Anywhere, USA — You’ve searched for the perfect toys, but you are stumped for what to put in their stockings. Chief Toy Officer Laurie Schacht from The Toy Insider stopped by MeritTV to share some fun and economical stocking stuffers for the kids.
The Miniverse Make It Mini collection features miniature collectibles for kids to enjoy. The collection features mini-replicas, where kids can create and build their collectibles before displaying them. The line features many Make It Mini variations, including Harry Potter Potions, The Lord of the Rings, Spa, and more.
Ages: 8+
MSRP: $6.99
Availability: Amazon, Target, Walmart
Decora Girlz allows children to personalize their dolls with excessive layering and patterning to reflect their own funky chic personas. The 11-inch fabric costumed dolls are complete with moveable arms, twisted waist, and hidden bending knee joints. Customize your Fashion Decora Girlz with the wear‘n share stickers, signature plastic hairbrush, and puffy bag clip that becomes a charm!
Ages: 4+
MSRP: $21.99
Availability: Amazon, Target
Wild Manes are a whimsical world full of girls’ favorite things, including food, friends, flair, and fun. Each horse features themed accessories, food pieces, and more. The Wild Manes Horse and Cart collection features Cherie’s Tea Party Set, Candi’s Sugar Rush Carnival Set, Bailey’s Surf & Snacks Set, and Cocoas’s Bakery Cafe Set.
Ages: 3+
MSRP: $21.99 each
Availability: Amazon, Walmart
Sonic the Hedgehog is about to light up the road like never before. The Sonic R/C Glow Racer features the iconic radio-controlled Speed Star from Sonic and Sega All Star Racing has been outfitted with extra special LED lights for the very first time ever. The body panels light up in sections like a magical flow of energy. Includes batteries for the vehicle as well as the transmitter, so it is entirely ready-to-run.
Ages: 6+
MSRP: $21.99
Available: Amazon, Burlington
LinXo Creator Set is a construction system that allows kids to design and assemble their own unique creations using flexible and connectable pieces, then take them apart to build and rebuild again! Follow the instructions to start with over a dozen projects, or get creative and design your own builds using the included 650 pieces. Take apart then rebuild again and again into colorful bracelets and other fun figures! The set includes an easy-to-follow playbook with instructions illustrated to full scale so young designers can build directly over it.
The pieces can be easily stored in the included case for the next time creativity strikes or taken on the go.
Ages: 6+
MSRP: $24.99
Availability: Amazon, Target
Each Squishmallows plush has featured its own lovable personality and has become known for its ultra-soft feel and whimsical design that have captivated fans of all ages, both online and in person. More than 3,000 Squishmallows ranging from two to 24-inches in size.
Ages: 3+
MSRP: $5.99-$39.99 (depending on size)
Availability: Amazon, Target, Walmart