Top Christmas Toys For 2011

SilvaraWilde by SilvaraWilde
Last updated: 12/22/2011

Which Toy?

Finding the right toy for the holidays isn't always easy. Nor is finding a good quality toy that your kids will also like. Plush toys? Racing cars? The latest video games? With so many options, how do you know what to choose? Whether you're looking for the latest craze, or last years top hits, you should be able to find some good choices here.

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Also, this year Amazon is doing 25 days of free Christmas music. Be sure to stop by each day to get your free MP3.

Kindle Fire

More Than A Tablet...

Kindle Fire, Full Color 7inch Multi-Touch Display with Wi-FiStunning Color Touchscreen

Movies, magazines and children's books come alive on a 7" vibrant color touchscreen that delivers 16 million colors in high resolution. Kindle Fire uses IPS (in-plane switching) technology - similar technology to that used on the iPad - for an extra-wide viewing angle, perfect for sharing your screen with others.

Magazines in Rich Color

Enjoy your favorite magazines with glossy, full-color layouts, photographs and illustrations. Choose from hundreds of titles, such as Bon Appetit, Elle, and Oprah. Special editions of titles like Vanity Fair, Wired, and GQ come with built-in video, audio and other interactive features.

Beautifully Simple and Easy to Use

Designed from the ground up, Kindle Fire's simple, intuitive interface puts the content you love at your fingertips - spin effortlessly through your recent titles and websites straight from the home screen. Whether you are in the mood to watch, read, listen, play or browse, you can get to all your favorite content with a single touch. It's that simple.

100,000 Movies and TV Shows

Over 100,000 movies and TV shows, including thousands of new releases and your favorite TV shows, are available to stream or download, purchase or rent - all just one tap away. Amazon Prime members enjoy unlimited, commercial-free streaming of over 10,000 popular movies and TV shows.

Fast Dual-Core Processor

Kindle Fire features a state-of-the-art dual-core processor for fast, powerful performance. Stream music while browsing the web or read books while downloading videos.

Your Favorite Apps and Games

Angry Birds, Plants vs. Zombies, The Weather Channel and more, plus a great paid app for free every day. All apps are Amazon-tested on Kindle Fire for the best experience possible.

Ultra-fast web browsing - Amazon Silk

Amazon Silk is a revolutionary, cloud-accelerated browser that uses a "split browser" architecture to leverage the computing speed and power of the Amazon Web Services cloud. Supports Adobe® Flash® Player.

Free Cloud Storage

Forget about memory - Kindle Fire gives you free storage for all your Amazon digital content in the Amazon Cloud. Your books, movies, music and apps are available instantly to stream or download for free, at a touch of your finger.

Easy to hold in one hand

Designed to travel with you wherever you go. Small enough to fit in your purse and light enough to hold in just one hand, Kindle Fire is perfect for browsing, playing, reading and shopping on-the-go.

17 Million Songs

Stream your music library from Amazon Cloud Drive or download to your device and listen offline. Looking for new music? Discover over 17 million songs in the Amazon MP3 Store.

Extra Durable Display

The state-of-the art Kindle Fire display is chemically strengthened to be 20 times stiffer and 30 times harder than plastic, making it extra durable and resistant to accidental bumps and scrapes.

Email

Stay in touch using the built-in email app that gets your webmail (Gmail, Yahoo!, Hotmail, AOL etc.) into a single inbox. Import your messages and contact lists from other email accounts. Additional email apps are available in the Amazon Appstore for Android.

Technical Details:

Display: 7" multi-touch display with IPS (in-plane switching) technology and anti-reflective treatment, 1024 x 600 pixel resolution at 169 ppi, 16 million colors.

Size: 7.5" x 4.7" x 0.45" (190 mm x 120 mm x 11.4 mm).

Weight: 14.6 ounces (413 grams).

System Requirements: None, because it's wireless and doesn't require a computer.

On-Device Storage: 8GB internal. That's enough for 80 apps, plus 10 movies or 800 songs or 6,000 books.

