Whether you’re looking for a great budget toy or a big-ticket item, we’ve got something for you. Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski stopped by CBS in Cleveland to show off the best holiday toys for shoppers of all budgets. 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.


LIL’ BLIZZARD FRIENDS

Kids unbox blind-packaged collectibles resembling Dairy Queen Blizzard cups. Each includes a Lil’ Blizzard Friend doll, an outfit, and interchangeable hair clips. There are 24 dolls to collect, each with a different personality.

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RISE OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES BABBLE HEADS

These interactive turtle buddies tell jokes and feature movement, strike sensors, battle sound effects, and a clip for on-the-go play. Available in Loud Mouth Leo or Motor Mouth Mikey (sold separately).

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HYPERSTRIKE

The HyperStrike bow launches soft foam Zonic Whistle Arrows that can fly up to 250 feet away, allowing kids to take their backyard battles to new levels. Available in two styles: camouflage and carbon fiber.

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  • Ages: 14+
  • Manufacturer: ZING TOYS
  • MSRP: $29.99

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MIX & MATCH-A-SAURUS

Kids can learn about feelings as Mix & Match-a-Saurus sings and dances to ballet, hip-hop, and marching band music. Kids can insert nine different tiles into its back for different play modes.

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SMART PIXELATOR

Pixelate any design to build 2D and 3D projects. Step by step, kids can create 50 Pixel Bead designs out of the box, or use Bluetooth connectivity to upload any photo and recreate the image with Pixel Beads, pegs, and sequins.

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SWEET MEADOW HORSE STABLE

This modern farmhouse is a cozy abode for dolls and their equine friends. There are two stalls for ponies, complete with food troughs and hay bales. Ascend to the loft and discover a quaint area for dolls to sit and relax after a thrilling day on the farm. Set up a corral outside using the snap-together fences. A couple of standalone pieces are ideal for practicing show jumps. Country chic decorations and accessories make this one barn that'll make living on the range extra sweet.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: KIDKRAFT
  • MSRP: $99.99

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