Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined MyPHL 17 to talk about 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. For a complete rundown of the year’s hottest holiday toys, be sure to check out the Toy Insider’s 2026 Holiday Gift Guide.
BABY BALANCE BIKE
This bike is for babies from day one. In tummy time, they explore tactile experiences. As they learn to stand and walk, they can balance on the bike with two feet on the ground.
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS SORT & TUMBLE PLAYSET
This playset includes a tree-inspired tumble ramp and four colorful blocks. Kids can practice matching shapes and colors, then press the squirrel to watch the blocks tumble down the ramps.
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SLIMYGLOOP GELLI GELS
These fidget toys are filled with slow-flowing glitter gel, so kids, teens, and adults can stretch, squeeze, and watch the gel reform after each pull. New themes include KPop Demon Hunters, Pudgy Penguins, Minecraft, and more
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MINIONS PALM PUPPETRONICS – JAMES, HENRY, AND DICK
Each Minion can make over 40 sounds and actions with character-specific jokes and surprise moments. Collect all 3 together to experience playful group interactions between each character. 3 AAA batteries required (not included)
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CRAYOLA ALL GROWN UP
Who said coloring is just for kids? Bring some color back into your life with these alcohol-based markers and coloring books.
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