Best Christmas Toys

The Best Christmas Toys expected to top the lists of millions of children this Christmas are hitting the headlines already, as with last year price and quality are top priority with manufacturers to reflect a still troubled economy

Here are the early front runners

Fisher-Price Imaginext Mega T-Rex
The Fisher Price Imaginex Dinosaur range re suitable for children aged 3 and over, the dinosaurs are motorized and stand over 12 inches tall, featuring easy snap on parts, sounds and accessories ………..Read More

Matchbox Smokey The FiretruckFollowing hot in the footsteps of stinky the garbage truck is smokey the firetruck, the fun interactive firtruck from matchbox
the truck has three main modes of play with motion sensors to interact when your childs movements
Currently on offer at 33% off of list price…..Read More

Star Wars Force FX Lightsaber Luke SkywalkerThe Official Star Wars FX Lightsaber, replica of the one used by Luke Skywalker in star wars return of the jedi, the lightsaber hs 4 motion detectors and realistic sounds…..Read More was $99.99 now >>$69.99

Star Wars Repuplic Fighter Control TankThe latest in the popular star wars toys this battle tank has great detail and con interact with any existing 3.75 inch star wars figures, the retails price of $49.99 seems a little high but right noe you can get this on Amazon for $38.16………Read More

LEGO Ninjago Fire Temple
The new Lego Ninjago Fire Temple comes with over 110 pieces, 7 figures, eighteen weapons a dragon and full instruction booklets,

Lets Rock Elmo
The popular Elmo is back for Christmas 2011, the all new Lets Rock Elmo comes complete with microphone and two instruments, 1 drom kit and 1 tambourine, recommended for children 18 month and older……Read More

Nerf Vortex Nitron Blaster
The very first completely automated, twenty disc, blaster from the NERF VORTEX line lets users rule the battlefield! Nitron utilizes extra Long-Range (XLR) technological innovation so that you can.…Read More

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet

Introducing LeapPad Explorer, the personalized learning tablet just for kids! Appropriate for children ages 4 to 9 years A library of 100+ cartridge games, apps, digital books, videos and flash cards (sold separately, works with all Leapster Explorer games and apps) Includes a built-in camera and video recorder, 5″ touch screen for use with finger or included stylus and 4 apps (Pet Pad, Story Studio, Art Studio and one app of your choice)…….Read More

Vtech – Kidizoom Spin & Smile Digital Camera
Real 20 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, self-timer and 5 included games Rotating lens lets you take self portraits or take photos with funny stamps, borders and silly effects
256 MB internal memory and SD card slot for memory expansion
Video recording with sound…..Read More

Monster High Dead Tired Lagoona Blue Doll And Hydration Station Playset
Learn how to relax the Monster High way with the Monster High Dead Tired Lagoona Blue Doll and Hydration Station Playset. Three different modes of blue and green lights create a cool underwater room effect,
and Lagoona’s included accessories and pet Neptuna make for a ghoulishly relaxing night in……Read More

THE 12 Most popular Toys For Christmas 2011

Here are the HOT top 12 list of Best Christmas toys as outlined by the Toy Retailers Association for Xmas 2011 I have included a review of each product at the bottom of the page to help you with your choice also their are links to great offers for each toy or gift,

The games can be played on the screen of the camera or plug into the TV with the supplied cable, or link up to a pc, the camera has 16MB of built in memory which can be increased with a memory card but this is (not supplied).

Included in the kit is: the camera, two changeable face plates , one CD Rom with photo editor, one AV cable, one USB cable, one wrist strap, and a users guide, overall good value and their are lots of reviews from customers,
The kidizoom Digital Multimedia Camera also comes in a kid tough waterproof  pink & kid tough waterproof  blue models with a 1.6″ screen and a pro multimedia version which has extra features such as, 5 different games, ability to play MP3s, added fun effects to the photo editor and 256MB of storage, there are many customer reviews of each camera to help you with model choice and quality.

