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Many people struggle to think of gifts to buy for their family for birthdays or at Christmas time - I can't even figure out what I want, never mind anyone else. So, I've put together this list of what I think will be the Top Christmas Gifts for 2008. Some of the gifts here are aimed at kids, though some will be equally appropriate for any grown ups too.
Top Christmas Gifts include:
- Toys and Action Figures,
- Bestseller Books,
- Movie DVDs,
- Video Games,
and more...
Amazon Gift Guides
For some top gift ideas check out the Amazon.com Gift Central to see their category editors' recommendations on great gifts.
- Gifts For Girls: 5-8 yrs : 9-12 yrs : Teenager
- Gifts For Boys: 5-8 yrs : 9-12 yrs : Teenager
- Gifts For Her: Girlfriend : Wife : Mother : Grandma
- Gifts For Him: Boyfriend : Husband : Father : Grandpa
Amazon Prime is a membership program that gives you and your family "all-you-can-eat" fast shipping for eligible purchases. Try Amazon Prime free for one month (new members only) and enjoy all the benefits that come with membership.
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Webkinz - Soft Toys and Virtual Pets
Webkinz are stuffed animal toys, similar to many other small plush toys. Each comes with a special code on their labels that allows access to the "Webkinz World" which is a website to "adopt" a virtual version of the pet for virtual interaction.
The toys have been compared to Beanie Babies, and have become extremely popular, with Ganz claiming more than 2 million units sold to retailers and 1 million registered users of the Webkinz website. At the height of the toys' popularity, shortages of supply at some stores have been reported.
>> See all the Webkinz Toys at Amazon
Harry Potter Books
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Standard Edition 
Deluxe Edition 
Audio Book (CD) 
The most awaited book of 2007 was the final Harry Potter book from J.K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It is available in a number of formats, including the Deluxe Edition and the Audiobook. For more information about the new book, visit this lens.
Do you know someone who hasn't yet read the Harry Potter books yet? Now that the series is finished, it makes sense to get the complete set of all seven books, and introduce someone to the magical world of Hogwarts. You can read more about it here.
NEW - The Tales of Beedle the Bard
by J. K. Rowling
The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling is now available for pre-order on Amazon. This book of fairy tales was written to supplement the Harry Potter series and will be published in two new editions on December 4, 2008.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Standard Edition
Amazon Price: $7.59 (as of 10/07/2008)
The Standard Edition features all five fairy tales from the original The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a new introduction by J.K. Rowling, illustrations reproduced from the original handcrafted book, and commentary on each of the tales by Professor Albus Dumbledore.
Amazon's exclusive Collector's Edition includes a reproduction of J.K. Rowling's handwritten introduction, as well as 10 additional illustrations not found in the Standard Edition.
Release Date: 12/04/2008
Harry Potter Toys and Games
Here are the top gifts from Hogwarts...
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Transformers
(Special Edition)
Following the new Transformers Movie released in 2008, the toy figures are very popular for young (and old) boys. Hasbro has brought out a brand new range of Transformer toys, most of which will transform from their robot form into a vehicle.
Read all about the hot new action figure toys on the Transformers Toys and Figures lens.
What toys are you buying as gifts?
If you've got some hot gift tips for other readers, you can add them to this list below.
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Fisher-Price Smart Cycle
Smart Cycle plugs right into your TV, ready to take kids on learning adventures like no other. As they pedal, favorite character friends guide them through learning discoveries, games and even exciting races. Other activities don't require pedaling at all. Includes Learning Adventure game cartridge with 3 ways to play.1 point
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Hasbro Transformers Ultimate Bumblebee
He's far more than meets the eye! The 14-inch tall animatronic Bumblebee robot transforms into a 2008 Camaro with lights and sounds. With the touch of a button, robotic Bumblebee comes to life with speech and music featuring Devo's Whip It, battle and conversion sounds and animated head, arms and wings. Bumblebee's sound detection capabilities enable him to respond to noise, and he can also aim and fire a missile. The Biggest Bumblebee Ever!1 point
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Hasbro Spider-Man 3 Ultimate Web Blaster
Get ready for your friendly neighborhood target practice with this amazing 5-in-1 blaster. The lock-and-load spin system lets you choose between blasting web fluid, spraying water, launching a foam suction dart, using the rotating missile blaster or rapid-firing three stretchy webs. Choose your web blaster and lock onto your target. Includes web fluid, suction-tipped darts, missiles and three stretchy ammo webs. Requires 4 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 8&am...1 point
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Boogers
Boogers - pull em, stretch em, pick em, but don't eat em. Ok, go ahead, eat em! They're soft and gooey and green and gross. What more can we say they're BOOGERS!!0 points
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MGA Bratz Be-Bratz.Com Blonde Hair
With Be-Bratz.com, you can create and become a new Bratz character online. The necklace becomes a USB key to unlock your Bratz character. Create your personality, design your hair, make-up and clothes and decorate your room. Play games and you earn credits to buy stuff for your Bratz.<p>Bonus real-working mouse and mouse pad included, plus a pet that matches your online e-pet.</p>0 points
#6
Mattel High School Musical DVD Board Game 2
You need to 'Get cha Head in the Game' because this DVD board game is based on the Disney Channel movie, High School Musical 2. Featuring video clips, original out takes, and all the songs and dances from the movie, everyone in your family is sure to enjoy playing. You compete in different categories, and use your movie knowledge to get to final call backs and win the lead in the next musical! Includes a board game, DVD game, and 6 character tokens.0 points
Nintendo Wii Games Console
Fun for all the Family
The Nintendo Wii (pronounced "we") is designed to attract people, regardless of their age or video game experience, to sit down and play together - whether they're in the same room or on different sides of the globe.
