Follow our Toy Tour this December!

This December, ParentsCanada editor Janice Biehn will be on morning shows near you to talk toys like the ones below.

Watch Janice talk toys with Global Edmonton’s Mike Sobel.

	HEXBUG Nano V2 Black Hole: This mini robot critter is in his own little world. This new gravity defying HEXBUG Nano bug has unique multi-level climbing abilities, moving around corners and through the loops and tubes of any of its habitat sets. 3+ – $50 Mastermind, Target, Walmart and Toys“R”Us
	Collector’s Edition Minion Dave: Everyone needs a minion! Minion Dave will respond to your voice by saying over 30 phrases, or moving his eyes or mouth. With the touch of a button, this detailed Despicable Me replica will break into a minion song. 4 to 12 – $70 Toys R Us
	Disney Infinity: In this all-new video game franchise from Walt Disney and Pixar Studios, players can place real-world versions of their favourite Disney characters into the Infinity Base and transport them into the virtual game worlds of Monsters University, the Incredibles, Cars, Pirates of the Caribbean or Toy Story in Space. Once connected, players can build their own adventure in Toy Box mode or play true-to-story adventures. Starter pack – $75, Play sets – $35, Individual character figures – $13 disney.com/infinity
	Vtech Switch & Go Dinos – Jagger the T-Rex: This two-in-one toy is the perfect fusion of kids’ favourite things – dinosaurs and vehicles! Jagger the T-Rex is voice activated and easily transforms from a monster rig into a giant T-Rex in just a few simple steps. $80 vtechcanada.com
	Mattel Hot Wheels Car Maker: Mini car aficionados can now create their own vehicles! With the Hot Wheels Car Maker, a stick of wax is easily molded into a fully functioning Hot Wheels car in a matter of minutes. Cars can be customized with sticker decals and can be raced on Hot Wheels tracks for even more fun. $60 mattel.ca
	Fisher-Price Chatter Phone Talking Game: A new spin on a classic favourite, the Chatter Phone Talking Game adds to the fun of this iconic toy. Memory and matching games encourage children to think and problem solve as they play. Multiple difficulty levels mean children are challenged and can continue to play as they grow. $25 tcgtoys.com
	Maplelea Girl Doll: This Canadian Girl doll from Maplelea comes with a 64 page story journal and everything about her is Canadian-themed. With Maplelea dolls and journals, your daughter can learn all about Canada’s heritage, culture and geography.  $100  maplelea.com
	Mattel 2013 Holiday Barbie: Celebrating its 25th anniversary this season, the 2013 Holiday Barbie shines in a silver gown with wintry accents inspired by moonlit snow fields. $50 mattel.ca
	Mega Bloks First Builders – Billy Beats Dancing Piano: Dance, build and play with Billy Beats Dancing Piano. With three different musical play modes, eight light up keys, eight builders blocks and sheet music, your mini architect build and stack along to their favourite song. $45 firstbuilders.megabloks.com
	Razor Crazy Cart Electric Drifting Go-Cart Let your kiddo’s inner speed demon loose with this new electric drifting Go-Cart. With two driving modes – go–cart or Crazy Cart – drivers can turn 360 degrees, drift around corners or go up to 19 kilometres per hour. $500 razor.com razor.com/products/electric-ride-ons/crazy-cart Check out this review from myproscooter.com.
	HEXBUG Aquabot with Fish Bowl: The first water-born HEXBUG, the Aquabot is all the fun of having a pet fish without the mess. It even swims just like a real fish! Aquabot is propelled by electromagnetic propulsion and equipped with a water-activated on/off so switch, making your bot come to live as soon as it hits the water. $15 hexbug.com/aquabot