Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht stopped by PIX 11 in New York to show off some cool craft toys to keep the kids entertained during the hectic holiday season. 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.


GLITTER DOTS KITS – ASSORTMENT

With Crayola Glitter Dots, kids can create with glitter in a whole new way, without all the mess! Just squish each dot to create glitter-infused outputs. Each dot contains a special coating so the glitter stays in the dot and not on your hands! Glitter dots are easy to use and versatile for any type of craft or project – they can be used on a variety of surfaces including paper, wood, craft foam, felt and more. The Glitter Dots Sparkle Signs Set lets kids create dazzling signs they can hang in their room or give as a gift to friends.

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  • Ages: 5+
  • Manufacturer: CRAYOLA
  • MSRP: $4.99

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DABBLE LAB INVENTOR’S BOX

The best inventions are usually made by accident or created out of necessity.What would make your life easier or more interesting? Dive into the Dabble Lab Inventor’s Box to get started! Follow along with the inspiration guide to learn how to create basic pulley systems, wheel axels and catapults to transform into an invention of your very own.

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LOOPIES

Kids can stuff and fluff plush characters using pre-sewn plush, chenille yarn, and a hook tool. Once the plush is stuffed, kids can add felt features and other details to complete their new fluffy friend.

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JIXELZ

Each puzzle set comes with hundreds of precision-cut, micro jigsaw pieces. Kids can use the included templates to create pre-determined designs or create their own. Jixels hold together strong and fit together with ease.

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Y’ART

Kids can create textile art with yarn by threading the Y’Art pen and coloring in the numbered areas of the pre-printed canvases. The yarn clings to the Grip-N-Stick Y’Artboard, and kids can easily lift the yarn and reposition it at any time.

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CUTIE STIX CUTIE COMPACT JEWELRY KIT

Take your Cutie Stix on-the-go with the all-new Cutie Compact Jewelry Kit! These adorable animal-themed compacts come complete with everything you need to make 4 Cutie Stix bracelets or 2 necklaces! Now you can bring your personalized Cutie Stix creations wherever you go! Available in 3 sets including Friends Furrever, Pinky Pal or Kitty Krew.

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  • Ages: 5+
  • Manufacturer: MAYA TOYS
  • MSRP: $9.99

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OOZE LABS: SOAP & BATH BOMB LAB

Kids can pretend to be chemists with this STEM set, as they create and test cosmetic products. They will use tools, scientific techniques, and basic chemistry principles to make soaps and bath bombs.

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