Toy Insider and Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn joined NBC 5 in Chicago to show off some of the holiday season’t top tech 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.

MONSTER JAM MEGALODON STORM

This R/C monster truck drives on water and any terrain, from mud to snow. Features a water-resistant body, BKT tires, and an out-of-range sensor that will beep if the truck gets too far away. This R/C monster truck drives on water and any terrain, from mud to snow. Features a water-resistant body, BKT tires, and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99; $69.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 4+

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ASTROCAM FLYING MODEL ROCKET STARTER SET

Ever wonder what the view is like from 1000 feet high? Well, wonder no more! The Estes Astrocam Flying Model Rocket Starter Set includes everything you need to capture audio and video from a rocket in flight. The Estes Astrocam is equipped with its own high-definition digital video camera and a specially engineered nosecone to…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 10+

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MIP ARCADE

Kids can choose between endless screen-free play or more than 20 app-enabled games with this playful robot. It features more than 80 eye expressions and emotions. Discover all of MiP's engaging gameplay, funny expressions, and cool dance moves. Kids can choose between endless screen-free play or more than 20 app-enabled games with this playful robot.…

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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SNAP SHIPS GLADIUS AC-75 DROP SHIP

Build to battle with the largest and most heavily armed Snap Ship. Follow the instructions to create two different crafts using 124 interchangeable pieces, including an action-ready UJU piece. Includes two pilot figures. Build to battle with the largest and most heavily armed Snap Ship. Follow the instructions to create two different crafts using 124…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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REMOTE CONTROL TURBO TRICK RICKY

Kids can create realistic action when they take their favorite remote control rescue bike on their next adventure. The easy-to-use controller features a simple design that packs plenty of punch. Watch as Ricky performs daring tricks with the press of a button on the remote control. He does real wheelies and 360 degree stunt spins!…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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PROJEX

When it's lights off, it's game on with ProjeX™ Projecting Game Arcade. No TV necessary. Just point ProjeX at a blank wall, grab the blaster, aim and blast the targets! ProjeX lets you test your speed and skill as you blast moving targets that it projects right onto your wall! Three interchangeable image slides let…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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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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