Top Toys For Christmas 2012

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Let's Rock Elmo
Singing and Instrument Playing Elmo Toy
Age: 18 months and up

FIJIT Friends
Interactive Girl's Best Friend
Age: 6 years and up

I am T-Pain Microphone
Microphone Autotunes voice like T-Pain
Age: 7 years and up

Barbie Designable Hair Extensions And Doll
Design and Print Your Own Hair Extensions
Age: 6 years and up

Lite Sprites Lite
Wand
Wand Captures Color From Almost Anywhere
Age: 6 months and up

Fur Real Friends Cookie
Toy
Dog
Age: 4 years and up

Nerf Vortex
Nitron
Furthest Shooting
Nerf Gun
Age: 8 years and up

Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse Playset
Fun Doll Playset With 2 exclusive Lalaloopsy Dolls
Age: 4 years and up

WWE Colossal Crashdown Arena
Collapsable WWE Ring Play Set
Age: 5 years and up

Transformers - Ultimate Optimus Prime
Largest Transformers Figure
Age: 5 years and up

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer
Children's Learning
Tablet
Age: 4 - 9 years

Laser Stunt Chaser R\C Vehicles
RC Vehicle Follows Laser And Performs Stunts
Age: 4 - 8 years

Simon
Flash
Fun Electronic Game
Age: 8 years and up

Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen
Fun Play Kitchen
Age: 2 - 6 years

Redakai Championship Tin with Cards
Card Battle Game
Age: 5 - 15 years

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Hasbro Race Along Chuck
Interactive
Pull Back
Dump Truck
Age: 3 years and up

Fisher Price Dance 'n Play Puppy
Movin', Singin'
Wigglin'
Interactive Pup
Age: 9-36 months

Let's Rock
Elmo
Fun
Instrument
Playing Elmo Toy
Age: 18 months and up

Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen
Fun Play Kitchen
Age: 2 - 6 years

Lalaloopsy Silly Hair dolls
Collectible
Dolls
Age: 4 - 8 years

FIJIT
Friends
Interactive Girl's Best
Friend
Age: 6 years and up

Easy Bake
Oven
Bake Real Small
Size Treats
Age: 8 years and up

Fur Real Friends Cookie
Toy
Dog
Age: 4 years and up

Barbie Sisters Family Camper
Barbie Camper
Opens Into Play Area
Age: 3 -7 years

Beyblade Triple Battle Set
Collectible Customizable
Tops. Compete With
Others.
Age: 8 years and up

Star Wars FX
Lightsaber
Realistic Lightsaber
That Glows
And Makes Sounds
Age: 6 years and up

Nerf Vortex
Nitron
Furthest Shooting
Shooting
Nerf Gun
Age: 8 years and up

Imaginext DC Super Friends Batcave
Interactive
Bat
Cave
Age: 3-8 years

Cars 2 Lightning McQueen Air Hogs R/C
Cars 2
R/C
Air Hogs Car
Age: 8 - 12 years

Transformers - Ultimate Optimus Prime
Largest
Transformers
Figure
Age: 5 and up

Paper Jams Pro
Mic
Be The Next Pop Star.
Microphone
Corrects Pitch
Age: 8 and up

Electronic Yahtzee Flash
Electron
Twist On
Family Classic
Age: 8 - 12 years

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer
Children's
Learning
Tablet
Age: 4 - 9

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Air Hogs Hyper
Actives
RC Stunt Cars
Age: 12 - 15 years

Air Swimmers eXtreme
RC Floatable Balloons swim through air
Age: 3 - 15 years

Lalaloopsy Silly Hair dolls
Collectible Dolls
Age: 4 - 8 years

LeapFrog
LeapPad
Explorer
Children's Learning Tablet
Age: 4 - 9 years

Monster High
Fearleading
3-Pack
Monster High Dolls
Age: 3 years and up

Moshi Monsters Moshling 3-Pack Mini-Figures
Fun Collectibles
Age: 3 years and up

Nerf Vortex
Vigilon
Nerf Disc
Blaster
Age: 6 years and up

Ninjago Lightning Dragon Battle
645 Piece
Lego Set
Age: 3 years and up

Poppin' Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper
Musical Elephant Pops Balls Out Of Trunk
Age: 9 months and up

Power Wheels Dune Racer
2 Seat Dune Buggy Vehicle
Age: 3 - 7 years

FIJIT
Friends
Interactive Girl's Best Friend
Age: 6 - 12 years

Let's Rock
Elmo
Singing and Instrument Playing Elmo Toy
Age: 18 months and up

Skylander's Spyro's Adventure
Videogame
that merges
games and collectible toys
Age: 5 and up

