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.

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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.

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  • Ages: 5+
  • Manufacturer: WOWWEE
  • MSRP: $19.99 - $39.99

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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.

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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.

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CHOCOLATE PEN

Load the pen with real chocolate, then draw, write, and fill the candy molds. The colorful, edible creations harden in minutes and the included warming tray keeps the chocolate melted.

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  • Ages: 6+
  • Manufacturer: SKYROCKET
  • MSRP: $29.99; $39.99 CAD

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POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME BATTLE ACADEMY

The first board game adaptation of the classic Pokémon Trading Card Game makes gameplay an easy-to-learn family experience. Two players can battle with the three included 60-card decks, featuring Raichu, Charizard, and Mewtwo.

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