Lifestyle expert Brittney Levine stopped by Fox 5 in New York to show off a selection of hot holiday toys from The Toy Insider’s Holiday Gift Guide. 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.

RAINBOCORNS BIG BOW SURPRISE

The biggest Rainbocorns surprise egg, the Big Bow Surprise, includes multiple layers of surprises for kids to reveal, including a Sequin Surprise Heart, a giant plush, Big Bow accessories, collectible Bow-Bowcorns, and more than 20 additional surprises. The biggest Rainbocorns surprise egg, the Big Bow Surprise, includes multiple layers of surprises for kids to reveal,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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JUNO MY BABY ELEPHANT

Kids train and play with the animated elephant, which makes more than 150 lifelike movements and sounds. Feed Juno a peanut to see it react, teach it tricks, and play games with the included mouse toy. Kids train and play with the animated elephant, which makes more than 150 lifelike movements and sounds. Feed Juno…

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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MY ROBOTIC PET — TUMBLING HEDGEHOG

Build a working hedgehog robot with this 172-piece kit, then control it by clapping. Watch it tumble, roll, spin, bristle its spines, and scurry. Learn about gears, motors, sound sensors, LEDs, and more. Build a working hedgehog robot with this 172-piece kit, then control it by clapping. Watch it tumble, roll, spin, bristle its spines,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.95
  • Age:
  • 7+

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DISNEY FROZEN 2 PLAYDATE SVEN

Standing more than 2 feet tall, Playdate Sven is just the right size to hold a child weighing up to 70 pounds. Feed Sven his carrot to hear him make real chomping sounds. Pull on Sven's reins or press his head for galloping sounds and to hear him say phrases in Kristoff's Sven voice.

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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RIDEAMALS JOSIE PLAY & RIDE UNICORN

Kids can feed, brush, walk, and ride Josie, which features more than 100 sounds and interactions. Josie includes a saddle bag, a brush, a flower, and a cupcake; and moves at a maximum speed of 4 mph. Kids can feed, brush, walk, and ride Josie, which features more than 100 sounds and interactions. Josie includes…

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  • MSRP:
  • $399.00
  • Age:
  • 3+

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ARCADE1UP COUNTERCADES

These arcade machines sit on a table or countertop and feature updated hardware and a lower price. Gamers can choose from multiple iconic retro games, including Dig Dug, Pac-Man, Asteroids, Space Invaders, and Centipede.These arcade machines sit on a table or countertop and feature updated hardware and a lower price. Gamers can choose from multiple…

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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POUND PUPPIES

Reminiscent of the originals, these soft puppies are ready for adoption. They feature varying facial and eye expressions, ear lengths, and fur colors. Each includes a pet carrier-shaped package, a care sheet, and official adoption papers.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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COLORFORMS CLASSIC PICTURE PANELS PLAY SETS

Build colorful themed scenes and puzzles, mix and match over 150 Colorforms pieces to create endless creatures and scenes, then re-stick the shapes to imagine your own stories over and over again! Double-sided Picture Panels enhance creative storytelling with colorful play scenes on one side and fun puzzles on the back Build colorful themed scenes…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BLINGER DIAMOND COLLECTION

Blinger is the new glam styling tool that allows you to load, click, and bling your hair, fashions, and more. With 75 gems included and multiple colors to choose from, glam it up and add sparkle to your daily life.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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COOL MAKER GO GLAM NAIL STAMPER

Style manicures at home with this kit. Paint nails using the included polish, then place nails in the machine to adhere the patterned stamps. Decorates up to 125 nails with five patterns (additional patterns and polish sold separately). Style manicures at home with this kit. Paint nails using the included polish, then place nails in…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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SHIMMER STARS

Shimmer Stars are plush pets that include a Shimmer Wand that kids can use to add colorful shimmers to both the furry friend and their own hair. Includes wear-and-share fashion accessories, such as a hair bow that both the pet and kids can wear. Shimmer Stars are plush pets that include a Shimmer Wand that…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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RIBBON NINJA

Think like a fox, move like a cheetah, and strike like a cobra. Do you have what it takes to become a true Ribbon Ninja master? Each player has three colorful ribbons attached to his or her wristband. The goal is simple: snatch your opponents' ribbons before they snatch yours. Think like a fox, move…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.95; $29.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

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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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