Top Christmas Toys 2008
It's Christmas time again - do you know what the top Christmas toys for this year are?
In recent years many of the popular Christmas toys have been selling out. That's why it's best to get your list ready early. And if you really want to make it easy on yourself, you can order directly online. Best of all, we will help you save money while doing so.
It just doesn't get much better than that!
The following is a list of what's hot this year - get your shopping before it's too late.
Top Christmas Gifts - Toddlers
Elmo Live
Is it live or is it Elmo Live? For the first time ever, in this truly life-like creation, Elmo really appears to be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like a muppet. His mannerisms are right on target and his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks.
Elmo waves his arms, sits and stands, and even crosses his legs while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo's foot, tummy, back or nose. Requires 6 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 12" tall. Ages 18 months onward.
Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Shop and Learn Walker
The interactive shop and learn walker lets baby learn through everyday play. Walker features a wide steady wheel base and a comfortable grip handle for baby. As baby walks, music, lights encourage him to continue and sing along to ABCs and other learning songs.
There are four grocery items to shape and short as well as three additional grocery items. The car recognizes which item baby has shape sorted, rewards him by saying the color and shape of the item along with activating dancing lights.
This learning walker teaches colors, shapes counting, letters A-Z, opposites, textures and objects. It has three different modes like learning, music and imagination.
Step 2 Fifties Diner
Classic retro styling and fun features make this fifties diner a hot spot for kids! Prepare a make-believe meal, then clean up using the kitchen's oven, grill, fryer and sink. Kitchen area features an icebox for added storage. A special griddle pan and coffee pot activate sizzling and bubbling sounds on the cooktop, and an electronic service bell adds realism when orders are ready for serving.
The diner has two fun sections: a kitchen side for preparing and serving; and a patron side with a comfortable booth for two children. Dining area customers can watch the cook through the large retro-silver arch. The booth even has a working jukebox that plays three '50s-style tunes!
Top Christmas Toys - Age 2-4
Kota My Triceratops Dinosaur
Loaded with cutting-edge animatronics features, Kota Triceratops Dinosaur is a lifelike pet from the past. Kota will quickly become your preschooler's best friend, and his realistic features will leave kids in awe!
Measuring over 40" long, tots can sit on Kota for some rompin' stompin' dino adventures. A hidden handle and spring-loaded seat provide a fun and safe ride.
Kota's tail, head, eyes, horns and mouth are animated, and he comes with a fun music mode so riders can trounce along to dino songs.
When he's hungry, kids can feed him special leaves and he'll be happy. Kota measures 21"L x 44"W x 28"H. Requires six "D" batteries, not included. Holds up to 60 lbs.
Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur
Meet Spike, the ultimate dinosaur by Fisher-Price that kids bring to life at the touch of a button!
He walks, he stands on his hind legs, he blinks, his mouth opens and closes, his spikes light up and you make it happen with the easy-to-use remote control!
Spike makes lots of fun sounds, too. He growls, he snorts , he roars and more… he's Spike the ULTRA DINOSAUR!
Spike stands 27 inches tall. Requires 3 AA alkaline batteries. Rechargeable battery included (9.6 Volt). Age: 3 - 8 years
Mattel Little Mommy Baby Knows Doll
Girls will have fun playing mommy with the adorable Baby Knows doll that loves to sing, play and teach.
Mattel Little Mommy Baby Knows Dolls are interactive in every way imaginable: they can name their body parts when their hands are placed over them. The dolls can even teach children Spanish!
They can recite their body part names in Spanish as well as in English. Along with naming body parts, Little Mommy Baby Knows Dolls play games and sing songs along with your children, giving your children hours of fun and learning.
Top Christmas Toys - Age 5-7
Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin' Pup
Playtime is going to the dogs and this playful pooch is leading the charge! The lovable mutt features voice recognition, obeying six commands, including, Sit, Speak, and Lie down.
Tell your furry friend to give you his paw and he’ll raise his right or left paw! Ask him if he wants a treat, and he’ll nod and whimper to let you know he’s ready for his dog bone.
BISCUIT MY LOVIN’ PUP pet will even shake at your command, lifting his paw to your hand—or sit up and beg – just like a real pup! Feed him his dog bone and he’ll sniff it before chomping away on it. Moving his head and ears and even blinking his eyes, this sweet sidekick is sure to become your new best friend.
BISCUIT MY LOVIN’ PUP pet wags his tail and barks, too, to let you know he’s ready to play! Use the special adoption certificate to register your pet online and ensure that you and this adorable pup will be friends forever!
