Toy Insider Editorial Director Jackie Breyer spoke to That Expert Show to talk about this year’s hottest holiday toys. 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.

FORTNITE JUMBO LOOT LLAMA PINATA

This 25-inch tall llama features 100 pieces, including exclusive Frozen Raven and Ice King 4-inch figures, weapons, back bling, exclusive building materials, and more. Tear it open, dig through the confetti, and reveal your loot. This 25-inch tall llama features 100 pieces, including exclusive Frozen Raven and Ice King 4-inch figures, weapons, back bling, exclusive…

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  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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PLAY-DOH SLIME VARIETY PACK

This pack features Play-Doh Foam, Play-Doh Krackle, Super Cloud fluffy slime, and Super Stretch stretchy slime. Each has a unique texture and vibrant color, and comes packaged in a resealable container to prevent from drying out.

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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RYAN’S WORLD SUPER SURPRISE SAFE

Kids can use the key to unlock more than 30 surprises. Push and reveal, smash and decode to discover figures, treasure, and more, inspired by the popular YouTube channel, Ryan ToysReview. Kids can use the key to unlock more than 30 surprises. Push and reveal, smash and decode to discover figures, treasure, and more, inspired…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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FGTEEV GIANT MYSTERY TEEV

Based on the popular FGTeeV YouTube channel, this unboxing experience features a giant retro TV carrying case with hidden surprises inside, including collectible figures, a Gurkey Turkey plush, a squishy, stickers, and more. Based on the popular FGTeeV YouTube channel, this unboxing experience features a giant retro TV carrying case with hidden surprises inside, including…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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PINKFONG BABY SHARK SONG PUPPETS WITH TEMPO CONTROL

Move the mouth of the Baby Shark, Mommy Shark, or Daddy Shark puppet to hear it “sing” the entire “Baby Shark” song. Change the speed of the song by moving the mouth faster or slower. Each sold separately. Move the mouth of the Baby Shark, Mommy Shark, or Daddy Shark puppet to hear it “sing”…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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FISHER-PRICE IMAGINEXT DC SUPER FRIENDS TRANSFORMING BATMOBILE R/C

Kids can use the remote control to drive the vehicle, then turn the Power Pad to watch it transform into battle mode with awesome lights, sound effects, and projectiles. Includes a Batman figure and four projectile disks. Kids can use the remote control to drive the vehicle, then turn the Power Pad to watch it…

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  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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TAMAGOTCHI ON

Tamagotchi On offers on-the-go entertainment and teaches kids responsibility as they care for their pets. Features a colored screen and millions of options so kids can make personalized characters. An interactive mobile app adds more play value. Tamagotchi On offers on-the-go entertainment and teaches kids responsibility as they care for their pets. Features a colored…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • 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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PRETTY, PRETTY PRINCESS

Kids can compete to become a princess in this classic ‘90s board game. The first player to collect all of their matching jewelry and the crown wins the title of pretty, pretty princess.

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  • MSRP:
  • $16.95
  • Age:
  • 5+

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KIDKRAFT ERIC CARLE ACTIVITY CUBE

This activity cube has five sides for kids to explore, with features such as turnable gears, lift-up flaps, alphabet blocks, and a bead maze. It also features elements inspired by Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar.This activity cube has five sides for kids to explore, with features such as turnable gears, lift-up flaps, alphabet blocks,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 9 MOS+

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STICKIES

Kids can squish, squeeze, and shape Sticky the Octopus, Sticky the Shark, Sticky the Axolotl, and Sticky the Pig (each sold separately). Throw the animals at a wall or flat surface to see them splat and stick. Kids can squish, squeeze, and shape Sticky the Octopus, Sticky the Shark, Sticky the Axolotl, and Sticky the…

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  • MSRP:
  • $4.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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MÜSHMEEZ

These tactile plush are soft, moldable, and stretchable. Available in three sizes, Müshmeez come in bright, fun characters, each filled with unique materials. These tactile plush are soft, moldable, and stretchable. Available in three sizes, Müshmeez come in bright, fun characters, each filled with unique materials.

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  • MSRP:
  • $6.99
  • Age:
  • 7+

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FOODIE ROOS

Foodie Roos plush animals look, smell, and feel like food. They come in food containers that open up to become the Foodie's Room. Kids can collect all 20, including two hidden rare animal versions. Foodie Roos plush animals look, smell, and feel like food. They come in food containers that open up to become the…

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  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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CRY BABIES MAGIC TEARS

Available in blind bottle houses and dressed in animal onesies, these dolls cry real tears and come with eight accessories and a sticker sheet. There are 12 characters to collect, including one rare character. Available in blind bottle houses and dressed in animal onesies, these dolls cry real tears and come with eight accessories and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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HATCHIMALS WOW

You've never hatched like this before. Introducing Hatchimals' biggest surprise yet: Hatchimals WOW! There are lots of new surprises in store with the newest member of the Hatchimals family. You've never hatched like this before. Introducing Hatchimals' biggest surprise yet: Hatchimals WOW! There are lots of new surprises in store with the newest member of…

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  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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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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