Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined ABC 7 in Chicago to show off the hot toys kids will be asking for this holiday season. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for a rundown of the best toys, games, and gifts of the season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.


DISNEY ULTIMATE STITCH INTERACTIVE FEATURE PLUSH

Inspired by the live-action film, this Stitch plush has more than 100 sounds and movements. Kids can press Stitch’s belly, hands, tongue, and nose, then watch as he sings, dances, speaks, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $69.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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Battery Requirements

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  • Type:
  • AA
  • Quantity:
  • 6

TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: PET TURTLE PLAYSET

This pet turtle opens up to reveal a training area with a mutant battle platform, secret trap doors, a zipline, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $54.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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PLAY-DOH BARBIE DESIGNER FASHION SHOW PLAYSET

Kids can dress Barbie in Play-Doh clothing using the two-in-one runway and designer studio. It includes fashion-making tools, Play-Doh Pattern Sheets with designs that look like fabric, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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TAMAGOTCHI PARADISE

With more than 50,000 possible characters to nurture, kids can use the zoom lens to explore their characters on a celluar level, then zoom out to explore the planet. Dock two together to play with a friend.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $44.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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Battery Requirements

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  • Type:
  • AAA
  • Quantity:
  • 2

CARE BEARS X WICKED 2-PACK BOXED SET

This Care Bears x Wicked 2-Pack includes Love-a-Lot Bear dressed as Glinda and Good Luck Bear as Elphaba. The set pairs Broadway magic with nostalgic charm for fans of Oz and Care-a-Lot.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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NINTENDO SWITCH 2

Everything kids love about Nintendo Switch becomes more powerful with this next-generation system. Players can experience new play and social interactions, a bigger screen, high-definition graphics, and Joy-Cons that can be used as a mouse.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $449.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION WORKBENCH

Featuring kid-safe tools, blueprint instructions, and foam imitation wood, kids will learn the basics of using household tools through imaginative role play. They can saw, hammer, nail, and build safely with minimal cleanup.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $54.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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RUBIK’S PULSE CUBE

Pulse Cube starts with a fully reflective surface, but it’s hiding a colorful secret. Scramble the Cube before pressing the logo to activate the lights. Colors appear and pulse for one minute before the lights go out. Need more time? Press again to add more time.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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IMAGINAIR BUMPER CARS

Kids can ride around with their favorite friends with these bumper cars, which feature inflatable characters on the back from brands like Disney, Bluey, Marvel (pictured), and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $128
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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Battery Requirements

Energizer is the official battery partner of The Toy Insider.
  • Type:
  • 6V
  • Quantity:
  • 1

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