The Best and Most Unique Toys for 2009!
Featured here are some of the most unique, acclaimed, best selling and award winning toys on the shelves for 2009
There's the unbeatable Pleo, a lifelike dinosaur pet for older kids, or the brain stimulating on-the-go Bananagrams game, for kids and adults, or the little kids only Elmo Live toy, a sure fire hit this holiday season! Read on for more unique holiday gift ideas for kids of all ages.
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Martian Matter Alien Maker Playset - Spaceship
Spark your kids creativity with this unique toy set!
What a unique toy! No mess, no odor, no gross stuff that will get caught in the rug, Martian Matter Alien Maker is a great way for your kids to have fun and be creative. This isn't your ordinary Lego set, this toy is truly unique and other worldly! One kid wrote his own cute review of the Alien Maker:
I liked the different kinds of aliens that you could make. It was cool. I made some really funky ones. There's really cool goo stuff to make the aliens. It was awesome. I really liked it.
So go on, let your kids make a contained mess, make the alien of their dreams (or nightmares!)!
Martian Matter Alien Maker Playset - Spaceship
Amazon Price: $34.95 (as of 12/22/2009)
List Price: $17.99
Pop open this alien spaceship to discover all sorts of alien-making technologies, including LUNAR LAVA and METEOR MUD, which are used to create alien forms!
Mix and match the 14 different half-molds to create more than 90 different wacky alien combinations, and then place your finished alien creations in the spaceship's pods to "fly" the aliens home!
Or use the tools to flatten or dissect your alien creatures!
Dream up endless adventures and experiments for your aliens and creative fun that's completely cosmic!
Spaceship playset comes with 14 alien half-molds, plastic knife, roller, tweezers, cutter, 3 two-ounce bottles of LUNAR LAVA gel and 3 two-ounce cans of METEOR MUD compound.
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Fisher Price Elmo Live
They've come a long way from the original "Tickle Me Elmo" toy!
This isn't your ordinary "Tickle Me Elmo!" Elmo has evolved considerably over the years, and one of this year's top sellers is Fisher Prices' Elmo Live, the upgraded Elmo. Your kids will appreciate the new lifelike, fluid movements, and realistic reactions to his movement, like falling over (which he asks for help in a polite manner).
Fisher-Price Elmo Live
Amazon Price: $51.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
List Price: $65.99
Elmo actually speaks as his mouth opens and closes just like the real muppet, Elmo, from Sesame Street.
He waves his arms, sits and stands, even crosses his legs.
Tells stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games.
Head bobbles back and forth as he speaks.
Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo's foot, tummy, back or nose.
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LEGO Star Wars Imperial Dropship
Cool Sci Fi Creativity and Play!
It shouldn't be any surprise that a LEGO toy made it onto the top toys list here. You really can't go wrong with LEGO. We all grew up with LEGO toys, but like everything else, they've evolved with the times. The difference between LEGO and some of the other mindless toys is that you actually have to use your brain to use it! Careful assembly inspires creativity, endless use and fun out of this uniquely detailed Star Wars toy. Lifelike posable Storm Troopers just add to the excitement! Very easy to put together with just the right amount of challenge for your children.
LEGO Star Wars Imperial Dropship
Amazon Price: $28.95 (as of 12/22/2009)
List Price: $10.99
Send in the Imperial Dropship with its stormtrooper squad!
Equipped with laser cannons and a detachable troop platform, this speedy space transport is ready to battle the Rebellion on any planet in the Empire.
Includes 3 stormtroopers and shadow stormtrooper pilot!
Ship drops seat with 3 stormtroopers
81 pieces
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U Command Wall-E
One of the cutest cartoons (and now a toy) that Disney has created!
Disney/Pixar hasn't created a more likable character in years than this year's smash movie hit's lovable robot Wall-E. Full of interactive features, Wall-E rolls, talks, and does whatever you want via remote control! This cool toy is a perfect for the Wall E lover, and we know that there are plenty of those out there! The realisitic look and feel of the U Command Wall E makes this toy not only fun, but true to the movie!
U Command Wall-E
Amazon Price: $56.54 (as of 12/22/2009)
List Price: $59.99
Action packed Wall E with realistic expressions, light-up eyes, original movie voice and sound effects
Send an instant order or preprogrammed action sequence to Wall E via the wireless remote control and it?ll carry out your command
Programmable remote control with 1000 and more action combos
10 program buttons for expressions, voice, SFX, dance, motion and more
Real tread motion
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Wall-E Merchandise on eBay
Find the Wall E Toy of your Kids Dreams on eBay!
Not sure what to get your kid for Christmas but know that they love Wall E? Find everything Wall E on eBay, from wrapping paper to lunchboxes, action figures, pillows, bedding and more unique toys! Click through an item to start your own search for cool Wall E stuff!
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An on the go brain using game that will put your other kid's toys to shame!
