Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined Mom Squad on NBC in Cleveland to talk about what’s trending in toyland this 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.


REAL FX DISNEY STITCH

With blinking eyes, a moving mouth, and sensors on his head and face, this Stitch responds to kids’ touch. It has more than 100 action and sound combinations.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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STUMBLE GUYS X BARBIE ACTION FIGURES 1 PACK WINDOW BOX

Inspired by the iconic Barbie Map on the Stumble Guys game app. Is a limited-edition collection that will launch this November exclusively at Walmart in the USA. Collect 4.5-inch tall Action Figures with 4 new extraordinary styles! Gamers and fans can now find this stylish roster of Barbie characters in the world of Stumble Guys,…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $12.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS CLAW MACHINE

This Hello Kitty-themed, 12-inch version of the arcade classic comes with eight capsules with exclusive figures hiding inside. Kids can move the joystick, press the button, and try to grab a prize.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $44.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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Battery Requirements

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  • Type:
  • AA
  • Quantity:
  • 4

POKÉMON CENTER PIKACHU, FUECOCO, & FRIENDS POKÉMON HOLIDAY PUZZLE – 500 PIECES

Piece together fun this holiday season with the all-new Pikachu, Fuecoco & Friends Pokémon Holiday Puzzle. Features festive artwork and fan-favorite Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, Fuecoco, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $16.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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DRAGON BALL SUPER DRAGON STARS: SUPER SAIYAN BLUE GOKU POWER UP PACK

This power-up pack is perfect for recreating iconic scenes from the popular anime series. Goku features 20 points of articulation and unique power-up accessories. The figure comes in collectible packaging and includes three interchangeable accessories.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $26.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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RTR POLARIS SWITCHBACK ASSAULT SNOWMOBILE

Conquer snow, grass, dirt and more with the officially licensed full functional radio controlled Polaris Switchback Assault crossover snowmobile! Features 2 sets of interchangeable skis: one smooth set for snow, and one wheeled set for almost any other terrain. Light up the path with working headlights. Take on bumps, jumps, and uneven surfaces with an…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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MGA’S MINIVERSE MAKE IT MINI THE LORD OF THE RINGS

Embark on a mini-mythical journey with these tiny artifacts from The Lord of The Rings. One does not simply collect the Elven Dagger without seeking more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99

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MGA’S MINIVERSE MAKE IT MINI POTIONS

Wizards can create Harry Potter-themed mini potions with the mini ingredients and resin. There are 15 different potions to create and collect.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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TONKA RETRO FRONT LOADER – COLLECTOR’S EDITION

This special edition truck is a nostalgic nod to the 1973 Mighty Tonka Front Loader. Truck boasts double the steel parts and retro detailing. Use the handle to scoop up dirt and sand into the hefty metal bucket.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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10-INCH TWINK PLUSH DOLL

As Rainbow Brite’s closest companion, Twink is easily recognized by his small, white, fluffy appearance and star-shaped antennae. This soft plush doll is designed for cuddling, playtime, and display.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SUPER MARIO PARTY JAMBOREE

Join Mario and friends at an island resort, where players will explore five new gameboards and enjoy more than 110 mini games in the latest Super Mario Party jaunt.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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CONNETIX 48 PIECE ROADS CREATIVE PACK

This 48-piece set includes sleek black magnetic quarter circles, arches, intersections, and ramps. Kids can build roads, raceways, skateparks, cities, and more. It is compatible with all Connetix sets.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $149.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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NERF N SERIES INFINITE

A high-performance blaster, the NERF N Series Infinite features a removable battle belt with a 40-dart capacity. The pump-action blaster comes with 80 NERF N1 foam darts.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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WADDLE KARAOKE FOOT-POWERED RIDE-ON

Lift the seat on this foot-to-floor ride-on to reveal a working microphone, a keyboard, and a drum. Kids can enhance gross motor skills while making music and engaging in sensory play.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $44.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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Battery Requirements

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  • Type:
  • AA
  • Quantity:
  • 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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