Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined FOX 31 in Denver to show off hot holiday toys that are big 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.


RAINBOW BRITE 3-INCH FIGURES

This collection features several characters from the Rainbow Brite universe, with limited-edition figures such as the metallic Rainbow Brite and the glow-in-the-dark Twink to bolster any true or new Rainbow Brite fan's collection.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $4.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE 3-INCH FIGURES

This collection of classic-inspired, 3-inch figures features Strawberry Shortcake and her gaggle of adorable friends, including Blueberry Muffin, Raspberry Tart, Lemon Meringue, Orange Blossom, and more. Each one is deliciously scented.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $5
  • Age:
  • 4+

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5 SURPRISE MEGA GROSS MINIS

Mega Gross Minis are solely a parody product of Zuru Inc., and are not manufactured, affiliated with, or endorsed by any other company.

Each slime-filled mystery pack contains five barf-worthy surprises. Familiar brands are turned into disgusting minis like McCavities Poop Paste, Starbarf Coffee, and more.

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YUME DISNEY 100 SURPRISE CAPSULES

Each capsule contains a figure, unique accessories, a background scene card, and a transforming, 360-degree display. Kids can solve the clues to reveal one of 14 characters in Series 1, including two rare chase characters.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $12.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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MR. BENDY

Prompt cards inspire players to craft quickly to transform Mr. Bendy using wax sticks. Is he a golfer? An astronaut? Players score points by guessing correctly, and the player with the most points after four rounds wins the game.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.95
  • Age:
  • 8+

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TINKERTAR

Created by musicians Brian Calhoun, Dave Matthews, and John Alagia, this one-string melody maker is made of sustainable, responsibly sourced wood. Use the included 15-song songbook and colored and numbered finger positions to learn beginner guitar.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $24.99 EACH
  • Age:
  • 3+

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About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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