Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief  Marissa DiBartolo joined the Associated Press’ AP-TV to talk about some of the year’s hottest holiday toys that were on display at the Toy Insider’s Sweet Suite @ Home virtual event. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s 2020 Spring & Summer Gift Guide.

CARE BEARS UNLOCK THE MAGIC INTERACTIVE FIGURES

These figures interact with kids and each other with more than 50 reactions and surprises. They sing, tell jokes, share feelings, say funny phrases, move, and light up. Each includes a collectible Care Coin. These figures interact with kids and each other with more than 50 reactions and surprises. They sing, tell jokes, share feelings,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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LEGO SUPER MARIO ADVENTURES WITH MARIO STARTER COURSE

Kids can team up with their favorite character in the real world with this LEGO Super Mario Adventures with Mario Starter Course. The set features a LEGO Mario figure that gives instant expressive responses via the LCD screens and speaker. Players earn virtual coins moving LEGO Mario from the Start Pipe to the Goal Pole…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME BATTLE ACADEMY

The latest version of Battle Academy introduces the Pokémon V gameplay mechanic and comes with an updated lineup of Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, and Cinderace.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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PINKFONG BABY SHARK DANCING DJ

Kids can dance along with Baby Shark to seven fun songs and popular remixes. Features Dance Detection technology and three game modes to get kids moving, and even helps teach ABCs and 123s.

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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STAR WARS THE CHILD ANIMATRONIC EDITION

Touch the top of The Child's head to activate more than 25 sound and motion combinations. Become the interactive creature's protector and pretend to harness the power of the Force as The Child closes its eyes, raises its arms, giggles, and more. Touch the top of The Child's head to activate more than 25 sound…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99; $79.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 4+

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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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