Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Suncoast View in Sarasota to show off the best toys for the creative kids on your holiday shopping list. 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.


FLUFFIE STUFFIEZ

Pull, reveal, and stuff a second bestie with Fluffie Stuffiez! | Source: MGA Entertainment

Fluffie Stuffiez are available in several different shapes, including cloud. | Source: MGA Entertainment

Fluffie Stuffiez come with a reusable, sealable bag that turns all the extra fluff into a second Stuffiez. | Source: MGA Entertainment

MGA's Fluffie Stuffiez are available in two sizes. | Source: MGA Entertainment

Remove the outer layer of fluff to discover the character hiding underneath. The packaging doubles as storage for the removed fluff and becomes a second plush toy. Available in six small and four large styles.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99-29.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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SNAP FM RADIO

With this entry-level Snap Circuits kit, kids can participate in four hands-on projects to build a working FM radio. The project will teach kids about the science of radio waves, amplifiers, circuits, and electricity.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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FRESH INSPIRATIONS COLORING BOOKS

This collection of coloring books was created with designs to reduce anxiety and encourage creativity. Each contains 64 pages of diverse artwork and intricate designs.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $7.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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LITE-BRITE SUPER BRIGHT HD DISNEY100

This Disney-themed Lite-Brite set features a high-definition display and the latest LED technology, resulting in brighter colors and clearer images. Comes with templates featuring iconic Disney characters, such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Simba, and more. Kids can switch between different light modes to jazz up their creations.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $24.97
  • Age:
  • 6+

CRAFT YOUR OWN POMPOM PURSE

This kit includes everything kids need to make their own fluffy, ombre purse. The purse is big enough to hold multiple items and kids can style it cross-body or handheld.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $17.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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BARBIE SWEET SHOP LIP GLOSS

Create 12 strawberry-scented glosses with the Barbie Sweet Shop Lip Gloss set! The innovative lip gloss maker tool makes creating lip glosses a breeze — it’s a one-stop fill station kids can use again and again! Just insert the empty lip gloss tube, press to fill, then mix in clay beads and a variety of…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

POKÉMON 2023 PUZZLE COLLECTION

Look through this collection of 500- and 1,000-piece puzzles and try not to catch buy ‘em all, we dare you. Each one features exclusive Pokémon artwork and designs.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $16.99-19.99

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3DOODLER FLOW 3D PRINTING PEN SET

With this kit, teens can craft DIY solutions to everyday problems, make art, design things, and customize their space. They can draw freehand or use one of the hundreds of free online projects to make 3D creations.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 14+

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About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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