Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined Parents magazine Contributing Editor Brianne Manz to show off some rad retro toys that kids will love as much as their parents did a generation ago. 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.

TAMAGOTCHI ON WONDER GARDEN

Tamagotchi On expands with a Wonder Garden theme. The newest version features an updated home screen and room, plus millions of characters. Kids can play games, explore new virtual lands, and connect with friends. Perfect for on-the-go fun.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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MICRO MACHINES SUPER VAN CITY

This updated take on a classic transforms from Super Van to Super City and includes a working bridge, a construction site, a high-rise building, a drag strip, and ramps. It connects to other playsets and includes three Micro Machines vehicles.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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PRETTY, PRETTY PRINCESS

Kids can compete to become a princess in this classic ‘90s board game. The first player to collect all of their matching jewelry and the crown wins the title of pretty, pretty princess.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $16.95
  • Age:
  • 5+

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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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