Not sure how you’re going to get through the holidays? We’ve got you covered. Toy Insider Senior Editor Maddie Michalik stopped by NBC in Indianapolis to show off some of the best holiday gifts to keep kids and their parents entertained during stressful holiday trips. 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.

FISHER-PRICE IMAGINEXT DC SUPER FRIENDS TRANSFORMING BATMOBILE R/C

Kids can use the remote control to drive the vehicle, then turn the Power Pad to watch it transform into battle mode with awesome lights, sound effects, and projectiles. Includes a Batman figure and four projectile disks. Kids can use the remote control to drive the vehicle, then turn the Power Pad to watch it…

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  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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FRYIN FLYIN DONUTS

Players throw doughnut rings into the fryer and race to be the first one to fly all their doughnuts into the baker's dryer to win the game. The game is designed for two to four players.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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SLIMYGLOOP SLIMYSAND

Kids can stretch and mold Slimygloop Slimysand, then watch it stretch and expand. Each 3-pound bag is resealable. Pair the sand any with molds, rollers, or impressions for more ways to play.

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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SLIMYGLOOP SLIMYSAND CONSTRUCT & CRUSH

Mold it, stretch it, watch it expand – SLIMYSAND is the new way to play! With the SLIMYGLOOP SLIMYSAND Construct & Crush set, you can build and mold your own construction vehicles and site with the included molds. Mix together yellow and blue sand to make green, or keep it simple and use them as…

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  • MSRP:
  • $16.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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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…

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  • MSRP:
  • $4.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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TIP OF THE TONGUE

Players must think fast and spit out the answer in two seconds during this fast-paced trivia game. The family-friendly game for two to six players includes 1,000 questions and a travel timer that doubles as card storage.Players must think fast and spit out the answer in two seconds during this fast-paced trivia game. The family-friendly…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 12+

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HYPERSTRIKE

Kids can take backyard battles to a new level! This ultimate bow and arrow set is perfect for either one-on-one or team-based fun and fast-paced competition. Designed with low-profile bungee cords, these bows can launch arrows up to an amazing 250 feet! Simply hook the soft foam Zonic Whistle Arrow into the fast-load bungee loops,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 14+

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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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