Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined ABC 7 in Chicago to show off rad retro toys that are a blast from the past. 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.


LI’L CUDDLES – SO-REAL LAUGHING BABY

14-inch Lil' Cuddles Laughing Baby doll has soft body and molded head, arms, and legs. The doll wears a playful aqua alligator print sleeper with matching hat. Includes bottle, pacifier, and fabric diaper. Kids can place the baby doll's thumb or bottle in the baby's mouth.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.97
  • Age:
  • 2+

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BARREL OF MONKEYS

Remember all the fun with this classic version of Barrel of Monkeys! The monkeys have the nostalgic look and feel parents may remember. Their arms link together correctly while kids play. Contains 15 red classic plastic monkeys and one yellow monkey barrel.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $8.95
  • Age:
  • 3+

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90 YEARS OF PLAY

Kids can dive into a history of playful learning with the LEGO Classic 90 Years of Play building set. Featuring a rainbow of colorful LEGO pieces and 15 mini build recreations of popular LEGO sets from across the years. Kids, adults and grandparents can revel in a fun and nostalgic building experience as they recreate…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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NINTENDO SWITCH SPORTS

Get moving by playing soccer, volleyball, bowling, tennis, chambara (swordplay), and more using Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers. Play with friends and family online or on the same system. The physical version comes with a leg strap accessory. NINTENDO, nintendo.com

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.99 (digital); $49.99 (physical)
  • Age:
  • Rated Everyone 10+

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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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