Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined The Today Show to talk about some great toys that promote inclusivity and diversity. 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 season, be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s Spring and Summer Gift Guide.


MINILAND DOLL COLLECTION

This collection of baby dolls is designed to promote diversity, equality, and inclusion so that all kids feel represented and respected. The dolls are anatomically correct and come in a variety of ethnicities and genders. The assortment includes dolls with Down Syndrome, dolls with hearing implants, dolls with glasses, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $40.98
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BARBIE FASHIONISTAS

This diverse and inclusive line of Barbie dolls reflects the world kids see today. The Barbie and Ken dolls feature a variety of skin tones, hairstyles, body types, and fashion styles.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $10.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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LEGO EVERYONE IS AWESOME

The 346-piece LEGO Everyone is Awesome set celebrates positivity and kindness in our families, our communities and our world. Contains 11 minifigures.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $34.99
  • Age:
  • 18+

THE JILLY DOLL

Jilly is a 14-inch doll designed to reflect modern Asian American kids, from the authentic shape of their eyes to their playful smiles. Each doll comes with a pink chef’s hat that flips into a sweet friend for Jilly named L’il Tart. Jilly comes with two triangular bandanas that kids can pair to form a…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $68
  • Age:
  • 3+

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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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