Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined ABC 7 in Chicago to show off some fun new toys that have all the fun of a new pet, but with none of the mess. 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.
PUDGY PENGUINS FIGURES 1 PACK WINDOW BOX (S1) + DIGITAL EXPERIENCE REDEMPTION CODE
Adopt your Pudgy Penguins forever friend! Each of these 4.5 inch collectible figures come with interchangeable accessories and a redeemable code, unlocking digital penguin customization using trait boxes. You can obtain rare traits, have a unique Pudgy Penguin registered to your name on the blockchain, and trade traits on the Pudgy Penguin marketplace!
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FINGERLINGS
These baby monkeys know when they're on kids' fingers. They feature glowing hearts, poseable tails, flocked hair, unique personalities, and more than 70 sounds and reactions. Collect four new characters: Charli, Leo, Ava, and Harmony.
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BITZEE
Kids can take care of and play with their Bitzee through a screen-free display and the pet will react to touch and movement, creating a two-way interaction. Each Bitzee has three evolutionary stages with the final stage unlocking a Super Bitzee and a special game.
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MY FUZZY FRIENDS: MAGIC WHISPERS KITTY
Kids can place this interactive kitty's light-up heart on their forehead and she will whisper to them. Using special sound-conducting technology, no one else can hear her give advice, say how she feels, or tell cat jokes.
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AMI AMIS PARTY PAL
The huggable puppy features the Ami Amis chunky knit style. It walks, plays music, and pops confetti out of its party hat. Includes reusable confetti and a scoop and funnel for easy cleanup and reloading.