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The Most Wanted Toys

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For 2011 it looks like toy companies are planning a lot of choices under the $20 mark given the economic downturn. The 50th Anniversary Barbie should be out. boys will like numerous Transformers. The buy home made products movement continues again this year due to the quality problems with most toys from last year, and that is to Pledge to Buy Handmade toys.


*** Find what toys are on clearance at Amazon.com by following instructions on how to customize your searches posted at probargainhunter.com.


Check out Toy Tips for if you need more ideas or product reviews.


Please remember others who are in need while you are shopping, even after Christmas. Many Children hospitals are in need of toys for their patients. ChildsPlayCharity donates all proceeds to hospitals and there are no administration fees.


Lego has Advent Calendars!

Kids love being able to have a little gift every day as Christmas approaches.
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Toy Recall RSS Feed

It is unfortunate that Mattel has been unable to implement an appropriate Quality Supplier Assurance program and protect its customers. On October 24th Mattel management made the press release that they are now going to implement an inspection process to help control the quality of paint used to make their toys. Quality experts know that inspecting quality into a product was abandoned in the 1920's, yes the 1920's. This action might make the paint problem go away, but a problem will just show up in an area which they are not inspecting.
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Check out Various Top Toy Lists

See what is predicted as being popular this Christmas season.
Toy Industry Picks 2009
The 11 Best Toys of 2009.
Gifts.com Best Toys 2009
Gift.com's 2009 list broken out by category.
GiftBee
A nice toy list.
Best Toys Guide
Find the top toys at the lowest prices

Toys 'R Us Identified What Types of Toys kids have wanted.

So what kind of toys do they want this year?

1. Toys that Mom and Dad have! For myself, this means they will want a new computer, a Mindstorms NXT robot and many electronic items that Dad Has. The Kid Tough digital camera by Fischer Price will sure to be on one of the lists.
2. Bilingual Toys. Many of these toys currently exist, my kids have always liked Dora the Explorer products.
3. Interactive Experiences. Musical instruments and appropriate software titles are usually big hits. Wow Wee makes numerous toy robots such as RoboRaptor.
4. Electronics Not Included. Once again, toys or activities which challenge a child's imagination and that do not require batteries. Play Dough, play medical kits, etc.
5. Imaginative Play. Think Legos and toys that challenge a child's imagination. Art easels, trains, etc.

See the full article

Legos are at the top of our 2009 toy lists.

Lego NXT Robot sensors are at the top of my list.

The Lego City collection is noted as one of the best activity toys.
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News from Best Child Toys

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Toy Safety

Just because they want it, is not a good reason to buy it.

Be sure you understand the safety concerns associated with different toy products and follow the recommended age requirement for a toy.
US Consumer Product Safety
Check out common concerns of toys by reviewing published articles on toy safety.
W.A.T.C.H.
World Against Toys Causing Harm

Improve Your Toy Shopping Habbits

Use the power of the internet! RSS Feeds, etc.

GettingFinancesDone.com has a nice article on how to use RSS technologies to do your shopping.
Spend Fish
Nice categories to search, Top Savings, Deal of the Day, etc.
Clip Fire
Clipfire searches websites and products submitted by users. Users search submitted products and "clip" the ones in which they are interested.
Steal Deals
At StealDeals.net our goal is to save you time and money.

To accomplish this we take several approaches.
- we search for truly exceptional deals and bargains each and every day and publish them as soon as we find them.
- we list coupons for popular stores
- we write brief stories and reviews about new or lesser known ways to save money.
Tech Deals
I have been using Tech Deals for years. Keep the geek in your life happy by watching for deals on technology.

From the beginning, Techdeals has been a grassroots site, keeping our audience updated on where to find the best deals on technology products and services while also never taking ourselves too seriously.

Great Stuff on Amazon

Below are some of the items Amazon List as Being Popular.

Christmas 2007 is on it way.
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Pick Out Some of the New Kid Movie Releases

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Geek Toys, where to find them

Some adults still keep the kid in them when they grow up

Tom's Hardware Holiday Guide 2008
Tom's Hardware is a great site to keep up with current computer technology. They just published the first part of their Holiday Buyer's Guide.
Gizmodo's Top 5
Gizmodo has published their top 5 gadgets wanted for Christmas.
Think Geek
A wide selection of toy, I mean utilities for the geek you need to please at Christmas.
Geeks .Com
Another good site to look for geek stocking stuffers.

Give a subscription to Netflix Movies

I have been using this service for a few months now and love it!

The Netflix module has been phased out. You should edit your lens and try adding an Amazon module instead!

Software on Amazon

My kids love the Lego Starwars Game

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Wii on eBay

Wii's are out there, just a little pricey due to availability issues.

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Mindstorms NXT eBay

Once again, if these become hard to find, try eBay

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Reader Feedback

What other toys should be included?

What toys are your kids asking for this year?

  • Senora_M Nov 13, 2010 @ 11:03 am | delete
    cool toys! :) nice lens!
  • delrond Nov 12, 2010 @ 10:30 am | delete
    I love the toys mentioned here but i got to say i prefer: Toy Story 3 Toys and
    Tonka Trucks/a> but maybe its because my kids are kinda young. 5*
  • SaraLarsen Oct 8, 2010 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    Great resources for kids toys on this lens! Can't wait to see what all the best toys 2010 are going to be. I agree with you that "under the $20 mark" is going to be key.
  • cheryl20772 Oct 31, 2008 @ 12:28 pm | delete
    I love Christmas toy lists and you made yours best by adding valuable information.
    Thanks so much!
  • SpicySun Oct 11, 2007 @ 12:27 pm | delete
    Hi! Spicy here! Thank you for all the great info on this lens. Can't wait to see more! Please visit Spicy Sun Rubs and Dips. "I believe it's time to party!" See ya'.....~SPICY~
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Conclusion

Let me know what other products are popular so I can add them to this lens. I hope you are able to find appropriate toys for you kids. I remember the Cabbage Patch Kid days with customers camping out overnight.

Check out my Lensography to see my other contributions to Squidoo.

--Todd

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