Toy Insider Associate Editor Samantha Connell joined Life.Style.Live! WISH-TV in Indianapolis to show off hot holiday toys that won’t break the bank this holiday season. 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.


BEARS VS DONUTS

Are you team bear or team donut? These bean-filled and squishy plush are mystery bag collectibles, with 24 different characters in the series. The bears are around 4 inches tall and the donuts are round and a bit shorter.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $5
  • Age:
  • 4+

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STUMBLE GUYS X BARBIE PLUSH BUDDIES

A limited edition collection only available at Walmart stores in November 2024 Transform them into your gaming companions, conquer new levels, or add some fun to your space from the world of the Stumble Guys game and its newest collaboration with Barbie. Fans and collectors of the game can collect four characters: Barbie, Ken, Mr.…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.97
  • Age:
  • 8+

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KOOSH SLINGSHOT

With a simple load, pull, and launch, kids can use this easy-to-use slingshot to send the three included mini Koosh balls soaring up to 50 feet or more. It features an easy-to-grip-and-aim handle that also stores the Koosh balls when playtime is over.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $17.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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SONIC CHARGERS FIRE HAWK

Create dynamic aerial stunts with the Fire Hawk Sonic Charger by LumiTek Flight. The Fire Hawk flies indoors or out and has three flying modes: 15-second, 30-second, or no-limit flight modes. Get up to 30 flights on one charge (varies on flight mode). Super bright LED lights for spectacular night flights! Includes one Sonic Charger,…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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GRIP ‘N’ STACK SILICONE AND WOODEN BLOCKS

Ten vibrant blocks help little ones explore and learn in a safe way. Each block features bright colors, letters, numbers, and patterns.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6 MOS+

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DISNEY ILY 4EVER FASHION DOLLS — STITCH, JACK & SALLY

Each stylish Disney-inspired fashion doll includes two outfits complete with shoes, a purse, and more than 10 different mix-and-match pieces.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99 EACH
  • Age:
  • 6+

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About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Director of Operations 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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