Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined Great Day Connecticut on CBS in Hartford to show off the best new toys for kids to have fun after the school day ends. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the spring and summer, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide
POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME BATTLE ACADEMY
The latest version of Battle Academy introduces the Pokémon V gameplay mechanic and comes with an updated lineup of Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, and Cinderace.
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PIXICADE PETS
Kids can draw pets using the included markers, then scan them into the Pixicade Pets app to customize the pets' personalities, houses, and more. The interactive app encourages kids to keep drawing as they care for their pets.
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MAGIC TRACE GLOW TO SHOW STUDIO
When kids shine the light on the included sheets of paper, they will reveal outlines of surprise images that they can trace. The set includes 24 art reveal pages, 10 dual-tip markers, 10 premium crayons, and the light bar.
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PIKA3D SUPER 3D PRINTING PEN
Go beyond the world of 2D drawing with PiKA3D. Kids can build their PiKA character and then construct elements to expand its world. With the PiKA3D Super 3D pen, they'll start by creating simple, 3D shapes that serve as the building blocks to more complex design thinking.