Cloud Storage: Free cloud storage for all Amazon content

Battery Life: Up to 8 hours of continuous reading or 7.5 hours of video playback, with wireless off. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as web browsing and downloading content.

Charge Time: Fully charges in approximately 4 hours via included U.S. power adapter. Also supports charging from your computer via USB.

Wi-Fi Connectivity: Supports public and private Wi-Fi networks or hotspots that use 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, or enterprise networks with support for WEP, WPA and WPA2 security using password authentication; does not support connecting to ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) Wi-Fi networks.

USB Port: USB 2.0 (micro-B connector)

Audio: 3.5 mm stereo audio jack, top-mounted stereo speakers.

Content Formats Supported: Kindle (AZW), TXT, PDF, unprotected MOBI, PRC natively, Audible (Audible Enhanced (AA, AAX)), DOC, DOCX, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, non-DRM AAC, MP3, MIDI, OGG, WAV, MP4, VP8.

Documentation: Quick Start Guide (included in box); Kindle User's Guide (pre-installed on device)

Warranty And Service: 1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 2-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately.

Included In The Box: Kindle Fire device, U.S. power adapter (supports 100-240V), and Quick Start Guide.

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet

Ages 4-9

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet in GreenHelp your child create and learn with the LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer. The learning tablet gives you access to more than 100 educational books, games, videos, and apps. Subjects like mathematics, reading, and science are covered in a fun and interactive way. The LeapPad's built-in camera can shoot video, allowing kids to make animation and art to share with family and friends.

Kid-Friendly, Interactive Design
Though sleek and thin, the LeapPad can withstand kids' roughhousing and dirty fingers. Designed to be flipped, shaken, and turned by little hands, the LeapPad comes with a tilt sensor for game control that puts kids in the middle of the action. A 5-inch color touch screen makes it easy for kids of all ages to learn and interact.

Built-In Camera Encourages Creativity
Prepare to be amazed by the wacky and touching videos, photos, and artwork that your child will produce using the LeapPad. Voice-guided instructions make it easy for children to edit and share their creations with friends and family. And with 2 GB of built-in memory, the LeapPad has plenty of space to store your budding director's creations.

The built-in camera allows kids to become the stars of their own stories. The Story Studio and Art Studio apps allow children to modify pictures they take and drop them into storybooks. Both apps are free and can be downloaded once you register the device.

Leveled Reading Experience
LeapPad's Ultra eBook are interactive, cinematic experiences designed to guide children through books and immerse them in the joy of reading. Each book is actually three books in one, with different levels and modes optimized to support reading development. As a child builds his/her reading skills, the levels adjust automatically and are remembered from book to book.

The Ultra eBook innovative activities build comprehension skills and expand vocabulary with support features that allow your child to touch a word to see its image, touch an image to see the word highlighted in text, touch words to hear them sounded out, or find definitions in the visual dictionary. All of this with characters that children will love, brought to life through animation that keeps children engaged as they learn.

Each Ultra eBook features:

3 levels of text
3 modes where children can listen to the story, read along with the story, or read and explore activities on their own
6 comprehension activities leveraging the tablet's accelerometer and 3 fun games
Ability to record and play back personal story narration

Discover a World of Learning
With more than 100 learning games, videos, books, and apps available for LeapPad, it's easy to keep your child entertained on long car trips or at your favorite restaurant. LeapPad has a game cartridge slot for backwards compatibility with the entire existing Leapster Explorer Library, the curriculum covers spelling, phonics skills, mathematics, science, music, geography, and more.

The LeapPad also automatically adjusts learning so that kids can learn at their own pace while staying engaged. They can even practice writing with the included child-sized stylus.

Track Your Child's Progress
The LeapPad's online tool, the Learning Path, allows you to tune into your child's progress and track achievements. You can choose to receive regular e-mail updates on your child's accomplishments, which provide insight into where your child may need additional support and give you new ideas for even more learning fun.

