Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined News 12 in Brooklyn to talk about the year’s biggest toy trends that were on display at the Toy Insider’s Sweet Suite @ Home virtual event. For more on the hottest new toys and games of the summer, be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s 2020 Spring & Summer Gift Guide.

3DOODLER START LEARN FROM HOME PEN SET

This all-in-one learning pack includes the tools kids need to make 3D-printed projects. The low-heat, non-toxic plastic hardens quickly, so kids can literally draw in the air. To use the pen, simply plug it in, turn it on, and create.This all-in-one learning pack includes the tools kids need to make 3D-printed projects. The low-heat, non-toxic…

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  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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CRYSTAL SECRETS

This is a DIY, blind box, collectible charm bracelet. Each pack contains a secret charm embellished with an authentic Swarovski crystal. Collect all eight in series 1. Series 1 includes Octopus, Narwhal, Panda, Cat, Fox, Squirrel, Hedgehog, and a rare Koala (#findthekoala). Unlock the heart to reveal a secret crystal and animal charm inside, then…

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  • MSRP:
  • $7.99 (single pack), $19.99 (3 pack)
  • Age:
  • 7+

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REAL RIGS RECYCLING TRUCK BY KID TRAX

This ride-on features more than 100 sound effects and songs, nine recyclable accessories, Power Trax rubber traction strip tires, and push-button acceleration to go up to 1.5 mph.

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  • MSRP:
  • $199.00
  • Age:
  • 3+

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THE ANIMAL

This interactive toy is both truck and beast, featuring glowing eyes, claws, sounds, all-terrain wheels that climb obstacles, and towing/tugging strength. Kids can watch it break out of its box on its own over and over again.

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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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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