Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief  Marissa DiBartolo joined CBS 2 in New York to show off hot toys that holiday shopping procrastinators can still find… even at the last minute. 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.  

POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME BATTLE ACADEMY

The latest version of Battle Academy introduces the Pokémon V gameplay mechanic and comes with an updated lineup of Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, and Cinderace.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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INCOHEARENT FAMILY EDITION

OH WEM SHE (OMG)! In this family-friendly version of Incohearent, players compete to guess the gibberish. The first player to decode 10 Incohearent phrases wins the game.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99; $29.97 CAD
  • Age:
  • 12+

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H2OGO! SNOW ARCTIC RUSH 48″ INFLATABLE SNOW TUBE

Kids can show off their personality while flying down the hill with flair! This snow tube is bright and vibrant, while still being safe and sturdy. Polar-Shield weather-resistant material keeps the tube from cracking or freezing in cold temperatures. A smooth, safe ride every time! Features 48-inch diameter. Large 3-way interlocking release valve makes inflation…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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SWIRL & STYLE TIE DYE STUDIO MAKER

Kids can create mess-free tie-dye creations with this crafting studio, which includes six dye colors, rubberbands, gloves, and more. Kids place clothing or accessories into the orb, add dye through the self-sealing valves, spin, wash, and wear. Kids can create mess-free tie-dye creations with this crafting studio, which includes six dye colors, rubberbands, gloves, and…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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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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