Toy Insider Senior Editor Maddie Michalik joined Fox 19 in Cincinnati to show off some of the trendiest 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.


HATCHIMALS PIXIES CRYSTAL FLYERS

Each crystal egg houses a grown-up pixie that can really fly indoors as kids guide the flight with their hands. An auto-stop feature stops flight if kids accidentally touch the spinning wings.

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  • Ages: 6+
  • Manufacturer: SPIN MASTER
  • MSRP: $29.99; $39.99 CAD

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CHOCOLATE PEN

Load the pen with real chocolate, then draw, write, and fill the candy molds. The colorful, edible creations harden in minutes and the included warming tray keeps the chocolate melted.

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  • Ages: 6+
  • Manufacturer: SKYROCKET
  • MSRP: $29.99; $39.99 CAD

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MARSHMALLOW BLASTER BOW & MALLOW

Kids can launch a barrage of soft, sweet marshmallow treats indoors or out! With launching distances of up to 30 feet, marshmallows will soar through the air. The easy-to-fill cylinder holds 25 miniature marshmallows. PRO TIP: Add cornstarch to the Marshmallow Blaster and watch a cool puff of white dust form as the marshmallow launches!

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  • Ages: 8+
  • Manufacturer: ZING
  • MSRP: $25.99

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COLLINS KEY FAKE FOOD MYSTERY CHALLENGE WHEEL

In this game Inspired by YouTubers Collins and Devan Key, players create their own fake food challenges. The set includes the compounds and accessories players need to compete. The wheel includes prompts for six custom challenges.

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