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Our Toy Insider panel of experts selected these as some of the hottest toys for the holiday season. Whether they’re based on a favorite TV show or movie character, selling out in stores, or just a whole lot of fun, these toys will be at the top of many kids’ wish lists. Every child has different needs and passions, so be sure to consider each age segment and visit our website, thetoyinsider.com, for even more great holiday toys and gifts for kids of all ages.
GO! GO! SMART WHEELS MICKEY MAGICAL WONDERLAND, 1+ Hop in the car with Mickey Mouse, ride on the Ferris wheel, slide down the ramp, spin the gears, and more. Activate five SmartPoint locations to hear Mickey Mouse say fun phrases and encouraging words. VTECH, vtechkids.com
SAFARI LEARNING STATION, 6 MOS+ This play station teaches animals, ABCs, 123s, and more. The three-in-one arch ad usts from floor play to standing play to grow with baby. Features three different modes and multiple interactive elements. LEAPFROG, leapfrog.com
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FINGERLINGS HUGS, 4+ These plush monkeys feature long arms so little ones can give them big hugs. Kids can swing, toss, tickle, or turn them upside down for different reactions, or record their voice and have the monkey repeat it back as a silly remix. WOWWEE, wowwee.com
HAIRDORABLES, 3+ These dolls combine fun, fashion, and colorful hair. Each doll package is a surprise: Just pull, peel, and reveal 11 accessories, fashions, and one of 36 dolls. Each Hairdorables has its own personality, style, and talent. JUST PLAY, justplayproducts.com
PJ MASKS SUPER MOON ADVENTURE HQ ROCKET, 3+ This rocket features lights, sounds, and a PJ Masksinspired design. Release the rocket’s ramp and watch Gekko launch out on his space rover. The cockpit can fit all three P Masks figures inside sold separately . JUST PLAY, justplayproducts.com
POMSIES, 3+ Each interactive Pomsies pet has a furry face and a tail that kids can wrap around their wrists. Pomsies are available in six styles, feature two play modes, and express themselves with sounds and light-up eyes. SKYROCKET, skyrocketon.com
POWER ACTION PIKACHU, 4+ Squeeze Pikachu’s hands to see its tail and cheeks light up or hear Pikachu speak. Innovative sensor technology gives Pikachu unique interactivity. The more kids play with Pikachu, the more varied and dynamic its responses become. WICKED COOL TOYS, wickedcooltoys.com
RISE OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 43-INCH EPIC SEWER LAIR PLAYSET, 4+ This massive play set is packed with more than 20 features and includes four levels of play and seven different rooms. Kids can discover where Splinter and the Turtles live, play, and train. PLAYMATES TOYS, playmatestoys.com
RYAN’S WORLD GIANT MYSTERY EGG, 3+ This mystery egg is filled with toys inspired by the popular YouTube channel Ryan ToysReview. Kids can unbox an exclusive vehicle, ultra-rare figures, special slime and putty, a limited-edition squishy, plush, and more. BONKERS TOYS, bonkerstoys.com
SCRUFF-A-LUVS, 3+ Each Scruff‐a‐Luv comes as a matted ball of fur. Kids wash, dry, and groom their pet to reveal whether it’s a dog, cat, or rabbit. Each pet includes a name tag, an adoption certificate, a brush, and hair clips. MOOSE TOYS, moosetoys.com
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