Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined Fox 4 in Dallas to show off some hot toys that holiday shoppers on a budget can still afford. 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.

7.5-INCH R/C JUMPING SPIDER

This R/C goes backward, forward, spins, flips, and leaps up to two feet high! Features light-up eyes so it can see in the dark. Connect up to six vehicles. Features a USB rechargeable battery. This R/C goes backward, forward, spins, flips, and leaps up to two feet high! Features light-up eyes so it can see…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.97
  • Age:
  • 6+

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UNICORN MAGIC AND BREYER FARMS WOODEN STABLE PLAYSETS

These wooden carry cases come with six 3-inch horse or unicorn figures that kids can store inside. The cases feature a handle for on-the-go play. These wooden carry cases come with six 3-inch horse or unicorn figures that kids can store inside. The cases feature a handle for on-the-go play.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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VIP PETS

Unbox nine surprises and reveal one of 12 fashionistas. The VIP Pets have 12 inches of long hair to style. Wash the pet's hair to discover its unique look, then dress it up with personalized accessories. Unbox nine surprises and reveal one of 12 fashionistas. The VIP Pets have 12 inches of long hair to…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $12.99; $17.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

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STORY MAGIC STORYBOOK MAKER

This set includes a magical storybook and everything kids need to create their own tales. They can spin the story wheel to add characters, emotions, and settings to their story, then use the drawing guide, stencils, and markers to create their very own storybook.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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BUTTER CLOUDZ CASTLE BUCKET

The resealable container of slime comes in a variety of squishable colors and scents. Kids can swirl, stretch, and spread the slime, which is safe, non-toxic, and easy to clean up. The resealable container of slime comes in a variety of squishable colors and scents. Kids can swirl, stretch, and spread the slime, which is…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $9.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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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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