Toys from Next-Gen Creators with Parents Magazine

Toy Insider Senior Editor Maddie Michalik joined Parents magazine Contributing Editor Brianne Manz to show off some perfect toys for the next generation of creative kids. 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.

KIDIZOOM CREATOR CAM

This kid-friendly camera features more than 20 animated backgrounds that set the stage for creative videos. It also includes on-screen editing capabilities and comes with a green screen and a tabletop tripod/selfie stick. This kid-friendly camera features more than 20 animated backgrounds that set the stage for creative videos. It also includes on-screen editing capabilities…

Product Facts

MSRP:
$59.99; $79.99 CAD

Age:
5+

Manufacturer:
VTECH

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SOCIAL STUDIO HANDS-FREE VIDEO STATION

Shoot hands-free videos with the help of the adjustable arm that attaches to your phone. Includes trendy backgrounds, useful tools, four compounds, and sparkly mix-ins to create Insta-worthy slime videos. Shoot hands-free videos with the help of the adjustable arm that attaches to your phone. Includes trendy backgrounds, useful tools, four compounds, and sparkly mix-ins…

Product Facts

MSRP:
$19.99

Age:
5+

Manufacturer:
WECOOL TOYS

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FAILFIX TOTAL MAKEOVER PACK

Kids are invited to #TakeoverTheMakeover with this new fashion doll line that incorporates the hottest fail trends on social media. Kids can become a #StyleSavior by transforming each of the five collectible dolls with new outfits and accessories to go from epic fail to epic fix. Kids are invited to #TakeoverTheMakeover with this new fashion…

Product Facts

MSRP:
$19.99

Age:
5+

Manufacturer:
MOOSE TOYS

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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.