Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Deputy Editor James Zahn joined Fox 61 in Connecticut to show off the best toys to keep kids on long road trips this spring. 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 spring and summer, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Spring and Summer Gift Guide


NINTENDO SUPER MARIO FIGURES

This spring, there are two new waves of Super Mario figures from Jakks Pacific. The new wave of 2.5-inch figures includes Mario, Nabbit, Paragoomba, Chain Chomp, and Larry. Each figure includes multiple points of articulation. The new wave of 4-inch figures includes Mario, Parabones, Ludwig, Light-Blue Yoshi, and Goomba. Each figures features multiple points of…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $4.99–9.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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FISHER-PRICE MEDITATION MOUSE

Meditation Mouse introduces toddlers to guided meditation through physical prompts and breathing exercises to help them unwind during the day and before bedtime. This soothing plush mouse is the go-to calming cuddle buddy to help little ones learn how to nama-stay relaxed. Choose from three calming modes, including a daytime relaxation session, a nighttime soothing…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 2+

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POKÉMON SWORD & SHIELD — BRILLIANT STARS POKÉMON CENTER ELITE TRAINER BOX

Arceus VSTAR descends to share powers with other Pokémon V. This card set comes with exclusive accessories, including a deck box, a metallic coin, 10 booster packs, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $49.99; $64.46 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

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MIRACULOUS & CAT NOIR FASHION FLIP DOLLS

These fashion dolls feature sequin outfits that change colors when kids flip the sequins up or down. The dolls include two-in-one sequin outfits, a removable mask, and accessories. The Cat Noir dolls come with removable cat ears.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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GRUMPY BEAR BUDDY

This new plush backpack is shaped like the Care Bears character Grumpy Bear. It has a zipper closure, adjustable straps, and embroidered features, including Grumpy Bear's rain cloud Belly Badge.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $58.00
  • Age:
  • 5+

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About the author

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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