Toy Insider Parent Charlene DeLoach joined Good Day LA to show off some great new toys specifically designed for kids dealing with some of life’s toughest challenges. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s 2020 Spring & Summer Gift Guide.

AMERICAN GIRL OF THE YEAR: JOSS

Joss is a fierce surfer girl who never backs down from a challenge and trying something new, like trying out for cheer. The doll includes a paperback book that tells her story and a hearing aid that comes with a carrying case and a brush. Joss is a fierce surfer girl who never backs down…

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  • MSRP:
  • $30-$140
  • Age:
  • 8+

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BARBIE FASHIONISTAS

This diverse and inclusive line of Barbie dolls reflects the world kids see today. The Barbie and Ken dolls feature a variety of skin tones, hairstyles, body types, and fashion styles.

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  • MSRP:
  • $10.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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STICK-O BASIC 30-PIECE SET

Each Stick-O piece uses magnets that rotate, so kids' creations always stay together. Kids can make unique creations with the Basic 30 Piece Set, which includes lots of different pieces, such as spheres, sticks, cones, discs, and more. Each Stick-O piece uses magnets that rotate, so kids' creations always stay together. Kids can make unique…

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  • MSRP:
  • $39.99
  • Age:
  • 18 MOS.+

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HUG-A-PET

These soft, plush characters feature a pouch in their bellies that kids can slide their hands through to give them a perfect hug. There are five Hug-a-Pets to collect, including a dog, a shark, a unicorn, and more. These soft, plush characters feature a pouch in their bellies that kids can slide their hands through…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 0+

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PAC-MAN TAMAGOTCHI

Kids can celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Pac-Man by raising a Tamagotchi character with help from the iconic yellow ghost chaser. If bugs or ghosts invade the screen, call on Pac-Man to save the day. Available in yellow maze and black maze versions. Kids can celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Pac-Man by raising a Tamagotchi…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99-24.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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CLOUDB TO-GO NIGHT LIGHTS

Made entirely of plastic that's easy to keep clean, these lights are adaptable for use in day care settings, hospitals, at home, or on the go. Each light can emit starlight projections with a variety of colored lights — Small enough to fit in your hand, but big enough to fill an entire room. The…

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  • MSRP:
  • $22.99
  • Age:
  • 0+

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COOL MAKER KUMIKREATOR BRACELET STUDIO

Help friends feel connected even when they can't see each other. Spin to create colorful friendship bracelets with the KumiKreator and braid beautiful bracelets before your eyes! Load the colorful spools into the machine, spin and create in minutes! The KumiKreator creates up to ten unique bracelet designs without a single knot needed. Customize and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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COLORFORMS CLASSIC PICTURE PANELS PLAY SETS

Build colorful themed scenes and puzzles, mix and match over 150 Colorforms pieces to create endless creatures and scenes, then re-stick the shapes to imagine your own stories over and over again! Double-sided Picture Panels enhance creative storytelling with colorful play scenes on one side and fun puzzles on the back Build colorful themed scenes…

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  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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LITE BRITE ULTIMATE CLASSIC TOY

Updated Lite-Brite Ultimate Classic is now brighter than ever with a bigger screen and more pegs. Screen measures 8.125” W x 6.875” H. Includes more than 200 colorful, round, 1 long pegs. Inspires creativity and helps develop fine motor skills & hand-eye coordination. Battvery-powered LED bulbs light up the screen 4 different ways for a…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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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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