Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Suncoast View on ABC in Sarasota to show off the top tech toys of the holiday season. 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.
COCOMELON, DISNEY FROZEN OLAF, AND DR. SEUSS THE GRINCH CHARACTER TONIES
Listen to the stories and songs of fan-favorite characters such as CoComelon's JJ and friends, Disney Frozen's Olaf, and Dr. Seuss' The Grinch. Each character Tonie is compatible with the Toniebox, sold separately.
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LEAPPODS MAX
Kids can listen to music and guided activities with these Bluetooth-compatible headphones that do not require web connections, downloads, or account setups. They come with a 14-page guidebook to accompany the audio adventures, pairing soundscapes with illustrations.
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OSMO READING ADVENTURE
This learn-to-read program combines speech recognition with physical books and an iOS app. It includes an app, four books, an interactive wand, and an Osmo base and reflector. Monthly subscription available for additional books.
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SKY VIPER HAND-CONTROLLED FORCE HOVER DRONE
Kids can fly the Force Hover Drone without a remote control. The drone's smart sensors detect its surroundings, so kids can toss it into the air and control it with their hand movements.
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LEGO SUPER MARIO ADVENTURES WITH PEACH STARTER COURSE
This 354-piece building set is compatible with LEGO Super Mario playsets and includes an interactive LEGO Peach figure. Play with the Peach figure in different scenarios to trigger reactions and earn digital coins.
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3DOODLER START+ MAKER BUNDLE
This 3D printing pen engages kids’ imagination with the press of a button! Kids can make 3D figures with this bundle which includes more than 20 design projects, a kid-friendly printing pen, and colorful filaments.
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RUKUSFX MOTION-CONTROLLED MUSIC MIXER
Move, mix, and create with RUKUSfx, a handheld, motion-controlled music mixer. With four simple moves — punch, swipe, twist, and flick — creators can mix DJ-style tracks and record performances to share on social media.
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VITAL HERO
Kids can train Digital Monsters on this wearable band by completing active missions, such as shadowboxing, squatting, walking, and more. As kids move, the Digital Monster will evolve. Kids can battle them solo or with friends.
