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Tuesday morning our Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht appeared on ABC World News Now with some great gift ideas for the holidays. In case you missed it, check out the video above where she shows off the perfect toy for anyone on your list, from teeny-tiny babies to those sometimes-difficult-to-shop-for tweens and teens.
- 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 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
- The brightly-colored steam engine pulls two additional cars that link together to form a long train, or easily unhook for stand-alone play.
- The open wagon is perfect for hauling all kinds of sustainable cargo, while the caboose features a spacious interior and removable roof.
- Two conductor bear figures are included with the set, encouraging open play as little engineers’ imaginations lay the tracks for all sorts of creative narratives.
- The Green Toys Train is safe and versatile for play just about anywhere.
- Made of 100% recycled plastic.
- Made in the U.S.
- Ages: 2+
- MSRP: $27.99
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
Pokémon XY Battle Ready Pikachu (TOMY)
- TOMY brings imagination to life with its Pokémon Role Play Toy line.
- Pikachu launches foam discs from kids’ shoulders, a tabletop, or from the floor.
- Set includes Pikachu, an adjustable backpack harness with storage compartment, and 12 foam discs.
- Includes three AAA batteries.
- Let the battle begin!
- Ages: 4+
- MSRP: $39.99
- Boomer runs around balancing on two feet, chomping, and whipping his tail.
- Kids can play with him in autonomous mode via the sensors in his nose or pick up the control pod to either send him on attack or put him on guard mode.
- Dino seems aggressive at first, but he has a soft side. Dino will protect his friends and sometimes even bust a dance move.
- He has all different moods and will show them to kids with his color-changing eyes.
- Guard Dino by day, party Dino by night.
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $99.99
Tony Hawk Circuit Boards (by HEXBUG)
- Kids of all ages can unleash their inner pro-skater with Tony Hawk Circuit Boards
- Build the ultimate skate park by collecting and connecting all of the Circuit Boards ramp sets Up to 24 Birdhouse authentic decks to collect.
- Grind the rails, pull off the rock to fakie, or master your own series of gnarly tricks choosing between two ways to play: A) traditional finger board style, or B) slap on the power axle and take-off with the remote control, turning on the turbo boost for accelerated ramp action
- To power on, push and roll the board forward and begin to play. To power off, simply push and roll the board in reverse.
- The most hi-tech motorized skateboard yet—down to the rubber of the wheels, the width of the board, the texture of the grip tape and the look and feel of the ramp sets.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $4.99 – $49.99
- 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 entrepreneurship.
- 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
Air Storm Firetek Bow (Zing Toys)
- This new bow lights up the sky and sends arrows screaming through the air up to 145 feet.
- Hook the whistle-screaming arrow into the safe and secure fast-load hoops, then pull back and watch the bow’s LED-activated power grip light up and the arrow go soaring.
- Includes three Zonic Blaze whistling arrows.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $29.97
