Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined KTXL Morning News in Sacramento to show off some hot holiday toys that are kid-friendly and environmentally-friendly. 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.


B-KIND DOLLS

This eco-friendly doll line is made from recycled materials and promotes positive messages of kindness. There are five 12-inch dolls for kids to collect, and each character comes with a DIY activity that reflects her individual personality and passion. This eco-friendly doll line is made from recycled materials and promotes positive messages of kindness. There…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.97
  • Age:
  • 6+

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CRAFT YOUR OWN LIP BALM

Kids can create and customize lip balm using all-natural ingredients, including olive oil, shea butter, and beeswax. There are three different kits available, each containing all the necessary ingredients, scents, and equipment. Kids can create and customize lip balm using all-natural ingredients, including olive oil, shea butter, and beeswax. There are three different kits available,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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SNAP CIRCUITS GREEN ENERGY

Kids can make their own real-working circuits and learn the basics of electronics and alternative energy with this set. With more than 45 parts and 125 projects to explore, kids will gain knowledge about clean energy concepts, including the science behind electric cars, windmills, and hand-generated power.

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  • MSRP:
  • $104.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

3DOODLER START+ ESSENTIALS PEN SET

This easy-to-use 3D printing pen gives kids a unique, hands-on way to make art, design objects, and build things. The pen extrudes a special eco-plastic that quickly hardens and is completely safe to the touch. This easy-to-use 3D printing pen gives kids a unique, hands-on way to make art, design objects, and build things. The…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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DESIGN & DRILL BOLT BUDDIES FIRST RESPONDERS

This line includes three vehicles inspired by frontline workers: a fire truck, a helicopter, and a police motorcycle (each sold separately). Snap the pieces together and use the kid-friendly drill to attach colorful bolts. Features eco-friendly packaging. This line includes three vehicles inspired by frontline workers: a fire truck, a helicopter, and a police motorcycle…

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  • MSRP:
  • $26.99-44.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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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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