Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Suncoast View in Sarasota to show off 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, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.


TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES MUTANT MAYHEM PIZZA FIRE VAN

This van opens from the front and the back, with room for four Turtles and Splinter (sold separately). Kids can activate the slide-out pizza launcher, which fires up to eight mini pizza pies.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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STYLE BAE

Each doll and fashion set comes with seven reusable cling sticker outfits for kids to mix and match to create more than 850 looks. The 10-inch dolls feature unique styles, including Y2K Gurl, K-Pop Princess, Pop Punk Star, and Streetwear Queen.

Product Facts

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

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THE FRESH BEATS COLLECTION

Standing 10 inches tall, Fresh Beats dolls have custom-blended skin tones, rooted hair, and authentic hairstyles. The dolls have diverse personalities, stage-ready fashions, and unique styles.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $17.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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FLAT2FAST CARD RACERS

Ready, set, launch! Flast2Fast Card Racers transform from cards to superfast racing cars with the press of a button! No pull back needed. And, Flat2Fast are portable and fit perfectly in a pocket or backpack for on-the-go play!

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $5.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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FACTION HAVOC GEL BEAD BLASTER

This evolution of blaster technology features an interactive Smart Beacon, bottom-fed ammo configuration, comfort-grip shoulder stock, and Lumi-Bright daytime glowing sights. For a multiplayer experience, kids can connect their Faction Blasters to the Faction Battle app.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 14+

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FACTION SKYFIRE TACTICAL TARGET DRONE

This drone flies on autopilot so kids can use it for target practice with Faction Gel Blasters (not included) or any other blasters. It also detects hits, which kids can track on the Faction Battle app.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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AMI AMIS PARTY PAL

The huggable puppy features the Ami Amis chunky knit style. It walks, plays music, and pops confetti out of its party hat. Includes reusable confetti and a scoop and funnel for easy cleanup and reloading.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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COSTCO XL BUMPER CAR

12V Battery Powered XL Bumper Car – perfect for boys, girls, kids, teens, and adults. This electric two-seater ride-on has a 12V rechargeable battery (charger included) and holds up to 175 lbs. The car is made with a soft rubber bumper that protects walls and furniture. It also boasts a durable plastic shell with anti-flat…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $299.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

About the author

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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