What toys are flying off retailers’ shelves? Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht stopped by Your Morning and showed off some of the hottest toys of the holiday season. For more on the products featured in this segment, check out the notes below, and for a full rundown of the best toys of the year, check out our complete holiday toy guide.
Hatchimals- Hatchimals are magical creatures that live inside of eggs. Who’s inside? It’s a surprise!
- Each egg contains one of two interactive Hatchimals. Kids must and care for their egg as its eyes will light up as it makes cute sounds, telling you how it’s feeling!
- Once kids have played with it enough, they’ll see rainbow eyes, meaning it’s time to hatch! But, Hatchimals can’t hatch on their own. Kids’ touch encourages them to peck their way out of the egg—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
- Now, kids get to raise their furry Hatchimal through 3 stages, from baby to toddler, to kid. Hatchimals sing “Hatchy Birthday” each time it enters a new stage!
- Kids will teach them how to walk, dance, play games and more! It will even repeat what they say in its own voice.
- Ages: 4+
- MSRP:$59.99
- Available: Amazon, Toys “R” Us, Walmart, with retail exclusive characters
- Show and tell is one of the most exciting experiences at school, and now kids can use their incredible puppets to share their stories.
- The Corgi and French Bulldog are two adorable pups and kids can use them to share their tales.
- Puppets also encourage interaction between kids, strengthening key social emotional skills necessary for school.
- They also encourage expressive action, helping kids gain confidence in their ability to positively express themselves.
- MSRP: $74.99 (Corgi), $39.99 (Frenchi)
- Available: Scholar’s Choice, Mastermind Toys, Fire the Imagination
Lion Guard Training Lair Playset (Just Play)
- Recreate the adventures of Disney Junior’s The Lion Guard with this 3-foot tall play set, full of lights, sounds and secret surprise features, including a pop-out cross bow, light-up waterfall, and break-away doors.
- The play set comes with a rock climbing area, a bungee launcher, a race track, and a telescoping look-out perch.
- A real-working zip line, rock lift, and boulder drop round out the action.
- The set also comes with two exclusive figures, Kion and Janja, to play out the Lion Guard adventures.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $89.99
- Available: Toys “R” Us
LEGO Minecraft The Jungle Tree House (LEGO)
- Kids can build an awesome tree house, where they can farm sheep, harvest cocoa pods and wheat, and craft cookies. But hostile mobs are gathering in the dense forest surrounding your new jungle home.
- Kids can join forces with Minecraft character Alex and their tamed ocelot to defeat the intruders! Activate the secret trapdoor to surprise the roaming skeleton. Lure the exploding Creeper onto the floor trap and make a quick exit down the cool waterfall.
- Kids will enjoy hands-on Minecraft adventures featuring their favorite characters and objects with this LEGO Minecraft set—designed for young fans of the highly successful sandbox video game.
- Includes two minifigures: Steve and Alex, plus a Creeper, skeleton, ocelot and a sheep.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $89.99
- Available: Toys “R” Us, LEGO.com, LEGO store
- CHiP (Canine Home Intelligent Pet) is the ultimate AI Robotic Dog.
- CHiP recognizes its master and responds to commands using the included SmartBand, a sleek, rechargeable wearable controller. CHiP also responds to hand gestures and voice commands.
- CHiP plays fetch and fun games with his SmartBall, interacting in all the ways a real dog would… Roll his ball and he’ll bring it back to you, or play soccer with him. Pick up his front legs and he’ll dance with you. Rub your nose against his and he’ll nuzzle right back.
- After a day of endless fun, CHiP knows it’s time to head to its special SmartBed and recharge. With a 360-degree system of play that’s physical, digital and tactile, plus an intuitive, evolving app, CHiP is a welcome addition to today’s connected home and fun for all ages.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $249.99
- Available: Best Buy
Air Hogs Millennium Falcon XL (Spin Master)
- This colossal 27”x20” Millennium Falcon Drone features a light-up cockpit with Chewie and Han Solo figures inside.
- Experience a smooth, high-performance flight with 2.4GHz communication for range up to 250ft, a barometric pressure height lock system and 6-axis gyro.
- Millennium Falcon XL Drone includes Star Wars inspired remote control with flight data screen, subspace hyper drive LEDs, authentic sounds, and push-button Hyperspace Mode.
- Ages: 14+
- MSRP: $399.99
- Available: spinmaster.com, Amazon
Power Wheels Wild Thing (Mattel)
- Wild Thing™ is the ultimate performance vehicle for older age kids, bringing a whole new level of control, excitement, and thrills with ability to shift into a 360 degree spinning action while driving in both forward and reverse.
- Large durable tires for multi-terrain driving
- Three different speed setting up to 5 mph, a stability sensor to prevent tipping on steep inclines, and working seatbelt
- Designed with an exposed metal frame for a tough realistic look
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $299.99
- Max weight: 100 lbs.
