The holidays are right around the corner and our Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht knows exactly which toys are going to top kids’ wish lists this year. In the video above, she brings Frozen toys, robots, and much more to FOX Dallas. Let us know in the comments section below which are your favorites!
Disney Frozen Snow Glow Elsa (Jakks Pacific)
- This interactive doll emits 15 sounds and phrases from Disney’s hit movie, Frozen.
- Kids can touch Elsa’s necklace to light up her dress.
- Raise her left arm to hear her sing 32 seconds of “Let it Go,” by Idina Menzel.
- Comes with Olaf figure.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $34.99
Disney Frozen Cool Tunes Sing-Along Boombox (eKids)
- Little princesses can sing their hearts out with this boombox inspired by the movie.
- Using the real microphone, kids can rock out to built-in music including the hit song “Let it Go!”
- Kids can also connect an audio device to perform a favorite playlist of their own.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $29.99
Shopkins Small Mart Playset (Moose Toys)
- Go on a Shopkins spree and shop till you drop with the Shopkins Small Mart!
- Slide the groceries down the delivery chute or head to the check out at the conveyer belt register.
- The play set includes a shopping cart, two exclusive characters, and a collector’s guide.
- Ages: 6+
- MSRP: $19.99
VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch (VTech)
- The innovative, multi-function VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch is packed with robust features such as a camera, video recorder, fun photo effects and built-in games, in a wearable, kid-friendly, take-anywhere gadget.
- It features a large, easy-to-use color touch screen, as well as more than 50 digital and analog clock displays, making it perfect for kids learning to tell time.
- Other features include a rechargeable battery, alarm clock, timer, stopwatch, voice recorder and parental game controls, and it’s available in four vibrant colors.
- Parents can access the Learning Lodge app store to download even more games and watch displays.
- Ages 4+
- MSRP: $59.99
- Kids can control this elite force of futuristic warriors as they enter into the battle arena for an intense, motion-control battle experience.
- Feel the power radiating through the single katana controller as kids slice through the air.
- Kids movements and actions wirelessly control their warriors in the arena and they can conquer their opponents by knocking them down with a solid strike of the blade.
- Defend warriors with custom, interchangeable battle armor.
- Available in two styles (sold separately): Samurai vs. Ninja and Viking vs. Knight.
- Ages 6 years+
- MSRP: $69.99
VEX Robotics Strandbeast (HEXBUG)
- Kids can design and build their own jumbo-sized robot as they learn about motors, sensors, gears, and how they all function.
- Robots snap together using intuitive tool-less components.
- Fosters creative STEM learning through hands-on play.
- 64 different programing variations.
- Learn about the robot’s brain, the centralized computer that powers the robot, and how the creature is brought to life.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $89.99
- Available September 2014
- Other models include: VEX Robotics Ant, Scarab, and Spider.
- MiP (short for Mobile Inverted Pendulum) is the latest innovation by WowWee in association with the UCSD (University of California at San Diego) Coordinated Robots Lab.
- With its unique dual wheel balancing, MIP is a fully interactive robot able to navigate its surroundings while controlled by hand movements using GestureSense™ technology, or through a Bluetooth link to any smart device using the free app.
- Play games, make MiP dance to any song in your iTunes library, and more!
- MiP has an inquisitive and responsive personality that is communicated through motion, sound, and its LED “eyes”. Along with a tray accessory that can be attached, MiP can balance multiple objects while moving or standing still, including another MiP!
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $99.99
Sky Viper Camera Drone (Skyrocket Toys)
- The Sky Viper Drone is a hi-tech, hobby grade, four-blade R/C copter that measures 16 inches diagonally from blade-to-blade.
- Kids can take birds-eye photos and videos at 100 feet in the air.
- Features advanced stabilization, new tricks and stunts, tighter controls and a built-in camera that records for up to 30 minutes and 30 frames per second with 180 degree adjustable viewing
- Equipped with a lightweight yet sturdy carbon fiber frame, computer-controlled 6-axis gyro and accelerometer stabilization, one-touch stunt capabilities, a 2.4 GHz remote with the rechargeable lithium polymer battery
- Ages: 12+
- MSRP: $79.99