The two Wii features Nintendo thinks will create new levels of gaming community are built-in Wi-Fi access, supported by a new online gaming service, and Wii's intuitive, wireless, motion-sensitive game controller.
Get Great Games for the Wii
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My Top Wii Games
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The Best Wii Games Ever
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If you own a Nintendo Wii, then there's a good chance that you'll be looking for the best games to buy for it. Here is are just a few of them, compiled by some keen gamers. I have put together my own list of favorite games too » My Top Wii Gam...
Top Games for the Nintendo Wii
Below are the top selling Wii Games from Amazon, or you can checkout My Favorite Wii Games and also the collection of Best Wii Games.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byXbox 360 Games Console
If you know someone who owns and plays on an Xbox 360, there are two main gifts that they would like to have: accessories and games. Be sure to check what they already have before you go shopping though...
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Top Accessories for Xbox 360
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Microsoft's Xbox 360 in one of the worlds leading and best gaming device available in the market today. The quality of the Xbox games is really amazing but it is made even better with the accessories that Xbox has brought in as add ons. They make you...
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Xbox 360 Accessories and Addons
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If you are an Xbox owner and love playing your games then you probably know that customizing your Xbox can be a fun activity. Not only is it fun but also it makes your Xbox stand out more, giving you more satisfaction from the overall look of your ga...
Hot New Games for Xbox 360
Here are just some of the new Xbox 360 games that are coming out:
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byMore Book and DVD gifts
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New Doctor Who TV Series
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Doctor Who - the longest running science fiction TV series - is back. Over 26 years we have seen the Time Lord regenerate multiple times, and after a long vacation in the outer reaches of time and space, he's returned for more adventures... The four...
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Which Digital Photography Book Should I Buy?
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There are so many competitors on the shelves at the moment, we'd even go as far as to say the market is flooded with books full of hints, tips and techniques. But which ones should you actually trust? After all it's your hard earned cash you'll be pa...
Amazon Gift Certificates
If you still can't think of what to buy someone,
send them an Amazon Gift Certificate instead.
They will then be able to buy whatever they like...
What gifts are you buying for your family?
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Treasures-By-Brenda
Webkinz are hot, hot, hot! eBay stats on Webkinz this week: 55 percent of them sell. (That is considered a pretty good sales rate.) Frog themed Webkinz are the hottest with a 70 percent sales rate and the Love Frog sells a whopping 96 percent of the time! Posted October 02, 2008 |
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ashleymia
Interesting lens. You have given good ideas for next Christmas. I am so much impressed by all the gifts. Harry potter books and soft toys are looking so much good at cost. Posted September 26, 2008 |
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marsha32
great lens! looks like you are doing an awesome job with squidoo where I am having a hard time trying to figure it all out, especially how to put in affiliate links with pics and stuff....maybe someday I will get there. Posted September 21, 2008 |
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emilyava
Nice lens. Great information kept here. Posted September 17, 2008 |
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kchang
Christmas 2008 is just around the corner, I can't wait!! Posted September 05, 2008 |
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markbenson
For 2008 gift ideas are nice Posted August 21, 2008 |
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Nickis_Trends
Nice lens. Great ideas. 5 Stars. Please check out my lens. I handpaint gifts and accessories. Posted March 31, 2008 |
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Reg_Brittain
I like your lens. A good example for me to follow. Posted January 28, 2008 |
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snaz
Great lens, no "fluff" :) Pardon the pun, I really should get some sleep... Posted December 15, 2007 |
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NightSquid
Great lens, I still need to get something for my wife maybe you'll have some suggestions coming soon I hope! Posted November 28, 2007 |
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