Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief  Marissa DiBartolo joined Seattle’s KING-TV to show off some hot holiday toys that are budget-friendly. 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.


BLUME PETAL PETS

Add water to see the flower bloom and reveal a charm bracelet that kids can wear. Then, open the flower pot to discover one of 12 hidden pets with outrageous hairstyles. Rebloom over and over again.

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BARBIE COLOR REVEAL MERMAIDS

Kids can discover the ultimate surprises with more than 25 reveals! Unbox color-change features, a pet, two outfits and a Barbie doll to play out magical transformative themes like mermaid, fairy, and unicorn. Each doll has a different combination of eye color, hair color, skin tone, and decorated leotard. This set also includes a trendy look and a fantasy look, a color-change pet, themed storytelling pieces, a kid-sized charm bracelet, and compact.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: MATTEL
  • MSRP: $14.99

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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.

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5 SURPRISE MINI BRANDS SERIES 2

More than 160 brands are now miniaturized and collectible. Reveal tiny versions of Kraft Heinz favorites, including Velveeta, Miracle Whip, Jet-Puffed Marshmallows, and more. Each capsule contains four surprise mini brands and one mini shopping accessory.

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  • Ages: 5+
  • Manufacturer: ZURU
  • MSRP: $6.99

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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.

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SOMETHING WILD CARD GAMES

Play numbered and colored Disney character cards to make sets and runs to snag the included Pop! character figure’s special power that helps you win the game. Available in Villains, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, and more.

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H2OGO! SNOW 36-INCH WINTER SWIRL SNOW TUBE

This bright, vibrant snow tube is made with weather-resistant, Polar-Shield material that won’t freeze or crack in cold temperatures. It also features two oversized handles and a three-way interlocking release valve for easy inflation and deflation.

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  • Ages: 6+
  • Manufacturer: BESTWAY
  • MSRP: $9.99

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