Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined CBS 2 in Chicago to show off the best toys for every kid on your holiday shopping list. 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.


FLAT 2 FAST CARD RACERS

These racers transform from cards to cars with the press of a button, no pull back needed. The vehicles are portable and fit in a pocket or backpack.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $6.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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PIÑATA SMASHLINGS PIÑATA BOX

Each of these four collectible piñatas comes complete with a piñata stick, a redeemable QR code that enables exclusive DLC content in Roblox, and two Smashlings, one of which is hidden inside the piñata.

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99

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HBCYOU 18-INCH DOLLS

Just as Historically Black colleges and universities inspire future generations, these 18-inch dolls will encourage kids of color to dream big, work hard, and achieve their goals. The goal of HBCyoU dolls is to empower and encourage young girls through introducing the concept of higher education interwoven with early play. Features interchangeable outfits with other…

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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ROCK THE BELLS – ANTHONY AND EBONY

The Rock the Bells Fresh Dolls collection is the newest partnership between World of EPI and Rock the Bells, a Hip-Hop lifestyle platform founded by the legendary LL Cool J. Meet Anthony and Ebony, two hip-hop inspired dolls! Kids can embrace their love of Hip-Hop through an assortment of iconic collectable Hip-Hop dolls, role-play products,…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.97
  • Age:
  • 3+

ILY DIY 3D STICKER MAKER

Make 3D stickers with different backgrounds, sprinkles, glitter, and gem mix-ins. Choose the materials, place everything inside the sticker maker, pop it out, and peel and stick the custom creation.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $16.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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BEYBLADE BURST QUADSTRIKE LIGHT IGNITE BATTLE SET

This battle set comes with a Beystadium featuring Glow Tech, two right/left-spin launchers, and two extra Armor Tips (stamina and defense types). Glow Tech changes the color appearance of the tops as kids battle.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $66.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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THE YELLOWSTONE PARTY GAME

In this game of hidden motives, players are either loyal or disloyal, and nobody knows who to trust. It’s game over when someone reaches the train station.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99

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DRILL AND LEARN WORKBENCH

This interactive workbench comes with power tools, hand tools, a tray, a peg board, and more. When kids place each tool on the bench, they'll hear fun facts and sound effects. Includes nine project ideas for young builders.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.97
  • Age:
  • 3+

About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Director of Operations 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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