CBS in Knoxville discussed the newly-released Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide and mentioned a few of the toys from our Hot 20 list for toddlers, preschoolers, and tweens. 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.

SPEAK & LEARN PUPPY

This puppy features head movements, paw buttons, songs, and real-time responses to help teach babies about animals, food, feelings, letters, and numbers. It features three levels of play to grow with babies: babble, talk, and music.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

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BLIPPI RECYCLING TRUCK

This colorful truck features sounds, seven Blippi phrases, and a working lever to collect bins and dispose of the pretend trash. Comes with an exclusive Blippi figure. This colorful truck features sounds, seven Blippi phrases, and a working lever to collect bins and dispose of the pretend trash. Comes with an exclusive Blippi figure.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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KIDIZOOM CREATOR CAM

This kid-friendly camera features more than 20 animated backgrounds that set the stage for creative videos. It also includes on-screen editing capabilities and comes with a green screen and a tabletop tripod/selfie stick. This kid-friendly camera features more than 20 animated backgrounds that set the stage for creative videos. It also includes on-screen editing capabilities…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $59.99; $79.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 5+

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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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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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