Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Fox 4 in Ft. Myers to show off the best new toys for parents looking for an alternative to candy in their kids’ Easter baskets. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below.  

MAXX BUBBLES BUBBLE FLOWER POT

Kids can fill the flower pot with bubble solution using the included watering can to watch the center of the flower blow bubbles or use the included leaf petal wands to blow bubbles manually.

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  • MSRP:
  • $17.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BLOOPIES FLOATIES

These Bloopies sisters love to swim and come with their own animal-shaped float! Kids can watch the sisters swim alongside them by pulling the rope to rotate the motor. For even more fun, give Bloopies Floaties a squeeze and make the float squirt water! Kids can collect all five! These Bloopies sisters love to swim…

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  • MSRP:
  • $7.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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EASTER EGG CHALK

Kids can create washable sidewalk masterpieces! The Egg-Shaped chalk pieces come with 12 assorted pastel colors in an egg-carton-shaped container. Sidewalk Egg & Chick Chalk includes three chick-shaped and three egg-shaped chalks. All chalk sprays away effortlessly with water. Kids can create washable sidewalk masterpieces! The Egg-Shaped chalk pieces come with 12 assorted pastel colors…

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  • MSRP:
  • $4.99 (Egg); $2.49 (Egg & Chick)
  • Age:
  • 4+

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DIZZY BEES

Young minds will be abuzz with tactile-learning excitement! The three bees connect magnetically to stack atop the reversible honeycomb base. Spin them, wobble them, and then pull them apart to explore each one. The textured silicone wings fascinate the fingers and soothe sore gums while bright colors and big friendly eyes send the imagination soaring.…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.95
  • Age:
  • 0+

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TUMBLER CRAFT KITS

Kids can stay hydrated and have a blast creating their own tumbler to sip from all summer long! Kits make tumblers that are perfect for poolside lounging since they are plastic and come with a lid, flexible straw, and cap. The Decorate Your Own Tumbler with Stickers comes with six sheets of stickers to decorate.…

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  • MSRP:
  • $18.99 each; $19.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 4+

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BENDYFIGS

Each of these 7-inch figures features a flexible form and authentic and intricate details. Kids can collect their favorite characters from franchises such as Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Universal Monsters, DC, and Star Trek. Each of these 7-inch figures features a flexible form and authentic and intricate details. Kids can collect their favorite…

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  • MSRP:
  • $13.97
  • Age:
  • 7+

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MATCHBOX MOVING PARTS ASSORTMENT

The collection of Matchbox 1:64 scale cars and trucks have a moving parts feature, like doors, a hood or trunk that open. Featuring reproductions of popular car brands, these die-cast vehicles have exceptional true-to-life decoration and rolling wheels. These cars are great for display or perfect for adventurous play anytime, anywhere! The collection of Matchbox…

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  • MSRP:
  • $1.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BARBIE UNICORN PLAY PHONE SET

Kids can stay connected with Barbie wherever they go! This adorable five-piece set includes a lights and sounds cell phone, a glittery unicorn phone case, two pretend Barbie credit cards, and a detachable strap. Press the button to activate bright lights, realistic phone sounds, and fun Barbie phrases. Kids can attach the colorful strap to…

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  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BRITEBRUSH ELMO

With Elmo as their brushing coach, kids will learn how to properly brush their teeth while having a blast playing any of the four games. Games include Tricycle Adventure, Silly Sounds, Music Maker, and the hit Brushy Brush song. The brush uses proprietary, smart sensor technology and sonic vibration to encourage total mouth coverage and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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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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