Toy Insider Associate Editor Madeleine Buckley joined Good Morning Arizona to show off the smartest new educational toys of the holiday season. 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.


KINDNESS CLUB DOLL

This line of seven 14-inch dolls in three different skin tones feature girls that strive to make the world a better place through caring and respect. The dolls feature molded, posable bodies, rooted hair with a colorful highlight, and realistic fixed eyes. They also come with a comb and a brush.

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REAL RIGS RECYCLING TRUCK BY KID TRAX

This ride-on features more than 100 sound effects and songs, nine recyclable accessories, Power Trax rubber traction strip tires, and push-button acceleration to go up to 1.5 mph.

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LASER X REVOLUTION

Turn the backyard into a laser tag arena and blast opponents up to 300 feet away — inside or outside, in darkness or sunlight — with quick-slide reload. Choose from more than 20 different colors to light up your blaster.

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SENSORY FIDGET TUBES

Help children manage their emotions, focus their attention, and practice quiet, calm engagement with four colorful Sensory Fidget Tubes. These securely sealed, easy-to-grip bottles feature a variety of shapes, interactive elements, special effects, and colors.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: HAND2MIND
  • MSRP: $29.99

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GEOSAFARI JR. WILDLIFE CAMERA

Robert Irwin’s guiding voice details animal facts and tests kids’ knowledge in quiz mode as they view images of the different animals inhabiting Australia, the Amazonian Rainforest, the Arctic, and more.

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YOUNIVERSE ULTIMATE CRYSTAL GROWING LABORATORY

Kids grow their own crystal magic. Learn the science behind nucleation, molecular reactions, and more. Discover how science and style come together by creating sparkling, crystal-growing accessories. Or learn how easy it is to make a rainbow that shines no matter the weather with a simple chemical reaction.

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