Toys these days are nothing like what we remember from our childhoods—they can do so much more! Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht brought some of the year’s coolest tech toys to WMAQ Chicago. You will be amazed by all these toys can do!
Sky Rover Voice Command Helicopter (Audley)
- 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
- Kids will be wowed by the most exciting and playful Elmo to date!
- This favorite pal features more than 150 responses and eight games and activities that will keep little ones laughing.
- From “Pat-a-cake” and “Freeze Dance,” to “Red Light, Green Light” and more, every move kids make is a new chance for fun.
- Little ones can also tickle Elmo’s belly, hold his hand, give him a kiss, or clap his hands to play games together and hear more responses!
- Ages: 18 mos.+
- MSRP: $59.99
Disney Frozen Ultimate Olaf (Just Play)
- Inspired by the Disney film Frozen, this magical Ultimate Olaf comes alive with music and phrases, while dancing and walking along to follow the fun wherever kids lead him.
- With the push of his magic snowflake, Olaf’s eyes open, his head moves, and, thanks to special sensor technology, he can locate his snowflake controller and the child holding it, wherever they are!
- Olaf walks, spins, says familiar phrases from the movie, sings his iconic “In Summer” song, and dances his way right into kids’ hearts!
- Age: 3+
- MSRP: $49.99
Nikko RC VaporizR 2 (Toy State)
- The VaporizR 2 is the ultimate all terrain invention, tackling all kinds of conditions! Test its limits against water, rocks, or hills. This full functioning vehicle works on land, water, and snow.
- True 4×4 power for play on water and terrain.
- Max speed is 8.3 mph/15 km/hr.
- Ready to run controller with batteries included.
- Has a range for 15 meters/45 feet indoors, 20 meters/65 feet outdoors, and 15 meters/49 feet in water.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $49.99
