Toy Insider Senior Editor Maddie Michalik joined Today in New York on WNBC to give a sneak peek at the year’s hottest new toys.  For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.

 


BLUE’S CLUES & YOU! CHECK-UP TIME BLUE

Kids can give Blue a check-up! Listen to her heartbeat, check her temperature, and give her medicine. Place a bandage on her ears, legs, or arms. Check out her ears with the otoscope. Blue has a removable mask that she can wear! Josh will help kids through Blue’s check-up by suggesting places to check. When they get through all three spots, they have given Blue a thorough check-up! Lights in her cheeks, mouth, and chest also help guide. Includes a Blue plush, a stethoscope, a thermometer, a spoonful of medicine, an otoscope, a bandage, and a mask.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: JUST PLAY
  • MSRP: $34.99

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MY SQUISHY LITTLE DUMPLINGS

These interactive characters come with big personalities that kids can reveal when they give their cheeks a squeeze and watch them pop open. Each Dumpling features more than 50 light and sound reactions. Dress them up, tickle them, shake them, and toss them, and watch their little cheeks light up as you play. These collectibles will be available in August 2021.

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  • Ages: 5+
  • Manufacturer: WOWWEE
  • MSRP: $14.99

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MOJI THE LOVABLE LABRADOODLE

Moji is a soft, cuddly furball that responds to voice commands and touch with more than 150 unique reactions. Moji’s smart collar features a color screen that displays animated emojis that communicate his puppy thoughts. Moji can even learn up to 12 tricks and interact with his accessories, including his bowl, chew rope, and grooming brush. Moji will be available in the fall.

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  • Ages: 4+
  • Manufacturer: SKYROCKET
  • MSRP: $99.99

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BONSAI TREE

Let your creativity flow and embrace the art of bonsai! This hands-on project is the perfect way to bring calm and tranquility to your day as you build. Celebrate the seasons by swapping the pink blossoms for green leaves. Set your imagination loose as you style the blossoms to create your own unique display, complete with pot and stand.

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