Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief  Marissa DiBartolo joined ABC 7 in Washington to show off some of the year’s hottest holiday toys. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.

LEGO SUPER MARIO ADVENTURE STARTER COURSE

Build a level inspired by the Super Mario video games, then play through the level with the interactive LEGO Mario figure. Collect coins for your best score, then rebuild to create new challenges. Build a level inspired by the Super Mario video games, then play through the level with the interactive LEGO Mario figure. Collect…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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SQUEAKEE THE BALLOON DOG

Squeakee is an interactive balloon dog pet that kids can train and feed. He'll listen and respond with more than 60 sounds and movements activated by voice commands and multiple touch sensors.

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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NINTENDO SWITCH LITE

While the Nintendo Switch can play games on TV or on the go, this compact, lightweight gaming system is a handheld-only version. It can play all Switch games that are compatible with handheld mode, including those with online play.While the Nintendo Switch can play games on TV or on the go, this compact, lightweight gaming…

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  • MSRP:
  • $199.99; $259.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 8+

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5 SURPRISE MINI BRANDS SERIES 2

More than 160 brands are now miniaturized and collectible. Reveal tiny versions of Kraft Heinz favorites, including Velveeta, Miracle Whip, Jet-Puffed Marshmallows, and more. Each capsule contains four surprise mini brands and one mini shopping accessory. More than 160 brands are now miniaturized and collectible. Reveal tiny versions of Kraft Heinz favorites, including Velveeta, Miracle…

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  • MSRP:
  • $6.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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BLUE’S CLUES & YOU! DANCE-ALONG BLUE PLUSH

Press the buttons on Josh's guitar to activate the plush Blue, who will dance along to music from the show and wiggle her ears. Press the guitar strings to speed up or slow down Blue's dancing. Press the buttons on Josh's guitar to activate the plush Blue, who will dance along to music from the…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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STAR WARS THE CHILD ANIMATRONIC EDITION

Touch the top of The Child's head to activate more than 25 sound and motion combinations. Become the interactive creature's protector and pretend to harness the power of the Force as The Child closes its eyes, raises its arms, giggles, and more. Touch the top of The Child's head to activate more than 25 sound…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99; $79.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 4+

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RAINBOW HIGH FASHION DOLLS

Each of the articulated dolls in the Rainbow High collection — Ruby Anderson, Poppy Rowan, Sunny Madison, Jade Hunter, Skyler Bradshaw, and Violet Willow — comes with two complete outfits and mix-and-match fashion accessory pieces. Each of the articulated dolls in the Rainbow High collection — Ruby Anderson, Poppy Rowan, Sunny Madison, Jade Hunter, Skyler…

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  • MSRP:
  • $26.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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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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