Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined NBC 10 in Boston to talk about educational toys that are so much fun, kids won’t realize that they’re also learning. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for a rundown of the best toys, games, and gifts of the season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
CHOMPSAW
This kid-safe power tool makes cutting cardboard easy. Kids can use it to transform the cardboard into forts, DIY costumes, educational dioramas, and other creative projects.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $249.00
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Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deal: 20% off + free shipping at chompshop.com on Nov. 28 only; ChompShop will gift 1 ChompSaw to a classroom for every 1 sold on Dec. 2 on chompshop.com
SUPER DECODER
In this problem-solving game, players have seven tries to break a four-digit color code. After each try, lighted hints tell players whether the position or color is right. The decoder features 600 levels and a time-limit challenge mode.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $49.99
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Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deal: 20% off on Amazon (through Dec. 1), Walmart (through Nov. 30), and giiker.com (through Dec.7)
SOCCER BOT
Kids can enhance their close-control soccer skills with this indoor robot. Set up the play area using the four smart discs and try to dribble the ball and “beat the Bot.” It features an LCD screen to keep score, two play modes, and three variable training speeds.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $59.99
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BRICK LIKE THIS!
Bring classic LEGO bricks to game night with this board game in which players race to build silly shapes while their teammates try to guess what they are.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $19.99
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ESPN VIRTUAL REALITY
With these VR goggles, kids can experience more than 20 sports up close while also reading about gameplay and strategy in the included illustrated book.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $59.99; $35 at Costco
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- Security Camera Installation – indoor/outdoor IP CCTV systems & video analytics
- Access Control Installation – key card, fob, biometric & cloud‑based door entry
- Business Security Systems – integrated alarms, surveillance & access control
- Structured Cabling Services – voice, data & fiber infrastructure for new or existing builds
- Video Monitoring Services – 24/7 remote surveillance and analytics monitoring
Author: 360 Technology Group
