Toy Insider Senior Editor Jackie Cucco joined Better Connecticut in New Haven to show off some great new toys to keep kids entertained at home. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.


SCRIBBLE SCRUBBIES TATTOO SHOP

Features a new way for kids to color their adorable little pets with Ultra-Clean Washable Stamper Markers. Kids can place their pet on the rotating tattoo chair and stamp away. When pets are ready for cleaning, place them in the included tub with water and scrub away. Shop folds to create a convenient storage solution for parents.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: CRAYOLA
  • MSRP: $14.99

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LEGO DUPLO MODULAR PLAYHOUSE

Teach toddlers about everyday life with this modular set that kids can build as either a tower or a residential house. Includes parent and child figures, a pet dog figure, and accessories.

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JUST MY STYLE MERMAID BANK

Kids can paint and decorate a one-of-a-kind savings bank for a super stylish adventure! Open the metallic paint pots and add holographic designs. Mix and match colors to create the loveliest aquatic hues and embellish details with shimmery glitter! Includes one Mermaid Tail Bank (7.4 inches tall), one sequin decal sticker, three metallic paints (blue, purple, pink), one paintbrush, and easy-to-follow instructions.

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SPIROGRAPH SCRATCH & SHIMMER

Kids can use the stylus tool, the deluxe non-slip ring, and glittery gears to scratch beautiful spiral designs on special coated paper. The included sparkly and rainbow scratch stickers can add even more artistic flair.

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BE INSPIRED REAL ULTIMATE NAIL SPA

Soak, massage, and polish your nails, then make totally trendy nail art just like the professionals. Get the total spa experience in the comforts of your own home or on the go. Includes a gentle massaging feature and a salon-style nail dryer. Comes with nail polish, hand cream, soaking salts, glitter, nail stickers, and more!

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  • Ages: 8+
  • Manufacturer: CRA-Z-ART
  • MSRP: $29.99

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