Toy Insider Senior Editor Madeleine Buckley joined News 12 in New York to show off the best toys to keep kids entertained while the weather is cold. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.
BESTWAY JUMPIN’ BALLOON BOUNCER
Kids will reach for the sky! They can jump until they drop, and play ring toss with the interactive hooks on the balloon to their heart's content. Transparent walls make it easy for parents to keep an eye on the kids while they play all day. Helps develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and dexterity. Kids…
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KINETIC SAND MERMAID CRYSTAL PLAYSET
Kids can unlock the mermaid crystal lid with the shell key and dig through purple Kinetic Sand to uncover a hidden pearl and mermaid key, which then unlocks a hidden treasure chest containing Kinetic Sand shimmer sand, hidden gems, and pearls. The crystal container doubles as a play space or a storage container to hold…
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POP UP PIRATE
Swashbucklers beware! If the pirate pops up, ye be out! Push the pirate into the barrel and take turns sliding the swords into the barrel slots. But beware — if the pirate pops up, kids are out! This fun game will keep kids guessing since the slot that makes the pirate pop changes every time.…
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SONIC RACERS ASSORTED R/C
These R/C cars feature Sonic the Hedgehog characters behind the wheel in 1:28 scale. The line includes Amy Rose, Silver the Hedgehog, and Sonic.
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LEGO FRIENDS HEARTLAKE DOWNTOWN DINER
Role-play restaurant stories with this LEGO Friends Heartlake Downtown Diner building set. This set includes lots of accessories to inspire creative play, kids can pretend to make sandwiches or imagine being a customer at the diner. Features include a drive-through, outdoor seating, plus an arcade game and a moving jukebox. Kids can use the salad…
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REAL LITTLES MICRO CRAFTS
Inside these colorful, plastic caboodles, kids will find the materials for one of six DIY crafts. Each craft kit creates a micro version of a popular crafting item, such as a lightbox, bath bombs, or a terrarium. Kids can also use the stackable caboodles for storage.
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BESTWAY JUMPIN’ BALLOON BOUNCER
Kids will reach for the sky! They can jump until they drop, and play ring toss with the interactive hooks on the balloon to their heart's content. Transparent walls make it easy for parents to keep an eye on the kids while they play all day. Helps develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and dexterity. Kids…
Buy Now
KINETIC SAND MERMAID CRYSTAL PLAYSET
Kids can unlock the mermaid crystal lid with the shell key and dig through purple Kinetic Sand to uncover a hidden pearl and mermaid key, which then unlocks a hidden treasure chest containing Kinetic Sand shimmer sand, hidden gems, and pearls. The crystal container doubles as a play space or a storage container to hold…
Buy Now
POP UP PIRATE
Swashbucklers beware! If the pirate pops up, ye be out! Push the pirate into the barrel and take turns sliding the swords into the barrel slots. But beware — if the pirate pops up, kids are out! This fun game will keep kids guessing since the slot that makes the pirate pop changes every time.…
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SONIC 2.GHZ RC – ALL-STAR RACING
Race to the finish line with these epic R/C cars based on characters from Sonic The Hedgehog video games. Each R/C is 6.5 inches long and utilizes a 2.4GHz radio frequency that allows kids to race up to 16 R/Cs at the same time. Available in Amy Rose, Silver the Hedgehog, and Sonic the Hedgehog…
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LEGO FRIENDS HEARTLAKE DOWNTOWN DINER
Role-play restaurant stories with this LEGO Friends Heartlake Downtown Diner building set. This set includes lots of accessories to inspire creative play, kids can pretend to make sandwiches or imagine being a customer at the diner. Features include a drive-through, outdoor seating, plus an arcade game and a moving jukebox. Kids can use the salad…
Buy Now
REAL LITTLES MICRO CRAFTS
Inside these colorful, plastic caboodles, kids will find the materials for one of six DIY crafts. Each craft kit creates a micro version of a popular crafting item, such as a lightbox, bath bombs, or a terrarium. Kids can also use the stackable caboodles for storage.
