When it comes to buying toys for the kids, it doesn’t make sense spending a fortune on it. We all want the best for our kids, but the essence of playing with toys is not about how expensive it was but on how much fun it will be. We were all kids once, and I’m sure you didn’t ask you mom how much your toy was, and just played and had fun with it. As parents, we also have a budget to consider. We need to stick by it if we want to be able to buy everything the family needs. To serve both the parent’s and the child’s wants and needs, we compiled a list of the most affordable yet popular toys in the market today.

TOY #1 AIR HOGS TITAN

Remember when you used to fly planes made out of paper when you were young? The Air Hog Titan is a lot like it, except that it’s made of lightweight foam, has a 4ft wingspan and can stay in the air for a long time. It can even fly as far as 150ft in the air! This is a no- fuss toy, and your kid will surely love flying it. It’s great for kids ages 5 and up, and only costs around $15.

TOY #2 THE HOLOGRAM CHAMBER

If your child loves to observe things rather than physical play, he’d love the Hologram Chamber. It has won several awards such as the 2010 Tillywig Sterling Fun Award. The Hologram Chamber is nothing complicated, but I’m sure your kid would fall in love it. When you place an item on the top of the chamber, the contraption its using will make it look like the item is floating, giving you the image of a hologram. This toy retails at around $9 online.

TOY #3 KRAZY KARS LIGHT UP MARBLE RACERS

Looking for an affordable cool toy for your kid? The Krazy Kars Light Up Marble Racers is your best choice. These are see- through cars designed with lighting marble inside. The marble emits dancing lights when the cars are shaken, such as when you race them. For only $5.99 a piece, this may just be the coolest affordable toy ever!