Better watch out for these hot holiday toys, because they will be gone before you know it. Toy Insider Senior Editor Marissa DiBartolo stopped by Mornings with Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business Channel to talk about the year’s most in-demand toys and gifts. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for our complete rundown of the best gifts for the holidays, check out our complete holiday gift guide.
- Fingerlings baby monkeys come to life with endless ways to play and realistic sounds to let kids know how they are feeling. Kids can wrap them on their finger to have a new friend at their fingertips.
- These silly critters feature happy monkey sounds, blinking eyes, heads that turn, hands that grip, and a curly hanging tail.
- Kids can swing them, pet them, kiss them, and even rock them to sleep.
- There are six different Fingerlings to play, share, and collect.
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $14.99
- Available: Amazon, Target, Toys “R” Us, Walmart
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI PORG ELECTRONIC PLUSH (HASBRO)
- Hasbro brings the cutest new creatures from the Star Wars universe to life!
- Small, flat-muzzled avians that flock about the rocks and roost in the cliffs of Luke Skywalker’s secluded island, porgs are inquisitive creatures.
- This waving, wadding, flapping, chattering electronic Porg plus is ultra soft, moves forward and turns, and includes porg sound effects – tweeting, chirping, and more!
- Age: 4+
- MSRP: $39.99
- Available: Amazon, Best Buy, Kmart, Target. Toys R Us, Walmart
L.O.L. SURPRISE! TOTS (MGA ENTERTAINMENT)
- L.O.L. Surprise Tots are collectibles that have seven layers of surprise hidden inside.
- Each layer reveals a hint of which fierce, fashion-forward L.O.L. Surprise doll kids are unboxing. Seven surprises include: a secret message, stickers, a baby bottle, shoes, an outfit, a fashionable accessory, and the L.O.L Surprise doll.
- Feed or bathe the doll with water to reveal her surprising water feature. The playset (ball) can also be used as a hangout, bath tub, doll stand, and a purse to carry for on-the-go fun.
- Final layer reveals the doll. Each character is completely different and packed with personality – from rockers to divas to merbabies.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $9.99
- Available: Amazon, Target, Toys “R” Us, Walmart
PIKMI POPS SURPRISE PACK (MOOSE TOYS)
- Pikmi Pops is the only brand that combines collectible scented plush with a range of fun mystery items packaged inside an iconic lollipop vessel!
- The Surprise Pack includes two adorable scented Pikmi plush, three mystery items, two secret messages, and a collector’s guide. It’s totally blind so you never know what you’re going to get!
- Each adorable plush delivers a sweet surprise in terms of material finishes, scent, levels of rarity, and mystery items.
- The lollipop vessel is fun, fresh, and iconic, and is designed with bright colors and graphics to “pop” on shelf.
- Age: 5+
- MSRP: $10.99
- Available: Amazon, Target, Toys R Us, Walmart
RAZOR HOVERTRAX 2.0 (RAZOR USA)
- Whether you’re riding around your neighborhood or cruising to a friend’s place, Hovertrax 2.0 offers the performance and maneuverability you need to make every ride a blast! Auto
- Exclusive EverBalance™ technology provides an state-of-the-art, auto self-balancing experience for an easier mount and smoother ride, every time.
- Up to 60 minutes of continuous use with a speed of 8 mph.
- Steering is foot controlled with anti-slip rubber foot platforms for seamless maneuvering.
- Comes in red, blue, white, black, or green.
- Includes battery charger, no assembly required.
- Holds up to 220 lbs.
- Age: 8+
VAMPIRINA SCARE B&B PLAYSET (JUST PLAY)
- Inspired by the new Disney Junior series, Vampirina, the Scare B&B Playset is three floors of spook-tacular fun. From the secret reveal telescoping bedroom tower with magically growing portraits, to the bookcase that transforms into a guest day bed, there’s always something special brewing at Vampirina’s house.
- Magically rising food in the kitchen, a record player that moves and shakes when Vampirina dances, and a 360-degree spinning TV in the living room are just some of the cool features.
- Kids can place Vampirina on six special spots located on each floor throughout her house and watch her glow. She can even hang upside down when she’s feeling a little batty. Her BFF Poppy is included, allowing little ones to play out the adventures right from the show.
- Age: 3+
- MSRP: $59.99
- Available: Kmart, Target, Toys “R” Us
- Nintendo Switch, the new home video game system from Nintendo, provides single and multiplayer thrills at home or on the go.
- For the first time ever, the mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home-gaming system, with unprecedented new play styles brought to life by the two new Joy-Con controllers.
- At home the system rests in the Nintendo Switch dock, which lets users play with family and friends on a TV in the comfort of their living room.
- By simply lifting Nintendo Switch from the dock at any time, the system instantly transitions to handheld mode.
- The portability of Nintendo Switch is enhanced by its 6.2-inch screen, which displays bright, high-definition gameplay at the park, on an airplane, in a car, or at a friend’s apartment.
- Ages: 9+
- MSRP: $299.99
- Available: Amazon, Target, Toys “R” Us, Walmart
SMOOSHY MUSHY PETS (REDWOODVENTURES)
- Smooshy Mushy from RedwoodVentures is part of the newest collectible craze, full of exciting, super squishy, slow-rise surprises.
- Each Smooshy Mushy series includes one of eight randomly assorted pets. Kids can unwrap the container to find out which scented Smooshy Mushy squishy surprise is inside.
- Every pet has a Bestie they can’t live without so kids should keep searching to find out which tiny squishy “Bestie” is their pet’s BFF. Sets also come with a “what’s your smooshy name?” game, a name tag, a mini container, stickers, and a collectible poster.
- Kids can collect 24 food-themed Smooshy Mushy Pets to discover, squish, and trade with their friends.
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $9.99
- Available: Walmart
