Toy Insider Senior Editor Jackie Cucco joined Great Day Connecticut to show off the best holiday toys that are big on fun and light on the wallet. 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.


TOOMIES JURASSIC WORLD TODDLER LINE

This Jurassic World-inspired line features toys that are perfect for budding paleontologists. Includes Chase & Roll Raptors, a Dino Rescue Ranger, Spin & Hatch Dino Eggs, and a Pic & Push T. rex. Sold separately. This Jurassic World-inspired line features toys that are perfect for budding paleontologists. Includes Chase & Roll Raptors, a Dino Rescue…

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  • MSRP:
  • $19.99-26.99
  • Age:
  • 12 MOS+

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RAINBOCORNS PUPPYCORN SURPRISE

Packaged in a bright teal reusable egg sporting puppy ears, the puppy-focused unboxing experience reveals all-new Puppycorn plush characters, Scratch' N' Reveal Hearts, Scratch' N' Sniff Stickers, Boo-Boocorn Puppies, collectible eggs, Puppycorn Poop, and a collectors guide. There are seven Puppycorn plush to collect, including a Dachshund, a Pug, a Dalmatian, a Poodle, a Labrador,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MY SQUISHY LITTLE DUMPLINGS

Squish and pull these little dumplings that are perfect for active hands. Squeeze their cheeks to pop out their unique personalities, with more than 50 possible reactions. Watch them light up and make sounds. Squish and pull these little dumplings that are perfect for active hands. Squeeze their cheeks to pop out their unique personalities,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99; $19.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 5+

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FLIDJIT FORTUNE TELLER

What will the Flidjit Genie tell kids about their future? This novelty toy offers fortune-telling fun while satisfying their need to fidget. What will the Flidjit Genie tell kids about their future? This novelty toy offers fortune-telling fun while satisfying their need to fidget.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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CARE BEARS BEAUTY/STOCKING STUFFERS

The most cheerful, joyful, beauty accessories around, perfect for stuffing those stockings with love! Line includes: Rainbow Care Bears Lip Gloss ($11) Care Bears Nail Stickers ($8) Care Bears Mood Nail Polish Set (six included) ($17) Tear and Share Lip Balm Set ($10) Fun Care Bears Scrunchie Set ($16) Cheer Bear Hair Brush ($13) Care…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $8-63
  • Age:
  • All

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CRAYOLA PAPER BUTTERFLIES SCIENCE KIT

Create paper butterflies while learning about capillary action. Kids can watch as the colorful inks are absorbed into the wings. This kit features step-by-step instructions and enough materials to make 12 wicking paper butterflies. Create paper butterflies while learning about capillary action. Kids can watch as the colorful inks are absorbed into the wings. This…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99; $24.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 7+

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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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