Toy Insider Parent and Contributing Editor Charlene DeLoach joined FOX 61 in Hartford to show off the best new toys to keep kids entertained when rainy weather keeps them indoors. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.
POP-A-BALLS PUSH & POP BULLDOZER
Watch colorful balls pop through the smoke stack, into the scoop bucket, and back again as this bulldozer moves along. Little ones can also press the buttons on the side to hear music and learn colors and numbers.
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SMITHSONIAN MARS DIG
Chisel away at a sand block to unearth the same type of rocks found on Mars. Assemble a scale model of the Mars Perseverance Rover, complete with wheels, antenna, and a robotic arm. This set includes an educational STEM poster with information on Martian geology and space exploration.
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DINOSAUR GUMMY CANDY LAB
Kids can whip up delicious dinosaur-shaped gummies in two yummy flavors: purple mixed berry and green watermelon. With eight available dino molds, kids can create gummy treats as they explore fundamental STEM concepts like measurements, temperature, and conversions.
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STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BAKE SHOPPE PLAYSET
This 32-piece set includes a 5.5-inch, scented Strawberry Shortcake doll dressed in a baking outfit. It comes complete with a play oven with three opening doors that reveal play molds and pretend baking ingredients.
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RUBIK’S GRIDLOCK
With blocker pieces in place, the objective of Rubik’s Gridlock is to fit all the pieces onto the board to solve each puzzle. Includes 44 double-sided puzzle cards that range from beginner to expert.
