Time’s running out to get the hottest toys of the holiday season! Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Jackie Breyer stopped by Fox & Friends to talk about the year’s must-have holiday toys. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for our complete rundown of the best gifts for the holidays, check out our complete holiday gift guide.
JEEP AND FERRARI MY FIRST RC (BB JUNIOR)
- This Ferrari and Jeep are designed as a first-time, radio-controlled toy.
- These cars run with a 27 mhz controller with forward and backward buttons, motion sensor to control left and right, realistic horn sound button, and working headlights and taillights.
- Age: 2+
- MSRP: $40
- Available: Amazon, Target, Toys “R” Us, Walmart
LASER PEGS 8-IN-1 RACE CAR (LASER PEGS)
- This 8-in-1 Race Car kit from Laser Pegs Builder is for ultimate car enthusiasts.
- Kids can strap in and build all the exciting models in this kit like the Rally Car, F1 Racer, Modified Racer, or the Land Speed to name a few. Kids can light up their creations to amp up the building experience.
- There are 11 LEDs, 111 pieces, and batteries included, and this is compatible with other Major Construction Kits.
- Age: 8-14
- U.S. MSRP: $32.99
- Available: Amazon, Toys “R” Us
SMOOSHY MUSHY PETS (REDWOODVENTURES)
- Smooshy Mushy from RedwoodVentures is part of the newest collectible craze, full of exciting, super squishy, slow-rise surprises.
- Each Smooshy Mushy series includes one of eight randomly assorted pets. Kids can unwrap the container to find out which scented Smooshy Mushy squishy surprise is inside.
- Every pet has a Bestie they can’t live without so kids should keep searching to find out, which tiny squishy “Bestie” is their pets BFF. Sets also come with a “what’s your smooshy name?” game, a nametag, mini container, stickers, and a collectible poster.
- For fall of ’17 kids can collect 24 food-themed Smooshy Mushy Pets to discover, squish, and trade with their friends.
- Age: 5+
- MSRP: $9.99
- Available: Walmart
STAR WARS BIG-FIGS (JAKKS PACIFIC)
- Straight out of the Star Wars Saga comes the JAKKS BIG-FIGS Star Wars: The Last Jedi action figures.
- Each figure stands 18-inches to 20-inches tall, has seven or more points of articulation. Some of the characters also come with soft goods capes and removable accessories.
- Figures are also available in 31 and 48.5-inch versions.
- Age: 3+
- MSRP: $19.99
- Available: All major retailers
JOJO SIWA CD + G KARAOKE MACHINE (EKIDS)
- This karaoke machine is inspired by the teen and tween sensation JoJo Siwa!
- Kids can access their music library and stream content with voice control.
- Users Connect to the TV and sing their hearts out to their favorite JoJo lyrics on screen using the included CD, featuring songs with and without guide vocals.
- The karaoke machine even features a multi-colored LED light show. Bluetooth wirelessly streams audio from any compatible device, and it also take calls with the included speakerphone.
- Ages: 6+
- MSRP: $39.97
- Available: Walmart exclusive
LUVABELLA/LUVABEAU (SPIN MASTER)
- Luvabella is a loveable, life-like baby doll that comes in a variety of girl and boy doll options in different ethnicities.
- Children can care, nurture and play with Luvabella and Luvabeau using the doll’s interactive accessories and pacifier.
- From feeding time with her spoon, play time with her Lamby, to nap time with her bottle, Luvabella will respond with natural reactions. Kids can watch her laugh, blink, purse her lips, and more.
- Feed her with her spoon and she’ll begin to chew and learn new food words.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $99.99
- Available: Amazon, Target, Toys “R” Us, Walmart
DRONE FORCE: ANGLER ATTACK (ALPHA GROUP US)
- The Angler Attack is a toy drone made especially for children.
- It features one-touch takeoff and landing for both easy indoor and outdoor flight.
- The LED lights help make nighttime flying easier.
- The drone is shaped like an Angler fish exoskeleton shell.
- Age: 8+
- MSRP: $59.99
- Canadian MSRP: $79.99
- Available: Amazon, Toys “R” Us, K-Mart, Kohls, Meijers
- Aura is a gesture-controlled drone that uses patented Gesturebotics technology powered by LocoRobo.
- The wearable glove controller will have users feeling like superheroes – the drone is controlled by hand motions made while wearing the glove.
- Kids can fly Aura up and down, forward and backward, and even perform tricks like a sideways flip.
- Aura puts the power in kids’ hands, removing the learning curve of using a joystick controller to pilot their flying robot.
- Ages: 7+
- MSRP: $99.99
- Available: Target, Toys “R” Us, Best Buy
