Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined ABC News Live to talk about the hot toys that are sure to be on kids’ wish lists 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 toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.


LEVEL UP GAMING CHAIR

Preschoolers can enjoy their very own gaming station with this kid-friendly swivel chair, attached joystick, and pretend headphones. The included interactive tablet teaches letters, numbers, and animals, and features gaming sound effects.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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VITAL HERO

Kids can train Digital Monsters on this wearable band by completing active missions, such as shadowboxing, squatting, walking, and more. As kids move, the Digital Monster will evolve. Kids can battle them solo or with friends.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $64.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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ICEE SLUSHIE MACHINE

Kids can make frozen sweet treats right at home with this countertop ICEE Slushie Machine. It looks and operates just like the ones in stores and uses simple household ingredients.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $150.00; $179.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 12+

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MGA’S MINIVERSE MAKE IT MINI FOOD DINER SERIES 1

Miniverse is the only mini collectible that kids can prep, set, and display. Each ball comes with realistic mini "ingredients" and kitchen accessories so kids can make their own mini replicas of their favorite snacks and desserts! Each package is a surprise so kids won't know which mini they have until they unbox it. Compare…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME: V BATTLE DECKS

Kids can battle against each other or play alone in this Pokémon card set. It includes a ready-to-play, 60-card deck; three reference cards; a rules booklet; a single player playmat; a large metallic coin; a deck box; and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99-29.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager 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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