Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined CBS 2 in Chicago to talk about the hot toys and games kids will be asking for 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.


MS. RACHEL SPEAK & SING DOLL

The soft and cuddly, touch-activated doll plays music, words, and phrases inspired by Ms. Rachel’s videos. It includes a bonus learning card featuring play tips and skill-building activities.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 6 MOS+

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Battery Requirements

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  • Type:
  • AA
  • Quantity:
  • 2

PLAYMOBIL LARGE PIRATE SHIP

Kids can hit the high seas with this pirate ship playset, complete with more than 137 pieces and accessories. The included figures have foot clamps to keep them from falling overboard.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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BARBIE DREAM BESTIES ASSORTMENT

Each doll has unique fashions, themed accessories, and long hair for kids to style. Collect four characters: Malibu, Brooklyn, Teresa, and Renee.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99 EACH
  • Age:
  • 4+

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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

KID TRAX ZERO TURN LAWNMOWER RIDE-ON TOY

This rechargeable 12V lawn mower ride-on features 360-degree spins, a dual motor handle drive system, a seat belt, and a cup holder.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $299.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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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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