Haven’t a clue as to what toys the kiddos might want for Christmas this year? Gadget Gram’s David Novak shares his list for some of the “hottest” picks of the season! 

Dash Robot

$149; www.makewonder.com/dash/
Kids can watch their virtual coding turn into tangible learning experiences in real time as Dash, with its performance and multiple sensors, interacts with and responds to its surroundings. Recognized by parent and educators alike, the award-winning Dash guides kids of all experience levels through a library of in-app challenges to inspire tomorrow’s inventors.
Video: https://youtu.be/LA9py48X6_o
 
Cue the Cleverbot

$199; www.makewonder.com/cue_the_cleverbot/
The award-winning Cue robot is designed for kids who have an interest in coding. Cue will help them transition from block-based code to state-machine and text-based programming. Cue’s motors and sensors work together seamlessly to provide accurate and versatile behavior while reacting in real time to its surroundings, inspiring kids to build problem-solving skills through coding, engineering, and design.
Video: https://youtu.be/VKRt9LFhs1A
 
Mekamon V2 Gaming Robot

$249.99; www.mekamon.com 
The world of MekaMon has changed. They’ve taken the world’s first gaming robot further with an expansive software overhaul and hardware updates sitting on the frontline of robotic technology. From brand new dynamic AR environments to a reimagined Battle Mode, MekaMon is back to wage war, and this time it’s a whole lot more powerful.
Video: https://youtu.be/KDjmW795JBY
 
Cozmo Robot
$139; www.anki.com 
Cozmo is a real-life robot like you’ve only seen in movies, with a one-of-a-kind personality that evolves the more you hang out. He’ll nudge you to play and keep you constantly surprised. Cozmo’s your accomplice in a crazy amount of fun. Cozmo is fun right out of the box, but that’s just the beginning. His abilities and skills develop constantly with frequent app updates, to provide new ways to learn and play.
Video: https://youtu.be/BWymDFX8PlY
 
Ozobot Evo

$99; https://ozobot.com/products/ozobot-evo
Evo is an award-winning coding robot for the next generation of creators. Code Evo two ways: online with OzoBlockly visual programming and screen-free with Color Code markers. Interact as Evo shows off Follow, Music, and Escape Tricks – all built with code. Connect to the Evo app (iOS/Android) to earn points and level up for all the ways you code, create, and play with Tricks.
Video: https://youtu.be/sbf4OdeqWjE

Kibo Robot Kit
$199; http://kinderlabrobotics.com/
KIBO is a robot kit specifically designed for young children aged 4-7 years old. With KIBO, children build, program, decorate and bring their own robot to life. STEAM learning with KIBO is fun, imaginative and easy. Your youngest learners will playfully discover these concepts by coding with wooden building blocks, creating sequences, and learning design processes.
Video: https://youtu.be/GhfAeZblJBo
 
GraviTrax Starter Set

$59.99; www.ravensburger.us 
With the GraviTrax interactive track system, you can design and build your own marble runs and experiment with gravity, magnetism, and kinetics to propel your marble to the finish. With a variety of tiles, levels, tracks and elements, you can control the speed of the marble. The open-ended building concept offers endless possibilities to design a different track every time you play. 
Video: https://youtu.be/8ErgACoqU9k
 
Scuf Vantage Gaming Joystick

$169: www.scufgaming.com/vantage
Every aspect of this officially licensed PlayStation 4 controller is designed to improve performance, comfort and maximize hand use. Use your entire hand with customizable side action buttons — an ergonomic feature that’s an industry first. Fine tune your gameplay with adjustable hair triggers, lengths, stops, and tension. Adjust sound on the fly with the audio touch bar. Swipe for volume.
Video: https://youtu.be/M60J7JmU2D0 
 
Portable North Pole

www.portablenorthpole.com 
An online platform used by Santa and his elves to send personalized video messages and calls to the people you care about most anywhere around the world. In just a few simple steps, you can help Santa gather all the information he needs about your loved one and create a tailor-made video message or phone call that is positively magical. But that isn’t all Santa and his magical elves have in store.
Video: https://youtu.be/xpF4DrY5VCs

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