Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Deputy Editor James Zahn joined “Afternoon Live” on KATU in Portland to show off the hot toys kids will be asking for this 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.  

COUNT-ALONG BASKET AND SCANNER

This interactive set includes play food, shopping lists, and an interactive scanner that recognizes the food pieces. Kids can enjoy three play modes with different activities that span numbers, colors, shapes, and more. This interactive set includes play food, shopping lists, and an interactive scanner that recognizes the food pieces. Kids can enjoy three play…

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  • MSRP:
  • $34.99; $46.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 2+

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SQUISHMALLOWS FOOD SQUAD

The Squishmallows squad expands with a collection of foodie-inspired characters. Choose from food and drinks, including Carmelita the S'more, Bernardo the Burrito, and more in sizes that range from 3.5-24 inches. The Squishmallows squad expands with a collection of foodie-inspired characters. Choose from food and drinks, including Carmelita the S'more, Bernardo the Burrito, and more…

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  • MSRP:
  • $2.99-59.99; $39.99 CAD (20 cm)
  • Age:
  • 0+

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COMPOUND KINGS 5 STACK DONUT

Create custom slime compounds with this five-stack scented slime pack. Includes two colors of slime in different textures, shiny Tinselz, mix-ins, and charms. Create custom slime compounds with this five-stack scented slime pack. Includes two colors of slime in different textures, shiny Tinselz, mix-ins, and charms.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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AKEDO ULTIMATE BATTLE ARENA

Battle collectible Akedo Ultimate Warrior figures in this arcade-inspired, electronic arena. Includes two exclusive Legendary Warrior figures, two battle controllers, more than 35 sound effects, two interchangeable backdrops, and a punching bag training accessory. Battle collectible Akedo Ultimate Warrior figures in this arcade-inspired, electronic arena. Includes two exclusive Legendary Warrior figures, two battle controllers, more…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99; $39.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

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CROSSED SIGNALS

In this electronic game, up to four players follow lights that indicate if they should move their controllers up, down, or shake them. The active game is easy to learn, but difficult to master.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99; $26.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 8+

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TINY TV CLASSICS

These real-working TVs feature the most famous scenes and quotes from hit shows and movies. Each Tiny TV comes with a working remote and a custom backdrop scene. Choose from Friends, Back to the Future, Batman, and more. These real-working TVs feature the most famous scenes and quotes from hit shows and movies. Each Tiny…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $24.86; $29.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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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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