Pup pet comes with collar, tag, brush, dog bone and adoption certificate. Ages: 5 and up.
Baby Alive Learns to Potty Doll
Playing 'mommy' is even more realistic with this sweet Baby Alive doll!
Press the doll's bracelet to 'wake' her up. It's time to eat! Mix her special food and feed her, using her bowl and spoon she'll really 'chew' her food and even 'drink' from her bottle and tell you how much she likes it! And since she's 'potty training', she'll also let you know when she needs to go.
Better hurry, though! Put her on the potty and she'll 'pee' and 'poop'. But if you don't get there in time, you might hear her say, 'Oops. I had an accident!' Change baby's messy diaper and she'll be happy once again.
Is that a yawn? Sounds like baby is sleepy. Cradle her in your arms or put her down for a nap.
The realistic baby doll encourages valuable, imaginative role-play for future 'mommies'-in-training, while also helping to teach a sense of responsibility and good, old-fashioned tender, loving care!
Doll comes with potty, dress, 2 doll diapers, bottle with nipple and cap, bowl, spoon, 2 packets of doll food, bib and package of wipes. Includes 4 'AA' batteries. Ages 3 and up.
Kid-Tough Waterproof Digital Camara
The award-winning and best-selling Kid-Tough Digital Camera was the first preschool digital camera tough enough to stand up to rough preschooler use and easy enough to use. And it just got even tougher– tough enough to stand up to water!
New, enhanced "kid-tough" styling means this camera is now waterproof. Plus, it maintains all its favorite features, like an easy-to-use format and simple buttons.
The 1.5" color LCD preview screen allows kids to instantly see the picture they've taken and view or delete previous shots. Image resolution of 1.3 or 0.3 megapixels provides quality 4" x 6" prints.
Additional features include auto flash, 64MB of flash memory for storing up to 500 pictures, USB cable for computer connection, dual handle grips and a two-eye view finder that makes it easy for kids to take great pictures. Requires 4 "AAA" batteries, not included. Ages: 3 and up
Playmobil Circus Ring
With Circus Ring from Playmobil, children can play as the ringmaster, emceeing the show as it goes on underneath the Big Top.
And the best part? Your child decides what happens and when. Watch as trapeze artists do their death-defying stunts through the air. See the other performers ride elephants and fight with tigers.
With Circus Ring from Playmobil, your child can even serve refreshments to the spectators. Yes, there’s room for spectators! Children can add their favorite characters from other Playmobil toys to create an audience for their shows!
Circus Ring from Playmobil really has everything that your child will need to recreate their favorite circus moments! Recommended Age: 4 - 12 years.
Top Christmas Toys - Age 8-11
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
The popular and fun anime TV series "Bakugan Battle Brawlers" has spawned this strategic game that pits a variety of "Bakugan warriors" — such as "Juggernoids," "Fear rippers," and "Robatallians" — against each other for points.
Kids 4 and above will enjoy the challenge of earning points by rolling their Bakugan (or shooting them from a launcher) onto magnetic cards where the plastic spheres burst open to reveal the fearsome warrior apparatus inside.
Kids will also love the way the Bakugan transform suddenly into warrior mode, and fans of the show will have an especially good time with the game.
EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles
Enjoy the thrill of real night vision technology with EyeClops Night Vision stealth goggles! These super stealth goggles allow kids ages eight and older to see in absolute darkness using infrared illumination so they can explore the dark landscape around them. These fun goggles are the perfect companion for slumber party sleep-overs or camp-outs.
Take covert operations to the dark side with this handheld unit that lets you see up to 20 feet in the dark. Powered by actual infra-red driven night vision technology, EyeClops Night Vision enables clear visibility in even complete, pitch dark environments.
Become a night spy, investigate nocturnal activities in your house and take games like hide 'n seek to a whole new level.
Lego Star Wars: The Clone Wars
If you have a child in your house that loves Star Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars, then you’ll want to pick up a few of the LEGO creations based on this movie. Each creation is a LEGO representation the many ships and characters seen in the films and TV show.
So, be sure to treat your Star Wars fanatic this holiday season with the Star Wars: The Clone Wars LEGO creation. Your child will love to recreate the movie in their own room and you’ll love the imaginary situations your child comes up with.
You never know, you might want to join in on the fun too!
U-Dance Game System
U-Dance is the latest innovation in dance gaming. Become your own game controller with this incredible, motion-sensing dance system!