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Peppa Pig’s popular Children’s TV programme runs in conjunction with the range of Toys available, the Peppa Pig Princess Peppa Palace is listed as a top toy for Christmas 2011 and is expected to sell out fast, the features of this toy include,
The main part of the toy is a  palace which unfolds to reveal the seven beautiful rooms fit for princess Peppa, included in the pack are, the Palace, thrones for the king and queen, two beds a table with two chairs, stairs, bath, oven and of course the Princess Peppa Figure protected by two guardsmen, the set all folds away for tidy storage after use
There are also many other sets and accessories that can be added to the Princess Peppa Pig palace such as the princess Peppa pig Royal Family Figure Set and the Royal Carriage to name but a few, the set can be collected over time and is a great role play activity for young developing minds, follow the image above or the highlighted text  in this review for stock availability, delivery and customer feedback.Transformers Movie 2 Voyager figures | Transformer Toys
The Transformer Movie ” Voyager Figures are the latest must have toys from the transformers toys, the Transformers movies, cartoons, comics tv shows and toys have turned into a craze among children and these toys will fly off the shelves this Christmas, some of the figures in the range include

Revenge Revenge of the Fallen Voyager-the Fallen, Detailed robot to vehicle figure which  features  slide out energy absorption panels in robot mode and converts to a Cybertronian Destroyer when  in vehicle mode,

Transformers Movie Revenge Of The Fallen Voyager Desert Tracker Ratchet, Featuring an auto-morph  forearm cannon in robot mode, this fun figure also has  a hidden axe for a secret concealed weapon, when  In vehicle mode, release the  Hummer  truck that is ready for anything, the Hummer H2  a  roof rack that becomes a shield or coverts into a  combat stretcher, Transformers Movie Revenge Of The Fallen Voyager Stratosphere Action Figure Replay the  movie scenes or stage your own imaginative battles, the featured Autobot  is an awesome opponent with internal mechanical gearing mechanism, this Transformer figure  Converts  to cargo plane mode to deploy a mini-figure that packs mighty autobot  power! No matter what enemy is waiting for him, this unstoppable  figure is ready to take on the all comers The list of popular Transformer figures is almost endless, for a full list click through on the images, some include Transformers Movie Revenge Of The Fallen Voyager Demolishor US Version: Transformers Revenge of The Fallen Deluxe Mudflap: Transformers Revenge of The Fallen Deluxe Autobot Skids,

GO GO Pets Hamsters |

GO Go Pets Hamsters are lovable toy pet hamsters that children can look after and play with, there are many different pets to collect and and kits from starter to add on and complete sets, the Hamsters available include: Pipsqueak, Mr Squiggles, Num Nums  and Chunk, these can be bought seperately or kits are available like the GO GO Hamster Fun house Deluxe Gift Set : this modern Hamster fun house  is The perfect starting set with doors and a tunnel  that connect to  the other Hamster habitats, this model does not include a GO GO Hamster, the Hamster of your choice must be purchased separately, GO GO Hamster add on play set Wheel & Tunnel: Your Go Go Hamster Will have  fun all day long  with this  play set.  there are three to collect, keep your hamster trim and fit  on the traditional hamster wheel. again with this model the  Hamsters sold separately. GO GO Hamster add on play set- Car & garage: Teach your  Go Go Hamster to drive and  have unlimited of fun with this Car & Garage  Add-on play set.   the Hamster can tackle the steep ramp and spiral slide. once again with this set your choice of hamster is sold separately. this are a few of the GO GO Hamster fun kits and accessories, visit GO GO Hamsters for the full range and customer reviews.

Bakugan Battle Strikers Tournament | Bakugan Battle Strikers Starter Set

Battle Strikers are the next generation of battling tops  and the worlds fastest Battle Tops ever due to the power of the turbo launchers, designed for two players the Balkugan Battle strikers Tournament set is a great place to start as included is everything you need  Includes: twoExclusive Strikers only available in the Tournament Set,two Controllers, two Exclusive Turbo Launchers, one Battle Arena. Battle Arena allows for contained extreme  battles and holds three Strikers for each player for faster impact play. Also available is the Bakugan Battle Strikers Starter Set Series 1 Dragonblaze and the Tsunami Starter Pack however you will still ned to buy the Battle Arena so if you are just starting your collection it may be wise to opt for the tournament set and then add to it over time,

