Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined New York’s PIX 11 to show off some of the hottest holiday toys that shoppers should grab 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.  

MINNIE MOUSE 6V MOBILE BAKERY RIDE-ON

This battery-operated ride-on features Minnie Mouse graphics and a pink-and-white, polka-dot design. An easy-to-use, heart-shaped foot pedal also turns on the front headlights. The front compartment opens like a small oven and contains two removable toy cupcakes.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $59.87
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS+

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KID TRAX USPS MAIL DELIVERY TRUCK RIDE-ON

This kid-sized mail truck includes a mail slot, an opening rear door, working headlights, a horn, and an FM radio with an MP3 input. Features a 6V rechargeable battery and moves at a top speed of 2.5 mph. This kid-sized mail truck includes a mail slot, an opening rear door, working headlights, a horn, and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $269
  • Age:
  • 3+

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PEEK-A-ROO

This interactive plush features a pouch that reveals a mystery baby inside. Play together with Mom and baby to see how they sing, dance, and cuddle together. It features more than 150 sounds and actions. This interactive plush features a pouch that reveals a mystery baby inside. Play together with Mom and baby to see…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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OSMO GENIUS STARTER KIT FOR IPAD

This interactive game combines physical pieces with digital apps. The Starter Kit includes five game appsthat promote visual problem-solving, puzzling, math, freehand drawing, and listening skills. Kids can learn physics, spelling, and vocabulary through a variety of levels that range in difficulty from beginner to expert. Real-time audio and visual feedback helps kids learn through…

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99; $119 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

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BEYBLADE BURST SPEEDSTORM MOTOR STRIKE BATTLE SET

This is the first motorized Beystadium in the Beyblade Burst line. The center of the battle arena features a spinning Motor Vortex designed to redirect the battle and give tops an energy boost. This is the first motorized Beystadium in the Beyblade Burst line. The center of the battle arena features a spinning Motor Vortex…

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  • MSRP:
  • 59.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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LASER X REVOLUTION ULTRA LONG-RANGE DOUBLE BLASTERS

Each blaster in this set of two features a range of more than 500 feet and a built-in receiver. Players can light up their blasters with more than 20 different colors. Each blaster in this set of two features a range of more than 500 feet and a built-in receiver. Players can light up their…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99; $69.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

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FISHER-PRICE B.B. HOOPSTER

The Fisher-Price B.B. Hoopster electronic basketball toy is an awesome b-ballin' buddy for little athletes. With four interactive play modes and a motorized base that moves the hoop forward and backward, the B.B. Hoopster game challenges young players' skills and celebrates every swish of the basket with cool lights, sounds and narration. Kids can practice…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $54.99; $69.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

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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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