Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined WGN in Chicago to show off the best toys to keep kids entertained on long road trips this summer. 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 spring and summer, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide
CRY BABIES FUN ‘N SUN
New Cry Babies Ella and Allie include water-themed gear, highlighted by a strawberry themed bathing suit and pool float. Put them in water and watch as the swimsuit reveals a cute design and when kids put them in the sun, freckles will appear on the doll's faces. They are 10.2 inches tall, waterproof, and cry…
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COCOMELON SNACK TIME JJ DOLL
Learn all about the importance of eating veggies! Kids can learn all about veggies like broccoli, carrots, peas, and more. Wearing his Snack Time shirt, JJ also features fun sounds, phrases, and clips of the “Yes Yes Vegetables Song” when kids press on his belly. Helps improve fine motor skills and dexterity.
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SMALL WONDER 14-INCH BALLET SET
Kids and their baby can dance the day away with the Small Wonder Ballet Set! The little ballerina comes with a plush teddy bear in a tutu, the perfect partner for play. Dressed in a ballet ensemble of printed tee, tutu, tights, headband, and ballet slippers, this baby has molded head, arms, and legs, and…
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VLAD & NIKI SHAKE ‘EM VEHICLES
Shake, shake, shake! The more kids shake these new Vlad & Niki vehicles, the faster and farther they go! Each battery-powered vehicle travels up to 25 feet. Includes the Shake 'Ems F1 Racer and Shake 'Ems Monster Truck.
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5 SURPRISE FOODIE MINI BRANDS
These new mini brands collectibles are miniature replicas of menu items from iconic fast-food brands. Kids can unwrap and reveal tiny play foods and drinks from chains including Subway and TGI Fridays.
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BARBIE EXTRAS MINIS ASSORTMENT
These pint-size Barbie dolls are just like the Barbie Extra dolls, but miniature. These 5.5-inch, poseable dolls come with extra-long, rooted hair; playful fashion pieces; and over-the-top accessories.
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JURASSIC WORLD POP UP T-REX, DINOSAUR GAME
Kids can take turns to carefully slip one of the colored dinosaur bones into the crate without knowing which slot will make the dinosaur pop up. If kids disturb the dinosaur, it will spring out of the top. The last surviving player wins the game.
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KITTENS VS GHERKINS
These baby-size versions of fan-favorite Cats vs Pickles bean characters are 3 inches tall. Available in mystery bag two-packs with a special crinkle baby blanket or single packs with a collectible sticker.
