Want to get the biggest “WOW” this holiday season? Toy Insider Mom Laurie Schacht stopped by Fox 5 San Diego to show off the season’s most exciting new toys. For more on the products featured in this segment, check out the notes below, and for a full rundown of the best toys of the year, check out our complete holiday toy guide.
Air Hogs Millennium Falcon XL (Spin Master)
- This colossal 27- by 20-inch Millennium Falcon Drone features a light-up cockpit with Chewie and Han Solo figures inside.
- Experience a smooth, high-performance flight with 2.4GHz communication for range up to 250ft, a barometric pressure height lock system and 6-axis gyro.
- Millennium Falcon XL Drone includes Star Wars inspired remote control with flight data screen, subspace hyper drive LEDs, authentic sounds, and push-button Hyperspace Mode.
- Ages: 14+
- MSRP: $109.99
- Available: Amazon, Walmart, Toys “R” Us
DC Universe Batman 48-Inch Big-Figs Figure (Jakks Pacific)
- Straight out of the DC Universe comes the Dark Knight himself, Batman.
- Standing at a whopping 48-inches tall, this Batman is ready to defend Gotham City or your bedroom with an amazing, never-before-seen light up Bat Signal.
- Just set it for action or “nightlight” modes and with one touch, Batman’s chest logo lights up the night, casting the iconic bat symbol on the nearest wall.
- Call the Dark Knight to the rescue or have your own adventures with this articulated 48-inch action figure.
- Ages: 3+
- MSRP: $99.99
- Available: Walmart, Toys “R” Us, Amazon
Star Wars: Rogue One BIG-FIGS (Jakks Pacific)
• From Star Wars: Rogue One, BIG-FIGS action figures are available as 20-inches tall and 31-inch tall figures and includes points of articulation.
• Most figures in the assortment also include soft capes and removable accessories.
• The 31-inch figures are available in Stromtrooper, K2-SO, and Death Trooper.
• Ages: 3+
• MSRP: $19.99 (20-inch), $34.99 (31-inch)
• Available: Amazon
Razor Crazy Cart Shift (Razor USA)
- Crazy Cart Shift lets kids experience real drifting go-kart action
- Speeds up to 8 mph
- Kids can take it for a spin, and drift and drive in every direction
- Features easier steering and new maintenance-free hub motor technology
- Revolutionary drive system lets you drive forward, reverse, sideways diagonally and everything in between
- Ages: 5+
- MSRP: $229.99
- Available: Toys “R” Us
- Hot Wheels revolutionizes the race track with Sky Shock, a remote control vehicle that weaves on– and off–ground, up to 200 feet, for the ultimate speed competition.
- Transform from ground mode to air mode with the push of a button, switching between a land speedster and an aerial stunt plane
- Includes a built in rechargeable LiPo battery for continuous play and includes USB charging cable
- Includes extra propellers for non-stop play.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $64.99
- Available: Amazon, Target, Toys “R” Us, Walmart
Vintage Rocking Horse (Tek Nek Toys)
- Vintage Rocking Horse is a soft stuffed and made with checkered fabric for a vintage, hand-crafted look.
- It sits on a beautiful wooden base sings the exclusive “I’m a Little Pony” song when its left ear is squeezed and says 6 fun talking phrases with sound effects when his right ear is squeezed.
- Other features include leatherette bridle and reins, leatherette high-back saddle, wooden handles, and a twisted yarn mane and tail. Some assembly required. Saddle height is 18 inches. Requires 2 AA batteries included.
- Available as: Checkers, Creampuff, Checkers, and more.
- Ages: 3 to 7
- MSRP: $79.99
- Available: Amazon, Walmart
Nerf Mega Mastodon Blaster (Hasbro)
- Dominate Nerf blaster battles with the first-ever motorized Nerf blaster!
- The Nerf Mastodon blaster boasts incredible rapid-fire speeds to send Whistler darts screaming through the air from its integrated 24-dart drum.
- Bring the Mastodon blaster into action to overwhelm opponents with its imposing size.
- Use the shoulder strap for easy maneuvering to be ready for Nerf battles anytime, anywhere. Includes shoulder strap and 24 Whistler Darts.
- Ages: 8+
- MSRP: $79.99
- Available: Amazon, Target, Toys “R” Us, Walmart
