Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined NBC 5 in Chicago to show off retro toys that kids will enjoy as much as their parents did way back when. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for a rundown of the best toys, games, and gifts of the season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
FISHER-PRICE WOODEN PONY RIDE-ON
Saddle up for hours of active, imaginative fun with the Fisher-Price Wooden Pony Ride-On by Dynacraft! This colorful ride-on features a sturdy wooden frame in bright blue, yellow, and red, designed to capture little riders’ attention while helping develop balance, coordination, and motor skills. It includes built-in under-seat storage to hold toys, snacks, or treasures…
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14-INCH STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE RAGDOLL
This doll beautifully blends vintage charm and present-day softness. | Source: The Loyal Subjects
High-quality outfit details and a sweet strawberry scent offer multi-sensory appeal. | Source: The Loyal Subjects
This doll comes in a window box, perfect for display. | Source: The Loyal Subjects
This 14-inch plush Strawberry Shortcake doll features an embroidered face, looped yarn hair, a shiny/glittery fabric outfit, a silky bonnet, and gold shoes with heart accents. The huggable doll smells like sweet strawberries.
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POKÉMON FUNDAMENTALS COLLECTION
This collection has everything a little trainer needs for school. With backpacks, lunch boxes, folders, notebooks, pencil cases, and more, Pokémon fans will find a new way to bring fun to school.
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MONOPOLY SCRABBLE
This game combines elements of the Monopoly game with the crossword-building play of Scrabble. In place of rolling dice to move around the board, players build words and move ahead by their score. Features custom Community Chest and Chance cards.
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EASY-BAKE ULTIMATE OVEN
This version of the classic cooking toy features a modern-retro look, a light-up rainbow confetti pattern, and a built-in timer. Use it to prepare sweet and savory treats with Easy-Bake Ultimate Oven baking mixes (sold separately).
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