Christmas Toys - The Top Ten

Whether you are a mom, dad, aunt, uncle, or a grandparent, you know the importance of buying a good gift. There is nothing like watching the special child in your life open up a present to see the joyful excitement in their eyes. As you know, kids are picky. To ensure you get that joyful excitement and not disappointment, familiarize yourself with some of the Top Ten Toys this year. What are they?

Zhu Zhu Pets (3 Years and Up): The main highlight of this year’s top ten list are Zhu Zhu Pets. In all honesty, it doesn’t matter which hamster or accessory kit you buy because kids just want to get their hands on these life-like hamsters. There are a few hamster and accessories to choose from, including a fun house, surfboard, and more maybe the Hottest Toy this year.

LeapFrog Tag (4 to 8 Years) and Tag Jr.: The LeapFrog Tag Reading System is more than just one of the top ten toys; it is an educational learning device. Children love to read with this system. When using a Tag-appropriate book, words and pictures come alive. This is a great learn to read tool. Additional books are sold separately. For younger children, there is a Tag Jr.

LeapFrog Zippity (3 Years to 5 Years): The LeapFrog Zippity is no different from all other LeapFrog products; you get more than just a toy. This is an educational learning device that is fun to play. Children are introduced to education with the help of their favorite Disney characters. Included with all purchases is a bopper and an interactive mat that connects to a nearby television set.

Fisher Price Smart Cycle Extreme (3 to 6 Years): The Fisher Price Smart Cycle has always been popular with both children and parents. Now there is the Smart Cycle Extreme. The upgrade includes a rumble feature on the bike’s handle bars. Speaking of that bike, children get exercise while pedaling along on the stationary bike through each game.

Fisher Price Elmo Live Encore (18 Months and Up): Almost every year, it seems like there is an Elmo toy flying off stores right in time for Christmas. This year, the popular toy is Elmo Live Encore, which is basically an upgrade from the last Elmo Live. This time, Elmo will tell stories while moving his mouth, moving his head, sitting, standing, waving his arms, and he even crosses his legs!

Mattel Dora Links Doll (5 to 10 Years): Dora grew up and this toy is perfect for children who grew up with Dora as preschoolers. With the Dora Links Doll, children are connected to a safe world on online fun. The best feature of all is the fact that any changes made to Dora’s hair length, eye color, and jewelry will not only appear on the computer screen, but the doll too!

Mattel Little Mommy Walk and Giggle Doll (3 Years to 10 Years): It is no secret that little girls love playing “mommy” with their dolls and this is the perfect toy to do it. The Little Mommy Walk and Giggle Doll does just that! Your gift recipient can watch their doll as it attempts to walk, speaks to them, and more!

Transformers (5 Years and Up): Transformer toys are all the rage because of the movie and the cartoon. Boys love these action figures because they can switch back and forth from a transformer to a car. Available are a number of action figures from the Transformer Movie 2, including Bumblebee, Sideswipe, and Optimus Prime.

Hot Wheels Trick Tracks (4 Years to 10 Years): Hot Wheels is a brand with a long history and this year some of the most popular toys for boys (and some girls) is a line of toys known as Trick Tracks. There are over ten track sets to choose from, as well as additional accessories for sale. Popular choices include the Hot Wheels Trick Tracks Mega Chomp Starter Set and the Hot Wheels Trick Tracks Speed Hill.

Fisher Price Imaginext Ultimate Dino (3 to 7 Years): This is more than just your average dinosaur: it is a dinosaur that comes alive! With the battery operated wireless remote, boys and girls can be in for hours of fun with a dinosaur that roams the house floors, roars on command, and more!