Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief  Marissa DiBartolo joined ABC 7 in San Francisco to give some holiday toy shopping tips when looking for the season’s hottest holiday toys. 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.


STAR WARS THE CHILD ANIMATRONIC EDITION

Touch the top of The Child’s head to activate more than 25 sound and motion combinations. Become the interactive creature’s protector and pretend to harness the power of the Force as The Child closes its eyes, raises its arms, giggles, and more.

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  • Ages: 4+
  • Manufacturer: HASBRO
  • MSRP: $59.99; $79.99 CAD

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LEGO SUPER MARIO ADVENTURE STARTER COURSE

Build a level inspired by the Super Mario video games, then play through the level with the interactive LEGO Mario figure. Collect coins for your best score, then rebuild to create new challenges.

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NINTENDO SWITCH

Bring your family together this summer with Nintendo Switch! Nintendo’s gaming system has an incredible library of games and characters that your family can enjoy together anytime, anywhere! Play as a handheld console or on a tv. Detachable joy-con controllers detect motion for more ways to play.

Fast Facts

  • Ages: 6+
  • Manufacturer: NINTENDO
  • MSRP: $299.99

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