Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined CBS News from the show floor at Toy Fair New York to talk about some of the hottest new toys ahead of the 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.
SESAME STREET ELMO SLIDE
This interactive plush sings, sways, flaps his arms, and glides to the song “Elmo Slide.” Encourages little ones to dance or play a game of Elmo Says. Features soft fabrics and hidden wheels for smooth moves, and speaks English and Spanish.
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MAGIC MIXIES MAGIC LAMP
Kids can interact with this magic lamp to reveal a talking genie that may grant wishes. Rub the lamp to release signature Magic Mixies mist, play a sound challenge, discover a special gem, and more.
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BEAST LAB
As kids add ingredients to this experiment-based playset, they'll activate sounds, lights, fizzing bubbles, and mist to unleash one of two beasts. When kids reset the beast or repeat the experiment, the beast can evolve with new ways to play.
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BARBIE: THE MOVIE DOLL ASSORTMENT
Celebrate Barbie The Movie with a collector doll! Each doll includes a move-accurate outfit and accessories. Kids can choose from multiple Barbie dolls in her various outfits from the film, multiple Ken dolls in different outfits from the film, the Gloria doll, and the President doll.
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LITE-BRITE TOUCH
Press the board's color-changing buttons and watch as they light up, then keep pressing to change colors. Create new images using the included instructions or design your own. This version also features games to play.
