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MAGIC
MOTORMOUTH
The new interactive Mr. Potato Head
chats and sings with his lips
(or moustache) racing up, down
and across his face. Talk about fun!
Lab Results Parents and kids got a
kick out of this updated classic, even if
little ones didn’t remember the OG toy.
Hasbro Mr. Potato Head
Movin’ Lips, $252+
DO, DO, DO,
BABY SHARK
Your kids likely can’t get enough of
the song, so who better to help them
practice their 1 , 2 , 3 ’s and ABC’s? This
toy “tablet” offers tons of play modes
for hours of fun and learning.
Lab Results Little ones loved that they
could play “Baby Shark” on repeat,
and parents loved the volume button.
WowWee Pinkfong Baby Shark
Tablet, $ 17Mini fashionistas will love designing
their own accessories. This pack comes
with 12 pendants and 12 colors of floss
to embroider unique designs as well as
colorful tassels and wooden beads.
Lab Results Parents were blown
away by how easily their kids
picked up basic cross-stitch technique
thanks to the comprehensive guides.
MindWare MYO Cross Stitch
Wood Jewelry, $205+
FOAM ICE CREAM
“PARLOR”
Create one-, two- or 10 -scoop creations
with this fluffy “foam.” It comes with
three cones and molds plus a scooper.
Lab Results To t s were mesmerized by
this compound, and parents found it just
as fun (and therapeutic!) to play with.
Even better: It’s not as messy as slime.
Moose To y s Foam Alive
Make N’ Melt Ice Cream Kit, $20If your kid can’t get enough of
the prehistoric creatures, you won’t
find a better bang for your buck than
this bucket. It’s packed with 60 pieces:
24 dinos plus accessories like trees,
boulders and a volcano. GH tip: It’s
great for party favors or decor!
Lab ResultsThis is a seriously great
value, and we love that the tub
makes storage a cinch.
Terra by Battat Dinosaur Bucket, $ 185+
DINOMITE BLOCKS
Build your own triceratops (or
have freestyle fun) with this 67 -piece
set of oversize Plus-Plus pieces.
Lab Results These blocks are always a
hit with kids, and since the pieces are
large, it’s great for younger ones. Note:
Older testers still liked the original,
smaller version better.
Plus-Plus Mega Maker Triceratops, $256+
ICE-BREATHING
DRAGON
This blue beast gnashes its teeth,
moves its head and, best of all,
“breathes” ice with an LED hidden
in the back of its mouth.
Lab Results Our pros saw (and tested)
a handful of dragon and dino toys this
year, but kids in the Lab kept asking to
play with this one over and over.
Zuru To y s Robo Alive
Ice Blasting Dragon, $25KEY SKILL-BUILDERS CREATIVITY LANGUAGE TEAMWORK PHYSICAL STEM$
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what feels like hours creating abstract spiral and spin art. The color and design
possibilities are endless, so each creation will be unique.
Lab Results Our pros like that it’s a kid-powered device, so you don’t need batteries
or electricity. The set comes with six markers, three bottles of paint and 15 paper disks.6+
AT-HOME
HAIR “SALON”
Heads up: This styler bedazzles
hair. Simply load one of the disks
into the tool, then click!
Lab Results The gems (it comes
with 7 5) are designed to work
on clothing and bags too, but we
found they adhered best to hair
and thinner textiles like T-shirts.
Wicked Cool To y s Blinger, $206+
RAINBOW UNICORN
TERRARIUM
Classic sand art is back! Little ones will
have a blast creating the ultimate
rainbow world with five sand colors,
stickers, a mini unicorn and more.
Lab Results We were surprised at how
little mess this made! It comes with a fun-
nel to aid in pouring and a genius rubber
cap to make sure sand stays in place.
Creativity for Kids
Rainbow Sandland, $ 18BUNNY HOUSE
Customize the bunnies and their
house with markers and stickers.
Want to try a new design? Give
your furry friends a bath to
remove the color and start again.
Lab Results Mini testers loved
coloring (and recoloring!) the pets
more than anything else.
PlayMonster FuzzikinsGH 40I