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Best Christmas gifts 2008

Bill Sullivan — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:25:17 +0000

It’s never too early to start thinking about what you’re going to find under the tree this holiday season. In anticipation of that shopping spree Amazon.com is ready to offer a few touts before you part with your hard-earned cash.

Already, the online retailer has been pollling users to come up with the hottest gifts for 2008.

Here are some of the current leaders:

– Kindle: Amazon’s Wireless Reading Device: $359
– Wii: $283.33 and up
– LEGO Mindstorms NXT: $249.99
– Pleo Dinosaur: A UGOBE Life Form: $320.55
– PlayStation 3 80GB Motorstorm Pack: from $453.09
– Apple iPod touch 16 GB, Old (1st Generation): $309.95
– Transformers Movie Leader Optimus Prime: $76.69
– Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera for Girls: from $139.99
– Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle: $189.99

See the complete list of best Christmas gifts for 2008 at Amazon.com.

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2008 Hot Toy List for the Holiday Season

PR Newswire — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:38:04 +0000

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. From the overall list, the “Fabulous 15″ were selected to represent the very best toys of the season.

The Toys”R”Us “Fabulous 15″ — the best new toys of the holiday season (listed in alphabetical order):

50’s Diner from Step2
Bakubelt Action Kit from Spin Master
Circus Ring from Playmobil
Classic Lights and Sounds Trike from Radio Flyer
Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker from JAKKS Pacific
EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles from JAKKS Pacific
FURREAL FRIENDS BISCUIT, MY LOVIN’ PUP from Hasbro
Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price
Laugh & Learn Shop & Learn Walker from Fisher-Price
Little Mommy, Sweet As Me, Baby Knows Dolls from Mattel
Pink 8GB iPod nano from Apple
Pink Tag Reading System from LeapFrog
Sesame Street Elmo Live! from Fisher-Price
Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Twilight from LEGO Systems, Inc.
Wii Fit from Nintendo

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Source: Toys”R”Us, Inc.

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2008 hot toy list: 2-4 years

PR Newswire — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:41:49 +0000

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 children 2-4 years:

