Looking for a great deal on one of the hottest holiday toys? Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht stopped by CNBC’s Squawk Box to talk about some great deals you can find this holiday season. For more on the products featured in this segment, check out the items below, and for a full rundown of the best toys of the year, check out our complete holiday toy guide.


kurio-watch_kd-group1Kurio Watch (KD Group)

  • This Bluetooth smartwatch is made specifically for kids and features a sleek, modern design with smooth rounded edges,  an adjustable soft silicone band, and a responsive touchscreen with excellent resolution.
  • Features an alarm, calculator, music and video players, front-facing camera, activity tracker, and mini games that detect precise wrist movement thanks to its built-in accelerometer.
  • Kids can also message friends and family via other Kurio or Android devices, all within a safe distance using Bluetooth technology.
  • When connected to a parent’s smartphone, Kurio Watch also becomes a hands-free way for kids to take phone calls.
  • Parents can also enter vital ICE (In Case of Emergency) information, including blood type, any allergies and an emergency contact.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $59.99
  • Black Friday Deal: $29.99 at Toys “R” Us Nov. 24—Nov. 25

spirograph-mega-activity-set-kahootzSpirograph Mega Activity Set (Kahootz)

  • Create amazing 3D images with different pattersna dn shapes using this Spirogrpah activity set.
  • What’s included: Storage box with lid 20 sheets of paper 22 Spirograph gears Spiro putty 3 writing pens 16 fine line markers 3D glasses Notepad 16 cards & envelopes 5 sheets of diecut punchouts
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $49.99
  • Black Friday Deal: 50% off at Kohl’s

   lincoln-logs-colts-creek-command-post-knexLincoln Logs Colts Creek Command Post (K’NEX)

  • Stand guard at the LINCOLN LOGS Colts Creek Command Post!
  • Colts Creek Command Post contains 170 all-wood pieces, which are now made in the U.S.A.
  • This set also includes two figures, a frontiersman and a horse. The set includes step-by-step instructions and the handy storage container stores the parts when playtime is over.
  • Ages: 3+
  • MSRP: $49.99
  • Black Friday Deal” 50% off at Toys “R” Us on Black Friday

rock-em-sock-em-robots-mattelRock Em Sock Em Robots (Mattel)

  • classic game of rock ’em sock ’em is back after 35 years.
  • The original robots red rocker and blue bomber are featured in the game. O
  • bject of the game : Players try to move the robots into position and hammer their opponent robot until his block comes off.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $19.99
  • Black Friday Deal: $10.00 at Toys “R” Us (and select games)

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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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