Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined Afternoon Live on KATU in Portland to show off stocking stuffer toys that are small in size but big on fun. 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.
POKÉMON TCG MY FIRST BATTLE
Young trainers can get the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) experience through fast decks with simplified rules designed for beginners. Kids will learn the difference between active and benched Pokémon, how to attack and evolve, and more.
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PIÑATA SMASHLINGS PIÑATA BOX
Each of these four collectible piñatas comes complete with a piñata stick, a redeemable QR code that enables exclusive DLC content in Roblox, and two Smashlings, one of which is hidden inside the piñata.
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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…
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CATS VS PICKLES LIMITED EDITION HOLIDAY
It’s the 12 days of Catmas with the Cats vs Pickles limited edition holiday assortment! This year’s assortment includes festive characters like Noggin’ the eggnog cat, Snuggles the ugly sweater cat, and Brrrrr the Chill Dill.
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MGA’S MINIVERSE MAKE IT MINI LIFESTYLE
Make and display mini lifestyle collectibles, ranging from mini aquariums with little fish to a mini cactus with tiny bags of soil. There are more than 100 lifestyle materials, packages, and accessories to collect and create.
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MGA’S MINIVERSE MAKE IT MINI FOOD CAFÉ & DINER (SERIES 2)
Kids can open the surprise packaging to reveal all of the play ingredients they need to create a miniature, food-themed collectible. The set also includes miniature kitchen accessories and a recipe card.
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RETRO MAGNADOODLE
Use this pad to practice math facts, work on spelling or draw out worries about going back to school. The ultimate unisex retro magnetic drawing toy for creating fun artwork that erases like magic. Can be used to work on spelling, math, playing games, draw pictures, write messages (secret erasable messages too!), and so much…
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RISK THE 1980’S EDITION
This faithful reproduction features the original artwork and components of RISK from the '80s. Kids can acquire the most armies, play them effectively, and try to conquer the most territories to win the game.
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BY THE BOOK
In this single-player game, kids will draw one of 40 challenge cards indicating which books they must use and how many of those books they must place horizontally. Then they will try to build a balanced bookshelf following that prompt.
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14-INCH STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE RAGDOLL
This 14-inch plush Strawberry Shortcake doll features an embroidered face, looped yarn hair, a shiny/glittery fabric outfit, a silky bonnet, and gold shoes with heart accents. The huggable doll smells like sweet strawberries.
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MY FIGURES: RESCUE MISSION
Kids can mix and match Playmobil figures to create the perfect rescue team. The set includes two police officers, two firefighters, one injured person, and two medical staff members. Kids can save the day and complete missions with various accessories, including a house, a hydrant, a water pump, a water syringe, a fire hose, a…
