Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Fox 4 in Ft. Myers to show off the best new toys to teach kids about environmental issues this Earth Day. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.  

LOL SURPRISE OMG DANCE DANCE DANCE FASHION DOLLS

Each OMG fashion doll is inspired by dance and they each have their own fierce style. Unbox the TV package, where each character actually moves on the “screen” when you turn the dial. Shine the included blacklight on your fashion doll to reveal magic blacklight surprises. The package becomes a reusable play space for each…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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SMARTIVITY KALEIDOSCOPE

With this kit, kids can build a kaleidoscope, fill its drum with colorful trinkets, and explore a sequence of patterns, designs, and colors. The project teaches kids the fundamental STEM concepts. With this kit, kids can build a kaleidoscope, fill its drum with colorful trinkets, and explore a sequence of patterns, designs, and colors. The…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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LEGO CREATOR FLOWER BOUQUET

Each detail of the bouquet is made from LEGO components. The build is completely customizable to create a unique display. Part of the LEGO Botanical Collection for adults, this set includes several elements made from a plant-based plastic, produced using sustainably sourced sugarcane. Each detail of the bouquet is made from LEGO components. The build…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 18+

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SORT & RECYCLE RIDE-ON TRUCK

Made from 90% reclaimed plastic, little ones can hop on this ride-on truck and learn about recycling and reusing everyday objects. They can sort pieces that represent plastic, metal, and paper into the correct bin and take quizzes that reinforce learning. Made from 90% reclaimed plastic, little ones can hop on this ride-on truck and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $37.99
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS.+

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POP2PLAY

Parents can assemble these pop-up playsets in less than five minutes and fold them flat for easy storage. Each set is made with a durable, eco-friendly, StrongFold cardboard material that can hold up to 50 pounds. These playsets will be available in the spring. Parents can assemble these pop-up playsets in less than five minutes…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99-39.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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PAW PATROL ROCKY REUSE IT TRUCK

PAW Patrol's Rocky encourages kids to recycle the included materials and turn them into tools, including a brush, a claw, and a hammer. Then, kids can pretend to use their new tools on their rescue missions with Rocky. The truck is equipped with rolling wheels and moving arms to lift the dumpster and empty the…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99; $32.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

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WIND POWER 4

Wind is one of the most promising sources of clean, renewable energy available today. With this kit, kids can assemble a realistic wind turbine, complete with an electric generator and adjustable rotor blades that are designed with complex aerodynamic curves to look and work like modern-day wind turbine blades. Then, conduct experiments to optimize the…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.95
  • Age:
  • 8+

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SCIENCE4YOU GREEN SCIENCE

Kids can explore eco-science with these fun and Earth-friendly projects reusing materials! Studies show that when kids are having fun or making discoveries during an experiment, they are more likely to feel motivated and rewarded while learning. These positive experiences help stimulate the brain to develop various skills. The kit includes more than 15 experiments!…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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DESIGN & DRILL BOLT BUDDIES FIRE TRUCK

Kids can use the included play drill to attach colorful bolts to the fire truck. The set comes with three figures — Firefighter, Fire Chief, and Dalmatian Dog — and accessories. The eco-friendly packaging unfolds to become part of the play experience. Kids can use the included play drill to attach colorful bolts to the…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • 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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