One of the best things about being in the toy business is getting the opportunity to preview, test out, and play with all of the newest toys before they even become available to the public. This happens every year at the North American International Toy Fair, which just took place February 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York City. During an intense four days of play, our team got hands-on with some of the most innovative toys we’ve ever seen, and our Toy Insider Mom thought it was only right to give you all a sneak peak at these soon-to-be hot toys on the Today Show! To watch the full video, click here.
Sky Rover Voice Command Helicopter (Auldey)
- The Voice Command helicopter can be controlled through 12 verbal commands – no hands required!
- Simply wear the headset and control your helicopter with your voice.
- Voice Command also features Smart Hover and Auto Pilot, which makes this helicopter super easy to maneuver. The Sky Rover Voice Command is designed for indoor use.
- Ages: 12+
- MSRP: $44.99
- Available Fall 2015
Meccanoid G15 KS (Spin Master)
- New from Spin Master’s Meccano line is the Meccanoid G15 KS. This is your very own 4 ft. tall, walking, talking personal robot friend that you build using the Meccano parts.
- The robot contains a computing engine called a “Mecca Brain” and features speaking abilities and a voice recognition system which allows the robot to say thousands of phrases, tell jokes, play games, initiate conversations, and more.
- The 550 components in the building kit can be used to create two humanoid designs and a third robotic dinosaur design.
- Meccanoid is an advanced yet easy to use, open source Robotic Building platform, making it accessible to builders covering a broad range of ages (5 and up) and skill sets.
- Users can program their robots with one of three programming options: Learned Intelligent Movement (LIM), “Ragdoll” Avatar control through free companion iOS or Android apps, and the most fun of all—a motion capture interface which uses the camera from a smartphone set in its chest to mirror a child’s movements.
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $399
- Available Fall 2015
3D Creation Maker (Tech 4 Kids)
- Using a patent pending gel, kids trace a design on pre-made templates.
- Then, place the template inside the Creation Maker and 10 seconds later the gel is hardened without heat.
- Next, kids construct anything they can imagine!
- MSRP: $49
- Available Fall 2015
Laser Pegs Interstellar Rover/Space Craft (Laser Pegs)
- The Interstellar Rover builds eight different models including the: Hover Craft, Submersible, Orbiter, and Hydrofoil! The Space Craft set builds 24 different models.
- All new Tinted Bricks create a visually exciting world on far away planets.
- AAA Power Base for hours of building fun.
- Great accompaniment for National Geographic Space 24:1 kit.
- Construction Brick Compatible.
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $39.99-$69.99
- Available May 2015
Care Bears Sing-a-Longs (Just Play)
- Care Bears love to spend time with their friends, especially when they sing and dance together!
- New Care BearsSing-a-longs magically interact with each other and can talk, sing and dance in sync to three different songs.
- They sing solo, as a duet or a group.
- Start the fun by squeezing their hands or giving them a hug.
- Available in popular characters: Cheer, Grumpy, Funshine, and Share Bear.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $29.99 each
- Available Fall 2015
Miles from Tomorrowland Superstellar Blastboard (Tomy)
- This role play gadget provides three fun balancing games with lights and sounds to keep kids engaged.
- Blastboard Surfing – Can you keep up with Miles’ surfing directions?
- Light Speed – Lean in towards the lights as fast as you can.
- Free Play – Every space ranger needs a day off. Play with no rules!
- Ages: 4-8
- MSRP: $34.99.
- Available August 2015
- Fashion forward for a new generation!
- The Mini Mod goes back to the future with vintage style and vibrant, modern colors.
- This stylish electric scooter speeds up to 2 mph.
- Features side footrests and a foot pedal activated motor that stops when released.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $69.99
- Available Spring 2015
