Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined Great Day St. Louis to talk about the 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 a rundown of the best toys, games, and gifts of the season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.


OUR GENERATION 2025 LIMITED EDITION CHRISTMAS DOLLS

Our Generation’s first-ever limited-edition Christmas Dolls capture the enchanting and joyful spirit of the holiday season, and bring its most exciting traditions to life! Each 18-inch doll comes with a Tree Ornament, a certificate of authenticity, and deluxe festive packaging. For kids, adults, and collectors alike.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $30
  • Age:
  • 3+

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CARTUNED — CUSTOM SHOP​ SERIES 1

Kids can customize vehicles with interchangeable wheels, chassis options, and decals. With mix-and-match combinations, this set encourages creativity and hands-on design.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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ANIME HEROES MEGA ONE PIECE

Set sail with this 12-inch Monkey D. Luffy figure, featuring true-to-anime detail and five points of articulation.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $18.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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CLICKEEZ 5 PACK

This pack of five fidget toys features collectible character keys that click like keys on a mechanical keyboard. There are more than 70 different designs to collect.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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MARSHMALLOW MADNESS

This game challenges players to pick up and eat marshmallows using a pair of tiny hands. The player who eats the most marshmallows during their turn wins the game.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Director of Operations at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A proud and profoundly weird 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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