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The most popular toys of 2016 have one common characteristic - technology. Moreover, new technologies are used in toys created for children of any age: from babies a few months old to schoolchildren.

CNN collected a selection of toys, which see under the tree the majority of American children dream.

Hatchimals

In the first place Hatchimals is a plush chicken that hatches from a plastic egg after 30 minutes of continuous play with the egg. This $60 toy needs to be taken care of and he will get smarter and more mature depending on how often you play with him.

DIY Lego drone kit

This set allows you to create an aircraft from ordinary LEGO cubes. 2 set options: for $ 189, you can purchase a basic package in which you can control the drone using a special application, and for $ 249, you can add a special portable remote control to control the drone to the set.

High tech house for Barbie

A new house for Barbie dolls created using modern technology: 2-storey building connects to Wi-Fi and can respond to the voice commands of its owner.

You can ask the house to do more 100 tasks: open the door, turn on the fireplace, flush the toilet, run the elevator, or turn the stairs into a slide for descent.

The house comes complete with a special application that creates special sound effects - such as the crackling of fire in the fireplace, and others.

But such a gift will not be cheap - the price of the house is $300.

Coding for preschoolers

It's never too early to start teaching your child how to code. A toy called Code-A-Pillar will teach preschoolers how to solve simple problems and harmonize concepts.

This $ 50 caterpillar is created from several segments, the order of which determines its direction of movement, as well as sound and light effects.

Monopoly without cash

The new version of the classic game for $ 25 does not use cash at all, instead it uses special bank cards and electronic installation.

The electronic bank scans the cards of all players and counts their progress.

Robot with feelings

Cozmo is a robot with a soul, according to its creators. The 6-centimeter robot can experience and demonstrate joy, anger, boredom and even irritation, depending on the situation. It can also move and communicate with the user.

It's like a desk puppy that senses where you are and is always ready to play. The $180 robot comes with a special program for a smartphone, which will provide the user with a full demonstration of his emotions.

Smart table for kids

The table for children who begin to walk is equipped with a special interactive panel that will teach the child numbers, shapes and letters. You can program the table using special cards that offer different lessons for the child.

The cost of the toy is $55.

“Revitalizing” toys made from Play-Doh plasticine

Plasticine Play-Do captivates children for a short time, so the company decided to take the game with him to a new level.

Play-Doh Touch Studio Set consists of clay and forms for creating different animals that can be virtually animated with the help of a special application for iOS. After scanning the character created by the child, he becomes the hero of the game on a tablet or phone.

The kit costs $ 40, and note that it works exclusively with Apple gadgets.

Robot R2-D2

This is a programmed interactive droid that you control using a special application. It can respond to voice commands and can also be programmed to perform dances and a number of other functions.

The cost of the toy is $100.

Hekobot

Geckobot is a robot that copies the movements of a real gecko; it can climb walls and windows. Price: $50.

Friendship bracelets

This is not a traditional bracelet made of thread, but a tech gadget worth $ 69.

Each friend can be programmed with the color that the bracelet will glow if this person is somewhere nearby. In addition, it can send vibro-messages to your friends.

Color Recognizing Robot

Ozobot Evo It has color and color sensors, with which it can be given commands to program, which color to stop, rotate or turn around, or what color color should be moved along the track. Create a field for the game on paper using different colors and have fun.

The price is $ 100.

Racing set

The kit includes 2 racing cars, a special track for them and a remote control. Signals to cars go through sensors on the track.

The set itself calculates the results of races and determines the winner. You can create 20 different routes from a track consisting of 40 parts.

The cost of the set is $100.

Karaoke selfies

This $ 25 Selfie Monopod also has a karaoke microphone, headphones, and a music player, allowing children to create their own video clips.

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