Toy Insider Parent and Contributing Editor Charlene DeLoach joined Parents magazine Contributing Editor Brianne Manz to show off the best toys for kids that inspire kids to use their imaginations. 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.  

PLAYMOBIL DINO RISE T-REX: BATTLE OF THE GIANTS

Inspired by Playmobil's Dino Rise YouTube series, this 84-piece set includes a robot machine figure; a T. rex figure that the human figure, Ian, can ride; a Deinonychus figure; armor; and accessories. Inspired by Playmobil's Dino Rise YouTube series, this 84-piece set includes a robot machine figure; a T. rex figure that the human figure,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $69.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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ADOPTION DAY BABY

Kids can learn about the adoption process with this assortment of 14-inch baby dolls. Each doll includes an adoption certificate, a hospital wristband, a blanket, a pacifier, and a disposable diaper. The included cradle becomes a changing table. Kids can learn about the adoption process with this assortment of 14-inch baby dolls. Each doll includes…

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  • MSRP:
  • $43.95
  • Age:
  • 3+

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RYAN’S WORLD LOST CITY ADVENTURES — MEGA ADVENTURE CHEST

This chest combines the ultimate unboxing experience with new surprises to turn Ryan's World fans into junior explorers. Includes Lost City-themed figures, a 6-inch golden figure, micro figures, adventure gear, and more. This chest combines the ultimate unboxing experience with new surprises to turn Ryan's World fans into junior explorers. Includes Lost City-themed figures, a…

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  • MSRP:
  • $79.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BARBIE FAST CAST CLINIC PLAYSET

This set includes a Barbie doctor doll and four play areas: a medical station, an exam table, an X-ray machine, and a gift shop. Kids can use the cast-making feature and colored dough to make casts for their dolls. This set includes a Barbie doctor doll and four play areas: a medical station, an exam…

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  • MSRP:
  • $49.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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THE YOUNG SCIENTISTS CLUB FUTURE VETERINARIAN

From X-rays of exotic animals and household pets to encouraging empathy and learning how to care for animals, this set features more than 10 activities to spark an interest in becoming a veterinarian. From X-rays of exotic animals and household pets to encouraging empathy and learning how to care for animals, this set features more…

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  • MSRP:
  • $16.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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CRY BABIES MAGIC TEARS STORYLAND STORY HOUSE SERIES

Kids can find the rainbow key to open the capsule to find one of seven fairytale-inspired Cry Babies characters, a pet, and 10 accessories, such as a fabric outfit and a baby bottle. Kids can find the rainbow key to open the capsule to find one of seven fairytale-inspired Cry Babies characters, a pet, and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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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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