ShoulderFunUSA.ShoulderBuddiesLifestyleNot every toy needs to cost parents and arm and a leg—and sometimes, kids’ favorites will be the toys that were quickly grabbed and thrown on top of a present. A great example of a fun and funky impulse toy with lots of play value is Shoulder Buddies, from Shoulder Fun USA.

Each Shoulder Buddy figurine sits approximately 4 inches high and has soft, fuzzy, colorful hair. Kids ages 4 and up can wear these “toycessories” by slipping the magical coin underneath their shirt and placing the Shoulder Buddy on top. The Shoulder Buddy will magnetically connect to the metal coin and sit playfully on the wearer’s shoulder.

Biffle the Shoulder BuddyShoulder Buddies have starry eyes and silly faces, but they’re more than just cute. Each Shoulder Buddy comes with a collectible card that features its name, personality traits, and a smart life lesson in acrostic form. Biffle, a white Shoulder Buddy with crazy neon hair, teaches kids to share with others, make conversation, include everyone, learn to be understanding, and end each day with a nice thing to say. Biffle uses these important tips to teach kids how to make new friends and keep existing friendships strong. Flurry is an ice blue Shoulder Buddy with a snowflake on his belly. He teaches kids about the importance of giving (perfect for the holiday season!).

At less than $10, Shoulder Buddies are an adorable collectible for kids with lots of play value. Perfect as gift toppers, rewards, or stocking stuffers, they are sure to keep your kids smiling while teaching them a little something in the process.

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Marissa Silva

Marissa Silva

Marissa Silva is editor-in-chief of the Pop Insider and the Toy Insider, the leading consumer holiday gift guide and toy review and news website. As a professional toy reviewer and an industry expert, she consistently reports on toy, entertainment, and pop culture trends and hot products. In addition to digital content management, Marissa contributes feature-length articles to the Pop Insider and leading toy industry trade magazine The Toy Book, providing retailers, manufacturers, and licensors with information on the latest in toy news. Marissa has been featured on the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, Fox and Friends, ABC World News Now, MSNBC, CBS, NY1, WPIX, and more. A board game fanatic and professional toy reviewer, she spends most of her free time shopping for superhero T-shirts, crushing at Mario Kart, and anxiously awaiting her Hogwarts acceptance letter. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @thattoygirl.

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