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...Other popular toy sales this holiday season include Lego, puzzles and card games, and gaming items such as the Nintendo Switch....
...The broadcast will feature most of the same commercials as CBS but feature separate brands for children, such as toy makers, instead of ads from beer or sports betting companies....
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