Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined ABC in Dallas to show off some great holiday toys that won’t break the bank. 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.


MY SQUISHY LITTLE POP STARS

Kids can unbox to reveal one of six Pop Stars with fidget fashion features, two outfits, and nine hair accessories to style them. Each doll features a food theme and a double-sided, swappable outfit.

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  • Ages: 5+
  • Manufacturer: WOWWEE
  • MSRP: $14.99

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KOOSH CAMEOS

The nostalgic fun of Koosh meets kids’ favorite characters with these licensed 3-inch Koosh Balls. Available in characters including Grogu from The Mandalorian and Blue from Jurassic World (both pictured).

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LITE-BRITE STRANGER THINGS

Everyone’s favorite retro toy teams up with Netflix’s Stranger Things for the show’s release of Season 4, coming Summer 2022. Now, kids can create art with light with this high-definition Stranger Things Special Edition Lite-Brite set in retro packaging. Includes 12 HD Design Templates from both Season 4 and the entire series. Templates feature the iconic holiday lights, the Demogorgon, and more. Also features 650 micro pegs (3x more pegs than the Lite-Brite Ultimate Classic), a high-definition grid, and four light modes to add detail to creations.

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  • Ages: 14+
  • Manufacturer: BASIC FUN
  • MSRP: $19.99; $29.99 CAD

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