Toy Insider Senior Editor Jackie Cucco joined NECN in Boston to show off some rad 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 toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.


BARREL OF MONKEYS

Remember all the fun with this classic version of Barrel of Monkeys! The monkeys have the nostalgic look and feel parents may remember. Their arms link together correctly while kids play. Contains 15 red classic plastic monkeys and one yellow monkey barrel.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $8.95
  • Age:
  • 3+

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CARE BEARS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CARE-A-LOT BEAR

This collector's edition bear features multicolored plush with a silver shimmer effect, a shiny belly badge, and the 40th logo embroidered on its foot. Includes a certificate of authenticity.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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LEGO SUPER MARIO ADVENTURES WITH PEACH STARTER COURSE

This 354-piece building set is compatible with LEGO Super Mario playsets and includes an interactive LEGO Peach figure. Play with the Peach figure in different scenarios to trigger reactions and earn digital coins.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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MGA’S MINIVERSE — BRATZ MINIS

Each blind-box trapezoid capsule contains two detailed mini Bratz dolls. There are 24 different miniatures to collect in the first series, inspired by products from throughout Bratz's 20-year history.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $8.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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TOY STORY TAMAGOTCHI

Interact with Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the Toy Story gang on the go. Play three different mini games to unlock new toys, and keep an eye out for Bunny and Ducky, along with other surprise visitors who make appearances throughout the day. BANDAI NAMCO TOYS & COLLECTIBLES AMERICA, https://www.bandai.com/

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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SPIROGRAPH 3D

Young artists can use the gears to make classic Spirograph designs, then put on the included 3D glasses to make their creations pop right off of the paper.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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