Toy Insider Parent and Contributing Editor Charlene DeLoach joined The Rhode Show in Providence to show off the hottest toys of the 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.


1:8 R/C APP DRIVER FORD BRONCO

This 22-inch R/C vehicle has features including terrain-dominating suspension, oversized tires, and working lights. Drive with the included joystick-style transmitter OR with the free New Bright App Driver app (free to download) on your wireless device. The app unlocks extra features like speed, light & sound controls and music options.

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MEALTIME MAGIC

This interactive doll reacts to the light-up spoon with more than 70 sounds and phrases. The food tray includes 10 foods to mix and match. Burp and play with Mia or Maya, then rock her to sleep. Available in two skin tones.

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  • Ages: 4+
  • Manufacturer: SPIN MASTER
  • MSRP: $59.99; $79.99 CAD

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ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS

Players can create their own paradise on a deserted island with a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. The time of day and seasons in the game reflect real life so there is always something different to experience and explore.

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  • Ages: 8+
  • Manufacturer: NINTENDO
  • MSRP: $59.99; $79.99 CAD

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JIMU ROBOT MYTHICAL SERIES: FIREBOT KIT

Build and code a robotic dragon with the help of the step-by-step, 3D directions found in the free JIMU app. The kit includes everything needed to create the fantasy-inspired robot, which utilizes the Blockly coding platform.

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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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TILE LOCK SCRABBLE

Families’ Scrabble words won't be slip slidin' away, thanks to this board's clever "tile-lock” design. There are also soft pads on its bottom that allow players to effortlessly slide the board across a table or rotate it for a better view. The compact size of the board, tiles and racks, make the game ideal for travel. Play Scrabble in a car, train, plane or boat with no worries. Includes official plastic Scrabble game board with tile-lock system, 100 plastic Scrabble letter tiles, four plastic tile racks, a drawstring tile bag, and instructions.

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