Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend to show off some of the hottest toys for all the kids of ages. 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.

LAMAZE 3-IN-1 AIRTIVITY CENTER

The center features blowing air that makes the included sea creatures appear to swim around the perimeter. Add legs to turn it from a floor toy into an activity table with lights, sounds, buttons, and storage pockets. The center features blowing air that makes the included sea creatures appear to swim around the perimeter. Add…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $69.99
  • Age:
  • 6 MOS+

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BLUE’S CLUES & YOU! DANCE-ALONG BLUE PLUSH

Press the buttons on Josh's guitar to activate the plush Blue, who will dance along to music from the show and wiggle her ears. Press the guitar strings to speed up or slow down Blue's dancing. Press the buttons on Josh's guitar to activate the plush Blue, who will dance along to music from the…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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5 SURPRISE MINI BRANDS SERIES 2

More than 160 brands are now miniaturized and collectible. Reveal tiny versions of Kraft Heinz favorites, including Velveeta, Miracle Whip, Jet-Puffed Marshmallows, and more. Each capsule contains four surprise mini brands and one mini shopping accessory. More than 160 brands are now miniaturized and collectible. Reveal tiny versions of Kraft Heinz favorites, including Velveeta, Miracle…

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  • MSRP:
  • $6.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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PIZZA PARTY THROWDOWN

Players have 30 seconds to toss their color-coded ingredients onto the rotating pizza gameboard using the pizza chef launcher game piece. Three different challenges offer various levels of difficulty for up to four players.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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TAMAGOTCHI ON WONDER GARDEN

Tamagotchi On expands with a Wonder Garden theme. The newest version features an updated home screen and room, plus millions of characters. Kids can play games, explore new virtual lands, and connect with friends. Perfect for on-the-go fun.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $59.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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GEMEX GEL CREATION STUDIO

Kids can use this kit to make crystal creations and sparkling gel jewelry, including bracelets, necklaces, and rings. Place the gel in a special container with a magic light to make hardened, sparkling jewelry in minutes.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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BYE, FELICIA!

Players must list as many answers in a category as they can in 30 seconds. The topics are random, such as “Foods You Eat with Ketchup.” When someone has an answer that doesn't match another player, they'll hear “Bye, Felicia!” Players must list as many answers in a category as they can in 30 seconds.…

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  • MSRP:
  • $17.99
  • Age:
  • 12+

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About the author

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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