Bananagrams
Amazon Price: $13.95 (as of 12/22/2009)
List Price: $14.95
Bananagrams is a fast and fun word game that requires no pencil, paper or board. All you need is a table. One hand can be played in as little as five minutes. It is a great for family fun as well as being educational. Bananagrams portability makes it perfect for travel. Just grab the pouch and go. The perfect stocking stuffer to get your kids thinking!
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Unique Stocking Stuffer Idea: Turbo Tooth Tunes- Jonas Brother Hold On
Make brushing fun with this cool toothbrush (it's like a toy!)
High School Musical 3 High School Playset
A lifelike toy set of the High School Musical movie!
High School Musical 3 High School Playset
Amazon Price: $119.93 (as of 12/22/2009)
List Price: $134.99
East High is brought to life with this High School Musical Playset!
Includes a gym, classroom, lunchrrom, and stage!
Perfect for your High School Musical Fashion Dolls
There is a secret rooftop area just like in the movie!
Kids can reinact their favorite scenes from the Disney hit movie!
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Bakugan Battle Brawlers 6 pk
A fun strategy game based on the Bakugan Battle Brawlers Anime TV Show!
Just what are Bakugan Battle Brawlers? Bakugan Battle Brawlers is an anime animated TV show that kids love, and they'll be loving this toy! Features a sort of catapult that flings their "Bakugan" character onto magnetic spheres, which burst, revealing their warrior apparatus/features inside! It does not include the launcher, which is sold seperately. Skill and strategy are intertwined here to make for an interesting, fun, and often used game for your kids!
Bakugan Battle Pack (Styles and Colors May Vary)
Amazon Price: $15.67 (as of 12/22/2009)
List Price: $25.99
Magnetic marbles pop open when on metal card
Use strategy to place you cards and set up for battle
Master you battle skills by shooting your Bakugan and landing on card to score
Includes 2 character cards, 3 normal cards, 6 Bakugan marble/action figures, 2 command cards, and one special ability card
Styles selected at random when shipped
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Pleo the Camarasaurus
**THE** Toy of the Year! You can't go wrong with Pleo!
There's no topping Pleo for unique toys this year, and Pleo should be in stock! Everything from his lifelike skin to his playful, snuggly nature make him a toy that not just kids will enjoy, but just as many adults have purchased! Be warned, Pleo is addictive! We've been so inspired by this toy, we've written a whole seperate lens on Pleo here.
Pleo Dinosaur - A UGOBE Life Form
Amazon Price: $299.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
List Price: $349.99
Pleo rocks! And he's not just a toy, think of him more as your new pet without the mess. UGOBE's premier autonomous Life Form, a scientifically accurate dinosaur. Pleo looks, moves, sounds and behaves like a living creature. Fully aware and cognitive, he explores his environment and interacts with people, accessories and other UGOBE dinosaurs.
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Find More Information on Pleo Here!
Pleo is just an amazing toy, so there's plenty more information about him here:-
Pleo the Toy Robot Dinosaur
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Pleo is a new, autonomous toy that interacts with users and its environment. Pleo is an innovation in toys, offering a new experience unlike any other toy. It is a baby Camarasaurus, which arrived in the Jurassic Period 150 million years ago...but no...
Playskool Kota My Triceratops Dinosaur
A life size cuddly dinosaur for your kids!
It's cute, it's prehistoric, it's big, and it's absolutely perfect for kids over the age of 36 months! It prefers to be called KOTA, and he isn't just a stuffed animal, he blinks, bounces, plays music, munches, and entertains your child like no other big toy will this year! While his realistic looking hide may look scaly, it's actually soft, furry and perfect for the kids to sit on. The cutting edge animatronics might just entertain your kids night and day!
Playskool Kota My Triceratops Dinosaur
Amazon Price: $339.99 (as of 12/22/2009)
Animatronic, life-size baby dinosaur stands over 3 feet tall and comes to "life" with realistic sounds and motion!
Responds to your voice and touch with roaring and laughing sounds, and expressive tail, head, eye, mouth and horn movements.
Plays 4 different adventure-themed tunes for immersed, make-believe fun!
Convenient volume control switch. Maximum weight is 60 lbs.
Dinosaur figure comes with leafy snack and instructions
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- EagleScoutMom EagleScoutMom May 1, 2009 @ 12:08 am
- Great lens about cool toys ! My lens is the opposite - old fashioned, vintage toys. Kids love toys no matter what we call them ! I ran a daycare for 13 years and was surrounded by toys old and new - toys I had to pick up every day ! What fun that was ! Thank you for visiting mine and giving a blessing !!!!!
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- ltraider ltraider Dec 24, 2008 @ 12:44 pm
- Great list! you should also check out something called a Sweetpea it's an mp3 player for little ones
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- JAV010 JAV010 Dec 10, 2008 @ 10:28 am
- Nice lens thanks there are realy good items for buying :P
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