Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined KVTK in Phoenix to show off the coolest new tech 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.


LEAPPODS MAX

Kids can listen to music and guided activities with these Bluetooth-compatible headphones that do not require web connections, downloads, or account setups. They come with a 14-page guidebook to accompany the audio adventures, pairing soundscapes with illustrations.

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  • Ages: 4+
  • Manufacturer: LEAPFROG
  • MSRP: $49.99; $69.99 CAD

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MAGIC MIXIES MAGICAL CRYSTAL BALL

Use the light-up magic wand and say the magic words to make the crystal ball fill with mist, which clears to reveal an interactive, fortune-telling Magic Mixie. Features more than 80 lights, sounds, and reactions.

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  • Ages: 5+
  • Manufacturer: MOOSE TOYS
  • MSRP: $84.99; $119.99 CAD

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LUMITEK NEON GIANT

This 2.5 GHz, 1:10-scale, remote-controlled car has slick rear wheels for drifting and durability. With a flip of the switch, the high-speed car lights up and is ready to race.

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LEVEL UP GAMING CHAIR

Preschoolers can enjoy their very own gaming station with this kid-friendly swivel chair, attached joystick, and pretend headphones. The included interactive tablet teaches letters, numbers, and animals, and features gaming sound effects.

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  • Ages: 18 MOS+
  • Manufacturer: VTECH
  • MSRP: $49.99

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STAR WARS L0-LA59 (LOLA) ANIMATRONIC EDITION

Featuring the design and deco inspired by the droid that appears in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, this interactive companion has three modes of play and 45 different light, sound, and movement combinations.

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  • Ages: 4+
  • Manufacturer: HASBRO
  • MSRP: $89.99

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