Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined Good Day PA in Harrisburg to show off the best toys for the hard-to-shop for tweens on your holiday shopping list. 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.

SOCIAL STUDIO HANDS-FREE VIDEO STATION

Shoot hands-free videos with the help of the adjustable arm that attaches to your phone. Includes trendy backgrounds, useful tools, four compounds, and sparkly mix-ins to create Insta-worthy slime videos. Shoot hands-free videos with the help of the adjustable arm that attaches to your phone. Includes trendy backgrounds, useful tools, four compounds, and sparkly mix-ins…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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POWER TREADS

Easily build the all-surface vehicle, then create a custom course using the modular track set. Track pieces are interchangeable and can be placed far apart or close together. Add obstacles using any household items.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99 – $39.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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HELLO KITTY TAMAGOTCHI

Raise and nurture the ‘90s must-have digital pet with a little help from another classic fave, Hello Kitty.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $20.00
  • Age:
  • 6+

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1:8 R/C APP DRIVER FORD BRONCO

This 22-inch R/C vehicle has features including terrain-dominating suspension, oversized tires, and working lights. Drive with the included joystick-style transmitter OR with the free New Bright App Driver app (free to download) on your wireless device. The app unlocks extra features like speed, light & sound controls and music options. This 22-inch R/C vehicle has…

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  • MSRP:
  • $69.97
  • Age:
  • 8+

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CHOCOLATE PEN

Create in delicious style with the better-than-ever Chocolate Pen, which lets you write, mold and decorate in chocolate! New kid-friendly design automatically loads the pen with real chocolate (made in the USA) while the warming tray keeps your chocolate candy melted and ready to go. At the touch of a button, the Chocolate Pen dispenses…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • MSRP $19.99 (pen), $14.99 (refill double-packs)
  • Age:
  • 6+

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POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME BATTLE ACADEMY

The latest version of Battle Academy introduces the Pokémon V gameplay mechanic and comes with an updated lineup of Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, and Cinderace.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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About the author

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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