Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined NBC Chicago’s Tech Trends to talk about the smartest STEM toys of the 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.
STORY DREAM MACHINE – DR. SEUSS STARTER PACK
With this storytelling projector, kids can listen to and see their favorite Dr. Seuss stories. Three Dr. Seuss stories are included, and kids can practice word recognition as they see the storybook illustrations and words light up the wall.
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- MSRP:
- $54.99
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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.
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- MSRP:
- $49.99
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IMAGIX: THE WORLD’S FIRST HOLOGRAPHIC COMPANION FOR KIDS
This screen-free smart companion responds to kids in real time, sparking curiosity through interactive play. Choose from Ellie the fairy or Ember the dragon, two holograms that can even offer help with homework. It features adaptive storytelling with more than 50 hours of adventures and built-in parental controls to ensure safety and security.
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- MSRP:
- $199
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KIDS’ TELESCOPE & ASTRONOMY KIT
The telescope’s 25x and 50x magnification powers allow you to examine the Moon’s cratered landscape, planets, and stars. Comes with a star wheel, an adjustable tripod, an eight-page, full-color learning guide, and exclusive audio content from the Wow in the World podcast.
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- MSRP:
- $49.95
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Author: 360 Technology Group
