What toys will be flying off retailers’ shelves this holiday season? Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht stopped by CBS in New York to talk about what toys will be in hot demand this year. For more on the products featured in this segment, check out the items below, and for a full rundown of the best toys of the year, check out our complete holiday toy guide.


disney-princess-carriage_dynacraft2Disney Princess Carriage (Dynacraft)

  • A celebrated fairy tale comes to life with the 24-Volt Disney Princess Carriage! Once a pumpkin, this elegant coach is ready to whisk your little princess off to the ball or to her next big adventure.
  • The beautiful pink carriage is thoughtfully designed with graphics of her favorite Disney Princesses, gold accents, working doors and ornate interior details.
  • The spacious coach is large enough to bring along a friend, and features a detachable “wear & share” tiara, heart-shaped steering wheel and luxurious curtains.
  • The beautiful pink carriage is thoughtfully designed with Disney Princess graphics, gold accents, working doors, light-up lanterns, and ornate interior details.
  • When girls put the wand into the front of the carriage, the carriage magically lights up
  • Girls will love the magical light-up wand and enchanting fairy tale sounds.
  • Ages: 3+
  • MSRP: $398

    hatchimalsHatchimals (Spin Master)

  • Hatchimals are magical creatures that live inside of eggs. Who’s inside? It’s a surprise!
  • Each egg contains one of two interactive Hatchimals. Kids must and care for their egg as its eyes will light up as it makes cute sounds, telling you how it’s feeling!
  • Once kids have played with it enough, they’ll see rainbow eyes, meaning it’s time to hatch! But, Hatchimals can’t hatch on their own. Kids’ touch encourages them to peck their way out of the egg—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
  • Now, kids get to raise their furry Hatchimal through 3 stages, from baby to toddler, to kid. Hatchimals sing “Hatchy Birthday” each time it enters a new stage!
  • Kids will teach them how to walk, dance, play games and more! It will even repeat what they say in its own voice.
  • Kids can make teatime extra special by inviting their guests to join Mrs. Potts and Chip for a royal
  • tea party!
  • As kids push the tea cart, they watch as it magically spins and plays the iconic song, “Be Our Guest” from the movie, Beauty and the Beast!
  • Includes tea cart, tea pot with lid, two tea cups, two spoons, and an invitation.
  • Ages: 3+
  • MSRP: $59.99

    lion-guard-training-lair-lifestyle_just-playLion Guard Training Lair Playset (Just Play)

  • Recreate the adventures of Disney Junior’s The Lion Guard with this 3-foot tall play set, full of lights, sounds and secret surprise features, including a pop-out cross bow, light-up waterfall, and break-away doors.
  • The play set comes with a rock climbing area, a bungee launcher, a race track, and a telescoping look-out perch.
  • A real-working zip line, rock lift, and boulder drop round out the action.
  • The set also comes with two exclusive figures, Kion and Janja, to play out the Lion Guard adventures.
  • Ages: 3+
  • MSRP: $59.99

air-marker-sprayer_crayolaCrayola Air Marker Sprayer (Crayola)

  • The Crayola Air Marker Sprayer turns Crayola markers into spray art – just like a real artist’s airbrush!
  • The electric-powered Air Marker Sprayer allows kids to airbrush just like a professional artist, without the mess of paint.
  • The Air Marker Sprayer provides opportunities for continuous creativity as kids can create realistic-looking airbrush art for craft projects, school projects, and more.
  • Kids simply plug in the unit, secure a Crayola broad line marker into the easy twist n’ load nozzle, and then release the trigger to spray.
  • The sprayer works with most Crayola broad line markers, and has a compact, convenient design for everyday use.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $29.99

Lionel. Mega Tracks Product ShotLionel Mega Tracks Corkscrew Chaos Master Set (Lionel)

  • Lionel is expanding beyond model trains with the introduction of Mega Tracks, a revolutionary rail system where kids can use their imagination to design and build their own race courses.
  • The Mega Tracks Corkscrew includes 20 feet of TwisTrack, 55 construction pieces to build customized track layouts (including track clamps and connectors), a Rail Racer vehicle and charger, and a handheld RC controller.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $99.99

firetek-zyclone-2-1024x550Firetek Zyclone (Zing Toys)

  • Illuminate the night with the Firetek Zyclone Zing-Ring Blaster!
  • Load the Flyer on the hand-held launcher, pull back, twist and watch the Flyer light up the night, traveling up to 100 feet!
  • The Zing-Ring Flyers are constructed of soft, durable foam for a safe spin and cool catches with amazing accuracy.
  • This incredible blaster brings amazing fun with a twist!
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $29.99

    spinmaster_airhogsmillenniumfalconxlAir Hogs Millennium Falcon XL (Spin Master)

  • This colossal 27”x20” Millennium Falcon Drone features a light-up cockpit with Chewie and Han Solo figures inside.
  • Experience a smooth, high-performance flight with 2.4GHz communication for range up to 250ft, a barometric pressure height lock system and 6-axis gyro.
  • Millennium Falcon XL Drone includes Star Wars inspired remote control with flight data screen, subspace hyper drive LEDs, authentic sounds, and push-button Hyperspace Mode.
  • Ages: 14+
  • MSRP: $109.99

 

 

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