Registration Allows for Maximum Capability
Parents will want to register the LeapPad so that they can download the three free apps and access the online tools. The online tool allows you to track your child's play and learning progress and share your child's photos and creations. Plan to spend about 20 minutes registering, downloading the apps, and helping your child set up a user profile.

What's in the Box
LeapFrog LeapPad with stylus, four apps (Pet Pad, Story Studio, Art Studio, and one app of your choice), extra stylus with tether, USB cable, installation CD, quick-start guide, and instructions.

Requirements: 4 AA batteries (not included)
Warranty: 1-year limited

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Sims 3 Pets

The Sims 3 Pets Expansion PackBring excitement and surprise into your Sims' lives with pets! Create the perfect (or imperfect) pets for your Sims, from fierce guard dogs to destructive kittens to trusty horses and more as you determine not only how your Sims' pets look but their personality traits as well. With a variety of new activities and social interactions, take direct control of your Sims' pets and explore new ways to mess with their lives. Give your Sims a new member of their household and discover all-new ways to play with life!

Experience life on four legs as you explore the Sims world through the eyes of a dog or cat! Will you be fun and friendly or will you be more pest than pet? Dig, chase, find collectibles, learn to hunt, and more. Go outside and play or just go on the rug. Dogs can even help their owners land a date! Move up the pet pecking order with career opportunities. (Who knew there was a dog and cat underworld?) Travel the town with your owner, sniff out discoveries, find treasure, and more.

More pets mean more fun! Create a wide variety of unique dogs, cats, and-for the first time ever-horses! Build a collection of lizards, turtles, snakes, and birds. Think your Sim has what it takes to tame a wild horse?

Be the Pet. Wield control of your Sim's pet to chase, dig, tackle and more. Be the perfect companion or wreck havoc on your Sims!

Pets have their own traits! From intelligent, brave, and friendly to hydrophobic, skittish, and clueless to gentle, fast, and agile, determine the personality of your Sims' pets.

Requires The Sims 3

LEGO Hogwarts

LEGO HogwartsBetween the moving staircases and secret passages at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, it can be tricky to find your way around. Be the first to successfully navigate the magical castle to collect all your homework from your classes and get back to your common room! A fun and challenging family game for 2-4 players.

Comes with:
1 buildable LEGO Die
9 LEGO micro figures which include Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy and Albus Dumbledore
Building instructions
Rule booklet
332 LEGO pieces

FIJIT Friends Serafina Interactive Toy

FIJIT Friends Serafina Interactive ToyMeet Serafina, the Sweetie-Pie Fijit Friend
Serafina has the biggest heart and only wants to make you happy. She likes all things girly, and when she plays games, she wants everyone to win. Like all Fijit Friends, Serafina was created when a gooey science experiment was brought to life by the power of music. She loves to laugh until her sides hurt, dance until she's dizzy, and be herself with her one true bestie.

Soft, Tactile Skin Enables Lifelike Movements
This Fijit Friend is made with a durable plastic head, cute removable ears, and a squishy shell that's a delight to touch. Poke her belly to prompt cool movements and fun surprises.

Your new friend's body and head will turn, bounce, and wiggle. Even her LED face and eyes will light up in response to stimuli. With unique movements and a huggable form, she'll make a fascinating new BFF.

Watch as Your Fijit Friend Dances to the Beat
Play your own music and watch this Fijit Friend boogie in dance mode. Beat Sensors allow physical and emotional reactions to different styles of music--from slow ballads to lively pop tracks. Dance along as she rocks, twirls, and bounces to the beat. She'll even perform her own original songs.

Responds to Your Voice with Phrases, Jokes, and More
Eager to chat and make you laugh, this Fijit Friend features voice recognition, allowing her to identify over 30 voice commands and respond with more than 150 built-in phrases and jokes. When it's time for bed, wish your Fijit Friend a goodnight. Her belly will glow like a nightlight as she nods to sleep.

This Fijit Friend can also detect and respond to various media platforms, including mobile applications, webisodes, television commercials, and more.

