Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined My PHL 17 in Philadelphia 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.  

RYAN’S WORLD LOST CITY ADVENTURES — MEGA ADVENTURE CHEST

This chest combines the ultimate unboxing experience with new surprises to turn Ryan's World fans into junior explorers. Includes Lost City-themed figures, a 6-inch golden figure, micro figures, adventure gear, and more. This chest combines the ultimate unboxing experience with new surprises to turn Ryan's World fans into junior explorers. Includes Lost City-themed figures, a…

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  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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COCOMELON DELUXE INTERACTIVE JJ DOLL

JJ, the star of CoComelon, comes dressed in his favorite outfit. Kids can feed him peas and watch him giggle and sing some of his favorite songs, including “Your Name” and “Yes, Yes, Vegetables.” JJ, the star of CoComelon, comes dressed in his favorite outfit. Kids can feed him peas and watch him giggle and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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DISNEY JUNIOR MINNIE MOUSE ROLLER-SKATING PARTY MINNIE MOUSE

These Minnie Mouse friends make a bow-tastic skating team. Featuring matching glittery helmets, this adorable duo can skate side-by-side, spin together, or skate in a conga line. Press the button on Minnie Mouse's left foot to start her skating party. Kids will love watching Minnie Mouse and Panda hold hands and sakte to the upbeat…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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GRAVE DIGGER FREESTYLE FORCE RC

Master more than 12 epic stunts in style with the premium metallic decor of the Special Edition Champion design. Features wheelie-balancing technology for front and rear wheelies, and beginner and advanced modes. Master more than 12 epic stunts in style with the premium metallic decor of the Special Edition Champion design. Features wheelie-balancing technology for…

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  • MSRP:
  • $59.99; $64.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 4+

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MY SQUISHY LITTLE DUMPLINGS

Squish and pull these little dumplings that are perfect for active hands. Squeeze their cheeks to pop out their unique personalities, with more than 50 possible reactions. Watch them light up and make sounds. Squish and pull these little dumplings that are perfect for active hands. Squeeze their cheeks to pop out their unique personalities,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99; $19.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 5+

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VIBE GIRLS

There are six 8-inch Vibe Girls for kids to collect, each representing a different vibe, such as happy, art, kindness, and nature. Each doll comes with five accessories and a diary that has 50 stickers featuring positive messages. There are six 8-inch Vibe Girls for kids to collect, each representing a different vibe, such as…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.97
  • Age:
  • 6+

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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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