Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined FOX 13 in Tampa to talk about 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.
BLOSSOM PETS
Kids can help their pets bloom and grow with care and water! Pull the stems to unveil petals and reveal the colors with the Magical Mist bottle. The petals will start to turn white, encouraging kids to remember to care for their dog, cat, bunny, or pig by watering the petals.
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LITE-BRITE SUPER BRIGHT HD HELLO KITTY EDITION
This modern version of the retro classic toy features a brighter display, more LEDs, and higher definition. It comes with six HD Hello Kitty design templates.
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POKEMON DELUXE HOLIDAY CALENDAR
For those who want to get into the holiday *and* Pokémon spirit, this calendar is for you! This 24-day calendar features 14 2-inch and two 3-inch Battle Figures plus eight accessories. Each day has a different holiday-themed Pokémon toy. Pokémon fans can play with a new figure daily and display the entire set at year’s end.
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PLAYMOBIL JUNIOR & DISNEY: CINDERELLA’S CASTLE
Kids can live out their dreams of being princes and princesses with this set, which includes Cinderella and Prince Charming figures and the iconic castle.
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HUE ANIMATION STUDIO
Kids can make their own movies with this complete Stop-Motion Animation Kit, which includes the HUE HD USB camera with an integrated microphone, user-friendly stop-motion software (Windows- and Mac OS-compatible), a 64-page full-color animation book, a mini stage with a background, printable activities, and sound effects.
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DROYD ROMPER
This electric trike features an all-plastic body, a 24-volt battery, a light-up LED front wheel, and more. The Romper has parental controls and can operate at speeds of 3-6 mph.
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