Barbie & The Diamond Castle Princess Liana and Princess Alexa Dolls from Mattel — In the new Barbie & The Diamond Castle movie, Barbie and her pal Teresa star as two best friends, Princess Liana and Princess Alexa, on their journey to discover music, magic and the power of friendship. To bring home the wonder of the theatrical release, kids will have fun reenacting scenes from the film with this Barbie doll, featured as Princess Liana, who sings two songs from the movie and wears a mesmerizing glittery gown that magically transforms with the flip of a switch! Barbie’s necklace also lights up when she sings. Pair her with the Teresa doll, featured as Princess Alexa, in a similar glamorous dress, to hear them perform beautiful duets. Each doll sold separately. 3 “LR44″ button cell batteries required (included). Ages 3 and up.
Classic Lights and Sounds Trike from Radio Flyer — A retro-inspired redesign of the classic tricycle, this three-wheeler with pink “mod” flair will have kids clamoring to go for a fun-filled ride. Little fashionistas can take a spin around the neighborhood to show off the trike’s flashy design and cool “Ms. Flyer” license plate. Girls will learn to abide by the rules of the road, using the touch-button blinkers to show which direction they’re headed next. This Toys”R”Us exclusive even has a working horn and buttons to activate fun tunes. 3 “AA” batteries required (included). Ages 18 months to 3 years.
Classic Train Table with Roundhouse from Imaginarium – All aboard for fun with this Toys”R”Us exclusive train table, featuring more than 100 pieces, that lets kids use their imagination as they ride the rails. This real wood table comes with everything needed to create a small city, including more than 23-feet of track, eight train cars, a fueling station, an airport tunnel, a working crane, a roundhouse with five opening doors, people, street signs, street lamps, trees, a truck, a helicopter and more. When any wooden train engine or train car featuring a magnet chugs over one of six different sections of the track, it comes to life with exciting train-themed movements, lights and sounds. The table also features two drawers, making cleanup a snap when playtime is over. 6 button cell batteries required (included) and 5 “AAA” batteries required (not included). Ages 3 and up.
Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price — Stomping out of the prehistoric age, this 27-inch-tall, remote control dinosaur is ready to become a child’s new best friend. Spike can walk, move his head, stand on his hind legs, open and close his mouth, blink and eat two boulders or a bone (all included) with a command from the remote control. Each button on the included remote features a symbol, making it easy for kids to use, even before they learn how to read. Spike also roars and growls like a real dinosaur. 3 “AA” batteries required (not included), and one rechargeable “9.6 volt” battery (included). Ages 3 to 10 years.
Little Mommy, Sweet As Me, Baby Knows Dolls from Mattel — These three baby dolls really do know! When kids put the doll’s hands to its eyes, it will recite the “ABCs” and play games. And, when the doll’s hands are placed to its mouth, ears, toes or tummy, it’ll name that body part in English and in Spanish. Featuring a choice of three dolls, including a blonde girl, brunette girl and blond boy, these interactive toys provide language development and fine motor skill-building, while kids emulate mom and dad through active role play. 3 “AA” batteries required (included). Each doll sold separately. Ages 2 and up.
Natural Wood Alphabet Blocks Wagon from Toys”R”Us — This natural wood alphabet block set, available exclusively at Toys”R”Us, is both fun and forest-friendly. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) seal of certification on the box indicates that wagon and blocks are crafted from replenishable materials that are chemical-free, ensuring safe and environmentally conscious play. This classic set of alphabet blocks, designed with a unique wood-burning technique, fit snugly into the wagon so kids can bring the joy of educational play with them wherever they go. No batteries required. Ages 2 and up.
V.Motion Active Learning System from Vtech — Kids won’t be parked in front of the TV any longer. Now, little learners can be put in motion while driving home lessons in math, reading, science, spelling and more! The V.Smile Motion TV Learning System is a kiddie gaming console that combines wireless, motion-activated play, web connectivity and educational gaming into a system that plugs directly into your television. The system gets kids engaged with games that include characters such as Scooby-Doo, Thomas the Tank Engine and Spider-Man, as well as new friends like Kung Fu Panda, Wall-E and Wonder Pets. Kids will love the wireless action-packed play that connects them with animated pals that guide them through age-appropriate skill levels and developmental activities. 3 “AAA” and 4 “AA” batteries required (included). Ages 3 to 7 years.
YO GABBA GABBA! Dance Time Brobee from Spin Master — Kids and fans of the Nick Jr. show YO GABBA GABBA! are sure to find this Dance Time Brobee doll tons of fun! Simply press Brobee’s foot to get him moving and grooving, and he’ll prompt children to dance along. This 13.5-inch tall interactive toy swings his arms around and shuffles his feet while doing the “Go Brobee” dance, a familiar step to fans of the show. Brobee also sings other familiar songs and says fun phrases from the show. 4 “AA” batteries required (included). Ages 2 and up.

Source: Toys”R”Us, Inc.

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2008 Hot Toy List: 13 Months to 2 Years

PR Newswire — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:26:53 +0000

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 children 13 Months to 2 Years:

