Toy Insider Media Correspondent Deborah Stallings Stumm joined NBC in Providence to show off the best new toys that are made from environmentally sustainable materials or teach kids to be more eco-friendly. 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 holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
JET PILOT DASHBOARD
Aspiring pilots can prepare for takeoff with this interactive dashboard, which features lights, buttons, voice playback, a four-position throttle, and more. Kids can turn the steering yolk to move a mini-plane in a scrolling display.
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MAXX ACTION 3-N-1 MAXX RECYCLER
This 18-inch recycling truck features flashing lights and realistic sounds. Kids can learn to recycle while they pretend to drive the truck, lift the bin, and dump the included pieces into the back.
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THE YOUNG SCIENTISTS CLUB LUNAR ROVER
This STEM kit has all the materials kids need to build a functional wooden space explorer with wheels. Kids can assemble the easy-to-connect pieces and customize the explorer with the included glow-in-the-dark stickers and paint.
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SNAP CIRCUITS GREEN ENERGY
Kids can make their own real-working circuits and learn the basics of electronics and alternative energy with this set. With more than 45 parts and 125 projects to explore, kids will gain knowledge about clean energy concepts, including the science behind electric cars, windmills, and hand-generated power.
