Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined KHOU 11 in Houston to talk about the retro toys that are making a comeback this holiday season. 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.
PLAYSKOOL MY BUDDY
The classic character from the 1980s returns as a 14-inch doll with a soft exterior and a removable outfit and ballcap. The lyrics for the original “My Buddy” theme song are printed on the tag attached to his shirt.
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- MSRP:
- $34.99
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LITE-BRITE COLORPOP! COLLECTION
These vibrant light-up activity sets feature characters like Stitch, Hello Kitty, and more. Each includes 650 Mini-Pegs, a translucent HD screen, various light modes, templates, and an easel display.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $21.99 each
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TAMAGOTCHI PARADISE
With more than 50,000 possible characters to nurture, kids can use the zoom lens to explore their characters on a celluar level, then zoom out to explore the planet. Dock two together to play with a friend.
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- MSRP:
- $44.99
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HELLO BLINK TATTOO MAKER
With this ink-free thermal printer, kids can design and wear custom temporary tattoos. Use the app to choose from a gallery or upload custom art. The kit includes a printer, tattoo paper, markers, and more.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $34.99
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CONSOLE HEROES SEGA GENESIS BOSS LEVEL with SONIC 1 COLLECTIBLE DIORAMA
Styled after the SEGA Genesis console, this collectible flips open to reveal a 3D diorama, complete with shelving, gridline deco sticker graphics, four villain figures, an exclusive Sonic the Hedgehog 1 diorama cartridge, and a storage tray that holds up to six cartridges.
Product Facts
- MSRP:
- $49.99
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