Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined the Associated Press’ AP-TV at the Toy Insider’s annual Sweet Suite event to talk about some of the hot toy trends ahead of the holiday shopping 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 season, be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s Spring and Summer Gift Guide.


BARBIE: THE MOVIE DOLL ASSORTMENT

Celebrate Barbie The Movie with a collector doll! Each doll includes a move-accurate outfit and accessories. Kids can choose from multiple Barbie dolls in her various outfits from the film, multiple Ken dolls in different outfits from the film, the Gloria doll, and the President doll.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $25-50
  • Age:
  • 3

HOT WHEELS R/C BARBIE CORVETTE REMOTE CONTROL CAR FROM ‘BARBIE: THE MOVIE’

Zoom off to Barbie Land with the Hot Wheels RC Barbie Corvette! It’s just like the 1956 Corvette Stingray Barbie drives in Barbie The Movie!Place 2 Barbie dolls in the front seats while stowing their accessories in the trunk that opens and closes. (Dolls and accessories sold separately.)The full-function remote-control vehicle boasts movie-accurate details with…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $54.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

EVERYBODY 1-2-SWITCH!

This video game features a collection of pick-up-and-play games tailor made for group settings, such as playdates, birthday parties, or family gatherings. Players can use Joy-Con controllers or compatible smart devices to play team-based games that are easy to set up with the help of the horse host Horace. In Joy-Con mode, 2-8 players can join…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • E for Everyone

SESAME STREET ELMO SLIDE

This interactive plush sings, sways, flaps his arms, and glides to the song “Elmo Slide.” Encourages little ones to dance or play a game of Elmo Says. Features soft fabrics and hidden wheels for smooth moves, and speaks English and Spanish.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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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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