Toy Insider Senior Editor Jackie Cucco joined Great Day Connecticut to show off the smartest science, technology, engineering, and math toys of the holiday season. 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.
MAGFORMERS CARNIVAL PLUS 48PC SET
This upgraded carnival-themed set features new ride accessories and figures; a sturdy crosshatch base to attach character figures; and hexagon clip-on panels that spin vertically and horizontally. This upgraded carnival-themed set features new ride accessories and figures; a sturdy crosshatch base to attach character figures; and hexagon clip-on panels that spin vertically and horizontally.
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CODING CRITTERS MAGICODERS: SKYE THE UNICORN AND BLAZE THE DRAGON
The all-new Coding Critters MagiCoders are the most fantastical Coding Critters yet! Coding Critters are a kid's first coding friend and introduces them to early STEM concepts through 100% screen-free coding activities. Kids can follow the storybook adventures of Skye the Unicorn and Blaze the Dragon to cast cool coding spells without the need for…
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PLUGO FARM
Kids build and manage their dream farms digitally, while using real figures to compete in more than 500 on-screen challenges. Kids will practice problem-solving skills as they care for animals, grow produce, and help customers. Kids build and manage their dream farms digitally, while using real figures to compete in more than 500 on-screen challenges.…
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CANDY CLAW MACHINE
Build a working model of the classic arcade game. Learn how the gears, levers, belt, screws, hydraulics, linkages, cranks, and claws work together to pick up, move, and drop prizes. Includes 10 lollipops and decoys to grab. Build a working model of the classic arcade game. Learn how the gears, levers, belt, screws, hydraulics, linkages,…
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YOUNG SCIENTISTS CLUB ADVENTURE PACKS
Strap in, then head on in an epic adventure. Kids can experience the ultimate scientific exploration with the Young Scientists Adventure Backpacks. Explore various themed activities including Space Adventures, Dinosaur Adventures, and Nature Adventures. This hands-on educational activity is sure to keep kids engaged and excited about the amazing things that exist in the world…
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AMAZING WORMS CHEMISTRY KIT
Kids can create colorful, gooey worms with five chemistry experiments featuring green alginate, color-changing sodium alginate, calcium chloride, and zinc sulfide.