Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht stopped by Fox in Tampa to show off some great holiday toys that procrastinating shoppers can still find, even at the last minute. 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.

PARTY SERIES BLIND BAGS

Blind bags add the element of surprise to Calico Critters play! Hidden in each bag is a new Baby Party critter that children can add to their nursery collection. They won't know which critter is inside until they open the bag. Each bag includes a Baby Critter and uniquely designed party accessories. The collection includes…

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  • MSRP:
  • $4.95
  • Age:
  • 3+

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HORSE CLUB HANNAH’S GUEST HORSES WITH RUBY THE DOG

Have Hannah's dog, Ruby, meet the newest guests to Lakeside, the Appaloosa mare and her foal. Set up Ruby's dog kennel next to the horses' stable, equipped with an entrance gate, paddocks, and a blanket to keep the young foal warm. Use the apple and feeding rack to distract the mare while you put his…

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  • MSRP:
  • CAD $41.33
  • Age:
  • 3+

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RYAN’S WORLD 3.5-INCH RYAN’S RACERS

Inspired by the YouTube channel Ryan ToysReview, Ryan, Gus, Combo Panda, and more come to life in 3.5-inch, die-cast vehicles with rolling wheels. Each has a non-moveable figure inside.  

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  • MSRP:
  • $5.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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BEND-EMS

The classic ‘90s bendable toy returns with characters from popular brands, such as Sonic the Hedgehog, SpongeBob SquarePants, and more. These ultra-poseable figures feature bendable arms and legs.

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  • MSRP:
  • $4.99-5.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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STICKIES

Kids can squish, squeeze, and shape Sticky the Octopus, Sticky the Shark, Sticky the Axolotl, and Sticky the Pig (each sold separately). Throw the animals at a wall or flat surface to see them splat and stick. Kids can squish, squeeze, and shape Sticky the Octopus, Sticky the Shark, Sticky the Axolotl, and Sticky the…

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  • MSRP:
  • $4.99
  • Age:
  • 4+

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GLITTER DOTS KITS – ASSORTMENT

With Crayola Glitter Dots, kids can create with glitter in a whole new way, without all the mess! Just squish each dot to create glitter-infused outputs. Each dot contains a special coating so the glitter stays in the dot and not on your hands! Glitter dots are easy to use and versatile for any type…

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  • MSRP:
  • $4.99
  • Age:
  • 5+

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LOOPIES

Kids can stuff and fluff plush characters using pre-sewn plush, chenille yarn, and a hook tool. Once the plush is stuffed, kids can add felt features and other details to complete their new fluffy friend.

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99
  • Age:
  • 7+

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MELTDOWN

Players try to be the first to successfully stack cubes on a putty-covered platform to win this balancing game. Roll the die to see how many cubes you have to add.

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.99-17.99
  • Age:
  • 7+

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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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