Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa Silva joined Daybreak on ABC in Harrisburg to show off the best toys for holiday shoppers on a budget. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.


LAMAZE SOOTHING HEART PANDA

When kids push this calming plush panda's tummy, it cycles through four bedtime melodies, each accompanied by a red light and a vibration synced to the rhythm of a resting heartbeat.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $27.99
  • Age:
  • 9 MOS+

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FUR BY THE FOOT BUBBLEGUM BESTIES

These 14-inch plushies are named after bubblegum flavors like Double Mint, Berry Twist, Rainbow Ice, and Arctic Chill. Kids can tug inch by inch to unroll three new friends, then reload them to experience the reveal again and again.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $20.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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STEM STARTER BUILDER 15 PC SET

With the STEM Starter Builder 15-piece set, kids can create six geometric shapes! Includes eight equilateral triangles, two squares, one inner circle square, two circles, one logo square, and one rectangle. Kids can learn colors, shapes, and Magformers math net pull-up tricks.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $26.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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THE FRESH DOLLS FRESH-FINITY COLLECTION

The Fresh Dolls Fresh-Finity Collection from World of EPI is a line of authentic, multicultural fashion dolls wearing unique fashions that kids can style in different ways. The dolls were designed by Dr. Lisa Williams, who is on a mission to help Black and Brown children see their brilliance through dolls that look like them.…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $17.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME BATTLE ACADEMY

The latest version of Battle Academy introduces the Pokémon V gameplay mechanic and comes with an updated lineup of Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, and Cinderace.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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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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