Top Back To School Toys on NBC Chicago’s Tech Trends

Tweens can build their own model race car with this kit, learning how cars steer, shift, and move throughout the process. The car features a four-speed manual transmission with reverse and neutral gears, shock-absorbing suspensions, and a visible V8 engine.

The National Geographic Power Rocket takes outdoor play to new heights! This isn’t your ordinary model rocket—with its powerful electric motor and rechargeable battery, it can soar up to 200 feet into the air and launch up to 20 times per charge. Launching is simple. Once the rocket is fully charged, place it on the…

This mini record player stores and plays miniature, collectible records (sold separately). The set comes with one vinyl featuring a Classical Rock Remix of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5.

Fans can unbox a real working record player that spins and plays music. Each playset comes packed with a limited edition Mini Vinyl record and a Mini Record Stand, perfect for displaying a collection. There are 45 albums to collect from Bruno Mars, KISS, Rick James, Fall Out Boy, and more.

EmotoBOT is an interactive robot toy that responds to touch and sound with expressive digital animations, motion, activities, and personality-filled conversation. Using built-in sensors and a 2-inch animated LED screen, emotoBOT reacts with arm movements, spins, and on-screen expressions. Without any AI, WiFi, or Bluetooth, emotoBOT, features more than 100 endearing interactive ways to play.