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Top 10 Toys for Kids: Summer and Fall 2008
"Toy Wishes" Magazine has now released their predictions for the hottest selling toys for the Summer season (and beyond) for 2008! Here are the Top 10 Toys for Kids - Summer 2008!
1. Bakugan Battle Brawlers Toys
Collectible Toys and Action Game All In One
Bakugan Battle Pack
(Bakugan May Vary)
The game takes strategy and is great fun for kids (and adults too)!
For kids ages 6+
You can purchase them at Amazon for great deals. One of the combo packs is listed to the right, and more selection below.
Bakugan Battle Brawlers on Amazon.com
Bakugan Starter Pack Blue
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Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 10/08/2008)
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Bakugan Battle Brawlers Battle Pack - 6 pack colors Red and Grey
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2. Banzai Skimboard Surfer
Wakeboarding From the Backyard!
Skimboard Surfer
(Color May Vary)
Recommended age is 8+
Fill it with water, then hit the wake!
Product Features:
- Dimensions 26' x 6'
- Bumper fills with water, built-in spray rail
- 1 high-performance skimboard included
- Hooks up to any garden hose
(If you need more skimboards, they can be purchased too - see listings below.)
Banzai Skimboards @ Amazon
Banzai-30" Painted Wooden Skimboard (Colors May Vary)
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Amazon Price: $4.48 (as of 10/08/2008)
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Banzai-35" Painted Wooden Skimboard (Colors May Vary)
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3. Barbie IDesign Ultimate Stylist CD-ROM Game
21 Million Fashion Combinations Possible!
Kids can explore their creative fashion sense and use combinations to create cool cards.
Here's some of the things you can do:
- Create looks for Barbie - then have a fabulous fashion show
- Select, swap and style different wardrobe items on the computer screen using the USB scanner
- Play Games
- Design unique fashion spreads in magazines
- Use offline too, since the cards are transparent
Recommended age 5+
Available from Amazon.com.
(Additional card packs below.)
Barbie IDesign CD-ROM Game Cards on Amazon
Barbie idesign Fashion Cards - Princess Style
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Barbie idesign Fashion Cards - Sporty Style
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Barbie idesign Fashion Cards - School Style
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Barbie idesign Fashion Cards - Rocker Style
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4. Crayola 3-D Sidewalk Chalk
Cool 3-D Effects from Crayola!
Warmer and richer colors are "risen" while the cooler colors "recede".
Many cool effects are possible!
There are a couple of sets available - Deluxe Outdoor or Classic.
Any set comes with the 3D glasses.
Recommeded age 4+.
Available @ Amazon.com (see link above).
5. Hannah Montana Surf Shop Hangout and Dolls
Hannah and Her Friends Hittin' the Beach!
Hannah Montana Tiki Hut "Surf Shop Hangout"
Recommended age 6+.
The Surf Shop and the dolls are sold separately. (See right for the Surf Shop and below for the dolls.)
Hannah Montana Summertime Dolls @ Amazon.com
Hannah Montana Surf Shop Doll
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Amazon Price: $11.49 (as of 10/08/2008)
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Hannah Montana LILLY Surf Shop Doll
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Amazon Price: $23.99 (as of 10/08/2008)
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Hannah Montana OLIVER Surf Shop Doll
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Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 10/08/2008)
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Hannah Montana MILEY Surf Shop Doll
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Amazon Price: $11.45 (as of 10/08/2008)
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6. High School Musical 2 Sing Together Dolls
Sing with Troy, Gabriella and Sharpay!
High School Musical 2 Sing Together Sharpay Singing Fabulous
Features hit songs from the movie - kids take turns singing with the dolls - kids sing into the mike and then "turn it over" to the doll, which magically picks up where the child leaves off!
Great toy for little ones who love the movie and other High School Musical toys.
Recommended age 6+.
Available at Amazon.com.
7. Hot Wheels Speed Racer Sky Jump Track Set
Hot Scenes from the Movie with the Speedracer Racing Track
Mattel Speed Racer Grand Prix Trackset with Mach 6 Race Car
All kinds of incredible feats - huge leaps, high speed races.
This set comes with a Mach 6 car, but Mach 4, 5 and 6 cars are available to purchase separately (see below).
The entire set is available @ Amazon.
Speed Racer Cars @ Amazon
Here are the Mach 4, Mach 5 and Mach 6 for Speedracer.
Hot Wheels Speed Racer 3-Car Pack - Mach 4/ Mach 5/ Mach 6
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8. Nerf N-Strike Recon CS-6
Customizable Dart Blaster from Nerf N-Strike
Nerf N-Strike Recon Cs-6 Dart Blaster
Five interchangeable parts to take apart and reassemble any way you want for your own custom dart blaster! Parts include the blaster (clip-fed), shoulder stock, light, extension for barrel and flip-up sight for precision aiming.
It's also perfect for playing at night.
Recommended age 6+.
Available @ Amazon.
9. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Building Set
The Latest Indiana Jones Adventure at Home!
LEGO® Indiana Jones Temple of the Crystal Skull
For kids, this means that they can build their own adventures right at home!
There are several sets by LEGO that include the Motorcycle Chase, Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb, Race for the Stone Treasure and Temple Escape.
Main set shown here (right) - other sets shown below.
Recommended age 8+.
All available @ Amazon.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull @ Amazon
More choices for the new Indy Adventures...
LEGO Indiana Jones Motorcycle Chase
Amazon Price: $17.89 (as of 10/08/2008)
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LEGO Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb
Amazon Price: $38.95 (as of 10/08/2008)
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LEGO Indiana Jones Temple Escape
Amazon Price: $58.99 (as of 10/08/2008)
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10. Rock Band for Wii
The Video Game Sensation Now From Wii!
This game comes with a guitar controller and up to 4 controllers are available in all - bass guitar, drums, vocals and lead guitar. All of these can connect up to the game to simulate the players in a real rock band!
There can be competitions and even an "overdrive" mode.
Available for pre-sale until it's scheduled release in June of 2008.
The main game is shown here, additional controllers are shown below. All available from Amazon.com.
More Rock Band for Wii on Amazon
Wii Rock Band Wireless Guitar
Amazon Price: $59.90 (as of 10/08/2008)
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Wii Rock Band Drum Set
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 10/08/2008)
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Rock Band Illuminated Drum Sticks - Blue
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 10/08/2008)
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Still Hot!!!
Hot Toys from Holiday 2007 Season - Still Sizzling!
Guitar Hero III:
Legends of Rock Bundle
These include:
- Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
(Wii version shown here)
- Eye-Clops
- Rubik's Revolution
- Smart Cycle
- Transformers Arm Blasters
- Transformers Ultimate Bumblebee
I noticed that these are - for the most part - available for better prices than they were over the holiday season, so if you are interested in getting any of them now may be the time! (Most items are also available for free shipping.)
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Tigga
Really useful for planning Christmas presents! Posted October 01, 2008 |
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Joan4
Great list! I shall return! This grandma loves toys! lensrolling to Grandma JJ's Favorite Toys! Posted September 26, 2008 |
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AMB1
I bought the sidewalk chalk - my kids never seem to have enough of that stuff. Posted September 18, 2008 |
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bigqin
So great! Posted September 15, 2008 |
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CarmenVj
Hi, I see that you have great toys here for the upcoming holiday season. A great toy lens. Posted August 24, 2008 |
