Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined News 12 on Long Island to talk about the best new toys to keep kids entertained on long road trips this summer. 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 spring and summer seasons, check out our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide.
CARE BEARS: CHEER BEAR & FUNSHINE BEAR TONIES
Kids can listen to stories starring Cheer Bear or Funshine Bear from Care Bears. Funshine Bear’s story teaches kids how to solve problems, try new things, and persevere. Cheer Bear’s story teaches kids about leadership, confidence, and how it’s OK to make mistakes. Toniebox not included.
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TONIES HEADPHONES
Storytime meets quiet time! These headphones are super durable and feature a buddy jack splitter for sharing storytime. Each is foldable for easy storage and comes with a safe maximum volume. Features a decorative sticker for customizing and allergy-safe cushions. Available in multiple colors. Storytime meets quiet time! These headphones are super durable and feature…
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COLOR AND ERASE REUSABLE ACTIVITY PADS
Mess-free coloring set includes 18 coloring pages and 5 Color Wonder markers. Color Wonder technology only shows color on special paper, not on skin, fabric, or furniture. Designed to promote creativity without the mess. Ideal for travel, home, or on-the-go coloring. Pages feature popular characters for added fun.
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JOT POCKET SHIMMER COLLECTION
Write or draw on this travel-friendly tablet using the included stylus or a finger, then press one button to clear the screen and draw again. Comes in pink, purple, or blue styles.
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PLAY TO GO COOKIES & CAKE AND ICE CREAM PLAYSETS
The Cookies & Cake Playset includes felt icing layers, a double-sided wooden candle, wooden strawberries and gummy bears, and wooden double-sided cookie and cake layers. The Ice Cream Playset includes plush ice cream scoops, a felt cone, plastic sauce, a double-sided wooden case of sprinkles, a plastic straw, and a wooden spoon. Most pieces feature…
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SQUISHMALLOWS (SPRING 2024)
Kids can collect a growing assortment of ultra-soft Squishmallows characters, each with its own name and personality. New characters join the Squishmallows squad each month, ranging in size from 2-24 inches.
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NINTENDO SWITCH (OLED MODEL)
This new system in the Nintendo Switch family features a 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, 64 GB of internal storage, enhanced audio, and more. Play on the TV or on the go. Available in two color options.
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PRINCESS PEACH: SHOWTIME!
Princess Peach is about to enjoy a theater performance when the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch burst on the scene! Fend off the Sour Bunch by transforming into Swordfighter Peach and slashing and dodging attacks, whisk up tasty treats as Patissiere Peach, and more to save the play.
