Toy Insider Parent and Contributing Editor Charlene DeLoach joined Better Western Mass in Springfield to show off the hot holiday toys that shoppers should buy now before it’s too late. 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.  

KODAK PUZZLES

Kids can discover beautiful scenery with Kodak Puzzles. With the 1000 Piece Puzzle, kids can experience the rich, true colors. The jigsaw puzzle is made with European blue puzzle board and cut into uniquely shaped pieces for added fun and enjoyment. The 500 Piece Illuminated Jigsaw Puzzle lights up with 20 LEDs.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.95; $9.97-14.97 CAD
  • Age:
  • 10+

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SQUISHMALLOWS FOOD SQUAD

The Squishmallows squad expands with a collection of foodie-inspired characters. Choose from food and drinks, including Carmelita the S'more, Bernardo the Burrito, and more in sizes that range from 3.5-24 inches. The Squishmallows squad expands with a collection of foodie-inspired characters. Choose from food and drinks, including Carmelita the S'more, Bernardo the Burrito, and more…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $2.99-59.99; $39.99 CAD (20 cm)
  • Age:
  • 0+

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LOL SURPRISE OMG HOUSE OF SURPRISES

LOL Surprise and OMG fashion dolls both have a new home in this 4-foot, wooden dollhouse. Features 10 rooms, transforming furniture, lights, an elevator, a pool, a garage, and more. Dolls sold separately. LOL Surprise and OMG fashion dolls both have a new home in this 4-foot, wooden dollhouse. Features 10 rooms, transforming furniture, lights,…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $229.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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STAR WARS R2-D2 TAMAGOTCHI

Tamagotchi, the renowned virtual pet brand, is joining forces with Lucasfilm to bring fans a fun new way to play, inviting fans to interact with R2-D2 like never before. Brings one of Star Wars' most iconic characters to the palm of kids' hands for on-the-go entertainment that's out of this world. Train the R2-D2 Tamagotchi…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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MOJI THE LOVEABLE LABRADOODLE

Moji is a soft, cuddly dog that responds to kids' voices and touch with more than 150 reactions. His smart collar features a color screen that displays animated emojis that communicate his puppy thoughts. Moji is a soft, cuddly dog that responds to kids' voices and touch with more than 150 reactions. His smart collar…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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ABCMOUSE

Designed by education experts, this online learning platform features more than 11,000 learning activities in literacy, math, science, social studies, art, music, and more. Available on computers, tablets, and smartphones. Designed by education experts, this online learning platform features more than 11,000 learning activities in literacy, math, science, social studies, art, music, and more. Available…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $12.99 per month
  • Age:
  • 2+

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WARIOWARE: GET IT TOGETHER!

When his latest harebrained business scheme goes awry, Wario must use his signature style (and smell) to fix it by playing a twisted collection of microgames. Kids can play games ranging from assembling a robot to pulling out a statue's armpit hair in this comedic, cooperative microgame mashup. For the first time, kids control Wario…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 10+

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About the author

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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