So, you just found out your second cousin once removed is coming to your holiday gathering along with their kids, and your last-minute holiday shopping list just grew by two people.
You can win the holidays this year by gifting awesome toys, games, craft kits, and more, without breaking the bank. Our 12 Under $20 list features top playthings that pack in tons of play value, but if you are looking or even more options for kids of all ages, we have you covered.
Check out all of our favorite collectibles, play sets, plush, figures, and more that you can snag for less than a Jackson.
GIFTS FOR KIDS UNDER 3
Engaging toys that will help kids ages 0-2 develop their fine and gross motor skills!
BÉBE FUERTE STACK & COUNT KETTLEBELL
This kettlebell-style stacker is part of a language-inclusive TOMY collection. Babies and toddlers can learn to count or stack or pretend to workout with this kettlebell-inspired toy.
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BUILD-A-BUDDY JOHN DEERE GREEN DUMP TRUCK
This 13-piece construction toy includes a screwdriver and a ratchet that kids can use to take apart the truck and put it back together again, which encourages problem-solving skills. Made of chunky parts, it's easy for little hands to assemble.
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COCOMELON MY FRIEND NINA
This CoComelon doll is bilingual, featuring phrases and songs in English and Spanish. Kids can press Nina's belly to hear her introduce herself with the “Hello Song” or sing along in Spanish to the “Learning Spanish ABCs Song.”
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BABY GUND SUSTAINABLY SOFT PLUSH
Sourced from 100% recycled materials, each of these plush friends is crafted with recycled plush and fill and comes in sustainable packaging. Choose from Roise Bunny, Clove Bear, and Bay Puppy.
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PINKFONG BABY SHARK SENSORY FUN FRIENDS
Babies can develop sensory skills with this two-pack set that includes a Click & Wiggle Baby Shark and Pop & Squish Fish — each with cute details and fun fidget features.
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TOOMIES BLUEY — SWIMMING BLUEY
This swimming Bluey figure encourages bathtime fun. Bluey wears goggles and chases after her seahorse friend. The figure can swim a front crawl or backstroke when kids flip it over.
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TRACY THE FIDGET TRICERATOPS
This one-piece dinosaur fidget toy offers 10 interactive sensory experiences, including pop-in-pop-out spikes, spinners, and buttons. The toy is designed to improve hand strength, motor skills, counting, and color recognition.
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GIFTS FOR KIDS AGES 3-5
Top toys and games featuring kids’ favorite characters!
CRY BABIES MAGIC TEARS STARS TALENT BABIES
This lineup features eight dolls that cry real tears. Each doll comes with more than six surprises and has outfits based on its hobbies.
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SPIDEY & FRIENDS AND PAW PATROL WALKIE-TALKIES
These two-way radios are inspired by Marvel Spidey and His Amazing Friends and PAW Patrol (sold separately). Each set includes static-free walkie-talkies with an extended range for sending clear messages.
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SLIDE-TO-READ ABC FLASH CARDS
Kids can insert 13 interactive, double-sided cards into a tablet to learn the basics of reading and phonics. The tablet also encourages learning through games and songs and features a handle for on-the-go play.
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BLUEY KEEPY UPPY GAME
Inspired by one of Bluey's favorite games, Keepy Uppy is a giggle-inducing electronic game for 2-3 players who use boppers featuring Bluey, Bingo, and Chilli to keep a balloon in the air.
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BLUEY MAGNETIC WOODEN PLAYSET
This 18-piece playset includes a magnetic wooden Bluey and Bingo, 12 magnetic accessories, repositionable stickers, and a reusable board with two double-sided play scenes.
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SKETCH PALS FOREST FRIENDS
Choose from three clippable doodle buddies: Felix the Fox, Morris the Moose, or Izzy the Owl. Each features a tethered stylus and clips to backpacks or car seats for screen-free entertainment on the go.
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GLO PALS CHARACTERS
These liquid-activated, light-up sensory toys are designed to nurture imagination, encourage development, and support learning through playtime. Kids can insert a light-up cube into each character to see it illuminate when they place it in water.
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GIFTS FOR KIDS AGES 5-7
Trendy plush, dolls, collectibles and more for grade school kids!
SQUISHMALLOWS
Kids can collect a growing assortment of ultra-soft Squishmallows characters, each with its own name and personality. New characters join the Squishmallows squad each month, ranging in size from 2-24 inches.
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FOODIE MINI BRANDS SERIES 2 CAPSULE BY ZURU
Kids can discover replicas of their favorite fast food brands in miniature versions. There are more than 95 miniatures to collect, including rare gold and ultra-rare frozen moments.
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THE FRESH BEATS COLLECTION
Standing 10 inches tall, Fresh Beats dolls have custom-blended skin tones, rooted hair, and authentic hairstyles. The dolls have diverse personalities, stage-ready fashions, and unique styles.
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CRAFT YOUR OWN POMPOM PURSE
This kit includes everything kids need to make their own fluffy, ombre purse. The purse is big enough to hold multiple items and kids can style it cross-body or handheld.
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FLUFFIE STUFFIEZ
Pull, reveal, and stuff a second bestie with Fluffie Stuffiez! | Source: MGA Entertainment
Fluffie Stuffiez are available in several different shapes, including cloud. | Source: MGA Entertainment
Fluffie Stuffiez come with a reusable, sealable bag that turns all the extra fluff into a second Stuffiez. | Source: MGA Entertainment
MGA's Fluffie Stuffiez are available in two sizes. | Source: MGA Entertainment
Remove the outer layer of fluff to discover the character hiding underneath. The packaging doubles as storage for the removed fluff and becomes a second plush toy. Available in six small and four large styles.
