As tech toys clearly begin to become a major part of the way kids play, Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht visits KTXD Dallas “The Broadcast” to show off toys that will delight tech-savvy kids of all ages.

Top Tech ToysLeapTV (LeapFrog)

  • Less than one percent of the tens of thousands of video game titles are rated appropriate for children under the age of 6.
  • First educational, active video gaming system from LeapFrog designed specifically for young children. That gets minds and bodies up and active.
  • There are three ways to play – motion, pointer, and classic controller.
  • You have access to an extensive Learning Library of more than 100 fun video games and videos including their first 8 cartridge games all developed or selected by LeapFrog’s full-time in-house team of learning experts.
  • Simple and intuitive interfaces the gaming controller that has been designed for children’s small hands and limited dexterity.
  • In its regular configuration, it enables classic gameplay.
  • With the press of a button, it transforms into a motion controller and LED pointer controller.
  • The LeapTV system features a motion-sensing camera that puts a child directly in the game. (THIS IS HUGE!!!)
  • Available mid-October
  • Ages: 3-9
  • MSRP: $149.99 Cartridge games MSRP $29.99; apps are $5.00 and up

Tech toys for kidsVTech InnoTab MAX (VTech)

  • The InnoTab MAX is VTech’s most powerful, versatile and fastest Wi-Fi tablet yet, featuring a powerful multi-core CPU and a high resolution 7-inch display, and VTech’s first tablet to feature Android learning content.
  • Features educator-endorsed Android learning games and gives kids access to more than 650 age-appropriate Learning Software and Apps through VTech’s Learning Lodge app store, as well as VTech’s extensive library of cartridges.
  • Grows with child and makes learning fun.
  • Additional features of the InnoTab MAX include kid-safe Wi-Fi and an enhanced version of VTech Premium Kid Connect, with the all new Family Bulletin features (ready November 2014), family group chat and multi-player games (one game will be ready in November 2014).
  • Designed to withstand physical wear and tear from kids.
  • Ages: 3 to 9
  • MSRP: $109.99

Arts and Crafts ToysVirtual Design Pro Fashion Collection (Crayola)

  • Budding designers have everything they need to begin creating their own unique fashions and virtual fashion show.
  • Equipped with a 20-page book with fashion templates, colored pencils, markers, stencils, and a pencil sharpener.
  • An app brings kids’ fashion designs to life on a virtual runway.
  • Use the app to accessorize the models and customize the fashion show.
  • Compatible with iOS and Android smartphones, tablets, and iPod Touch.
  • Comes in a convenient carrying case.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $34.99

Tablets for KidsKurio Xtreme, the Ultimate Android Tablet™ Built for Kids (Techno Source)

  • Kurio Xtreme is a 7” Wi-Fi enabled Android 4.4 (KitKat) kid tablet that delivers ultimate fun with ultimate safety.
  • It includes 10 exclusive Kurio Motion games—the first body motion games on a tablet—that get kids jumping, running and moving as they play sports, racing and learning games.
  • This tablet is fully loaded with more than $300 worth of free content–premium games, e-books, music, apps and more. Thousands of more kid-safe apps can be accessed through the curated Kurio Store, and with this Google Certified tablet parents can choose age appropriate content from the millions of apps available through Google Play.
  • Parents can pick the right content for children; customize app management, time control, and advertisement features; filter and block content; and more.
  • Features an Intel Atom processor, Bluetooth technology, and 16 GB of internal memory (expandable to 40GB with Micro SD Card). Includes a blue protective bumper and Kurio Motion stand.  Additional accessories sold separately.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $129.99

Top Tech ToysLego Fusion Town Master (The Lego Group)

  • Kids can create restaurants, shops, fire stations, and more with real Lego bricks on the special Lego Fusion baseplate that digitally captures Lego creations.
  • Once kids are done building they can bring their structures to life on a smart device with the Lego Fusion Town Master app.
  • In the app, complete exciting missions and mini games to earn valuable studs and happiness for your virtual citizens.
  • Includes 256 LEGO pieces, including a mayor mini figure
  • Ages: 7+
  • MSRP: $34.99

Tech ToysSkylanders Trap Team (Activision)

  • Portal masters can seek out, defeat, and capture the most wanted villains in all of Skylandes.
  • For the first time kids can pull the villains out of the games and capture them in Traps.
  • Then, send the villains back into the game to fight for good!
  • Skylanders Trap Team is forward compatible with more than 175 unique toys from all previous games that kids can enjoy in the real-world and in the virtual game world.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $74.99

Silverlit.HeliBeastHeli Beast (Silverlit)

  • This R/C walks both forwards and backwards, leaps over obstacles at the press of a button, and flies up into the air when the throttle is opened.
  • This two channel infrared indoor helicopter incorporates a pair of rotating main rotors to provide excellent flight stability, and four jointed legs that allow it to turn in any direction whilst walking on the ground.
  • Ages: 10+
  • MSRP: $39.99

About the author

Deanna Atkins

Deanna Atkins

Deanna Atkins is the editorial assistant at Adventure Publishing Group. She helps the editorial team on leading trade magazines The Toy Book and The Licensing Book, and contributes online at toybook.com, licensingbook.com, and thebigtoybook.com. When she’s not trying to keep up with Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht, she can be found reviewing kids’ CDs, DVDs, and books while daydreaming about the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon sequel and reading the dictionary. Follow her on Twitter @Deeeannuh and keep up with her bi-weekly, sometimes funny commentaries on toybook.com.

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