Live from the Javits Center in New York City, it’s the Toy Insider at the North American International Toy Fair! In today’s segment, Toy Insider Senior Editors Marissa DiBartolo and Ali Mierzejewski jam out to the best new musical toys at this year’s Toy Fair.
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FIRST ACT GUITARS (JAZWARES)
- The First Act Discovery Sunburst Acoustic Guitar is a 30-inch steel string instrument with great sound and accurate intonation for an authentic musical experience. The guitar has a comfortable, thin profile body, and great tone. The neck has thin frets and low string action so it’s easy for small hands to press strings down to form notes and chords, and the steel-reinforced neck stands up to enthusiastic playing.
- The included Learn-a-Chord cards help kids learn beginning chords right away, and patented string post covers cap the string ends to protect little fingers. Also included are string name stickers so young players can place them on the string post covers to learn about their instrument.
- Age: 6+
- MSRP: $39.99
- Availability: Now at Walmart, Toys “R” Us, Target, Amazon, some specialty (Kidz Kupboard, Mary Arnold Toys, ACE Hardware, Portsmouth Supply).
SILLY SQUEAKS (BLIP TOYS)
- Are you ready for a battle between chameleons? Introducing Tic Tac Tongue from YULU Toys! Be quick to lick! Put on the chameleon mask and get ready for a game of skill and speed. One player flips over a number card. The other two players face off to knock down the correct insect card. The chameleon that knocks down the most insects the fastest wins!
- Each Tic Tac Tongue game comes with two chameleon masks with washable mouthpieces and tongues, ten target cards, ten game cards, and game rules.
- Age: 4+
- MSRP: US: $14.99 / CA: $19.99
- Available: Fall 2018 at Toys “R” Us, Target
SPECDRUM (MUKIKIM)
- From the makers of Rock and Roll It – Piano and Drums introduce The SpecDrum – Electronic Drum Kit.
- Learn the Basics of Rhythm with a Spectrum of Color, and the SpecDrum drum kit from Mukikim.
- The flexible silicon rubber drum kit includes color-coded drum pads and a color-coordinated instructional booklet that helps guide the beginning drummer through basic rhythms to more complex beats.
- The SpecDrum drum kit includes a colored palette of five drums and four cymbals with hi-hat and bass pedals, drum sticks and headphones.
- The multifunctional control unit manages seven different drum styles, a variety of demo rhythms to play along with and tempo control to adjust the speed.
- The record and playback setting lets you lay down your favorite tracks to listen to again and again.
- Ages: 6+
- MSRP: TBD
SMK445 MIC GUY BLUETOOTH SPEAKER (THE SINGING MACHINE)
- Feel like singing? Now you can take your karaoke experience anywhere with this truly portable 2 in 1 Bluetooth Speaker with Microphone.
- Helps children improve overall confidence, linguistic processing, and promotes brain and body wellness
- Brings the joy of music combined with the benefits of developmental skills,
- Charge and take it with you everywhere!
- MSRP: $29.99
- AGE: 4+
- AVAILABLE: NOW
KIDI STAR KARAOKE MACHINE (VTECH)
- Take center stage and sing like a star with the Kidi Star Karaoke Machine.
- Grab the microphone and use the Music Magic mode to reduce or remove the main vocal track of your favorite songs so you can be the star!
- Easily connect your MP3 player or mobile devices with the included audio cable and play favorite tunes from your own collection or sing along to the eight original songs.
- Twist the disco light 180 degrees for colorful light effects that create a great atmosphere for singing and dancing.
- Add audience sound effects like applause, cheering sounds and laughter so it really feels like you’re onstage at a concert!
- Record yourself for up to five minutes and add fun voice changing effects, then listen to and enjoy your performance.
- Age: 5+ years
- MSRP: $49.99
- Available: Fall 2018
