It can be a constant struggle to stay on top of what’s hot, and what’s not’ in the toy box, especially if you are not glued to kids television every day. We are therefore pleased to offer the following list of toys that are likely to gladden the heart of your little ones over the coming Christmas season.
Chou Chou ‘My first tooth’: Baby dolls have been with us for so long that it is difficult to imagine where toy makers could go next with the concept. Well, wonder no longer! MGA has brought out Chou Chou, a baby doll that does not only do the regular things (gurgles, giggles etc.) but that also grows a tooth in the process. This is accompanied by a great deal of crying (naturally!). Why anybody would see this is as fun remains a mystery but you can be assured she will be an absolute hit!
Star Wars Clone Wars Ultimate Light Saber: When is a light saber more than a light saber? Answer: When you can fully customize it according to your specific clone fighting needs! This is exactly what you can do with Hasbro’s new Ultimate Light Saber, so get it, start to protect the universe and may the force be with you!
Hannah Montana Doll and Backstage Closet: Billy Ray Cyrus’s daughter, Miley, has taken our TV screens by storm in the Disney series Hanna Montana in which she leads a double life as a plain school girl by day and an energetic pop star by night. The Hanna Montana Doll and Backstage Closet will allow your own little pop star to get in on the action.
Pleo Robotic Dinosaur: The price tag on this little beauty is hefty but it is certainly worth it! For your dollars you get a realistic baby dinosaur that eats, sleeps and craves your attention. It can even pick up when you are ignoring it, so perhaps you should only get it if your kids have lots of robotic love to give.
Nerf N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25 Blaster: This is perhaps not for the faint hearted but I am sure that the aspiring commando in your house will enjoy spraying their enemies with rapid firing darts. Just make sure that you determine the ‘rules of engagement’ (e.g. don’t’ shoot the giver!) before allowing him to use it!
Anything to do with ‘High School Musical’: The HSM franchise seems to be in no danger of running out of steam and any product related to it is bound to be a hit with your teens and pre-teens. Since the series appeals to a rather wide age range there are also products to match a wide variety of tastes. You can choose from dolls, jewelry, dress up kits, dance mats…the list really is endless! Whatever you do make sure that you watch at least one of the movies so that you are not totally out of the loop with the strange language and stranger moves that are suddenly taking over your life.
