2008 hot toy list: 8-11 years

From Toys”R”Us

Toys”R”Us has announced its 2008 Hot Toy list, representing the toys its experts believe will top kids’ wish lists this holiday season. Here are the choices for 8-11 years:

• Bakubelt Action Kit from Spin Master — Bakugan Battle Brawlers(TM) is the latest craze among young boys, bringing a new component to trading card game play by adding plastic marbles (Bakugan Battle Brawlers) that “explode” to reveal mini-figures when they roll onto a metal Gate Card. Now, kids can prepare for Bakugan battle with the newest accessory, the Bakubelt Action Kit. It features a Bakubelt, a Bakuclip that allows kids to reach for their Bakugan Battle Brawlers without ever taking their eyes off the game, two Bakugan Battle Brawlers (including one exclusive Deco Bakugan), two Gate Cards and two Ability Cards. No batteries required. Ages 5 and up.
• EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles from JAKKS Pacific — Powered by real night vision technology, Eye Clops Night Vision goggles allow kids to see up to 50-feet away in absolute darkness. The invisible infrared illumination lets young secret agents stay hidden, while giving them the advantage of seeing their opponents in a pitch-black night. Kids can go on special missions and perform night maneuvers in their own backyards with these goggles, which are fully adjustable and padded for comfort. The spyware comes equipped with a breakaway power cord attached to a counter-weighted battery pack to ensure the high-tech fun is safe for everyone. Requires 5 “AA” batteries (not included). Ages 8 and up.
• Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker from JAKKS Pacific — Now girls can whip up homemade fun as they design their own cupcakes. Children just use the pre-measured spoon to add water to their favorite batter mix, stir, pour the mix into a cupcake cup, seal the creation in the microwaveable cupcake maker and cook for 30 seconds — no baking involved! Once the cupcake cools, kids can place it on the Cupcake Froster and choose from one of four delectable flavors to top their cupcake with bakery-style frosting swirls. The set comes with everything needed to create four batches of cupcakes, including one microwave container; the Cupcake Froster; four cupcake mixes, including Red Velvet, Cinnamon Sugar, Chocolate and Yellow Vanilla; four frosting mixes, including Cream Cheese, Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry; sprinkles, mixing bowl, pre-measured spoon, four cupcake cups, cupcake cup holder and two recipe cards. Microwave not included. No batteries required. Ages 8 and up.
• Nickelodeon iCarly Webcam from Imation — iCarly, the wildly popular sitcom on Nickelodeon(R), inspires tweens everywhere to participate in the first-ever scripted series to include original kid-created content. Carly and friends host regular webcasts, asking viewers to send in their own videos and pictures to air on TV or upload to the web. Now, with the iCarly Webcam, kids can reach for the stars. The iCarly Webcam combines photo and filming to let kids capture images of themselves or create video chats right on a computer screen. The digital accessory comes complete with additional software that will help tech-savvy tweens achieve their 15-minutes of fame, including a special Digital Diary and video- or photo-editing software to help kids create and share their digital designs. Computer not included. No batteries required. Ages 5 and up.
• SCRABBLE DESIGNER’S EDITION from Hasbro Games — Tweens can get the word out with this new version of SCRABBLE, elegantly redesigned in pink hues. Offering the same classic crossword challenge, this new version features a pastel rotating gameboard, pearl-like letter tiles and an embroidered fabric pouch. Whether preparing for a girls’ night in or a pink party, SCRABBLE DESIGNER’S EDITION still spells “F-U-N.” No batteries required. Ages 8 and up.
• Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Twilight from LEGO Systems, Inc. — Flying straight out of the first animated Star Wars adventure and available only at Toys”R”Us, the Twilight is a temperamental but powerful starship piloted by Anakin Skywalker during his adventures in The Clone Wars. This massive LEGO(R) model, with 862 pieces, features retractable landing gear that is activated by moving the wing, a flick missile, a side-mounted escape pod, moveable laser cannon turrets and four minifigures including Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka, Rotta the Hutt and R2-D2. No batteries required. Ages 9 and up.
• U-Dance from Hasbro — Now, kids and tweens everywhere can show off their dance moves to some of the hottest songs with the unique and innovative U-DANCE gaming system that can be played alone, or with friends, for a challenging arcade-style face off. Completely wireless and dance-mat-free, featuring motion-sensing technology, this system allows players to act as the controller using body movements and real dance moves, such as jumping, sliding, cross-overs and more. Dancers simply plug the console into a TV, attach the wireless Motion Tags to their feet and literally step into the game, using their body as the game controller. Movements are then mirrored by ‘virtual footprints’ on the TV screen. To play, dancers follow actual footprint icons as they appear on the TV to the beat of the music. The gaming system features three levels of game play for each song and popular dance music by hit artists, including Run It by Grammy-nominated pop artist Chris Brown, ABC by the Jackson 5 and Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) by M.V.P. featuring C + C Music Factory. 4 “AA” batteries (not included). Ages 8 and up.
• Zillions Pink Touch Screen ATM from Summit — Kids will enjoy learning how to manage their money with this realistic, pink mini-version of a touch screen ATM. This hip new take on the classic piggy bank is equipped with advanced touch-screen technology that allows kids to access their “accounts” with a personalized pin number. The ATM is programmed to distinguish real money with its bill-reading and coin recognition system, helping young penny-savers track their earnings. 3 “AA” batteries required (included). Ages 8 and up.

Source: Toys”R”Us, Inc.

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