What's in the Box
Serafina Fijit Friend, five AA "Try-Me" batteries, and instructions.
Ages 6 and up.

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Black Pearl

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Black PearlDetailed Design with Fabric Sails

Rechristened the Black Pearl after being raised from the sea floor by Davy Jones, Captain Jack Sparrow's sailing vessel can outrun any ship. Every detail of this infamous galleon is packed into this LEGO model. From the figurehead statue on the bow to the two main canons on the starboard gun deck, to the broad fabric sails atop the masts, the Black Pearl is accurately portrayed.

A moveable anchor, detachable floorboard, and accessible captain's cabin with opening door are just some of the cool nautical details included in this model.

Six Mini-Figures Add to the Fun

For added fun, six LEGO mini-figures are included to help recreate your favorite scenes. With swords, pistol, telescope, and compass accessories in hand, you can pit Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Davy Jones, Joshamee Gibbs, Maccus, and Bootstrap Bill against one another. Put Captain Jack behind the steering wheel while Will and Davy Jones swordfight along the deck.

Black Pearl Offers a Challenging Build

With 804 pieces, this LEGO set is a challenging project to build. However, the two instruction booklets are easy to follow. Much of the construction time consists of building the body of the hull. Once complete, the remaining details are fun to add, such as masts, shrouds, bowsprit, and lanterns.

When completed, this model measures nearly 2 feet long and more than 20 inches high , lending impressive stature. Fans of the films, as well as admirers of ancient ships, will appreciate the attention to detail, and kids will enjoy recreating spectacular battles from the films. As an added bonus, a poster is included that depicts the Black Pearl and its motley crew in action. Note that the completed model does not float.

What's in the Box

Black Pearl LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Set (804 pieces), six mini-figures, instruction booklets, and poster.

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Easy Bake Ultimate Oven - New 2011

Easy Bake Ultimate Oven - New 2011Make a friend or family member their very own personal birthday cake. Prepare a special dessert for after dinner. Or, simply make a yummy snack you can enjoy any time. With the EASY-BAKE Ultimate Oven you can create something sweet and special with just a little help from Mom and Dad.

This toy comes with everything you need for baking in your EASY-BAKE Ultimate Oven. It includes a baking pan, cupcake pan, pan pusher, chocolate chip cookie mix, red velvet cake mix, pink frosting mix, rainbow sugar crystals package, paper cupcake wraps, and an instructions/recipe booklet (additional EASY-BAKE Ultimate Oven refill packs and kits each sold separately). You can make and then decorate your own treats exactly as you wish with frosting and sparkling sugar crystals.

Please note: The EASY-BAKE Ultimate Oven is an electric toy and is not recommended for children under eight years of age. As with all electric products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock.

What's in the Box

EASY- BAKE Ultimate Oven, baking pan, cupcake pan, pan pusher, chocolate chip cookie mix, red velvet cake mix, pink frosting mix, rainbow sugar crystals package, paper cupcake wraps, and instructions/recipe booklet.

Barbie Collector Twilight Saga Bella Doll

Barbie Collector Twilight Saga Bella DollThe movie Twilight tells the tale of teenage romance between mortal Bella Swan and the intriguing and dazzlingly beautiful vampire, Edward Cullen. With long brunette locks, an innocent expression, and her trademark outfit from the film (stylish jeans, sneaks, and a gray jacket), the Twilight Bella doll epitomizes her namesake.

Barbie Collector 2011 Holiday Doll

Barbie Holiday Collector Doll, Christmas 2011This glamorous Barbie is ready to attend the winter ball in her floor-length emerald gown with slim golden lame underskirt, intricate gold embroidery, and sparkling jewel accents. The gown features a strapless bodice with a stylish, one-shoulder wrap. Completing the look are gold open-toed heels, glamorous gold chandelier earrings, and sparkly gold eye shadow. Barbie's festive ensemble features dazzling detail--elegantly styled long golden curls, flawless makeup, and an impeccable manicure.

