15 Cool Toys Under $25 That Aren't Just Stocking Stuffers

Thanks to the motorized loop, cars can perform high-flying stunts one after another. Epic crashes still included.

Let him defend the family from danger (a.k.a. big brother) by assembling his very own shield. This one comes with customizable blasters for extra protection. 

Quite possibly the sweetest creature from the new Fingerling bunch, this sparkly baby panda will blow you kisses and can be cradled to sleep in the palm of your hands.

Fact: Crushing the enemy is 10 times more satisfying when you have a camouflage blaster and matching rounds to help you do it.

Friendship bracelets never go out of style — especially when you're the one with creative reign. This bracelet maker comes with 88 spools of string for endless designs braided together in minutes.

Don't let the name fool you. The only ruckus kids will encounter in this game is the race to match their card to another player's first.

Sparkles is no one-trick pony. Her light-up horn changes colors, she can nuzzle and trot, and she'll even dance in tune to her own beat.

Fingerlings are going prehistoric! Because who wouldn't want a chomping, roaring, glow-in-the-dark T-Rex as a pocket-size pet?

This special edition controller allows kids to play their favorite video games while Donkey Kong — or any of the other available characters, like Mario and Yoshi — cheers them to victory.

You've never seen a pirate ship like this before. Kids can build a three-story treehouse, then turn it into a ship or skull cave as they go in search of their next hidden treasure.

Playing doctor just got an upgrade. Instead of poking and prodding mom, she can have Dr. Barbie show her how to care for others.

If you're teaching your preschooler about numbers, enlist this locomotive's help. The buildable blocks and friendly figures make learning to count — and playtime in general — a blast.

Yes, mermaids are still trending. This one hails from Rainbow Cove, and her tail moves back and forth so kiddos can take her swimming in the tub or the pool.

Gift them a bit of nostalgia from your childhood with this classic set of original LEGOs. Just like their other blocks, these can become anything they dream up — from an old-town car to an ice cream stand.

Creative kids will love the challenge of putting this race car back together. It comes with 29 tools and customizable pieces, so no finished racer looks the same.