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Top 10 Cheap Kids Toys - Toys Under $10

From Dipika Mirpuri, for About.com

It is not necessary to spend a lot of money buying toys, as there are lots of cheap kids toys available in the market. These classic kids toys though cheap, are of good quality and will be loved by your kids. These cheap kids toys are also great for giving as gifts. Check out these cheap kids toys all under $10.

1. Mr Potato Head

Mr Potato HeadHasbro
Mr Potato Head has been around since 1952! Mr. Potato Head was born as a collection of features and accessories children stuck to real potatoes. Changes over the years include a plastic body, a wedding with Mrs. Potato Head, a TV show and movie appearances in Toy Story and Toy Story 2. This is an all time classic toy is a cheap kids toy which children of all ages will love to own and play with!
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2. Transformers Cyber Slammer Bumblebee/Classic Camaro

Transformers Cyber Slammer Bumblebee/Classic CamaroHasbro
Join in the Transformers craze with this cool Transformers Bumblebee figure which transforms into a classic Camaro car. The dazzling yellow color only adds to the excitement!

3. Batman Begins: 10" Justice League Figure

Batman Begins: 10" Justice League FigureBatman
Batman is a hero for kids and adults alike. Like other superheroes, Batman makes a great toy especially after the success of the movie Batman Begins. This 10" Justice League Batman features an articulated waist, neck, legs, arms and shoulders. This Batman figure is an exact, authentic replica of the character in the animated television series, The Justice League. Under $10, this surely doesn't look like a cheap kids' toy!

4. Play-Doh Fun Bucket

Play-Doh Fun BucketHasbro
Playdoh is popular with kids all over. You can mold and create shapes and figures with this bucket full of colorful Play-Doh. Kids will love to receive this inexpensive but practical gift for the holidays. Includes three five-ounce cans and three two-ounce cans of modeling compound, bucket with lid and handle, five animal molds, four fun molds, serrated cutter, cutter rings, pen cap plunger, scissors, pen tube, extruder strip and wood dowel. Playdoh is the king of cheap kids toys!
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5. LEGO City: Fire Helicopter

LEGO City: HelicopterLEGO
LEGO sets are great fun to put together. LEGO sets also make great gifts, and parents and children can assemble them together. With this cool helicopter, you can firefight from the skies. When you spot a fire, use the twin water cannons to put it out. The cockpit opens so you can put the pilot inside, and the rotors spin just like a real helicopter. Contains 75 LEGO pieces and includes pilot mini figure.
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6. Boyd Bears: Crayola Red Plush Gift Set

Boyd Bears: Crayola Red Plush Gift SetBoyd Bears
Soft and cuddly, this wonderful red bear makes an adorable holiday gift. The 6" tall bear immediately attracts attention with it's brightly colored red fur and orange foot pads. The bonus is that the bear comes with a "Playtime with the Bears" coloring book and a box of 12 Crayola Crayons for extra fun!
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7. Polly Pocket! Pet Boutique: Polly Doll

Polly Pocket! Pet Boutique: Polly DollMattel
Girls will love receiving this ever popular Polly Pocket doll as a gift! Kids will enjoy dressing Polly up with the various fashion options provided. The Polly playset comes with a Polly Pocket doll measuring 3.5", pets, pet carriers, accessories and a peggable blister card. Under $10, this toy is cheap and fun.
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8. Disney Princess Checkers and Tic-Tac-Toe Combo

Disney Princess Checkers and Tic-Tac-Toe ComboUSAopoly
This two in one combination board game is twice the fun! This game makes a great cheap kids toy under $10. Disney Princess fans will love playing with this toy. Customized game pieces showcase all six Disney Princesses including Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine, Ariel and Belle. Plus, add special princess tiaras to "crown" your tic-tac-toe movers and checker pieces. Requires 2 players.
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9. Rubik's Cube

Rubik's CubeWinning Moves
Most of us have tried to unravel the mystery of Rubik's cube! This all time classic brainteaser makes an awesome toy for young and old alike. Now you can twist and turn this crazy puzzle, mixing up all the different colored sides, then amaze everyone by solving one of the 43 quintillion combinations. This Rubik's cube includes a solution hints booklet.
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10. Rumble Bugs

Rumble BugsUncle Milton
Kids will delight in these windup Rumble Bugs from Uncle Milton. These super sized bugs actually battle with each other, opening up their hinged wings. Place the bugs onto the included log and cheer on your favorite as they try to knock each other down! The beetles measure 2.5"W x 4"L x 2"H each.

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