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Thursday, December 18, 2008

Top 10 Christmas Toys for 2008

Well, here it is. Every year, consumers try to get that toy for their kids that for some reason, can't be found on retailers shelves. Things like "Tickle Me Elmo" or the Playstation 3 that caused such trauma as any one can remember in years past. Well, this year proves to be no different. So , get ready to fight your way into the retailers isles and make sure you have a full tank of gas for those multiple trips around town. Proving that what you found on-line is only worth a second of truth once you arrive at that "in-stock" location. So here they are: The top 10 toys of Christmas. (In no particular order)


Published by the Toy Retailers Association

Baby Born With Magic potty
This cute little baby has 8 life like functions, she drinks from her bottle, eats special food, needs her nappy changed, cries real tears, uses her potty and even moves her limbs.

Bakugan Starter Pack
These very cool collectable toys will activate when rolled over a metallic card, a little like pokemon cards but with alot more interactivity.

Ben 10 Omnitrix Watch
This watch allows your child to dial the evil aliens from the Ben 10 tv program

Catch Beast
This toy is a massive hit in Japan selling over 1.5million units, this is because this truly genious game allows you to hunt for invisble beasts who live all around your house, simply use the fishing rod like toy to find those beasts and then reel them in when you catch them.

Gourmet Cupcake Maker
This fabulous little gift will allow your children to make and decorate their own cupcakes, this fantastic set contains 4 flavored cupcake mixes, 4 frosting mixes, 1 tube of sprinkles, 1 mixing bowl, 1 spoon/spreader, 4 multi-designed cupcake cups, 1 cupcake cup holder and 2 recipe cards.

Elmo Live
Elmo is back with some new features and completely new technology, Elmo Live can sing, dance, tell stories & even jokes. This truly interactive toy is very expressive watch as he tells stories he will wave his hands, giggle & even blink.

FurReal Biscuit My Lovin pup
FurReal friends have done it again, this time they hace created a life size interactive golden retriever that doesnt leave any mess. This cuddly robot pet dog is as close to the real thing as you can get, clap the dog behind his ears, or on his back and he will wag his tail in delight, Biscuit also blinks moves his head and chomps on his bone

Dance with me Teletubbies!
Eh Oh! the Teletubbies are back, but this time they dance. The teletubbies have two dancing modes: dance with me mode and musical statues mode, join in a game of musical statues with Tinky Winky, Dipsy, La La & Po.


On a side note, there was another list I came across while searching for the top 10 toys for Christmas. It is as follows:

1. Biscuit, My Fun Lovin' Pup from Hasbro

2. Speed Racer Sky Jump Track Set from Hot Wheels

3. Pacific EyeClops Night Vision from Jakks Pacific

4. Elmo Live from Fisher-Price

5. Tag Reading System LeapFrog

6. Kid-Tough Digital Camera from Fisher-Price

7. Kota the Triceratops from Playskool

8. Lazer Tag 2-in-1 System from Hasbro

9. Anything Hannah Montana

10. Giddyup N' Go Pony from Little Tikes

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