PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Toy Insider has tested thousands of toys this year, finding options for every budget and age group as the holiday shopping season begins.

With Americans expected to spend $1 trillion on holidays this year, experts are highlighting everything from budget-friendly gifts under $15 to premium items inspired by social media trends and nostalgic favorites.

Premium picks feature popular characters

Some of the season’s hottest toys include anything related to Bluey. Flybar created a Bluey bumper car that lights up, spins 360 degrees and reaches speeds of about one mile per hour.

“They have these joy sticks that you can use to control it, so not only are kids going to have fun zooming down the hallways and across the sidewalk with their favorite friends from the Bluey

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