Toy Insider Parent Charlene DeLoach stopped by CBS in Boston to show off some rad retro toys that kids will enjoy as much as their parents did a generation ago. 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.

POUND PUPPIES

Reminiscent of the originals, these soft puppies are ready for adoption. They feature varying facial and eye expressions, ear lengths, and fur colors. Each includes a pet carrier-shaped package, a care sheet, and official adoption papers.

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BABY ALIVE HAPPY HUNGRY BABY

With more than 50 realistic baby sounds, phrases, and expressions; a special interactive spoon; two doll food packets; and more, this baby doll makes feeding and changing time feel real. With more than 50 realistic baby sounds, phrases, and expressions; a special interactive spoon; two doll food packets; and more, this baby doll makes feeding…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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POLLY POCKET POLLYVILLE MEGA MALL

This play set features six floors and more than 20 accessories, including Polly Pocket's micro SUV. The mall features a sports store, a movie theater, a fashion runway, and more. Includes two Polly Pocket dolls. This play set features six floors and more than 20 accessories, including Polly Pocket's micro SUV. The mall features a…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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RUBIK’S CAGE

With Rubik's Cage, players take turns inserting cubes into the cage as opponents twist it to reset the playing field. The first player with three of the same color cubes in a row wins the game.With Rubik's Cage, players take turns inserting cubes into the cage as opponents twist it to reset the playing field.…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 7+

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SPEAK & SPELL

One of the earliest computerized learning systems, the Speak & Spell helps kids learn to spell using a speech synthesizer. Multiple play modes and challenge levels help kids have fun and learn at the same time. One of the earliest computerized learning systems, the Speak & Spell helps kids learn to spell using a speech…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99; $34.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 7+

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LATCHKITS POODLE 3D

This latch hook kit includes everything kids need to create a 12-inch rug or wall hanging of a pink poodle. The kit features multilength yarn pieces that kids use to make a 3D image.This latch hook kit includes everything kids need to create a 12-inch rug or wall hanging of a pink poodle. The kit…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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ARCADE1UP COUNTERCADES

These arcade machines sit on a table or countertop and feature updated hardware and a lower price. Gamers can choose from multiple iconic retro games, including Dig Dug, Pac-Man, Asteroids, Space Invaders, and Centipede.These arcade machines sit on a table or countertop and feature updated hardware and a lower price. Gamers can choose from multiple…

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  • MSRP:
  • $99.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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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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