Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined Life.Style.Live! on WISH-TV in Indianapolis to show off the hot toys kids will be asking for this holiday season. 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.


JURASSIC WORLD 6V T-REX QUAD

This T. rex-inspired ride-on features easy-to-use, push-button acceleration on the handlebars, chomping action, and dino roar effects. It travels up to 2 mph and holds up to 40 lbs.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $74
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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PEPPA PIG TONIEBOX STARTER SET

This Peppa Pig-themed Toniebox is a screen-free entertainment system designed to spark imagination in kids as they listen to stories, songs, and more. It comes with a Peppa Pig Tonie and is compatible with other character Tonies.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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LITTLE LIVE PETS MAMA SURPRISE

This interactive guinea pig features more than 20 sounds and reactions. Place her in her hutch overnight and she'll deliver a themed guinea pig baby every day for three days. Kids can repeat the surprise deliveries again and again.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $64.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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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.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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SHIMMER ‘N SPARKLE LIGHT UP BEAUTY STUDIO

Kids can get glam with the 28 lip, cheek, and eyeshadow colors, then record or snap photos with the help of the clip-on selfie light. They can follow the illustrated tutorial cards to create their ideal looks.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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About the author

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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