Toy Insider and Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn stopped by NBC in Chicago to show off some of the hot holiday toys that shoppers should grab before they fly off retailers’ shelves. 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.
CODING CRITTERS

Fast Facts
- Ages: 4+
- Manufacturer: LEARNING RESOURCES
- MSRP: $39.99
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HEIST

Fast Facts
- Ages: 7+
- Manufacturer: UNIVERSITY GAMES
- MSRP: $24.99
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SCRUFF-A-LUVS REAL RESCUE

Fast Facts
- Ages: 4+
- Manufacturer: MOOSE TOYS
- MSRP: $39.99
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Bill Reese