Monopoly City | Monopoly City Collectors |

The Monopoly Game is an institution in its self in the board game world and there have been many editions over the years , 2011 sees the Monopoly city Board game being tipped as a top 12 Christmas gift in the toys and games section the Monopoly City game allows the players of which there can be anything from 2 and up to 6 create the perfect city, there 80 3d buildings to allow you to develop your property portfolio, In this game you can build not only houses & hotels but schools, skyscrapers stadiums and even large  industrial complexes, other choices in this range of monopoly include, monopoly city, monopoly city 3d, monopoly city collectors edition which comes in a sturdy tin case, and don’t forget the original and best monopoly or many of the themed versions that have been released over the years such as the Simpson’s monopoly,

Lego | Lego City garage | lego Minotaurus | Lego Star Wars | lego Technic |Lego Creator | Indiana Jones | Lego Batman

Lego and the derivatives of Lego such as Lego Games like the Minataurus Game and  Lego Technics are almost exhaustible and with Lego being the institution that it is you are pretty sure of what you are going to get for your money, In the top 12 listed must haves for Xmas 2011 is the Lego Games 3841 Minotaurus,  start  with the basic game layout using the included instructions, there is a maze template in the box for you to follow.  depending on length of game, a single game should last around 20 minutes, try to get either one or all of your knights to the centre of the maze. the problem is your opponents can block you using the blocking wall pieces and they can send in the minotaur (who can move 8 spaces in one go). If the mighty minotaur gets to you, your knight will have  to go back to the start again. a game of strategy for friends and family, you are able to change  the number of spaces the minotaur can move, the layout of the maze and more. the winner is the one to lead his or her hero’s to the temple while avoiding the minotaur. This game from Lego will undoubtedly be among the top boys Christmas toys for 2010.

Sylvanian Families caravan |Sylvanian Families Toys range |

The Sylvanian families caravan is a toy for the 3 + age range and is sold separately or with the Sylvanian families car,  the caravan comes packed with over 30 different accessories including figures, The Caravan unfolds to reveal a lounge seating area which converts into beds just like in a real caravan, a kitchen area which boasts cupboards and even a fold out ironing board, the bathroom has a toilet and hand basin, altogether hours of fun, there are some great reviews and feedback for this product and it is easy to see why this has been listed as a top 10 toy for Christmas and will make a great gift for a Child There are many more sets and single items to collect in the Sylvanian Families toy range such as Sylvanian Families Willow Hall, the Sylvanian Families Toy Shop and many characters vehicles and all manor of furniture and accessories, if you have a Child that enjoys make believe and role play they will never tire of receiving Sylvanian Families Toys as gifts, and will be a top girls toy for Christmas 2010,

Bakugan battle Pack By Spin Master| Bakugan Toys | Bakugan Battle Brawlers

The Bakugan games is fast becoming a craze and this Xmas will see it shoot up in the ratings, with many sets and figures to collect,  there is the also Bakugan Battle arena or the pop up bakugan Bakumat, Bakugan is a range of toys  on the awesome animated series about creatures called Bakugan and the battle brawlers who control them.Arm yourself for the ultimate Bakugan battle  With the Bakugan Battle Pack, you now have everything you need  to fight to win, Great for a 2 player battle or as a boost to your Bakugan weaponry, the pack contains six Bakugans, six Metallic Cards and six Ability Cards, Take  the Bakugan challenge, a strategic card game with action figures that are hidden inside magnetic marbles, which pop open when thrown to reveal the fierce warriors inside. Use all your strategy skills to place your Gate Cards effectively, as each card affects the battle differently. Only one player will be ranked number one in the Bakugan tournament league The manufacturers minimum recommended age for this game is 5 years and over and I think any Child younger than that would struggle to grasp the concept of the game there is also a video over at Amazon showing the game in action,

Ben 10 | Alien Force Kevin’s DX Action Cruiser | Ben 10 Toys

Ben 10 was a big hit last xmas and Kevin’s DX Action Cruiser has been picked for the top 12 Best Christmas Toys for 2011 with new toys in the range along with last years choices that are still going to be amazingly popular this year, The DX Action Car is Kevin Levins green muscle car from the show, the car is loaded with tricks and transforms into battle mode to fire DNA alien capsules filled with planetary powder, the car comes with an exclusive Kevin action figure and any 10cm figures you already have in your collection can also be used the DX Action Cruiser, other top choices in the Ben 10 Range of toys are the popular Ben 10 Alien Force Alien Creation Chamber, by placing the alien body parts that are supplied with this toy and twisting the dial control on top, you can create new  alien creations, comes with recipe cards and any additional packs that you require can be purchased seperately, Ben 10 ultimate omitrix has sound effects and is activated by and interacts with ben 10 alien force figures, the product requires 3 LR 44 batteries,  which are included in the pack, attatch the figures to activate the lights and sounds, sees here for many more figures games toys and options for Ben 10,

