Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined News 12 New York at the Toy Insider’s annual Holiday of Play event to show off toys that are so much fun, kids won’t realize they’re also learning. 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.


MAGNA-TILES DOWNHILL DUO 40-PIECE SET

This building set includes four ramps, two vehicles, two figures, six road squares, 24 small squares, and two finish line rectangles. Kids can connect the magnetic pieces to build a fully magnetic racing adventure.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $69.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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K’NEX MARBLE COASTER RUN

This STEM-infused set includes multiple template builds and more than 500 pieces that kids can use to create a functional marble coaster. Kids can attach the working motor to add movements and chain reactions.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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STICKER WOW!

Each kit features a different animal-themed sticker stamper that kids can use to stamp through 24 pages of counting, matching, and search-and-find activities. The refillable sticker stamper comes pre-loaded with 300 easy-to-remove assorted stickers with 100 unique designs in every stack.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $11.99
  • 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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