We're getting closer to the holidays and
if you need to get those last minute gifts,
we're turning to the Toy Insider to
get those gifts and get you some help.
This morning we have some
help from Madeline Buckley,
senior editor of the Toy Insider. Welcome.
Hi. Thank you so much for
having me. Well, Madeline,
I think sometimes we're racking our
brains on what to get somebody,
but there are some classics
that we could maybe turn to.
Absolutely. When you're going for
that last minute, I think the best
thing to keep in mind are wide appeal
like you said with those classic
play options and quick shipping.
So the first option I've brought
to show you is simple splash.
So this is from fat Brain toys website,
that's manufacturer and retailer
with great quick shipping.
So that makes it a great option
for those last minute grabs.
Also really great sensory play for
the little ones that actually is
a bath toy that comes with three
different interactive sensory
themed pieces in dimple lines.
So the dimple line are the
silicone popping bubbles.
This is a great,
I think bath toys often or maybe
a little forgotten and they're
like shopping for the little ones,
so it makes a great gift.
You know that they're going to use.
This is actually for 18 months,
not so really good if you're looking
for the youngest ones on your list.
And then continuing with what you
said about classic play craft
kits I think make a fantastic
last minute I gift idea here.
I've brought a clay cold
sculpting station from Crayola.
You can see we've sculpted
a cute little dog here.
It comes with everything kids need,
including the clay, the paint.
It all packs so nicely into this case.
It's got a great price point, $25.
It's on Amazon too, so they're fast shipping.
You don't have to worry about
the last minute.
And then finally a good last minute option if
you know a tween who has a gaming console,
a gift.
Game code is a great last minute gift because
you don't have to wait for shipping, right?
You just buy it online,
give them the code.
A great option for those
tweens this year is Splatoon 3.
It's the newest game in
a very popular franchise.
Great option for that first
adventure video game.
Very kid friendly,
colorful and fun.
And it's for the Nintendo Switch
family of systems.
I love that game code idea.
I have to admit I've done that before.
Not just for kids, but some adults.
Absolutely kind is a wide
age range option there.
Yeah. And you know when
you kind of mentioned.
But you know what's in stock, ready to ship.
That's important to keep in mind
when we're thinking of other
things that maybe we forgot to do.
Maybe stocking stuffers?
If we need to get those going,
what should we do?
Absolutely. Stocking stuffers is so fun.
There's gonna be those last minute
quick grab items that are available
at your major retailers and I brought
a few quick ideas here for you this
year we have dogs versus squirrels.
It's one of the latest from CPS who created
the popular Cats versus Pickles plush line.
So cats and Pickles.
Now we have dogs and squirrels so kids
will unwrap these blind bag mystery plush.
I love this because it's also
great for a wide range of ages.
It's safe of course for our four year old,
but a tween even will love unboxing these
adorable little plush dogs and squirrels.
Then we have the continuing
5 surprise Mini brands line.
If you haven't heard of them,
it's these little capsules.
You unbox and find tiny little
versions of household items.
And right now there is this
special mini brands gold rush.
So it's all these tiny versions of things
that are all plated in gold coloring.
So it's a limited edition fund chase.
Any kid who's been on Tik T.O.K or has
heard of five surprise will appreciate
getting to unbox these fun golden surprises.
So here I have a teeny tiny little
lemonade like again really great wide
range of age appeal on that as well.
Fits perfectly in the stockings.
And last but not least,
we have the boneless skaters.
These are so fun and interactive
and really great.
It'll fit in the stocking,
but really interactive play.
You can pose a super bendable skater,
then it comes with a quick charge.
A platform that you simply
place the skater on,
it'll charge up the skater and
then you let go and the skater
is going to go all on its own.
I'm going to put her on the table.
She's going to go right off.
There she goes.
But it's so fun and it's great because the
kids can try different configurations,
have it launched it off tables and cramps,
do tricks. Really interactive.
Great.
And again,
for a really good price point of $13.00
for Madeline Buckley with the Toy Insider.
Thanks for being with us and
happy shopping to everyone.
Thank you so much.