Toy Insider Senior Editor Madeleine Buckley joined News 12 in New York to show off the best new toys to keep kids entertained on long road trips this spring. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.
LEARNING FRIENDS 100 WORDS BOOK
Kids can touch each picture to hear the animal friends say toddler-appropriate words, along with facts and sound effects. In Fun Sounds Mode, kids can touch the light-up star button to hear two learning songs.
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LITE-BRITE MINI-X CONNECT
Create, connect, and shine! Inspired by the classic ’80s Lite-Brite toy, this mini version comes with a 4-by-4-inch grid that connects to other Mini-X Connects for bigger and more innovative designs. Each set includes eight design templates and 170 colorful pegs that light up when kids tap them.
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DASH KIDS TRAVEL DRAWING KIT
Dash is the kids drawing kit that’s perfect during travel — long car rides, road trips, and airplane flights are instantly better. The whole family can enjoy playing 5 in a Row, Dots & Boxes, Tic-Tac-Toe, and Search & Find while on the road. Kids can use the included stylus or even a fingernail to…
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SLAM BLUFF
The ultimate game of bluff or luck! Shake the cup, slam it shut, and declare the number on the dice. Pass the cup to the next player, who must roll a higher number or risk losing a life. Play anywhere on the go. Comes with no loose pieces.
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CLUB MOCCHI- MOCCHI- NINTENDO SUPER MARIO PLUSH
Celebrate the release of the Super Mario Bros. film with this Club Mocchi Mocchi plush toy. The plush is 15 inches tall. Doubles as a pillow — great for emotional and physical comfort on the go
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LEARNING FRIENDS 100 WORDS BOOK
Kids can touch each picture to hear the animal friends say toddler-appropriate words, along with facts and sound effects. In Fun Sounds Mode, kids can touch the light-up star button to hear two learning songs.
Buy Now
LITE-BRITE MINI-X CONNECT
Create, connect, and shine! Inspired by the classic ’80s Lite-Brite toy, this mini version comes with a 4-by-4-inch grid that connects to other Mini-X Connects for bigger and more innovative designs. Each set includes eight design templates and 170 colorful pegs that light up when kids tap them.
Buy Now
DASH KIDS TRAVEL DRAWING KIT
Dash is the kids drawing kit that’s perfect during travel — long car rides, road trips, and airplane flights are instantly better. The whole family can enjoy playing 5 in a Row, Dots & Boxes, Tic-Tac-Toe, and Search & Find while on the road. Kids can use the included stylus or even a fingernail to…
Buy Now
SLAM BLUFF
The ultimate game of bluff or luck! Shake the cup, slam it shut, and declare the number on the dice. Pass the cup to the next player, who must roll a higher number or risk losing a life. Play anywhere on the go. Comes with no loose pieces.
Buy Now
CLUB MOCCHI- MOCCHI- NINTENDO SUPER MARIO PLUSH
Celebrate the release of the Super Mario Bros. film with this Club Mocchi Mocchi plush toy. The plush is 15 inches tall. Doubles as a pillow — great for emotional and physical comfort on the go