Barbie's packaging makes her an ideal collectable. With the elegant ballroom backdrop and Barbie's photo-worthy pose, the entire package attracts the eye and imagination. The removable cardboard prop beneath her skirt keeps her dress round and voluminous. This Barbie does not include a display stand, so collectors will want to keep her in the box to preserve her look.

Testers found that this Barbie may be challenging as a toy for young children. The position of her arms, which are not straight as most Barbies' arms, may make her hard to maneuver. In addition, her hair is heavily gelled to keep her curls in place and is not really suitable for brushing or playing with.

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Sesame Street Let's Rock Elmo

Sesame Street Let's Rock ElmoA simple switch activates Let's Rock Elmo, causing the Muppet character to rock out in time to the music. His arms move, allowing Elmo to pound the drums, shake the tambourine, and croon into the microphone. All of the plastic instruments are sturdily built and designed to fit preschoolers' small hands.

A hidden button on Elmo's foot allows your child to easily choose between six sing-a-long songs. The Elmo toy further interacts with his bandmates by "recognizing" instruments placed in his hands, and encouraging your child to pick up instruments and play along.

Elmo also interacts with other Let's Rock instruments--including a guitar and keyboard (sold separately)--providing plenty of opportunities for jam sessions with Elmo.

This toy's ability to interact will delight young Elmo fans. This Elmo does a great job of encouraging children to join him in making music. Elmo's rocking version of the Alphabet Song makes learning the ABCs fun, while other songs encourage physical activity such as dancing, jumping, and clapping.

Elmo works best if placed on a hard surface, particularly when playing the drums. While this toy held up to rough play, its heavy, mechanical body does not have the cuddly feel of a stuffed toy, which might surprise young children.

What's in the Box

Let's Rock! Elmo toy, microphone, tambourine, drums, and instructions.

Kidkraft Suite Elite Kitchen

Kidkraft Suite Elite KitchenThe KidKraft Suite Elite Kitchen combines engineering and durability with bright colors and fun details to provide a holistically creative experience for your child. Features include a two-burner stove with dials that turn, an oven with moveable dials and a viewing window, a microwave with a window in the door, a sink with adjustable faucet and moveable handle, and real cloth curtains that can be pulled open or closed.

The refrigerator/freezer unit features a real chalkboard on the door and a wall-mounted jack for the cordless telephone handset. An open storage shelf beneath the microwave provides ample space for KidKraft cooking accessories (not included), and the roomy refrigerator interior will easily hold all the Tasty Treats Pretend Food (not included) your young chef needs to get the most out of this stimulating kitchen. Handcrafted wood pieces and plastic components have been tested against mechanical and/or material hazards and are engineered to last, providing years of playtime for the little chef in your home.

What's in the Box
Wood and plastic play pieces and panels, hardware for assembly, two cloth curtains, and instructions for assembly.

Crayola Model Magic Jewelry Studio

Crayola Model Magic Jewelry StudioWith the Crayola Model Magic Jewelry Boutique, you and your friends create your very own jewelry designs. Choose from a variety of Model Magic colors, including Pacific Blue, Tropical Rainforest, and Razzmatazz, to make swirling patterns and textures on your beads.

Making the beads is easy. You begin by twisting colors together to exploring various color pairings. Once you've chosen your colors, roll them into cones or disks and cut them into shapes. Next, you dry them and glaze them with the shine you want. When you are finished making your beads or charms, string them together to make a piece of jewelry. Along with the supplies to create the beads, this set includes the clasps, posts, cords, and charm settings necessary to make your beads into accessories. When your beads are complete, you can string them on the cords to make bracelets and necklaces, or attach them to the posts to make earrings.

With the set's studio workstation, you'll find new ways to refine your bead- and jewelry-making skills. Use the bead caves on the workstation to start your beads, and then place the Model Magic on the spinner plate to achieve your desired swirl effect. Keep your bead in a cone shape, or use one of the cutters to create a dangling charm. To add a little bling, use the included sticky gems and attach them to your beads.

