Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined Fox 5 in Washington, D.C. to show off some hot toys that won’t burn a hole in your wallet this holiday season. 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.


COWS VS. ALIENS

Get ready to be “moo-ved” by the captivating charm of Cows vs Aliens as they invade the world of collectibles this “Joo-n”! These adorable bean-filled plushies are more than just ordinary toys. With their brightly colored cow and alien designs, Cows vs Aliens are on a mission to captivate the hearts of collectors with their…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $5
  • Age:
  • 4+

FIDGIE FRIENDS FAIRIE GARDEN

Kids can engage in sensory and fashion play with the Fairie Garden's outfit details that double as fidget features. Kids can also brush her hair and accessorize with her headband.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.97
  • Age:
  • 6+

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SONIC RACERS ASSORTED R/C

These R/C cars feature Sonic the Hedgehog characters behind the wheel in 1:28 scale. The line includes Amy Rose, Silver the Hedgehog, and Sonic.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

WOODEN WORK & PLAY DESKTOP ACTIVITY BOARD

This tiny, wooden version of a laptop and desk features a variety of interactive elements that babies and toddlers can use to develop fine motor skills while pretending to work from home like their parents. It has no detachable pieces and features a handle for on-the-go play.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $27.99
  • Age:
  • 1+

5 SECOND RULE RELAY

5 Second Rule just became more unpredictable with the new relay baton. Each player names one item in their given category and then passes the electronic baton. Here's the catch: You only have five seconds!

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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FURBY

Kids can speak to Furby to activate more than 600 responses in Dance Party, Copy Cat, Tell My Fortune, Let's Chill, and Lightshow modes. Furby comes with clip-on beads and fashion accessories that kids can also wear.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $69.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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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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