Simply plug the console into your television, attach the wireless foot tags to your feet and groove to your heart's content!
Bust a move to some of today's most popular hit songs, performing real dance moves, like steps, slides and jumps. Rock out without the confines of a dance mat or game controller.
You are the controller! There's no mat to step on and nothing to hold.As you dance virtual footprints appear on your TV screen, mirroring your every step.
With fast paced graphics and cool dance venues that you can discover, this is one game that's sure to keep you on your toes! Ages: 8 and up.
High School Musical Fashion Dolls
If your daughter loves High School Musical, then a great gift choice for the holiday season is a set of the High School Musical Fashion Dolls.
High School Musical Fashion Dolls are modeled after some of the favorite characters in the movies. There’s Troy, the basketball star, math-whiz Gabriella and stuck-up Sharpay, among others.
Why not get your child the whole set of High School Musical Fashion Dolls for the holidays? Your child will be thrilled, and can recreate the High School Musical movies right in the comfort of their rooms. Inspire their imagination and you’ll be the coolest parent on the block! Ideal for ages 8 to 12.
Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker
With the Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker, kids get a fun, easy, no-hassle introduction to baking.
This educational and creative toy not only teaches the very basics of cooking–such as measuring and mixing–but its cupcake decorating accessories encourage kids to experiment with their own personal touches.
If you have a microwave oven and an adult handy to supervise the fun, kids ages 8 and up can get started baking and decorating in no time.
Top Christmas Toys - Big Kids
Pink Nano
If you’re putting together your Christmas list for this year and aren’t sure what to get for the young girl in your life who loves music, why not think about getting her a pink 8GB iPod Nano?
The Genius Playlist feature finds the songs in your music library that go great together and makes a playlist for you.
With its built-in accelerometer, iPod nano is made to move. Give it a shake, and it shuffles to a different song in your library. Turn it on its side to flip through your album art in Cover Flow. And tilt, move, and play accelerometer-inspired games.
Watching movies, TV shows, and video is even more fun on the sharp 2-inch screen. And your photos (up to 7,000 of them) look great in portrait or landscape view.
Available in 8 GB and 16 GB models, the 8 GB iPod nano puts up to 2,000 songs or 8 hours of video in your pocket.
Guitar Hero World Tour Video Game
Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero's signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines advanced wireless instruments with online and offline gameplay modes including online Band Career and 8-player "Battle of the Bands," which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online.
The game features a slick redesigned guitar, an authentic electronic drum kit, and a microphone, as well as a Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems.
Your child will love rockin' with the new Guitar Hero World Tour! You may even find yourself playing once the kids are off to bed.
Nintendo Wii Games
Nintendo's Wii video game system (pronounced "we") brings people of all ages and video game experience together to play. This simple yet ground breaking idea is expressed not only though the system's evocative name, which is easily pronounced in a variety of languages, and suggests two players side by side, but also through its innovative list of features and extensive list of playable titles.
The magic of the Wii Remote's design lies within; acellerometers inside the controller measure movement in all directions and at all speeds. In a tennis game, it serves as your racket as you swing away. In driving games it serves as a steering wheel, allowing you to swerve to avoid obstacles or pickup power-ups. In first-person shooters, it acts as a firearm that you can point directly at an on-screen enemy.
The fact is that it's big fun for every member of the family.
Check out the most popular Nintendo Wii games.
Playstation 3 Games
The Playstation 3 is a big hit with teens and grown ups alike. It's a full multimedia device with access to high-definition video, DVD movie playback, digital music, photos, and online connectivity. Currently, it's the only game console that includes a Blu-Ray Disc player, allowing you to play high definition movies and more cutting edge games.
You can even purchase a TV tuner, digital video recorder and other add-ons designed for use exclusively with your Playstation 3.
With nonstop releases of new hot video games, the Playstation 3 will never get old.
Check out the most popular Playstation 3 games.
Xbox 360 Games
Xbox 360 sets a new pace for digital entertainment. More than just a cutting-edge game system, Xbox 360 also integrates high-definition video, DVD movie playback, digital music, photos, and online connectivity into one sleek, small tower, and in the process puts true Next-Gen power right at your fingertips.
The Xbox 360 is best known for it's ability to connect to Xbox Live, allowing you to play games online with other real people. In addition, you also have access to games, music, and themes that are all downloadable.
Check out the most popular Xbox 360 games.























