Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined The Today Show on NBC to show off some of the smartest 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.
PUZZLEGEARS: GLOBE

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- Ages: 14+
- Manufacturer: FAT BRAIN TOYS
- MSRP: $79.95
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K’NEX ARCHITECTURE

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- Ages: 9+
- Manufacturer: BASIC FUN!
- MSRP: $49.99-$59.99
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SPEAK & SPELL

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- Ages: 7+
- Manufacturer: BASIC FUN!
- MSRP: $24.99; $34.99 CAD
BIG BOGGLE

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- Ages: 8+
- Manufacturer: WINNING MOVES
- MSRP: $19.95
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SILLY FACES GAME

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- Ages: 3+
- Manufacturer: KAHOOTZ TOYS
- MSRP: $19.99; CAD $26.26
LEARN-A-LOT AVOCADOS

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- Ages: 18 MOS+
- Manufacturer: LEARNING RESOURCES
- MSRP: $16.99
RING FIT ADVENTURE

HANDS FULL

MEGA CYBORG HAND

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- Ages: 7+
- Manufacturer: THAMES & KOSMOS
- MSRP: $39.95; $56.00 CAD
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