Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief  Marissa DiBartolo joined KATU Portland’s Afternoon Live to show off the hot toys that are sure to be on kids’ holiday wish lists. 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.


SQUEAKEE THE BALLOON DOG

Squeakee is an interactive balloon dog pet that kids can train and feed. He’ll listen and respond with more than 60 sounds and movements activated by voice commands and multiple touch sensors.

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BEYBLADE BURST RISE HYPERSPHERE VORTEX CLIMB BATTLE SET

This customizable Beystadium has four sections for multiple ways to play. Comes with two Beyblade Burst launchers with Hypersphere battling tops that can climb up ramps and drop in from the Brick Plane for head-to-head collisions.

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LEGO DOTS MEGA BRACELET PACK

Kids can customize friendship bracelets using the five adjustable bands and 295 assorted tiles. Includes a sorting tray with dividers. Make, wear, and share with this easy, creative craft project.

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POWER TREADS

Easily build the all-surface vehicle, then create a custom course using the modular track set. Track pieces are interchangeable and can be placed far apart or close together. Add obstacles using any household items.

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  • Ages: 5+
  • Manufacturer: WOWWEE
  • MSRP: $19.99 - $39.99

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HATCHIMALS PIXIES CRYSTAL FLYERS

Each crystal egg houses a grown-up pixie that can really fly indoors as kids guide the flight with their hands. An auto-stop feature stops flight if kids accidentally touch the spinning wings.

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  • Ages: 6+
  • Manufacturer: SPIN MASTER
  • MSRP: $29.99; $39.99 CAD

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ROBLOX ADOPT ME: PET STORE

Take over the counter of this pet store inspired by DreamCraft’s Adopt Me! game in Roblox. The set comes with three figures, accessories, various animal figures, and a redeemable code to unlock an exclusive, in-game item.

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  • Ages: 6+
  • Manufacturer: JAZWARES
  • MSRP: $49.99

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