Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Morning on Merit Street to talk about retro toys that kids will love as much as their parents did one generation ago. 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.
FISHER-PRICE ROCKIN’ RECORD PLAYER
Little musicians can place the player’s arm, watch the record spin, and listen to 20 real songs on five double-sided play records.
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RETRO MAGNADOODLE
This magnetic drawing toy lets kids create fun artwork that erases like magic. Kids can practice spelling, math, play games, and more. It includes two stamps for unique shapes.
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SPIROGRAPH JR. BLUEY
Making Spirograph designs with Bluey is easier than ever with this set’s jumbo-size pieces and a drawing tablet that doubles as an on-the-go workstation.
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HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS CLAW MACHINE
This Hello Kitty-themed, 12-inch version of the arcade classic comes with eight capsules with exclusive figures hiding inside. Kids can move the joystick, press the button, and try to grab a prize.
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LITE-BRITE SUPER BRIGHT HD HELLO KITTY EDITION
This modern version of the retro classic toy features a brighter display, more LEDs, and higher definition. It comes with six HD Hello Kitty design templates.
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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.
