Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief  Marissa DiBartolo stopped by WGN in Chicago to show off some big-ticket holiday gift ideas for holiday shoppers looking to make a big splash. 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.

E-PUNK

Kids can ride around on this compact and portable electric minibike. Kids can drive the steel-frame bike up to 9 mph. The bike features a tough BMX-style, pneumatic front tire and a comfortable padded seat. Folding foot pegs allow riders to store compactly.Kids can ride around on this compact and portable electric minibike. Kids can…

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  • MSRP:
  • $159.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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ELSA’S ENCHANTED ICE VANITY

Celebrate Elsa's journey with music and imagery straight from Frozen 2 in this enchanting vanity! Doors open to play music and magically reveal Arendelle's castle. Magic mirror cycles through three story moments and plays iconic songs from the film. Vanity design is inspired by Elsa's ice palace and iconic design elements from Disney Frozen 2.…

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  • MSRP:
  • $69.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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ARCADE1UP COUNTERCADES

These arcade machines sit on a table or countertop and feature updated hardware and a lower price. Gamers can choose from multiple iconic retro games, including Dig Dug, Pac-Man, Asteroids, Space Invaders, and Centipede.These arcade machines sit on a table or countertop and feature updated hardware and a lower price. Gamers can choose from multiple…

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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STAR WARS ULTIMATE D-O INTERACTIVE DROID

This droid replica has a self-balancing wheel; moving head and antennas; and features light-up LED eyes, sound effects, and premium deco inspired by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Drive around using the free downloadable app, play in Follow or Chase modes, or rest D-O in the included docking station.

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  • MSRP:
  • $149.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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L.O.L. SURPRISE AMAZING SURPRISE

L.O.L. Surprise! Amazing surprise is the ultimate unboxing experience, where fans can unbox 14 exclusive dolls, including two L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. Fashion dolls. In a fabulous downtown cityscape, follow the numbered maze of boxes to unbox so many surprises, including dolls, pets, fashions, and accessories. Follow the numbers to unbox the maze of surprises in…

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  • MSRP:
  • $119.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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HOT WHEELS COLOSSAL CRASH SPEEDWAY

This is the biggest boosted Hot Wheels set ever, featuring a double figure eight track. There are two colorful track loops that meet in the middle, forming a high-speed crash zone. This is the biggest boosted Hot Wheels set ever, featuring a double figure eight track. There are two colorful track loops that meet in…

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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FORTNITE JUMBO LOOT LLAMA PINATA

This 25-inch tall llama features 100 pieces, including exclusive Frozen Raven and Ice King 4-inch figures, weapons, back bling, exclusive building materials, and more. Tear it open, dig through the confetti, and reveal your loot. This 25-inch tall llama features 100 pieces, including exclusive Frozen Raven and Ice King 4-inch figures, weapons, back bling, exclusive…

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  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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