Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined CBS in Las Vegas to talk about hot summer toys that won’t burn a hole in your wallet. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for a rundown of the best toys, games, and gifts of the season, check out our complete Toy Insider Spring & Summer Gift Guide.


CRYSTAL GEM CREATIONS

These easy-to-assemble 3D crystal floral kits let you snap the pieces together, decorate with shimmering gems and stickers, and create a one-of-a-kind display. Designs include: Blossoming Bonsai, Blooming Lotus, Jewel Succulents. Each design features gem-like pieces that catch the light, adding a beautiful glow to any room. These kits are perfect for anyone who loves…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99–19.99
  • Age:
  • 8+

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MAXX BUBBLES BUBBLE BLOSSOMS — SUNFLOWER

This 10.5-inch bubble machine is perfect for outdoor parties, birthdays, or backyard afternoons, creating a flurry of bubbles with the flip of a switch. It's easy to use and portable: Attach the bubble solution at the bottom, turn it on, and watch the air fill with bubbles.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $11.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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  • Type:
  • AA
  • Quantity:
  • 3

HEY BESTIE DOLL COLLECTION

These dolls never fly solo. The 5.5-inch Hey Bestie dolls are sold in sets of two, with themes like Travel Besties, Birthday Besties, School Besties, Sleepover Besties, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.97+
  • Age:
  • 3+

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MOO MOO ACHOO

Players take turns collecting clovers for points and petting Moo Moo the Cow’s head until she sneezes and sends bubbles flying everywhere. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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  • Type:
  • AAA
  • Quantity:
  • 3

MAGNA-TILES MICROMAGS 26-PIECE TRAVEL SET

MicroMAGS are smaller than normal Magna-Tiles and are perfect for on-the-go building. The metal tin packaging doubles as storage and a building-base.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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T-02 WATER E-BLASTER

This electric water blaster sprays water with powerful burst shots. Kids can use the auto refill function, or refill the 20-ounce water tank manually. It connects to any water bottle for more water fun.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • 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 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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