GX Racers | GX Racers Tightrope Terror |

The GX Racers Toys are fast action stunt games from Flair, there are many set ups to choose from but the one that will be a hit for Xmas toys 2011 is the Tightrope Terror, the cars work on gyros and a ripe cord being pulled generates the thrust to propell the cars over the stunts, in the case of the Tightrope Terror the stunt is firing the cars across a high wire, the set can be used as it is or you can place the two parts at any point across the room and watch the cars fly across the tightrope, Other sets in this toy include the s1 GX Super Jump Playset, it is capable of performing extreme stunts and with seven feet of track, when the cord is pulled the cars are capable of being catapulted over ten feet into the air and to add even more power for take off why not attatch the S1 GX Racers Turbo Launcher Red Fire Sprinter, it is capable of launching a GX Racer at over 700 scale miles per hour, alson available are many different cars and options to make up some crazy stunts.

Bendaroos | Bendaroos Flexible Building Sticks Mega Pack |

Bendaroos are in the  best creative toys section, the reason why this one is so popular especially with parents is there is no need for glue as the bendaroo sticks adhere themselves and so no glu or sticky mess to clear up after play has finished, Benderoos are  almost magical,  They stick to paper, glass  and walls and always stay in the shape  that you mould them Choose from a Rainbow of different colours, Create then  mess them up and create again. Includes Stencils for colouring, drawing and decorating, a great toy for Encouraging creativity, there are choices of packs to choose from such as the Bendaroos Activity Pack, spare Bendaroos can also be bought in packs of 500 fairly cheap so adding to your set is easy.

As voted by the Toy Retailers Assocciation | Best Christmas Toys

This brings to an end the 12 Best Christmas toys for  2011 as compiled by the Toy Retailers Association, there choice for this year reflects the economy and all items in the most wanted list are priced at not much higher than $50 mark for the USA and under £50 in the UK. the video below is a news item regarding the top 12 christmas toys for 201 that are listed on this page.

Shoppers that endure the cold while waiting camped outside the store so that the minute the doors open they can stampede through, trampling anyone who dares obstruct the path to Elmo Live Encore. Elmo looks to be one of the top toys for christmas 2011 without a doubt,It’ll probably be even more popular,than the notorious Tickle Me Elmo rampage of 1996. What is it with Elmo? But in general, kids toys have a long standing reputation of bringing out the worst in consumers, especially during the holidays when everyone’s looking for the best stocking stuffers and this year the best deals with many feeling the effects of the credit crunch.

Everyone knows that the sensible thing to do is to wait until the craze over the hottest kids toys dies down a bit, and the price and demand lower a bit,its crazy that just after christmas is over the retailers decide to have massive reductions for the january sales

So if you can’t be convinced to back down, or your kids won’t let you, then you might as well prepare yourself as best as you can. It’s a good idea to know early on which kids toys are going to be the most popular and sought after so that you can plan early, possibly even getting a hold of them before the mad rush. Elmo Live Encore is a sure winner—other hot toys of Christmas 20010are the Zhu Zhu pets, Twilight Barbies, Nintendo DSi and Nintendo Wii, Transformers action figures, Hannah Montana toys, LeapFrog Text and Learn, and Dance Around Dora. Some of these, like the Nintendo consoles, Hannah Montana and Transformers are fairly easy to find, so if those are among your choices the time is ripe. Others like the Zhu Zhu pets are extremely difficult to get a hold and remain in popular demand. Parents will be fighting over them for sure.

Unfortunately, sometimes you just can’t win. Hot kids toys often remain low in stock and chasing after them from store to store is an exhausting ordeal, and lots of times you just aren’t able to find them in the end. In this case, it’s good to prepare some good substitute or alternative Christmas toys for kids. Alternatives might be a better idea, since having a toy that’s close but not quite the real thing can be even worse than not having it at all. So look to your kid’s other interests and hopefully you’ll be able to survive the Christmas shopping season intact.

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