Looking for the absolute hottest toys for the holiday season? Toy Insider Editor-In-Chief Jackie Breyer stopped by Fox Hartford and showed off some of the most exciting toys of the holiday season. 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.


touch-learn-activity-desk-deluxe_vtechTouch & Learn Activity Desk (VTech)

  • This three-in-one desk features an interactive desktop and five pages to explore that are filled with engaging content, including letters, numbers, music, colors, and more.
  • Choose from eight expansion packs (each sold separately) that focus on a specific curriculum, such as reading skills, animals, and numbers. It also transforms from a desk into an easel and chalkboard with plenty of storage space for art supplies to encourage play and discovery.
  • The LED display illustrates letter and number stroke order and how to draw basic shapes. For even more fun, toddlers can play with the toy telephone or listen to fun tunes on the music player.
  • Ages: 2+
  • MSRP: $54.99
  • Available: Amazon, Target, Toys R Us, Walmart

playmobil-nhl-hockey-arenaNHL Hockey Arena & Zamboni (Playmobil)

  • Skate into action with your own hockey match at the NHL Hickey Arena. Each of the four NHL players features a moveable arm and hockey stick for even more realistic game play.
  • Simply pull back the lever to swing the stick and fire the puck down the rink towards the opposing goal.
  • Use the goalie to defend against offensive plays by clipping the player to the goal and then using the joystick to maneuver the goalie from side to side for some game-saving blocks.
  • Kids can customize each player to represent their favorite NHL team using the included decals.
  • Includes NHL players (two per team), four hockey pucks, game play rules booklet, player number decals, logo decals for all 30 NHL teams, score-keeping slide rule, and other game-tastic accessories.
  • Ages: 5+
  • MSRP: $59.99
  • Available: Walmart, Target, Toys R Us

未标题-1Hamsters in a House: Ultimate Hamster House (Zuru)

  • Hamsters in a House offers hamster-sized worlds where fun, fuzzy, mini Hamsters buzz, scoot, scurry, and zoom.
  • Kids can customize the hamsters’ worlds for endless role-play fun.
  • Kids can collect all nine adorable hamsters (one included) and all the different play sets.
  • The Hamster House features all the luxuries of the hamster world, where hamsters can sleep, slide, exercise, and more with 16 interactive sounds.
  • When kids place hamsters on hot spots throughout the house, fun phrases are activated.
  • Ages: 4+
  • MSRP: $29.99
  • Available at: Toys R Us

XPV RC Skateboarding Mikey (Jakks Pacific)XPV RC Skateboarding Mikey (Jakks Pacific)

 

  • Booyakasha! Watch as Mikey does amazing skateboard tricks and self-rights when knocked over.
  • Check out his awesome style as he performs incredible moves such as wheelies, 360s, one-footed spins and more.
  • Mikey comes equipped with 20 radical sound phrases/effects.
  • Ages: 4+
  • MSRP: $59.97
  • Available: Walmart

 


design-drill-power-play-vehicles_educational-insights2Design & Drill Power Play Vehicles (Educational Insights)

  • These three power play vehicles (each sold separately) include the Race Car, the Monster Truck, and the Helicopter.
  •  For each, snap pieces together, then used the motorized mini-drill to add clear bolts.
  • Finally, add artistic flair and customize the creation with colorful stickers and zoom intro creative STEM play.
  • Design & Drill encourages creativity, imagination, and problem- solving skills.
  • Ages: 3+
  • MSRP: $21.99
  • Available: Walmart, Target, Toys “R” Us

 


welliewishers_mattelWellieWishers (American Girl)

  • All-new content and lifestyle brand for girls ages 5 to 7.
  • There are five WellieWishers dolls, early chapter books, garden-themed accessories, and clothing for girls.
  • Provides a more affordable alternative to classic American Girl dolls for a younger child.
  • Ages: 5+
  • MSRP: $60
  • Available: Toys “R” Us, Kohl’s

RipStik ElectricRipStik Electric (Razor)

  • The all-new RipStik Electric puts the power of electrifying carving action in the palm of your hand.
  • With its innovative hub motor and lithium ion battery, the RipStik Electric unleashes a continuous flow of twist and carve surf and snowboard inspired action for up to 40 minutes.
  • Get the fun rolling with the handheld remote, then hit your groove at speeds up to 10 mph.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $179.99
  • Available: Toys “R” Us

 

About the author

Ashley Pelletier

Ashley Pelletier

Ashley is assistant editor for The Toy Insider, The Pop Insider, and The Toy Book with a Master's in journalism from Quinnipiac University. When she isn’t writing her latest story, she is reading a fantasy novel or rewatching one of her three favorite TV shows over and over again. She’s also a big fan of showing people pictures of her two dogs and cat.

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