Toys for the Perfect Easter Basket on CT Live

Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined CT Live in Hartford to discuss the best toys and gifts for your kids’ Easter baskets. 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.


WONDER FACTORY NEVER DRY DOUGH

These never-dries-out sand and dough compounds come packaged inside a 4-in-1 tool that allows kids to roll, stamp, connect, and store. Kids can choose from different colors, patterns, and textures.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $1.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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DISNEY MUSICAL MINIS SERIES 1

Kids open their mystery bags to reveal one of 10 classic Disney characters. By placing the figurine on the base, Disney fans can hear classic songs, like “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid, “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana, and “Waiting on a Miracle” from Encanto.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $7.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MAGNA-TILES MICROMAGS 26-PIECE TRAVEL SET

MicroMAGS are smaller than normal Magna-Tiles and are perfect for on-the-go building. The metal tin packaging doubles as storage and a building-base.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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TALES OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: BURPIN’ TURTLES

Kids can squeeze their favorite teen turtles to make them burp and belch. These odorless toys include eye-bulging, tongue-popping action.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $4.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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FRIENDS FOREVER JUMP ROPE

Featuring clear alpha beads that spell “BEST FRIENDS FOREVER” and colorful moving beads, these jump ropes come in a set of two for sharing with friends. Choose pink or blue star-shaped handles and make every jump a celebration.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $16.99 (2-pack)
  • Age:
  • 6+

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CRYSTAL GEM CREATIONS

These easy-to-assemble 3D crystal floral kits let you snap the pieces together, decorate with shimmering gems and stickers, and create a one-of-a-kind display. Designs include: Blossoming Bonsai, Blooming Lotus, Jewel Succulents. Each design features gem-like pieces that catch the light, adding a beautiful glow to any room. These kits are perfect for anyone who loves…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99–19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Director of Operations at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A proud and profoundly weird 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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