Sure, there are tons of hot holiday toys that your kids are going to absolutely love! But, don’t forget to take your child’s specific interests into consideration when shopping for gifts this season. To help us navigate the countless toys and games, Senior Editor Ali Mierzejewski brought everything from a speedy racetrack to a singing doll to CBS Philadelphia. With some help from the Toy Insider, you can always find exactly what you’re looking for.

JustPlay.DisneyFrozenUltimateOlafDisney 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

 

Cling Creator (Crayola)Crayola,ClingCreator

  • Kids can get hands-on and make decorations to use at home or school with the Crayola Cling Creator.
  • Clings stick to nearly any flat and smooth surface and can be peeled away and repositioned to switch up looks.
  • The Cling Creator offers five double-sided shape molds to make clings with, and there’s also clay for creating customized mold designs.
  • Clings air-dry in just 15 minutes once colors and finishing solutions are mixed and poured into the molds.
  • Kids can use the provided colors to experiment with color mixing and other effects.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $24.99

LeapFrog.EpicTabletEpic Tablet (LeapFrog)

  • LeapFrog’s most advanced 7” Android-based tablet is uniquely designed to grow with your child to ignite endless learning and creative play.
  • Access exclusive LeapFrog learning games and other popular Android apps
  • Unlike any other kids’ tablets, LeapFrog Epic captivates children with a world they create in the first-of-its-kind playable homescreen.
  • Children can bring a town to life, watch their world turn from day to night, add animated characters and discover a new surprise every day
  • They can also use various art styles that reflect their age and mood.
  • Access select LeapFrog games featuring Just for Me Learning technology that personalizes content to challenge kids as they learn and level up.
  • Expand the fun with other popular Android apps, such as Fruit Ninja Academ y: Math Master and Doodle Jump (sold separately).
  • Every app is Leapfrog certified to ensure no in-app purchases, no harmful third-party ads and only age-appropriate experiences.
  • Stay in control of what your child can access online with our expanded LeapSearch browser.
  • Out of the box, kids can access only pre-selected, kid-safe web content.
  • Add new websites to the LeapSearch browser or unlock an unrestricted, open browser when your child is ready.
  • Manage what, when and how long each child plays with best-in-class parent controls for up to 3 profiles.
  • The LeapFrog Epic 7″ kids tablet comes with all the power you’d expect from an OS based on Android 4.4 and a quad-core processor.
  • It also includes 16GB memory, Wi-Fi, 2MP cameras, stylus, protective bumper, 20+ apps and more!
  • Age: 3 to 9
  • MSRP: $139.99

Shopville Town Center (The Bridge Direct)TheBridgeDirect_ShopkinsKinstruction

  • The Shopkins world has been reimagined as buildable and customizable figures and playsets with the new Shopkins C3 Kinstructions line!
  • Now kids can recreate all their favorite Shopkins environments – from the Supermarket to the Bakery to the Beauty Salon – and create mash-up figures by mixing and matching pieces.
  • It’s
    a whole new way to engage and play with the super cute, immensely popular and highly collectible Shopkins!
  • The Shopville Town Center is a buildable two-level Supermarket and the centerpiece of the Shopkins C3 Kinstructions line!
  • This deluxe set has over 400 pieces and accessories, and features a Sweet Shop, Beauty Boutique and Mini-Mart, along with six buildable figures.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $34.99

VTech.GoGoSmartWheelsUltimateRCSpeedwayGo! Go! Smart Wheels Ultimate RC Speedway (VTech)

  • Zip around the Go! Go! Smart Wheels Ultimate RC Speedway, and speed through four action zones and over nine SmartPoint locations using the steering wheel-shaped remote control for an exciting interactive experience with the RC SmartPoint Racer.
  • The speedway is 4.5 feet of interchangeable tracks and features a stunt ramp, elevator, movable gears, starting flags, and track switches that are all triggered by the RC race car.
  • Ralph and his race car entertain your little one with a light-up driver button that activates playful music and fun sounds. He also teaches the letter “R” and the vehicle’s name. Get another RC SmartPoint Racer and race a friend!
  • Ages: 1-5
  • MSRP: $59.99

MiPosaur (WowWee)MiPosaur,nobackground

  • The MiPosaur is a highly intelligent robotic creature with an incredible, evolving intelligence and personality.
  • It can sense its own surroundings and environment, and interact with them in a unique and lifelike way.
  • In addition to featuring GestureSense technology that lets you control it with the swipe of your hand, the MiPosaur has sturdy MIP (Mobile Inverted Pendulum, created with the UCSD Coordinated Robotics Lab) balance and comes with an interactive TrackBall equipped with BeaconSense technology.
  • With it, the MiPosaur can chase the trackball, play with it, guard it, as well as alter its moods depending on the various interactions.
  • The MiPosaur is fully interactive with the MiP robot and a BLE enabled app, compatible with both iOS and Android smart devices, and will feature exciting and engaging games.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $119.99

About the author

Christopher Braun

Christopher Braun

Christopher Braun is the editorial assistant at Adventure Publishing Group. He is a recent transplant from Ohio, and spends the bulk of his free time reading, running and exploring his new home in New York. When he’s not at home or in the office, he’s on a park bench somewhere, enjoying fresh air with his nose deep in a novel or magazine. With a lifelong interest in literature and art, Christopher loves any toy that helps kids share their creativity and imagination with family and friends. He thinks coloring books and crayons are necessary for a fulfilling life and no home is too small for a craft closet. To keep up with Christopher, follow him on Twitter @chrisjamesbraun.

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