Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief  Marissa DiBartolo joined KTLA in Los Angeles to show off the hottest 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.

PINKFONG BABY SHARK DANCING DJ

Kids can dance along with Baby Shark to seven fun songs and popular remixes. Features Dance Detection technology and three game modes to get kids moving, and even helps teach ABCs and 123s.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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BARBIE COLOR REVEAL SLUMBER PARTY FUN

This set features multiple layers of unboxing with more than 35 surprises, including Color Reveal Barbie and Chelsea dolls, three Color Reveal Pets, a long-haired wig, slumber party accessories, pet accessories, and more. This set features multiple layers of unboxing with more than 35 surprises, including Color Reveal Barbie and Chelsea dolls, three Color Reveal…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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PJ MASKS TRANSFORMING 2 IN 1 MOBILE HQ

Transform the PJ Masks Seeker into a 3-foot-tall Headquarters featuring five levels of play, a lights and sounds control board, drop-down ramps, a ground-level exit ramp, and a cage. Includes a Catboy figure and a Cat-Car.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $79.99; $99.97 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

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PRESENT PETS

This interactive puppy paws its way out of the box for a surprise reveal. Then, it's ready for play with more than 100 sounds and actions, a wagging tail, games, voice recognition, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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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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