Toy Insider Associate Editor Samantha Connell joined NBC in Houston to talk about the hot toys that budget-conscious shoppers can find for less this holiday season. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below. For a complete rundown of the year’s hottest holiday toys, be sure to check out the Toy Insider’s 2026 Holiday Gift Guide. 


WIGGLITZ

Wigglitz is a vibrant, interactive 3D-printed toy designed to bring joy to every age. Hundreds of designs are available, including fidgets, characters, and vehicles. Sold in bundle packs, theme packs, bubble packs, and more. A make-your-own bundle bin is available for specialty retailers.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • Varies
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BOGGLE JR. NUMBERS

Children love to count, and they love to learn! With Boggle Jr. Numbers, they’ll combine the two as they play these enriching numbers games! Using colorful picture cards with eight oversized number cubes, your child will play games that help them recognize numbers, count, and even do some simple math. The game's different levels of…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $23.50
  • Age:
  • 3+

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SPEED BALL

Using smart pressure sensors, Speed Ball measures kick speed and tracks performance while encouraging gross motor skill development and confidence. Kids are challenged to improve as they play and can operate the ball with one-button activation.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $44.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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Battery Requirements

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  • Type:
  • LR44
  • Quantity:
  • 2

TAMAGOTCHI PARADISE COLLECTIBLES VOLUME 1

Tamagotchi Collectibles: Paradise Volume 1 — The Tamagotchi Paradise fun continues with an all-new collectible series featuring your favorite characters in a playful, Paradise-inspired design! Each blind bag includes one of six characters, complete with a UFO-themed case, a sticker, and a ball chain for easy display or on-the-go styling. With a surprise element in…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $5.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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CATAN — ON THE ROAD

In this new card-based take on the classic world-building game, 3-4 players compete to earn seven victory points to win the game. The gameplay is a fast-paced race filled with adventure and strategy.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 10+

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PALWORLD SMALL PLUSH ASSORTMENT

The global phenomenon of Palworld, the multiplayer open world survival and crafting video game where players collect mysterious creatures called ‘Pals,’ is taking the action off-screen with these all-new character-styled small plush! Fans can now capture their beloved pals in soft plush form, and a first collection that includes fan favorites like Lamball and Chillet!

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $12.99
  • Age:
  • AGES 8+

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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 proud and profoundly weird 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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