Christmas is almost here, and our time for shopping is almost up! To help us all find those last-minute gifts, Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht brought some of the year’s hottest items to Good Day LA. Even if you’re ahead of the rest of us and finished with your holiday shopping, take a look at these. You may just spot something specials that you’ve missed!

Razor.GroundForceDrifterFuryGround Force Drifter Fury (Razor)

  • Slide into turns with style in the Razor Ground Force Drifter Fury, which has Super Slider POM rear wheels for increased drifting capabilities.
  • Hurdle forward on the go-kart-style, powder-coated steel frame using the easy-to-operate, thumb-trigger throttle and reach speeds up to 12 mph.
  • To kick things up a notch, engage the Spark Bar and release a shower of brilliant sparks in your wake.
  • Spark Bar shoots sparks out for an awesome effect
  • Variable-speed, thumb-trigger throttle provides easy operation
  • Super Slider POM rear wheels are designed for drifting
  • Rear, hand-operated brake
  • Go-kart-style, powder-coated steel frame for durability
  • Reaches speeds up to 12 mph
  • Runs for up to 40 minutes of continuous use
  • High-torque, chain-driven motor
  • Molded aluminum front wheels with solid rubber tires
  • Bucket-style seat with seat/shoulder strap
  • Flag included for decoration
  • Maximum weight capacity: 140 lb.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $399.99

Imperial.R2D2BubbleMachineR2-D2 Bubble Machine (Imperial Toys)

  • Blow bubbles in a galaxy far, far away with the R2-D2 Bubble Machine!
  • This extremely detailed R2-D2 blows tons of bubbles and features authentic lights and sound effects!
  • R2-D2’s head swivels 90 degrees and comes with three swivel settings!
  • Includes an 8oz bottle of bubble solution
  • Ages: 3 +
  • MSRP: $99.99

Star Wars BladeBuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber (Hasbro)BladeBuilders

  • The definitive Lightsaber of the BladeBuilders system provides kids with the unique components needed to create more than 100 combinations from their imagination.
  • The Jedi Master Lightsaber comes with a main Lightsaber featuring lights and sounds, two independently lit lightdaggers, an expansion hit, two elbow connectors, a dual connector, and a cross connector.
  • Ages: 4+
  • MSRP: $49.99

WickedCool.GirlScoutsCookieOvenGirl Scout Cookie Oven (Wicked Cool)

  • The Girl Scouts Cookie Oven lets aspiring bakers experience the hands-on fun of making their own Girl Scout cookies.
  • A real working oven, it comes complete with tools and mixes that allow kids (and adults!) to have fun and learn how to make cookies that remind you of the real thing.
  • It features a viewing window that lets bakers see the treats they’re making and a warming station to heat and melt delicious cookie coatings and frostings.
  • One of the fastest and authentic toy ovens, the two PTC, ceramic, tiled heating elements will evenly bake the cookies. The patent-pending heating technology allows for anything to be baked like a real oven in just 15 minutes – 5 minutes to pre-heat and approximately 10 minutes to bake.
  • Comes with mix packets to create Thin Mints-inspired cookies, a spatula, a baking pan, and “The Perfect Cookie” mL measuring tool.
  • A fun and educational way to keep the excitement of Girl Scout Cookie season all year long.
  • Age: 8+
  • MSRP: $59.99

Girl Scout Cookie-Inspired Flavor Mixes (Wicked Cool Toys)WickedCool.GirlScoutCookieMix

  • Kids can keep the fun going with Girl Scout Cookie-inspired mixes!
  • Basic Refill Packs: Give young bakers the opportunity to make cookies everyone will love. Available flavors include Thin Mints, PB Sandwich, Trefoils, Chocolate PB, and Caramel Coconut. MSRP: $6.99
  • Deluxe Refill Packs: Deluxe Refill Packs include two popular flavors. Comes in Thin Mints & Chocolate PB, Caramel Coconut & PB Sandwich, and Trefoils. MSRP: $14.99

Tech4Kids.3DMaker3D Maker (Tech 4 Kids)

  • Kids can turn gel designs into 3D creations!
  • Trace your designs on a templace and insert into the Maker.
  • The gel becomes solid after enclosed exposure to LED light.
  • Kids can connect finished pieces together to build multi-dimensional structures.
  • The 3D Maker uses light of heat for kid-safe play.
  • The gel is available in multiple colors.
  • Ages: 8+
  • MSRP: $39.99

LEGO Elves The Elves’ Treetop Hideaway (LEGO)Lego.Lego Elves Treetop Hideaway

  • Enter the magical world of LEGO Elves with Emily Jones. When wandering in her grandmother’s garden, she suddenly finds herself transported through a magic portal to a Treetop Hideaway in a while new universe.
  • Explore the surroundings with Emily as she realizes that she’s no longer in the human world and meets Azari Firedancer and Farran Leafshade, the Fire and Earth Elves.
  • Make Farran climb down the magic ladder and show her around his extraordinary home. Cook carrot soup over the fire for them to eat while Emily explains that she needs to get back home, and the Elves promise to help her. Send some food up to the treehouse in the magic bucket lift for Farran’s panther cub Enki before they all meet up with the Water and Wind Elves – Emily will need their help too!
  • Includes 3 mini-doll figures and accessories.
  • Ages: 8-12
  • MSRP: $49.99

Crayola.CrayonCarverCrayon Carver (Crayola)

  • Engtave cool messages and designs into your crayons and make your mark!
  • The Crayola Crayon Carver lets you make art out of your favorite art tools.
  • Send colorful, custom-carved crayon notes to friends and family.
  • Easy, safe, and fun, this set includes 40 Tracing Tiles and 8 Crayola Crayons.
  • Ages: 6+
  • MSRP: $29.99

About the author

Christopher Braun

Christopher Braun

Christopher Braun is the editorial assistant at Adventure Publishing Group. He is a recent transplant from Ohio, and spends the bulk of his free time reading, running and exploring his new home in New York. When he’s not at home or in the office, he’s on a park bench somewhere, enjoying fresh air with his nose deep in a novel or magazine. With a lifelong interest in literature and art, Christopher loves any toy that helps kids share their creativity and imagination with family and friends. He thinks coloring books and crayons are necessary for a fulfilling life and no home is too small for a craft closet. To keep up with Christopher, follow him on Twitter @chrisjamesbraun.

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