50’s Diner from Step2 — Children can step back to yesteryear with this retro-themed diner that transports them behind the grill at a local hot spot from the 1950s. This classically styled kitchen features everything needed to prepare an imaginary meal and serve customers — just like a real diner — including an oven, grill, dishes, silverware, cups, spatula, ice cream scoop, sundae dishes, deep fryer, ketchup and mustard bottles, and a sink to clean the dishes. To help kids turn up the heat, the included griddle pan and coffee pot activate electronic sizzling and bubbling sounds when placed on the stove’s front burner. 2 “AA” batteries and 4 “AAA” batteries required (not included). Ages 2 years and up.
Crayola Beginnings Scribble & Sing Art Station from Crayola — Designed to captivate and spur toddler creativity, this Scribble & Sing Art Station offers toddlers a chance to experience color and sound, while discovering the joy of making a first mark with their favorite TaDoodles friends. The set comes complete with five TaDoodles markers, including orange bear, blue chipmunk, pink duck, yellow squirrel and green owl, each designed to fit in the palm of a child’s hand. When a child places any of the five markers into the center circle, the Art Station recognizes the TaDoodles character color, activating unique songs and activities. Featuring 15 fun activities, kids can scribble to the sounds of music and lights for endless hours of imaginative play. 3 “AA” batteries required (not included). Ages 18 months and up.
Nick Jr. Wonder Pets This is Serious Ming-Ming from Fisher-Price — Straight from Nick Jr.’s hit show, Wonder Pets, everyone’s favorite character Ming Ming is here to sing and dance her way into the hearts and homes of kids everywhere. The 13-inch plush pet offers two modes of interactive play and brings all of the signature phrases, songs and dance moves from the show to life. Ming Ming can also answer the “Can Phone” upon hearing the “Can Phone” song, strike that signature pose and dance the “This is Serious” dance, all choreographed to the Wonder Pets’ theme song. In the second mode, Ming Ming will take kids through some of her adventures, lead games and teach them how to do the dance. 4 “AA” batteries required (not included). Ages 18 months and up.
Sesame Street Elmo Live! from Fisher-Price — For the first time, Elmo seems to step out of the TV screen and into kids’ living rooms with the help of animatronics. This lifelike version of everyone’s favorite red monster opens and closes his mouth as he speaks, moves his arms, dances, crosses his legs, sits and stands as he tells stories and jokes. Children can activate their furry friend with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo’s foot, tummy, back or nose. 6 “AA” batteries required (included). Ages 18 months and up.

Source: Toys”R”Us, Inc.

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2008 Hot Toy List: Baby’s First Christmas

PR Newswire — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:14:13 +0000

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.

Candy Rock ‘N Bounce Pony from Radio Flyer – The classic Radio Flyer Rock ‘N Bounce Pony received a makeover and now boasts a flashy design in pastel hues of pink and purple. It features a safety saddle to keep toddlers secure, which can be removed to accommodate an older child. The patented Rubber Bounce Suspension provides a safe, quiet ride, while the soft fabric body can be removed for easy cleaning. Riders can also hold onto the easy-grip for safe, fun riding. No batteries required. Ages 9 months to 3 years.
Crayola Beginnings Baby TaDoodles Rainbow Tower from Crayola — With the TaDoodles Rainbow Tower children can explore colors, lights and music by stacking and nesting the easy-to-grasp TaDoodles puppy, kitten and mouse characters on the musical base. These friendly faces combine to make new colors and music when one is placed on top of the other in this skill building toy. 3 “AA” batteries required (not included). Ages 6 months and up.
Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table from Fisher-Price –Encouraging baby’s learning and play, this bilingual activity table offers interactive characters with light-up faces that have unique and expressive personalities. The set features an interactive “First Words” book, counting phone with detachable receiver and piano keys. The table has four modes of play in both English and Spanish that teach letters, numbers, opposites, shapes, colors, greetings, first words, songs and tunes. After baby stops engaging in one activity, another activity will light up to promote continued play. Also, the included laptop opens and closes for realistic role-play, while the legs of the table are detachable for younger-age floor play. 3 “AA” batteries required (included). Ages 6 months to 3 years.
Laugh & Learn Shop & Learn Walker from Fisher-Price — This learning walker teaches baby through everyday play and will continue to entertain children even after they master walking through three interactive play modes. As the steady walker is put into motion, music and lights encourage continued movement and sing-along to the “ABCs” and other learning songs. The Shop & Learn Walker includes four grocery shape-and-sort items and three additional grocery items. Once a shape is placed into its corresponding sorter, the cart responds by stating the color and shape of that item, while activating sounds and dancing lights. The three modes of play are Learning, Music and Imagination, which teach baby about colors, shapes, counting, letters, opposites, textures and objects. 3 “AA” batteries required (included). Ages 9 months to 3 years.

Source: Toys”R”Us, Inc.

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