Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined ABC in Chicago to show off the best new S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and math) toys that are so much fun, kids won’t realize they’re learning. 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.
LEGO DUPLO CREATIVE PLAY NUMBER TRAIN — LEARN TO COUNT
Toddlers can load and unload the number bricks, line them up in the correct order, and stack them together into a number wall. The train set features moving wheels, an opening roof, and multiple LEGO Duplo figures. Toddlers can load and unload the number bricks, line them up in the correct order, and stack them…
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PIXICADE
Kids can draw a game on any white surface, take a picture with their device on the Pixicade app, then play their unique game on-screen. Kids can also share their creations and play other kids' games in the arcade. Kids can draw a game on any white surface, take a picture with their device on…
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CRAYOLA PAPER BUTTERFLIES SCIENCE KIT
Create paper butterflies while learning about capillary action. Kids can watch as the colorful inks are absorbed into the wings. This kit features step-by-step instructions and enough materials to make 12 wicking paper butterflies. Create paper butterflies while learning about capillary action. Kids can watch as the colorful inks are absorbed into the wings. This…
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MAGFORMERS BACKYARD ADVENTURE SET
Kids can build houses and a playground with this 61-piece set. Kids can connect the pieces with a magnetic click to form their own structures or the plans provided in the included idea booklet. Also includes three figures. Kids can build houses and a playground with this 61-piece set. Kids can connect the pieces with…
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CANDY CLAW MACHINE
Build a working model of the classic arcade game. Learn how the gears, levers, belt, screws, hydraulics, linkages, cranks, and claws work together to pick up, move, and drop prizes. Includes 10 lollipops and decoys to grab. Build a working model of the classic arcade game. Learn how the gears, levers, belt, screws, hydraulics, linkages,…
