The best toys of 2021 keep the magic of childhood alive with technology, special effects, and good old-fashioned fun. With Magic Mixies, kids mix up a potion and—poof!—summon a new stuffed pet. LEGO Vidiyo Party lets kids create a music video in real time, wherever they are, through the power of virtual reality. And the Spirograph Animator reinvents a beloved classic toy, using a light show to add animated effects to your child’s spiral designs. Here, the editors of TIME for Kids round up the best toys of the year.
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Work Your Magic
The Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron, from Moose Toys, includes a spell book and everything kids need to create a magic potion. After they add the ingredients to the cauldron, the mixture foams and bubbles. Kids then wave a magic wand, say the magic words, and—poof!—a mist rises from the cauldron. When it clears, an adorable creature called a Mixie is revealed. The Got2Glow Fairy Finder, by WowWee, sends kids on a search for more than 30 virtual fairies that are hiding in plain sight. They could be anywhere: in a bedroom, the garden, or the kitchen. Once kids have gathered the fairies and placed them safely in the electronic jar, they can “bond” with the magical creatures by feeding and hugging them. (Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron, ages 5+; Got2Glow Fairy Finder, ages 5+)
Buy Now: Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron; Got2Glow Fairy Finder
Say “Cheese!”
This is no ordinary camera. Sure, it takes photos. But the VTech KidiZoom PrintCam also lets kids add special effects, borders and digital stickers to their snaps. When your selfie or portrait looks just right, hit the print button and a black-and-white version instantly ejects from the front of the camera. Use it to create comic strips and to turn your photos into coloring pages. There’s also a video-record function and fun games built in. The camera comes with enough paper to print 80 pictures. Refill packs are available.
Buy Now: VTech KidiZoom PrintCam
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