Looking for some some great holiday toys to grab this holiday season? Toy Insider Senior Editor Ali Mierzejewski stopped by New Day Cleveland to show off the toys and gifts that will be in high demand this year. 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.


POMSIES (SKYROCKET)

  • Pomsies are loveable, fashionable, interactive plush pets kids can wear and take anywhere!
  • Inspired by the pom-pom fashion trend, each Pomsies pet has a soft, cuddly fur face and a tail that kids can wrap around their wrist, hair, backpack, clothing and more.
  • They are the ultimate accessory!
  • Pomsies are interactive with two modes of play: Virtual Pet Mode and Freeze Dance Mode.
  • Pomsies will tell kids when they are happy, sleepy, or hungry with eyes that light up in different colors and adorable sounds.
  • Each Pomsie has up to 50 different reactions with sounds only kids can make happen.
  • The first series features six characters for kids to collect.
  • Ages: 4+
  • MSRP: $14.99
  • Available: Walmart, Target, Amazon, Justice, Party City, Joann’s

H2OGO! SNOW POLAR EDGE TUBE (BESTWAY)

  • The Polar Edge Tube snow tube is pleasing to the eye and functional on the snow.
  • The tube features a modern blue, white, and orange pattern.
  • It is fortified with Polar Shield—a weather protective material designed for cold weather.
  • A set of over-sized, glove-ready handles are built-in so riders can hold on safely as they speed downhill.
  • The interlocking quick release valves allow for speedy inflation and convenient storage prep.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $44.99
  • Available: Amazon

 

NIGHTHAWK (ROLLPLAY)

  • Rollplay Nighthawk Ride-On: Master the thrill of the ride with the 12 Volt Nighthawk Ride-On from Rollplay!
  • Reaching forward speeds of up to 6 mph, this innovative ride-on is sure to be a hit with little thrill-seekers.
  • Accelerator and brake pedals allow the rider to control the speed of the Nighthawk with ease.
  • Kids will love learning how to maneuver around obstacles with the unique steering technique — lean left and right to do quick turns.
  • Side handlebars allow your child to remain secure while protecting his or her hands.
  • With an included rear safety flag, you can easily keep an eye on riders as they have a blast racing.
  • Simply plug in the included charger to the 12V battery to re-power the ride-on.
  • Recommended for children weighing up to 110 lbs.
  • Available in white/black or black/red color combinations
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $149.99
  • Available: Walmart, Amazon

FISH FEUD (BUFFALO GAMES)

  • It’s feeding time! Launch squishy fish through the mouth of the Big Fish- to the player on the other side in this two player game. You both race to clear your side of all fish to win.
  • Don’t take turns, both players launch squishy fish at the same time.
  • Any fish that arrive on your side must be sent back before you can win. So, keep launching as fast as you can.
  • Ages: 4+
  • MSRP: $14.99
  • Available: All major retailers (Amazon, Target, Walmart)

NICKELODEON SPARKLIN’ UNICORN SLIME (CRA-Z-ART)

  • This kit includes everything kids need to make sparkly, technicolored slime, including glitter, activator, glue, and more.  
  • It allows you to make different kinds of trendy unicorn slime, including a combination of purple, pink and blue slime with cool, sparkling glitter!  
  • It Includes all the ingredients and tools you need, and  it’s fun, safe, and easy to make.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $9.99
  • Available: Target, Walmart

POKÉMON LET’S GO PIKACHU + POKE BALL PLUS & POKÉMON LET’S GO EEVEE + POKE BALL PLUS (NINTENDO)

  • Enjoy a great value with this software bundle as you experience an immersive Pokémon  or Eevee adventure to the fullest.
  • Includes the Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! game and the Poké Ball Plus accessory.
  • Play the entire game with a single Joy-Con controller or use the Poké Ball Plus accessory, which will light up, vibrate, and make sounds to bring your adventure to life.
  • Connect Poké Ball Plus to the Pokémon GO* app to catch Pokémon in the real world and gather items from Poké Stops without viewing your smartphone screen—meanwhile, carry Pokémon from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!
  • Ages: Rated E for Everyone
  • MSRP: $99.99
  • Available: November 16, 2018 at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (Available now for pre-order)

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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