Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined ABC in Chicago to show off some great STEM toys that are as fun as they are educational. 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.
BLOCKAROO WINDMILL

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- Ages: 18 MOS.+
- Manufacturer: BLUE MARBLE
- MSRP: $49.99
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3D BUILD & PLAY

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- Ages: 4+
- Manufacturer: 3DOODLER
- MSRP: $29.99
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APOLLO — A GAME INSPIRED BY THE NASA MOON MISSIONS

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- Ages: 12+
- Manufacturer: BUFFALO GAMES
- MSRP: $29.99
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K’NEX ARCHITECTURE

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- Ages: 9+
- Manufacturer: BASIC FUN!
- MSRP: $49.99-$59.99
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DIY MUSIC MAKER SCIENCE LAB

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