Just like the rest of us, kids these days are big into technology, and this year’s crop of cool holiday toys plays right to that. But don’t worry – there’s plenty of old-fashioned, no-USB cord-required stuff out there, too.

Loopdedoo

$34.99. Toys & Co., Park Road Shopping Center and Cotswold Village Shops

This is bringing bracelets back – minus the moans and groans crafts can elicit. The kit comes complete with a spinning tool, 18 different-colored skeins of embroidery floss and instructions. Use the kid-powered device to create bracelets, necklaces, anklets, belts and more.

The Barbie Photo Fashion Doll

$39.99. Major retailers.

Barbie got flash in 2012, and girls are lining up to strike a pose by the blond beauty. This version comes embedded with a digital camera and LCD screen, stand, USB cable and battery. Use Barbie as a camera, and the images instantly appear on her shirt. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Meep

$149. Major retailers

Don’t let your rug rat grab your iPad; get her a Meep to keep. The innovative, interactive, totally cool tablet runs on the Android 4.0 platform and is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi, camera and 7-inch touch screen. Take advantage of ample apps along with a large library of pre-loaded games, e-books and more. Creators Oregon Scientific tailored the tablet for plenty of play by encasing it in a durable silicone sleeve.

EzyRoller

$99.99. Toys & Co.

Here’s a smooth move for Santa: the EzyRoller , which slides across the floor sans chains or pedals. Kids can rule the ride with right/left leg movements, building gross motor skills (not to mention confidence). The multiple-award winning toy was created in New Zealand. Suitable for ages 4-15.

Tobbles

$24.99. Brilliant Sky Toys and Books in Blakeney

Tobbles are six vibrantly colored, weighted spheres that simply stack on top of each other – or maybe it’s not so simple. They’ll wiggle and they’ll wobble, so try not to topple! Created by Fat Brain Toys. Suggested for little ones 6 months and older.

A to Z Magnatab

$24.95. GOODNEWS, the shop at Christ Church on Providence Road.

Little kids can get a grip on writing with the A to Z Magnatab and its easy-to-follow arrows, which direct them to move a magnetic stylus. Beads are pulled up and create solid lines, all which can be erased with the tip of a finger. Recommended for kids ages 3 and up.

The Salt Water Fuel Cell Giant Arachnoid Kit

$24.99, Shop Science at Discovery Place

Arachnophobes, take heed: This may not be for you. Assemble and activate the fuel cell of the spider with a saltwater mix and send your spider on its first scare. Deactivate by removing the fuel cell module. Can operate for five to seven hours continuously.