Kids have already started writing their wish lists and before we know it the holidays are going to be here. Luckily, our Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht did the hard work for us and tested out which toys kids really will love. Here on WCIU’s You and Me This Morning she joins Melissa Forman and shares her top nine holiday picks perfect for kids of all ages.
- The classic tale of Noah and his animals two by two are brought to life with this play set.
- Children can remove the detachable top and pretend play with included plush puppets.
- Projects a starry night scene on bedroom ceilings and walls in three soothing color options.
- All Ages
- MSRP: $41.95
Snow Glow Elsa (Jakks Pacific)
- Watch Elsa’s power flurry! With a touch of her magical snowflake necklace hear Elsa talk and watch as her dress lights up.
- Raise her arm and watch her snowflake necklace light up and her dress magically shine while the hit song “Let it Go” by Idina Menzel is played!
- Elsa can sing in 25 different languages! (In the U.S. – English and Spanish, in Canada – English and French). The songs in different languages feature the real talent in the movie.
- Elsa also says 15 sounds and phrases from favorite movie moments in the U.S. version.
- Snow Glow Elsa also features patented Royal Reflection Eyes, which is a whole new look for our Toddler dolls.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $34.99
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Flying Heroes (The Bridge Direct)
- The heroes in a half shell take to the skies!
- With a quick pull from the launcher, kids can unleash a major dose of Turtle action and watch their favorite half-shell hero fly like never before
- Based on the characters from the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV show
- Uniquely sculpted, each figure captures the individual personalities and signature colors of Raphael and Leonardo
- For hours of Turtle flying excitement, just grip it and rip it!
- Kid-powered, no batteries required
- Ages: 4+
- MSRP: $16.99
Elf Magic Elves Playsets (Elf Magic)
- These adorable 10-Inch Elf Magic Elves come with everything they need to create a Christmas home-away-from-home!
- Each Christmas Elf includes a removable Elfit, reversible bed/table, cozy Elf-sized blanket, reversible fold-out play scene, Magic Snowflake shaker, sticker sheet, passport and boarding pass to travel to and from the North Pole, and more!
- Kids can set the scene for festive holiday fun.
- Dress them, make cookies and crafts together at their tiny table or workbench, decorate the Christmas tree and playroom with the included stickers, and tuck them into bed—then delight in discovering her magical nighttime adventures each morning!
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP- $32.95
Despicable Me Bee-Do Fireman Minion (Thinkway Toys)
- Press the Fireman Minion’s tummy to hear his original voice, SFX and “Bee-Do” siren with flashing head gear.
- Squeeze his left hand for normal chat mode with echo SFX.
- Soft and huggable!
- Ages: 4+
- MSRP: $49.99
Beados Quick Dry Station (Moose Toys)
- The Beados Quick Dry Station is the all-in-one kit for creating plenty of Beados fun!
- Includes 500 beads, two display trays, six design templates, a spray bottle, and a quick dry fan to give kids everything they need to create cute designs and dry them in half the time.
- Bead Pod storage makes organizing beads by color easy and clean up a breeze, while the included suction cups, display stand and connector give kids a way to play with and display their creations.
- Ages: 4+
- MSRP: $19.99
The Beatrix Girls—London Tour (Popstar Club)
- Inspired by London Fashion of the 1960s, band members Brayden, Ainsley, Lark, and Chantal, come fashionably dressed in Mod-inspired fashion, complete with patterns and the Union Jack British Flag.
- Each doll includes a doll-sized instrument.
- New british-inspired pop songs to come.
- Ages: 6+
- MSRP: $24.99
- Girls can become a real She-E-O with these products intended to build girls’ confidence and inspire them to consider careers in business and entrprenurship.
- Each It’s My Biz kit includes all of the essentials a girl needs to start her own business, including materials to create her products and a business management guide.
- Girls can start a fashion boutique, T-shirt shop, cupcake bakery, nail salon, or their own creation!
- Ages: 9+
- MSRP: $14.99-$24.99
