Our Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht appeared on WUSA in Washington DC with some of the hottest holiday toys and games. From R/C toys to do-it-yourself sets, there are tons of holiday toy trends that kids are going to be all over this season!
- The classic tale of Noah and his animals two by two are brought to life with this play set.
- Children can remove the detachable top and pretend play with included plush puppets.
- Projects a starry night scene on bedroom ceilings and walls in three soothing color options.
- All Ages
- MSRP: $41.95
Disney Princess Palace Pets: Magic Dance Pumpkin (Blip Toys)
- Cinderella’s pet, Pumpkin, is a lovable, interactive, remote-controlled puppy
- Speaks over a dozen phrases and sounds
- Follows movement commands from the light-up magic wand controller
- Performs two pre-programmed dance sequences
- Features soft fabric ears, removable fur cuffs, satin tutu and bow, oversized plush tail and glittering tiara
- Ages: 4+
- MSRP: $59.99
Planes Fire & Rescue U-Command Blade Ranger (Thinkway)
- Deluxe infrared remote control Fire & Rescue Blade Ranger comes to life with animation, voice, and sound effects.
- His propeller spins with helicopter engine and flight sounds; his eyes and mouth move as he speaks.
- Control Blade Ranger with the joysticks or by pressing one of the 10 buttons on the wireless remote to make him talk, move forward, in reverse, or left/right with “hover” action.
- Send instant or preprogrammed commands via remote control.
- Over 1,000 Action Combo Sequences.
- This non-flying plane is recommended for indoor use only.
- Ages: 4+
- MSRP: $54.99
- Mix and shake!
- Kids can use their imaginations to make customized Crayola pain colors.
- Utilizes new paint strip technology and washable paint base.
- Fun, easy process.
- Includes a paint maker base unit, pain base, 10 sheets of white papers, 75 paint strips, 15 paint pots and labels, a color mixing guide, a paint brush, and an instruction sheet.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $24.99
- This R/C walks both forwards and backwards, leaps over obstacles at the press of a button, and flies up into the air when the throttle is opened.
- This two channel infrared indoor helicopter incorporates a pair of rotating main rotors to provide excellent flight stability, and four jointed legs that allow it to turn in any direction whilst walking on the ground.
- Ages: 10+
- MSRP: $39.99
- Strike a Pose is the hilarious freeze-frame party game that’ll get everyone up and playing.
- In this game, you’re the Statue Collector and it’s your job to figure out who OR what the other players are posing as.
- In a roomful of frozen friends, can you pick out the Zombie or the Bartender? The Eiffel Tower or the Grand Canyon?
- Play between 3 and 14 players.
- Ages: 10+
- MSRP: $19.95