Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined Techstination to talk about some of the best tech toys that were on display at the Toy Insider’s annual Sweet Suite event in New York City. 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 season, be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s Spring and Summer Gift Guide.
VITAL HERO BATMAN
This wearable band encourages kids to be active as they complete missions — such as running and shadow boxing — to earn trophies, increase their battle win rate, and power up their character. A companion app offers more play experiences.
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HOT WHEELS R/C BARBIE CORVETTE REMOTE CONTROL CAR FROM ‘BARBIE: THE MOVIE’
Zoom off to Barbie Land with the Hot Wheels RC Barbie Corvette! It’s just like the 1956 Corvette Stingray Barbie drives in Barbie The Movie!Place 2 Barbie dolls in the front seats while stowing their accessories in the trunk that opens and closes. (Dolls and accessories sold separately.)The full-function remote-control vehicle boasts movie-accurate details with…
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SWITCH & GO 3-IN-1 RESCUE REX
Kids can combine a fire truck, a rescue copter, and a police car into a roaring T. rex with animated eyes. The police car features lights and phrases, the fire truck has an extending ladder, and the helicopter has a spinning propeller.
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BITZEE
Kids can take care of and play with their Bitzee through a screen-free display and the pet will react to touch and movement, creating a two-way interaction. Each Bitzee has three evolutionary stages with the final stage unlocking a Super Bitzee and a special game.
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MINTID DOG-E
Each Dog-E has a combination of lights, sounds, and personality traits that makes it unique. Kids can train Dog-E to do tricks, track its needs, and unlock more interactive play with the app.
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HYDRAULIC BOXING BOTS
Kids can build two boxing robots that use hydraulic power to move with complex shoulder gestures, jabs, and uppercuts. The fighter who knocks back the opposing robot's head scores a point on the included scoreboard.
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SKY VIPER VECTOR PERFORMANCE STUNT JET
With this jet, kids can perform amazing loop and barrel roll stunts with a single press of a button. Intuitive controls and refined flight software make this easy enough for beginners, yet engaging enough for experienced enthusiasts.