The Peacock dryer keeps your beads together while they dry and prepares them for glazing. When you're done with making jewelry for the day, store all your materials in the workstation's handy compartments.

The set comes with illustrated and written instructions that help you grasp the basics of bead and jewelry making. Helpful tips inspire your creativity, so you can bring new color and flair to your jewelry collection.

What's in the Box

Crayola Model Magic Jewelry Boutique workstation, 8 packs Model Magic, 5 bracelet charms, 18 sticky gems, 3 pendant charms, 5 toggle sets, 2 48-inch necklace cords, 2 shape cutters, 4 earring posts and ear wires, 1 36-inch elastic cord, Peacock dryer rack, bead bunch, bead glaze, and instructions.

KidKraft Majestic Dollhouse

KidKraft Majestic DollhouseThe Majestic Mansion is over 4' wide and four-and-a-half feet tall, giving young girls tons of space for taking care of their favorite dolls. This adorable dollhouse is full of fun, interactive features and would make a perfect gift for any occasion. Accommodates fashion dolls up to 12" tall and the dollhouse is large enough for multiple children to play. 34 furniture pieces and accessories, including a grandfather clock, a cute little kitten and more. 8 rooms of open space to decorate. Elevator glides back and forth between the second floor and the third floor. Garage with doors that swing open and close. Wide windows on both sides for viewing dolls from a different point of view.

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My Pillow Pet -- Unicorn

My Pillow Pet Purple UnicornA Super-Soft Chenille Plush Pillow. So cuddly you'll never want to put it down! Starts out as your pal, then un-velcro its belly, and it quickly becomes your pillow. Washable on Gentle Cycle. Not Recommended for the Dryer! 18in.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Ultimate Optimus Prime

Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Ultimate Optimus PrimeRecommended for ages five and up, Ultimate Optimus Prime is one of the most fully featured action figures you'll find. Initially, Ultimate Optimus Prime appears as a semi-trailer truck in Trailer Mode. With its vivid red and blue finish and distinct racing stripes, Ultimate Optimus Prime's truck form is as detailed and well built as any model truck and would be a perfect addition to a cabinet or dresser top. The truck is able to roll freely on carpet and hard surfaces alike.

Like all Transformers, there is more to Ultimate Optimus Prime's truck form than meets the eye. When it is time for him to come out of disguise and lead his fellow Autobots into battle, he can transform into a massive, powerful robot in Robot Mode. Using Power Mode, the trailer converts into the Omega Combat Armor, allowing Optimus to be placed inside for an impressive 22-inch high stature with extended wings. Equipped with a firing Ultimate Super Cannon and retractable battle mask, Ultimate Optimus Prime is handsomely detailed and articulated, fully posable.

Ultimate Optimus Prime can light up and make a variety of sounds. The Ultimax Super Canon features separate buttons to create rocket and plasma firing sounds with coinciding flashing red lights. With a pull of the sliding trigger, the front of the canon opens up for a coordinated burst of lights and sounds, accompanied by the iconic phrase "I am Optimus Prime!"

Serious collectors may have some concerns about the figure, particularly his posability. His wrists and waist don't move, limiting his articulation, and some of his joints range from being too stiff to too loose. The Ultimax Super Canon, while impressive in its massive weight and size, makes it difficult to balance Optimus once it's connected to his body and limits his motion. Also, his wings detach frequently, yet are easy to snap back on.

The figure's robot-to-truck conversion is especially difficult to perform, taking up to 30 minutes. Younger children might not be able to transform Optimus Prime on their own. Still, these flaws can be overlooked, given the overall high quality of the toy. For added connectivity, the figure features six Mechtech ports on the highest wings and four on the canon, making it easy to attach separate weapons for enhanced play (sold separately).

What's in the Box

Ultimate Optimus Prime Figure, trailer, MechTech Weapons System Ultimax Super Cannon, two AA batteries, and instructions.

