Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht invited CBS News onto the show floor of Toy Fair New York to show off some of toys that are sure to be hot commodities when the holiday season rolls around. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.


HATCHIMALS PIXIES CRYSTAL FLYERS

Each crystal egg houses a grown-up pixie that can really fly indoors as kids guide the flight with their hands. An auto-stop feature stops flight if kids accidentally touch the spinning wings.

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

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MARSHMALLOW BLASTER DOUBLE BARREL BLASTER

Kids can launch real mini marshmallows up to 40 feet away by pumping the handle on the back of this blaster. The easy-to-fill cylinder can hold up to 50 mini marshmallows.

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  • Ages: 8+
  • Manufacturer: ZING
  • MSRP: $30.99; $34.99 CAD

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PETS ALIVE FIFI THE FLOSSING SLOTH

Fifi mimics one of the most iconic dances of the decade with hilarious floss movements, blinking eyes, and a butt wiggle. Everyone is sure to get up and dance along.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: ZURU
  • MSRP: $24.99

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STAR WARS THE CHILD PLUSH TOY

11-inch Small Yoda-like Soft Figure from The Mandalorian. Fully embrace the cuteness of the 50-year-old Yoda species with this adorable 11-inch plush toy from the Disney+ series The Mandalorian. The toy plush has a soft body plus a sturdy base filled with beans, perfect for cuddling or display as a collectible. The character wears his robes as seen in the show. Pictures shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual product may vary slightly.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: MATTEL
  • MSRP: $24.99

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STAR WARS THE CHILD 8-INCH BASIC PLUSH

Based on the character from Disney+’s The Mandalorian, this plush toy features robes inspired by the ones The Child wears in the live-action series. It has lifelike glass eyes and a soft body with a sturdy, bean-filled base.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: MATTEL
  • MSRP: $12.99

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STAR WARS THE CHILD ANIMATRONIC EDITION

Touch the top of The Child’s head to activate more than 25 sound and motion combinations. Become the interactive creature’s protector and pretend to harness the power of the Force as The Child closes its eyes, raises its arms, giggles, and more.

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  • Ages: 4+
  • Manufacturer: HASBRO
  • MSRP: $59.99; $79.99 CAD

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STAR WARS: FROG FRENZY

Launch frogs into the child’s mouth. Don't take turns - both players launch fish to the other side at the same time. The player who clears all the fish from their side first wins!

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MEALTIME MAGIC

This interactive doll reacts to the light-up spoon with more than 70 sounds and phrases. The food tray includes 10 foods to mix and match. Burp and play with Mia or Maya, then rock her to sleep. Available in two skin tones.

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  • Ages: 4+
  • Manufacturer: SPIN MASTER
  • MSRP: $59.99; $79.99 CAD

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THE #UPSIDEDOWNCHALLENGE GAME

Compete in challenges while wearing glasses that flip your vision upside down. Simple tasks such as writing your name and giving a high five become difficult. Share new challenges with #UpsideDownChallenge on social media.

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  • Ages: 8+
  • Manufacturer: VANGO TOYS
  • MSRP: $19.99; $29.99 CAD

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MEGA CYBORG HAND

Assemble this cyborg hand using more than 200 plastic pieces, then wear the hand to pick up objects using hydraulic power. Adjusts to fit almost all hand sizes and both left and right hands.

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