Trendy Playful Pals on PIX 11 New York

Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined New York’s PIX 11 to talk about some of the most playful new toys that kids will love this holiday season. 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.

FURREAL PEANUT THE PLAYFUL MONKEY INTERACTIVE TOY

This interactive plush monkey has more than 100 different reactions. Peanut does flips, walks, and loves being rocked to sleep.

Product Facts

MSRP:
$59.99

Age:
4+

Manufacturer:
JUST PLAY

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Type:
AA

Quantity:
6

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FINGERLINGS INTERACTIVE BABY AXOLOTL WITH INFLATABLE POOL

This interactive baby axolotl lights up and swims in the water. Inflate the included pool, fill it with water, and watch it go.

Product Facts

MSRP:
$19.99

Age:
5+

Manufacturer:
WOWWEE

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Battery Requirements

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Type:
LR44

Quantity:
4

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Director of Operations 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.