The Unofficial Harry Potter Sweet Shoppe Kit: From Peppermint Humbugs to Sugar Mice - Conjure Up Your Own Magical Confections

The Unofficial Harry Potter Sweet Shoppe Kit: From Peppermint Humbugs to Sugar Mice - Conjure Up Your Own Magical ConfectionsYou don't need a magic wand to create confections sure to dazzle your friends and family! This kit provides everything you need to whip up sweets drawn straight from the pages of your favorite Potter stories. Inside you'll find:

The Unofficial Harry Potter Sweet Shoppe Book: 35 easy-to-make recipes for treats like Butterscotch Brew, Treacle Fudge, Strawberry and Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cones, and Coconut Ice

Chocolate Lollipop Molds: a tray of 9 different molds in fun shapes like frogs, brooms, flies, and owls

Broom-Shaped Lollipop Sticks: to make your sweets extra special

Glassine Bags with Ties: for when you want to share your treats with friends and family!

With a dash of magic and a drop of creativity, you will conjure up the same treats sold in Harry's favorite candy shop--in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Wappy Dog

Wappy DogWappydog is a unique single player Simulation game for Nintendo DS. Wappydog is the next generation of interactive toys, connecting a physical toy dog with a virtual world contained on the game cartridge where young gamers care for and raise their very own interactive puppy to adulthood through an immersive experience communicated through the Nintendo DS (sold separately). Wappydog features include: two game modes, the ability to play mini-games with or against Wappy, loads of tricks and song, customization options and hundreds of possible reactions from Wappy.

Each Wappydog is a personalized experience enabling players to customize both the virtual and physical versions with different colors and accessories. Players train and care for their Wappy Dog to determine their pet's constantly evolving personality, skills, and happiness, as well as use their game system to communicate with their dog. Wappy will respond virtually to prompts sent in-game with tail-wags and tricks, as well as physically through vocal barks and movement.

Players choose between 'Home Mode,' which enables them to engage with the physical dog through the Nintendo DS, or 'Travel Mode,' which allows on-the-go Nintendo DS players to continue caring for and playing with their pet virtually. When players reunite their system with their physical pet, the two entities sync to enable the same dynamic personality and status giving players constant access to their pet.

Game mode details include:
Home Mode:

Message responses - 350+
Songs Wappy can sing - 16
Conversations / commands - 18
Mood levels - 5
Types of food - 18
Total min-games - 6

Travel Mode:

Interaction modes - 8
Dress up variations - 12
Tricks - 10+
Types of food - 18
Total mini-games - 5

Key Game Features

*Unprecedented level of interaction with an interactive pet toy
*An owner's interaction with Wappy Dog determines the dog's mood, happiness, and constantly evolving personality
*Five uniquely varied age states will be accompanied by changing reactions, songs and even the pitch of its voice
*More than 18 conversational prompts are answered with more than 350 evolving responses, with each 'barked' response translated by the Nintendo DS software
*Each Wappy Dog is a personalized experience
*Owners can customize the physical Wappy with provided sticker sheets
*In-game, players can personalize Wappy Dog's appearance, environment, and accessories
*Players can also give their Wappy Dog a nickname while in-game, to further personalize their pet
*Train and care for a virtual puppy
*Owners will care for the dog in the virtual world, grooming and feeding Wappy Dog
*Playing and caring builds a healthy bond between pet and owner
*Owners can teach their pet new new songs, dances, and tricks
*Training and care-taking grant new interactions and accessories to players as well as increases the dog's stats
*Fun and exciting mini-games
*Engage in cooperative, competitive or supportive mini-games will continue to develop the friendship
*Use in-game toys to play with Wappy Dog
*Take Wappy Dog anywhere
*Thanks to data exchange between the toy and game system, the digital and physical Wappy are the same dog
*In Travel Mode, transfer Wappy to your Nintendo DS to continue the experience in a virtual world
*When you get home, progress will transfer back to the physical dog as if you never left

3 AA batteries required.

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