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PINXIES UNICORN CREATION STUDIO
The Pinxies building toy line expands with this 80-piece set that kids can combine to create and customize 10 unicorn figures.
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MY FAIRY GARDEN HOP’S HIDEAWAY
Plant cornflower seeds with Light Fairy Rae and set up Plantimal Hop's Hideaway to watch it grow! Learn more about Hop (who is part tree, part frog), fairies, and plants with the Fairy Field Guide.
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PIÑATA SMASHLINGS PIÑATA ACTION FIGURE
Each of the four piñatas inspired by the Roblox game comes with a redeemable QR code for exclusive, in-game, DLC content, and two Smashlings, one of which is hidden inside the piñata!
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POP IT! GO
This portable, bubble-popping sensory game includes three modes of play, each featuring multiple-colored lights. Sized for handheld gameplay, it's easy to take on the go.
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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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AIR HOGS ZERO GRAVITY SPRINT
Using Wall Climber Technology, this R/C car can drive across any smooth surface, including walls, floors, and even ceilings. Kids can send the car racing across the room using the rechargeable remote control.
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LEGO CLASSIC CREATIVE NEON FUN
This set includes 333 neon-colored bricks in various sizes, including 18 bricks with expressive eyes. Kids can create five models by following the included instructions, or build their own creations.
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BARBIE FASHIONISTAS
This diverse and inclusive line of Barbie dolls reflects the world kids see today. The Barbie and Ken dolls feature a variety of skin tones, hairstyles, body types, and fashion styles.
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CRAYOLA WIXELS ACTIVITY SETS
Follow the color map to create pixelated unicorns, animals, or original designs. Each square absorbs ink from the included markers to color the designs. Create over and over again with the washable board.
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WUBBLE JINGLES
This 2.5-foot ball wobbles, morphs, and floats through the air like a bubble. Kids can kick it, whack it, bop it, and bounce it around. It will also makes a “boing” sound as it bounces.
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FINGERLINGS
These baby monkeys know when they're on kids' fingers. They feature glowing hearts, poseable tails, flocked hair, unique personalities, and more than 70 sounds and reactions. Collect four new characters: Charli, Leo, Ava, and Harmony.
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GIFTS FOR KIDS AGES 8 AND OLDER
Tweens and teens: hard to live with, harder to buy for. Take the stress and guessing out of gifting with these perfect games, action figures, and pop culture picks.
HEDBANZ LIGHT SPEED
In this rapid-action guessing game, two teams face off to try and guess the most cards before the headband sings, but hints are determined by the randomly changing light color on the electronic headband.
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SHIMMER ‘N SPARKLE GLAM AND GO BEAUTY CADDY
This beauty caddy comes with everything that tweens need to create glam looks at home or on the go. It features trendy lip colors, eye colors, lip gloss, nail polish, and more.
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YUME JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CAPSULES
Kids can immerse themselves in the world of Jujutsu Sorcerers by unveiling a mystery character in each capsule, plus tons of accessories including a water-reveal keychain, a heat-reveal talisman, and more.
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DISNEY LORCANA: THE FIRST CHAPTER STARTER DECKS
Each deck of 60 cards includes two foil cards of the characters on the package, a booster pack containing 12 randomized cards, and more for trading card game beginners or players who prefer a prebuilt deck.
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800 POUND GORILLA
Players will race to spin the spinner, grab coconuts and bananas, and find the right-size gorilla before anyone else in this fast-paced game from the makers of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza.
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AEW UNRIVALED SERIES 12
These action figures showcase accurate character details of AEW wrestlers. Each figure features more than 25 points of articulation and comes with interchangeable accessories specific to the wrestler.
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UNO QUATRO
This game combines the challenge of matching colors or numbers with getting four in a row. Players take turns sliding their tiles into one of seven trays, while action tiles increase the challenge.
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MR. BENDY
Prompt cards inspire players to craft quickly to transform Mr. Bendy using wax sticks. Is he a golfer? An astronaut? Players score points by guessing correctly, and the player with the most points after four rounds wins the game.
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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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KANOODLE PYRAMID
This multiplayer, collaborative, brain-teaser game features a tabletop board and geometric pieces that fit together to solve 200 2D and 3D puzzles. Kids can enhance their strategic, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills as they play.
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TWISTER AIR
In this app-enabled, augmented-reality spin on Twister, players can strike poses to music beats as they match their wrist and ankle bands to the colored spots on screen. The game includes eight Twister Air bands and a device stand.
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SNAP FM RADIO
With this entry-level Snap Circuits kit, kids can participate in four hands-on projects to build a working FM radio. The project will teach kids about the science of radio waves, amplifiers, circuits, and electricity.
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PUDGY PENGUINS FIGURES 1 PACK WINDOW BOX (S1) + DIGITAL EXPERIENCE REDEMPTION CODE
Adopt your Pudgy Penguins forever friend! Each of these 4.5 inch collectible figures come with interchangeable accessories and a redeemable code, unlocking digital penguin customization using trait boxes. You can obtain rare traits, have a unique Pudgy Penguin registered to your name on the blockchain, and trade traits on the Pudgy Penguin marketplace!
