Hatchimals Surprise, Fingerlings, Star Wars, Luvabella, Lightseekers, Squishies, and 3Doodler Top the Toy Insider’s Hot 20, Top Tech 12, and STEM 10 Lists
The Toy Insider, one of the toy industry’s most influential organizations and a trusted go-to resource for parents and gift-givers, has unveiled its expert picks for the best kids’ toys and tech in its 12th Annual Holiday Gift Guide (https://www.thetoyinsider.com/2017-holiday-gift-guide/) The hottest and most coveted items for 2017 are broken out into three lists: the Hot 20 (the most wished-for items of the year), Top Tech 12 (featuring AI, AR, VR and other cutting-edge technologies) and STEM 10 (science, technology, engineering and math toys that make learning fun). These hand-picked 42 items represent an incredible assortment of must-have collectibles, interactive toys, traditional playthings, and tech-infused robots and drones, among many more categories that are sure to make kids of all ages jump for joy this holiday season.
The Toy Insider is the go-to source for product information about children’s toys, tech, and entertainment. It publishes two annual gift guides—one for summer and one for holiday—and reviews toys 365 days a year on thetoyinsider.com, a trusted resource for parents. The content is produced by an editorial team with more than 75 years of combined experience covering the toy industry. The Toy Insider is published by Adventure Publishing Group, publisher of leading trade publications The Toy Book, The Toy Report, The Licensing Book, and Total Licensing Report.
The Toy Insider 2017 Holiday Gift Guide-Cover
“Our team of experts spent the whole year searching for ‘the next Hatchimals,’ reviewing and playing with thousands of toys from manufacturers large and small,” says Laurie Schacht, Chief Toy Officer, The Toy Insider. “There’s nothing like seeing a child’s amazement when they open their holiday gifts, and we’re confident that the toys found in our holiday gift guide will deliver big ‘Wow’s and huge smiles. At The Toy Insider, we know play.“
0-2 years
Go! Go! Smart Wheels Race & Play Adventure Park (VTech)
- Go! Go! Smart Wheels Race & Play Adventure Park (VTech)
- Scoop & Learn Ice Cream Cart (LeapFrog)
3-5 years
Disney Junior Doc McStuffins All-in-One Nursery (Just Play)
- Disney Junior Doc McStuffins All-in-One Nursery (Just Play)
- FurReal Roarin’ Tyler, The Playful Tiger (Hasbro)
- L.O.L. Surprise! Tots (MGA Entertainment)
Mickey Transforming Roadster Racer R/C (Jada Toys)
- Mickey Transforming Roadster Racer R/C (Jada Toys)
- Peppa Pig Lights & Sounds Family Home (Jazwares)
- PJ Masks Rival Racers Track Playset (Just Play)
Teddy Ruxpin (Wicked Cool Toys)
- Teddy Ruxpin (Wicked Cool Toys)
- Thomas & Friends Super Station (Fisher-Price)
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