Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Great Day Live on CBS in Tampa Bay to talk about hot toys that you can find for $25 or less. 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 Holiday Gift Guide.
RAINBOW BRITE CLASSIC 9-INCH PLUSH DOLL
This vintage-style Rainbow Brite doll looks just like she did in the ’80s. It comes complete with her classic outfit and a detachable Twink.
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POKÉMON THEATER PLUSH HAND PUPPETS AND FINGER PUPPETS
Inspired by the Japanese Pokémon Puppet Theatre — or “Puppémon” — YouTube series, these hand and finger puppets will help kids hone storytelling skills.
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BOOKSY: THE DISNEY EDITION 1 PACK WINDOW BOX
Each Booksy figure holds a tiny 40-page storybook for young readers to discover. Kids can collect or choose from Disney’s Stitch, Moana, Elsa, and Simba.
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MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: RE-IGNITION AUTO-MORPHIN BASIC FIGURES
Each Power Ranger figure includes a signature weapon and morphs from their teenage self into their Power Ranger persona with a press of the lever.
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ROSEART CRYSTAL GEM CREATIONS
Kids can combine crystal-like pieces to create sparkling builds, including lotuses, bonsais, and succulents. The Jewel Succulents from the Sparkling Prism Collection (pictured) comes with more than 175 pieces.
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SONIC, SHADOW, AND TAILS 3PCK PULLBACK SPECIAL EDITION
This special-edition set features Sonic, Shadow, and Tails in vehicles with a futuristic, iridescent finish that changes colors based on lighting and angle. With built-in pullback motors, kids can race their cars by pulling them back and releasing them.
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CREATIVE CONSTRUCTION WORKBENCH
Featuring kid-safe tools, blueprint instructions, and foam imitation wood, kids will learn the basics of using household tools through imaginative role play. They can saw, hammer, nail, and build safely with minimal cleanup.

