Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Deputy Editor James Zahn joined News 12 in New Jersey to show off hot toys that holiday shoppers can find for $20 or less. 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.


PIPER’S PONY TALES DOLLS AND PONIES SET

Introducing Piper’s Pony Tales, a charming new line that invites the younger Breyer fans into the world of horses. Through Piper’s Pony Tales, preschoolers discover their very first pony world. Featured on Piper’s Pony Tales YouTube Channel, produced by Epic Story Media, these “toymation” characters and ponies come home for lots of imaginative play. Dolls are fully articulated with removable outfits, helmets, and boots. Ponies heads pivot and have removable tack and silky rooted manes & tails. Line includes: Piper and Spark Paloma and Rayna Casey and Tuck Each set includes a doll, pony, helmet/hat, saddle, bridle, reins, and brush.

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MIRACULOUS – TALES OF LADYBUG & CAT NOIR

Dressed in their signature outfits, each action doll features 15 points of articulation for dynamic poseability play. Paged in eye-popping color to match signature colors of each character, Basic Action Doll Cat Noir stands at 11 inches. Basic Action Dolls Ladybug, Rena Rouge and Queen Bee are 10.5 inches; and a Ladybug Dress Up set is also available, complete with mask, a working Yoyo with color change akuma, dress up earrings and a “my size” Tikki Kwami.

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POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME BATTLE ACADEMY

The latest version of Battle Academy introduces the Pokémon V gameplay mechanic and comes with an updated lineup of Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, and Cinderace.

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POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME: V BATTLE DECKS

Kids can battle against each other or play alone in this Pokémon card set. It includes a ready-to-play, 60-card deck; three reference cards; a rules booklet; a single player playmat; a large metallic coin; a deck box; and more.

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  • Ages: 6+
  • Manufacturer: POKÉMON
  • MSRP: $14.99-29.99

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CHASE’S CITY POLICE CRUISER

This 2-in-1 building set is inspired by PAW Patrol: The Movie. It comes with 30 mini building blocks, including special pieces designed to be durable, to build Chase’s cruiser, motorcycle and the pups’ headquarters. Includes one poseable Chase figure. Blocks combine with all PAW Patrol building playsets, MEGA BLOKS building toys, and are compatible with other name brands. Offers an early introduction to building and storytelling play for engaging learning experiences.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: MEGA
  • MSRP: $19.99

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