Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined The Weather Channel to show off the smartest STEM 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 gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
SHINE BRIGHT LIGHT BOX
Trace, learn, and make masterpieces that glow in five different colors. The light box has two brightness levels and comes with illustrated templates and 60 translucent shapes.
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MAGNA-TILES SPACE 32-PIECE SET
This space-themed building set includes a shuttle that doubles as a storage container. It comes with an astronaut figure and new microMAGS pieces.
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SMITHSONIAN 3D LED SOLAR SYSTEM
This remote-controlled, LED set features the sun and eight planets, allowing kids to explore the solar system up close and personal.
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BILL NYE’S XTREME WEATHER LAB VR
With Bill Nye’s Xtreme Weather Lab VR, kids can immerse themselves in nine thrilling VR experiences, bearing witness to and learning about extreme weather events like hurricanes, thunderstorms, and more. It also includes an interactive 40-page book.
