10 toys under $25
Frugal? Yes. Fun? Absolutely! These fantastic buys will please every kid.
10 toys under $25
Nanoblocks
8+, RP Toys
Micro-sized building sets create a super-detailed model that fits in your hand.
Where to Buy?
$10 – $20, Contact your local Scholar’s Choice for availability
Presto Dots Wiggle Bones
6+, Crayola
Use the tool to apply “dots” of mess-free clay to the figure frame. Many models have movable parts.
Where to Buy?
$12, Contact your local Toys “R” Us for availability
Yo Gabba Gabba! Designer Plush
3+, PPW Toys
Foot-high versions of Foofa, Muno (pictured), Brobee and other fave characters from the TV show.
Where to Buy?
$15, ppwtoys.com
Pop Art Pixies Fab Snaps Wristlet
8+, Crayola
Snap on fabric patches to create different looks, over and over again.
Where to Buy?
$15, toysrus.ca
Whipple! Crème Filled Creations
7+, International Playthings
Use the play piping bag to decorate yummy-looking treats to keep or give as gifts.
Where to Buy?
$23, toysrus.ca
Twisted Critters, Pom-Pom Monster Salon, Make a Mummy, Shrink a Head, and Other Useful Skills
8+, Klutz
Each of these three kits includes easy how-tos and craft supplies.
Where to Buy?
$19 each, chapters.indigo.ca
Rubik’s Race
5+, Kroeger
Slide the coloured squares to match the challenge pattern faster than your opponent.
Where to Buy?
$20, mastermindtoys.com
Perplexus Rookie
4+, PlaSmart
An easier version of the popular labyrinth game – great for kids who get frustrated by difficult puzzles.
Where to Buy?
$23, mastermindtoys.com
Littlest Pet Shop Walkables Theme Pack
4+, Hasbro
The perennially popular mini-menagerie now walks! (2 SR44 batteries included.)
Where to Buy?
$15, toysrus.ca
Britto Triangle Crayons
2+, P’kolino
These non-toxic crayons last way longer than others – and they don’t roll away.
Where to Buy?
$10, qhousekids.com
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