There are a lot of great toys out there this holiday season, and the Toy Insider is here to guide you to the perfect gifts. Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht stopped by KTVK Phoenix to show off some of the season’s absolute best items. No matter who you’re shopping for, we have just the right toys for you!
Toddler Toys Jumbo Jamboree (TOMY)
- Jumbo Jamboree has so many surprise play options all in one toy. It will keep toddlers happy and engaged for hours at a time with fun and music!
- Push him along, and he becomes a one-man-band that plays five instruments all at the same time
- Separate the instrument pieces that make up his body to play each one by itself
- Remove his nose to toot a little tune with the saxophone
- Shake his ears to create a gentle melody with jingle bells
- Pull out the top handle for a drum, harmonica and xylophone.
- When it’s time to put Jumbo Jamboree back together again, just match his colors into the correct sections, pop on his ears and nose, and he’s ready to roll.
- Ages: 12 months+
- Price: $32.99
Talking Minion Action Figures (Thinkway Toys)
- When the all new Talking Minion Kevin, Talking Minion Stuart, and Talking Minion Bob unite, fun is sure to follow.
- Move each character’s head left to right, forward and back and their eyes open, close, and look around.
- All three talking Minions have articulated arms and soft skin upper bodies.
- Each reacts with its own exclusive interactive accessory included!
- Ages: 4+
- MSRP: $44.99
Giant Leonardo Playset (Playmates Toys)
- A giant, 24-inch articulated Leonardo Ninja Turtle action figure that transforms into a complete Sewer Lair Play Set.
- With over 30 features including spring-activated surprises, false floors, a skate park and so much more, this set provides hours of Ninja fun!
- The play set features 9 different rooms for endless Turtle action play, including Turtles’ Living Room, Splinter’s Meditation Room, Skate Park Half-Pipe, Mikey’s Pad, Turtles’ Dojo, Street Level Lookout Tower, Donnie’s Workshop, Computer Lab and Turtles’ Jail.
- Giant Leonardo includes an 18-inch signature Katana sword.
- Play set is compatible with most Turtles basic action figures.
- Ages: 4+
- MSRP: $99.99
Little Live Pets Clever Keet (Moose Toys)
- Clever Keet is the smartest bird that you’ll ever meet.
- When kids first meet their bird, they can give him a name that he’ll remember.
- He can record and repeat messages like the other birds in the Little Live Pets flock, but can remember phrases and mash them up to make all new sentences.
- Clever Keet can also swing on his perch, eat and drink on his own and dance in the mirror. He loves to move around on his cart, too!
- Age: 5+
- MSRP: $59.99
Girl 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)
- 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
