Birthday Party Toys: Best bets for under $30

Little Live Pets

• New, interactive, playful pets that just hit shelves this Fall. The Pets come in two varieties- Birds and Butterflies.  They come in beautiful colours and lifelike qualities!
• Little Live Birds look and act like a real pet, respond to touch and makes 30 different sounds - best part is that they chatter back!  Kids can talk to bird and then the bird talks back.  Little Live Butterflies are nice bright colours, realistic wing flapping patterns and vibrates when held, making it feel magically real.  www.littlelivepets.ca
• Pets available with a bird cage or butterfly house ranging from $14.99 - $29.99 / Ages 5+
• Available at major retailers including Toys R Us, Indigo, Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws and Home Hardware

Beados

• Just make, spray and display! Kids can use provided design templates to create their own Beados world.  The beads stick together with just a spray of water and NO MESS and once dry they are fused together and kids can display using stands and scene cards to play with them too. http://beados.ca
• Various packs ranging from $9.99 - $29.99 / Ages 5+
• Available at major retails across Canada including Walmart, Toys R Us, London Drugs and Sears

Glitzi Globes

• From Snow Globes to Glitzi Globes!  Mini glitter globes that kids can make, shake, collect, and show off. Now with the Glitzi Globes Ferris Wheel and Disney Princess Castle, kids have everything they need to make mini Glitzi Globes within some magical themes. http://glitziglobes.ca/
• Various packs ranging from $9.99 - $39.99 / Ages 5+
• Available at major retailers including Toys R Us, Walmart, Target and Sears

Bloom Pops

• This craft takes flower making to a new level. Kids pick their favourite fabric flower petals, stack them in any way they like best, decorate them with gems and charms, and then pop them together using the Bloom Pop Maker. Can be displayed and shared. www.toysrus.ca
• Start at $9.99 for theme packs to $29.99 for Designer Studio set. (Jewelry Bouquet $19.99) / Ages 5-10
• Available at Toys R Us

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Catapult Pizza Game

• Use your Ninja skills to knock down villains (Shredder, Kraang Doird, and Foot Clan Soldier) by hitting them with Pizzas launched from your pizza catapult! With four catapults launching pizzas at the same time, it's pies in the sky, dude!
• Approx. $29.99 / Ages 6-10
• Available at Toys R Us

Spot It! Classic and New Alphabet Frozen and Preschool versions

• There is always one, and only one, matching symbol between any two cards A sharp eye and quick reflexes is all it takes to play the quick party games. Quick to learn, fun for all ages, and including up to 8 players.
• Spot It! Preschool (Ages 3-5) - match 4 learn letters, numbers and shapes
• Alphabet Disney Frozen (age 3+) - Match letters and Frozen characters
• Under $20
• Available at major retailers including Toys R Us

Star Wars - Battle Set

• Create battles and destroy armies with the Command sets! This Final Battle set includes a force of 4 Jedi Knight figures and an exclusive Obi-Wan Kenobi figure to lead them against Anakin Skywalker and his Clone Troopers!
• $19.99 / Ages 4+
• Available at Toys R Us

Star Wars - Masks (Darth Fadar/Ezra)

• $10.99 / Ages 4+
• Available at Toys R Us
• Roominate Studio
• Designing a personalized studio is simple with the Roominate™ Studio! Wire up the motor and build accessories such as bunk beds, a laptop desk, cupcake stand, spinning fan, carousel, elevator and more to complete their designs.
• $32.95 / Ages 5-10
• Available at Indigo

Perplexus Warp

• Perplexus Warp brings a radically different shape and new mind-boggling challenges to the world of Perplexus! Get closer to the action than you've ever been, thanks to its unique, streamlined shape.  Just flip and twist to keep the ball inside on its track.
• $24.95 / Ages 8-12
• Available at Indigo

Fashion Plates

• The classic mix and match fashion drawing set is back and better than ever!  The new Fashion Plates™ design set makes it easy and fun for aspiring designers to create their own fabulous fashion designs.  
• $29.95 / Ages 6-12
• Available at Indigo

Doh Vinci

• All the craze! Hasbro's New 3D Printer for Kids.  The Doh Vinci works like a glue gun.  You load in a colour you wish and simply pull the trigger to to print. There is no heat involved, just a Play-Doh-like substance that is extruded from the tip. Comes in various designs/kits from Flower Tower Picture Frame to Vanity Design kit.
• Range $9.99 - $29.99 / Ages 6-12
• Various retailers including Toys R Us

Amonia

• The game where common knowledge becomes uncommonly fun! Our minds are positively brimming with random information. Under normal circumstances, it's easy enough to give an example of a frozen food, or a dog breed; but you will find that your brain works a little differently under pressure! Easy to learn, fun to play over and over again.
• $15.95 / Ages 10+
• Available at Indigo

Djubi Classic

• HOOK IT! LAUNCH IT! CATCH IT! Djubi Classic is the coolest new twist on the game of catch. A unique combination of a slingshot and lacrosse stick, Djubi Classic consists of a specially designed racquet with a net and launch hook and a ball with an elastic band.
• $24.95 / Ages 8-12
• Available at Indigo

Zcurve Bow  

• The Z-Curve bow is the longest shooting bow in the business! Unique delivery system allows only soft, safe ammo to be used.
• $24.95 / Ages 8-12
• Available at Indigo

Mini Ogodisk

• These award winning foam rings with their high strength elastic membrane encourage children to go outside and be active. They can be used to catch and throw balls up to 150 feet high, enjoyed as throwing disks by themselves, on land or in the water.
• $29.95 / Ages 6-12

Available at Indigo

• Locker Décor
• Decorate your locker with unique accessories including glitzy mirrors, rugs, cupcake erase boards, curtains and more.  
• $5 - $20 / Ages 10+
• Available at a variety of specialty store including www.lolonline.ca

Locker Jewelry Box

• Keep your valuables safe with this fun themed locker! Make it your own with the included magnets or simply add your own! Comes with 2 keys, 1 lock, and 17 magnets. Includes shelves and hooks for organizing your items and a mirror/frame.
• $21.99
• Available at a variety of specialty store including www.lolonline.ca

Printed Socks

• From Jelly Beans and Pizza to French Fries and Galaxy your socks have never been the same.  These socks are colourful, fun and truly make a statement.
• Short $7.99 and High $14.99
• Available at a variety of specialty kids stores including www.lolonline.ca

Zoku Slush & Shake Maker

• From the makers of the Zoku Quick Pop Maker comes a brand new way to make your favourite frozen drinks! Simply freeze the core overnight, then in the morning add juice, milk, ice cream or whatever you want, stir it up and you've got a delicious, drinkable treat!
• $24.95 / Ages 8+