Want to stay on top of what toys are hot this holiday season? Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht stopped by Good Morning Arizona to show the hottest toys that are already in high demand. For more on the products featured in this segment, check out the notes below, and for a full rundown of the best toys of the year, check out our complete holiday toy guide.
Hatchimals- Hatchimals are magical creatures that live inside of eggs. Who’s inside? It’s a surprise!
- Each egg contains one of two interactive Hatchimals. Kids must and care for their egg as its eyes will light up as it makes cute sounds, telling you how it’s feeling!
- Once kids have played with it enough, they’ll see rainbow eyes, meaning it’s time to hatch! But, Hatchimals can’t hatch on their own. Kids’ touch encourages them to peck their way out of the egg—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
- Now, kids get to raise their furry Hatchimal through 3 stages, from baby to toddler, to kid. Hatchimals sing “Hatchy Birthday” each time it enters a new stage!
- Kids will teach them how to walk, dance, play games and more! It will even repeat what they say in its own voice.
- Ages: 4+
- MSRP: $59.99
- Available: Target, Walmart, Toys “R” Us
- The lights dim as the audience roars, you have just entered the ultimate robot showdown venue! Modeled after television’s favorite metallic warzone comes the HEXBUG BattleBots Arena! Watch action-packed matches unfold inside this 20X20 arena, a perfect place to pit a collection of the world’s most fierce machines against one another!
- The HEXBUG BattleBots Arena even includes two push activated pulverizing hammers! A fold-out game board features authentic graphics and plastic side panels recreate the protective glass surroundings, just like on TV!
- Also included with each battle arena are Tombstone and Witch Doctor, I/R remote control BattleBots – ready to fight at your will!
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $69.99
- Available: Amazon, Target, Toys “R” Us
Talk-to-Me Mikey- Kids can have hours of fun conversing with Michelangelo, the most fun-loving and energetic of all the turtles.
- One of the most intelligent Turtle toys ever, Talk-to-Me Mikey recognizes a child’s questions and responds in hundreds of unique ways in less than a second.
- The highly interactive Turtle features movement and position sensors to react hilariously based on how a child moves Mikey.
- Known for being the Turtle brother with the most enthusiasm, Mikey even sings songs and plays games with kids.
- Ages: 4+
- MSRP: $39.99
- Available: Toys “R” Us
Little Live Pets Snuggles My Dream Puppy (Moose Toys)
- Snuggles, My Dream Puppy joins Little Live Pets and moves and feels just like a real puppy.
- Kids can hold him in his arms and give him a hug. They won’t be able to resist his big brown expressive eyes. They can feed him with his bottle and he’ll fall asleep in their arms, dreaming about them!
- Snuggles even comes with an adoption certificate for kids to fill in make him their own! He is the no mess pup who loves to be loved!
- With a pat of the head or a rub of the tummy, Snuggles will close his eyes and make adorable puppy sounds. Kids can even watch him breathe. Snuggles moves, feels and responds just like a real puppy!
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $54.99
- Available: Target, Toys “R” Us, Walmart
- CHiP (Canine Home Intelligent Pet) is the ultimate AI Robotic Dog.
- CHiP recognizes its master and responds to commands using the included SmartBand, a sleek, rechargeable wearable controller. CHiP also responds to
hand gestures and voice commands.
- CHiP plays fetch and fun games with his SmartBall, interacting in all the ways a real dog would… Roll his ball and he’ll bring it back to you, or play soccer with him. Pick up his front legs and he’ll dance with you. Rub your nose against his and he’ll nuzzle right back.
- After a day of endless fun, CHiP knows it’s time to head to its special SmartBed and recharge. With a 360-degree system of play that’s physical, digital and tactile, plus an intuitive, evolving app, CHiP is a welcome addition to today’s connected home and fun for all ages.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $199.99
- Available: Amazon, Target, Toys “R” Us
