Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined CBS in Tampa to show off some hot holiday toys that are big on fun without having a big price tag. 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.

OH! MY GIF — 1-BIT PACK

This shareable collection of 50 “GIFbit” collectible toy characters represent GIFs, memes, and social media stickers. Six GIFbit teams include #WOW, #FAIL, #SUPP, #GOALS, #CURRENTVIBE, and #BESTIE. Sold separately. This shareable collection of 50 “GIFbit” collectible toy characters represent GIFs, memes, and social media stickers. Six GIFbit teams include #WOW, #FAIL, #SUPP, #GOALS, #CURRENTVIBE, and…

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  • MSRP:
  • $4.99
  • Age:
  • 6+

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CURLIGIRLS

These dolls feature MagiCurl hair that curls instantly when you pull it. Curl with your fingers or included styling tools, then accessorize with hair clips and beads. Dip the hair in warm water and watch it straighten, then style over again. These dolls feature MagiCurl hair that curls instantly when you pull it. Curl with…

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  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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OOSH HAIRY SLIME

This nontoxic and non-sticky slime concoction is mixed with colorful hairs and creepy-crawly surprises inside. Three different color assortments come packaged in hairy, reusable containers that reveal flies, cockroaches, hair, and more. This nontoxic and non-sticky slime concoction is mixed with colorful hairs and creepy-crawly surprises inside. Three different color assortments come packaged in hairy,…

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  • MSRP:
  • $1.99-$4.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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JUNKBOTS

Dig through junk to reveal hidden treasures and clues /to build one of 36 collectibles. Mix and match pieces to customize your own characters. Animate the bots with a motor or dynamic vibrations and a light-up energy core.r

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99; $25.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Business Operations Manager 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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