Toy Insider Senior Editor Madeleine Buckley joined DC News Now to show off the best toys and games that holiday shoppers can buy for $30 or less. 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.


MINI FOODIES FOOD COURT

Kids can store and display their favorite Foodie Mini Brands in this realistic food court! Kids can fill the fast food counter with their favorite minis, use the self service kiosk, and fill the seating area. Includes one exclusive Foodie Mini Brand which can only be found in the food court.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BFF BY CRY BABIES

The Cry Babies Magic Tears characters have grown up to be collectible, articulated fashion dolls with silky, nylon hair. Kids can collect and unbox six characters and discover surprise accessories with each one.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99 EACH
  • Age:
  • 5+

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APHMAU MEEMEOWS MYSTERY PLUSH SERIES 2

Aphmau fans can collect the second litter of plush versions of the gamer's feline friends. Each cat comes in a blind box, and there are eight to collect, including Ice Cream Cat, Dragon Cat, and more.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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PIXICADE PETS

Kids can draw pets using the included markers, then scan them into the Pixicade Pets app to customize the pets' personalities, houses, and more. The interactive app encourages kids to keep drawing as they care for their pets.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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MAGIC TRACE GLOW TO SHOW STUDIO

When kids shine the light on the included sheets of paper, they will reveal outlines of surprise images that they can trace. The set includes 24 art reveal pages, 10 dual-tip markers, 10 premium crayons, and the light bar.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $24.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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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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