Toy Insider’s Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht joined CP24 in Toronto to show off some great toys under $25 that shoppers can find 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.

BRAILLE SKATEBOARDING MYSTERY SK8 BUILDER SET

Customize your own skateboards with the included finger boards, advanced trucks, a construction tool, mini stickers, a ramp and a grind rail. Store everything inside the collector wheel storage case. Features replica boards from the Braille Skateboarding YouTube channel. Customize your own skateboards with the included finger boards, advanced trucks, a construction tool, mini stickers,…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99; $39.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 6+

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CRAYOLA STEAM PAPER FLOWER SCIENCE KIT

Learn about the science of water “wicking” as kids design and create up to 12 colorful paper flowers that can “re-wick” color over and over for a new look. This easy-to-use set teaches about physics and capillary action.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $19.99; $24.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 7+

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YOUTH HEADPHONES

High-quality headphones offer kid-friendly sound levels to protect hearing. Kids can listen to their music in style with Spiderman, Frozen 2, and Trolls World Tour-inspired designs. Pivoting ear cushions and an adjustable headband provide maximum comfort. High-quality headphones offer kid-friendly sound levels to protect hearing. Kids can listen to their music in style with Spiderman,…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.99
  • Age:
  • 3+

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RICKY ZOOM LIGHTS & SOUNDS RICKY

This 7-inch version of Ricky Zoom features eight character catchphrases and engine noises, a light-up rescue visor, and an articulated front wheel. The vehicle is free-rolling, but stands steady on two wheels when not in motion.This 7-inch version of Ricky Zoom features eight character catchphrases and engine noises, a light-up rescue visor, and an articulated…

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  • MSRP:
  • $14.97; $19.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 3+

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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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CARE BEARS MEDIUM PLUSH

The iconic 80's brand and original toy collectibles, Care Bears, are ready to meet a whole new generation of kids! Featuring the most-beloved Care Bears in all-new stylizations, vibrant colors, and with unique embroidered details, it will be hard to choose which lovable, huggable BFF to bring home! Each Care Bears Medium Plush is 14…

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $14.99; $19.99 CAD
  • Age:
  • 4+

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About the author

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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