The holidays are over, the toys are unwrapped, and the biggest question on the playground? “What did you get for Christmas?” Editor-in-Chief Jackie Breyer stopped by MSNBC to discuss some of the most popular toys of the season. Did you find any of these items under your tree this year?
View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack (Mattel)
- You can view sights from around the world with the View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack.
- The viewer allows you to download one of the free View-Master apps, slide in your compatible smartphone and see special images and breath-taking 360° views.
- Interactive 3D environments let you pull up videos, fun facts and mini games, and the included Preview Reel offers sample apps, such as Space, Destinations and National Geographic: Wildlife.
- Ages: 7+
- MSRP: $29.99
REV: Robotic Enhanced Vehicles (Wow Wee)
- No special surface, mat or (assembled) track is required, open play on any indoor hard surface!
- An intense Battle, Race and Chase game- one person can play against the REV drone…or two players against each other!
- So, play by yourself or with a friend!
- REV set Includes 2 fast, detailed APP-Enabled REV Vehicles
- REV Smart Ramp sold separately (ramp not only adds jumps and excitement but “health” features during gameplay)
- AA Battery Powered, but rechargeable REV battery packs sold separately (online)
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $99.99
VTech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX (VTech)
- Stay organized and ready for your day with the Vtech Kidizoom Smartwatch DX.
- Keep the splash- and sweat-proof watch on in every environment, referencing the 3D face to tell the time.
- Choose from over 50 different clock designs, or access the Learning Lodge for more downloadable options.
- A calendar, alarm, timer and calculator all stay at the ready on your wrist.
- Bored on your travels? Play the eight different games and keep the battery charged by plugging the device in with the included cable.
- The watch features the capability to take photos and videos, so you can capture epic moments wherever you go and save them to share later with friends and family.
- Add photo effects, frames and filters to your pictures
- Enough memory to hold hours of video and tons of picture!
- Ages: 3-10
- MSRP: $64.99
Kurio Smart™ Windows Tablet (KD Interactive)
- Kurio Smart is the first Windows 2-in-1 device built especially for kids, and it’s the perfect first computer for any child at less than $200.
- It’s a tablet-and-laptop-in-one with a detachable keyboard that combines the best of both productivity and fun, taking kids from homework to play.
- Kurio Smart is perfect for writing papers, reading e-books, studying and safely browsing the web. It even comes with a free year of Microsoft Office 365 Personal.
- Kurio Smart is also preloaded with more than 40 apps and games (a $200 value) for out-of-the-box play, including exclusive Kurio Motion 2.0 multiplayer body-movement-controlled games that will have kids running, jumping and even dancing. With parents’ permission, kids can access hundreds of thousands more apps through the Windows Store.
- Microsoft’s Family Safety system allows parents to determine the websites, apps and games their kids can use, monitor kids’ usage and also set time limits.
- It’s sleek, lightweight and portable – the screen folds inside easily to form a hard, durable case so kids can take their Kurio Smart anywhere.
- Ages: 6+ (sweet spot is kids ages 8 to 12)
- MSRP: $199.99
Darth Vader Animatronic Interactive Figure (Thinkway Toys)
- Features 31 points of articulation for great movement
- Light saber features real-time interaction with light and battle sound effects.
- Raise his left arm for voice and animated actions
- Press his chest panel button to activate battle or “force training” mode.
- He responds differently depending on how you move the lightsaber.
- More than 17-inches tall
- MSRP: $129.99
- Ages: 4+
Sky Viper HD Video Drone V950 (Skyrocket Toys)
- The Sky Viper HD Video Drone is a full-sized performance drone that can record video and pictures in full 720p High Definition from a bird’s eye view!
- Performs one-touch custom camera moves in autopilot mode.
- Measures 12.75” blade to blade.
- All award-winning, remote-controlled Sky Viper Drones feature extreme performance capabilities, exciting one-touch stunts, 6-axis stabilization, new impact-resistant uni-body designs, and variable modes of flight sensitivity.
- Ages: 12+
- MSRP: $89.99
Yummy Nummies Mini Kitchen Playset (Blip Toys)
- Yummy Nummies Mini Kitchen Playset – Sundae Maker includes: 1 playset, 1 kitchen magic tray, 1 instruction sheet, 2 strawberry ice cream flavor packets, 1 fudge glaze packet, 1 sprinkles packet, 2 spoons, 1 measuring scoop, 1 dropper, 1 mixing bowl, and 2 sundae dishes.
- Disposable cooking utensils for easy clean-up
- Makes 8 Mini Sundaes!
- Delicious strawberry ice cream flavor.
- Decorate with fudge and sprinkles!
- No freezing required!
- Food made in USA
- Ages: 4+
- MSRP: $ 19.99
