulents, and flowers. Each capsule features a plant to build and resin to add mini details like bugs and dew drops.
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TILE TOWN – FIRE TRUCK AND FIRE STATION
These action-adventure magnetic tile playset sparks kids’ imaginations and encourages story-building adventures. Each playset includes one or more magnetic figures that engage in activities when placed on an action tile. The Fire Truck set includes a firefighter figure, 14 magnetic tiles, and three action tiles. The Fire Station set includes two firefighter figures, 40 magnetic…
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KOOSH SLINGSHOT
With a simple load, pull, and launch, kids can use this easy-to-use slingshot to send the three included mini Koosh balls soaring up to 50 feet or more. It features an easy-to-grip-and-aim handle that also stores the Koosh balls when playtime is over.
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TRANSFORMERS POWER FLIP OPTIMUS PRIME ORION PAX
Growing from 8-10 inches, this figure converts between Orion Pax, a Cybertronian Truck, Optimus Prime, and Ultimate Optimus Prime, as seen in Transformers One.
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LINXO CREATOR SET
Families can use flexible, connectable pieces to design and create bracelets, figures, and more. Kids can take the creations apart and use the pieces again.
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MONOPOLY SCRABBLE
This game combines elements of the Monopoly game with the crossword-building play of Scrabble. In place of rolling dice to move around the board, players build words and move ahead by their score. Features custom Community Chest and Chance cards.