TOYS

Toy shopping may not be all fun and games this holiday season as supply chain clogs threaten shipments. One local toy store owner says she stocked up early this year, but skyrocketing shipping costs forced her to raise her prices.

This year marks the 65th anniversary of Play-Doh being introduced, and Thursday is National Play-Doh Day.

Toys “R” Us is no longer a thing of the past - the beloved toy store will be returning in 2022 with more than 400 locations inside Macy’s stores nationwide.

The Toy Guy, Chris Byrne, offers top picks for Easter Basket stuffers

Learning Express Toys has the Bunny Buffett - an easy way to customize your own Easter basket in just 3 steps, and it can be done all online or in the store. From toy cars, footballs, dinosaurs, candy, fidget toys, games, something gooey, something stretchy, something for literally every child. AdCustom Baskets Learning Express Toys (Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved.) Check out Learning Express Toys online to dig deeper into their vast selection of children’s items. Learning Express Toys in located in the Quarry Village at 255 E. Basse Rd., and of course you can shop online.

“Imagination is everything in kids’ play,” he said. is dropping a new series in time for the Holidays called LOL Surprise! Remix Hair Flip dolls are all new characters, and they each represent a music genre – Pop, R&B, Hip Hop or Rock. Remix Pets are also all new characters with real hair, and disguise outfits that make them look like dolls. Surprise Remix Pets packages., the collection builds a boom box.

Fisher-Price is giving your kids a chance to join in on the work-from-home trend with its new themed playsets. The My Home Office Set, the Baby Biceps Set, and the Cutest Chef Set, were released just last week. The Baby Biceps toys will allow your child to take part in working out from home as well. The four-piece, gym-themed set includes a wearable headband, a play dumbbell, a pretend protein shake and a lightweight kettle bell, according to its product listing. The Baby Biceps toys will allow your child to take part in working out from home as well.

Inflatable fun : Unicorn Hopper: Unicorn fans will love bouncing around on this Hedstrom hopper. Inflatable Seesaw Rocker: Rock out with a bestie on a giant inflatable seesaw. Inflatable Easel: Turn your play space into a wonderland and paint masterpieces with the Giant Inflatable Easel with Paints! Hoovy Giant Fun Inflatable Roller: Roll around, with this Inflatable fun roller wheel which can be used by kids and adults to play games, interact as a family or simply let your kids roll around in the yard. Game Time: Indoor Golf Pool: Get the whole family in on the fun of playing this exciting indoor game that combines the challenge of golf with the game of pool.

SAN ANTONIO One box, 60 different games for a road trip, a toy thats been to space, and the craziest way youve ever played horses... These are the toys and games that will get your through the long summer. The Categories are: Everlasting Games, Logical Games, Ridiculous Games, Games for Humanity, Creative Games and Games Outside the Car. Swingin Shoes, Fat Brain Toys (ages 6+, $26.95) A topsy-turvy point-wranglin challenge! Take action against the Covid-19 Virus and show it whos boss...be a Virus Smasher!

SAN ANTONIO Whether you have a creative kid, or an active one, The Toy Guy, Chris Byrne, has found something to make sure every child has a fun summer break. $21.99Available at WalmartDino Mazing Dino Egg Decorating KitFrom: Hey Buddy, Hey PalAges 3 and up. $27.99Available at www.eggmazing.comHog Wild MLB PoppersFrom: Hog WildAges 4+$9.99Swirl and Style Tie-Dye StudioFrom: YuluAges 6 and up$19.99Available at TargetZuru X-Shot Fast Fill Water BlasterFrom: ZuruAges 3 and up. $9.99Available at TargetMarshmallow BlasterDouble Barrel BlasterFrom: ZingAges 8 and up. $30.99Available at Zing StoreClick here for more summer gadgets and games

There's a rapidly growing market for toys, games and apps designed to get kids excited about science, tech, engineering and math -- skills that could really pay off later in life.