Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief  Marissa DiBartolo joined River City Live in Jacksonville to show off some of the holiday season’s best new toys, whether you’re looking for a budget buy or a big-ticket item. 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.


VIP PETS

Unbox nine surprises and reveal one of 12 fashionistas. The VIP Pets have 12 inches of long hair to style. Wash the pet’s hair to discover its unique look, then dress it up with personalized accessories.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: IMC TOYS
  • MSRP: $12.99; $17.99 CAD

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HELLO KITTY TAMAGOTCHI

Raise and nurture the ‘90s must-have digital pet with a little help from another classic fave, Hello Kitty.

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SUPER MARIO IT’S-A-ME MARIO! FIGURE

This 12-inch Mario figure has 15 points of articulation and plays more than 30 phrases and sound effects from Super Mario games. Pose Mario in five different ways to unlock game music, and lift him quickly to activate a jumping sound.

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3DOODLER CREATE+ LEARN FROM HOME PEN SET

The 3Doodler’s Create+ “Learn from Home” kit provides a creative outlet for at-home learners to make art, design objects, and build real, working models that demonstrate their understanding of STEAM concepts. This open-n-go set was designed to be a flexible solution to keep kids learning in any learning environment. It includes a Create+ pen, more than 200 strands of colorful Doodling material, a Doodle Pad, 9 Challenge Cards of varying difficulty level, and an easy-to-clean carrying pouch. The new physical Challenge Cards provide guided activities to extend learning as kids create atoms, bridges, and real-working engines. Don’t forget to check out the 3Doodler mobile app to access the latest learning resources, additional stencils and tutorial videos to supplement each of the Challenge Cards!

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REALTREE 24V UTV

This ride-on features Realtree camouflage decals, working headlights, a front rack, and a rear cargo bay. Suspension springs ensure a smooth ride for two kids, with speeds up to 5 mph.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: DYNACRAFT
  • MSRP: $398.00

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