Toy Insider Parent and Contributing Editor Charlene DeLoach joined CBS in Hartford to show off the hot holiday toys that are heavy on fun but light on the wallet. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
GOOGAMES
These handheld, pocket-size, sensory water games come in three styles: fruits, gems, and candies. They feature squishy buttons for tactile play and two removable backer cards, each with three challenge levels.
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FINGERLINGS
These baby monkeys know when they're on kids' fingers. They feature glowing hearts, poseable tails, flocked hair, unique personalities, and more than 70 sounds and reactions. Collect four new characters: Charli, Leo, Ava, and Harmony.
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ILY DIY 3D STICKER MAKER AND REFILL PACKS
Kids can make their own custom 3D stickers with sprinkles, glitter, and gem mix-ins. Includes one 3D sticker maker, 30 sticker blisters, 30 sticker backgrounds, 30 double-sided sticker adhesives, one sprinkle packet, two glitter packets, and 250 gems.
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GUND 12-DAY HOLIDAY ADVENT CALENDAR
This advent calendar brings the cozy to Christmas. It features 12 4-inch plush within an adorable toy store themed package.
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SKY VIPER HAND-CONTROLLED FORCE HOVER DRONE
Kids can fly the Force Hover Drone without a remote control. The drone's smart sensors detect its surroundings, so kids can toss it into the air and control it with their hand movements.
