Holiday shopping? Check out this year's best toys

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Best toys of the year
As you consider Christmas gifts for the kids, the Toy Association has just unveiled the finalists for the Toy of the Year Awards.

As you consider Christmas gifts for the kids, the Toy Association has just unveiled the finalists for the Toy of the Year Awards.

There are 123 finalists this year. Isabel Carrion from the Toy Association joined ABC7 News at 11 to explain what helps a toy rise to the top.

Cool Maker KumiKreator (Spin Master) - Nominee for Creative Toy of the Year

Age: 8+

Price: $29.99

Cry Babies (IMC Toys) - Nominee for Doll of the Year

Age: 3 - 6

Price: $29.99

Dr. Biscuits' Radical Road Trip (Barry and Jason Games & Entertainment) - Nominee for Game of the Year

Age: 8+

Price: $24.99

Learning Friends 100 Words Book (LeapFrog) - Nominee for Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year

Age: 18 months

Price: $17.99

Harry Potter Wizard Training (JAKKS Pacific) - Nominee for Innovative Toy of the Year

Age: 8+

Price: $24.99

X-Shot Flying Bug Attack (ZURU) - Nominee for Outdoor Toy of the Year

Age: 8+

Price: $24.99 Single Pack, $29.99 Double Pack

Star Wars Ultimate Co-Pilot Chewie (Hasbro, Inc.) - Nominee for Plush of the Year

Age: 4+

Price: $129.99

You can learn more about the finalists and vote on your favorite toys at www.toyawards.org.