The Trash Pack Garbage Truck
Garbage Truck That Stores Trashies Collectibles
Age: 5 -7 years

Keepon
ToysRus Exclusive
A
Dancing
Robot
Age: 6 years and up

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Angry Birds
Plush Toys
Plush Toys Based On Popular App
Age: 1 and up

Rock Star
Mickey
Interactive
Mickey Toy
Age: 2 - 6 years

Transformers - Ultimate Optimus Prime
Largest Transformers Figure
Age: 5 and up

Bizu
Collectibles For Girls Change From Bracelet To Pet
Age: 6 - 15 years

VTech InnoTab
Children's
Learning
Tablet
Age: 4 - 9 years

Hot Wheels Wall Tracks
Hotwheels Race On Track That Is Mounted On The Wall
Age: 4 - 8 years

I am T-Pain
Microphone
Microphone
Autotunes
voice like T-Pain
Age: 7 years and up

Power Rangers Samurai Megazord
5 Separate Vehicles Combine To Form Samurai Megazord
Age: 4 - 10 years

Cars 2 The Real Lightning McQueen
Cars 2
R/C
Animated Car
Age: 8 - 15 years

Lego HEROICA Castle Fortaan
Lego
Board Game
Age: 8 - 16 years

Topzy Tumblers Twirlin' Tumblin' Fun Park
Fun Amusement Park Play Land For Babies
Age: 6 months - 4 years

Xia-Xia

Collectible Hermit Crabs With Swappable Shells
Age: 3 years and up

Redakai X-Reader Starter Pack
Battle
Card Game
Age: 5 - 15 years

Mario Kart Bowser Castle Kinex
Buildable And Raceable Mario Kart Race Track
Age: 3 years and up

City Central
Train Table
Wooden
Train Table
Age: 5 years and up

iMarker
Digital
Crayon
For iPad
Age: 3 - 12 years

Cabbage Patch Kids Limited Vintage Edition
Cabbage Patch Kids Are Back
Age: 3 years and up

You & Me Hide and Seek Friends
ToysRus Exclusive
Interactive Feedable Twins
Age: 2 - 4 years

Fast Lane Stunt ToysRus Exclusive
100-Piece Race
Track Set
Age: 3 years and up

Fast Lane JLX Matrix ToysRus Exclusive
R/C Motorcycle With Speed Of 125 MPH
Age: 8 years and up

HALO Warthog
ToysRus Exclusive
734-piece Buildable MEGA Bloks set
Age: 8 years and up

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Lets Rock
Elmo
Singing and Instrument
Playing
Elmo Toy
Age: 18 months and up

Fisher Price Dance 'n Play Puppy
Movin', Singin'
Wigglin'
Interactive Pup
Age: 9-36 months

Poppin' Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper
Musical Elephant
Pops Balls
Out Of Trunk
Age: 9 months and up

My Busy
Town
Cube That
Offers
Playful Activities
Age: 18 months and up

My Take Along Noah's Ark
Colorful
Play Animals
And An Ark
Age: 18 months and up

Parents Jungle Pals Stacking Puzzle
Fun Stack
And Play
Animal Puzzles
Age: 2 and up

Pocoyo Swigletraks Feature Set
Flexible Track
That Can
Bend And Twist
Age: 3 - 7 years

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Lets Rock
Elmo
Singing and Instrument
Playing
Elmo Toy
Age: 18 months and up

Poppin' Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper
Musical Elephant
Pops Balls
Out Of Trunk
Age: 9 months and up

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer
Children's
Learning
Tablet
Age: 4 - 9 years

Green Toys
Pizza Parlor
Create
Pretend
Pizzas
Age: 2 - 6 years

Little People Zoo Talkers
Brings Animals
To Life In A
Fun Way
Age: 2 - 6 years

Pirate
Ship
Fun Play Pirate
Ship Play set
Supports 3 kids
Age: 2 - 6 years

Richard Scarry Airport Game
Board Game
For Preschool
Pilots
Age: 3 - 15 years

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Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen
Fun
Play
Kitchen
Age: 2 - 6 years

Fijit
Friends
Interactive Girl's
Best
Friend
Age: 6 years and up

Justin Bieber Tour Bus and Concert Stage
Justin Beiber
Playset
MP3 Dock With Speakers
Age: 6 years and up

Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Dolls
Collectible
Rag
Dolls
Age: 4 - 8 years

Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse Playset
Fun Doll Playset
With 2 Exclusive
Lalaloopsy Dolls
Age: 4 years and up

Monster High
Dolls
The Hottest
New Dolls Based
On Hit TV Show
Age: 6 years and up

Blip Toys Squinkies Adventure Mall Surprize
Amusement Park
Playset For
Squinkies
Age: 4 and Up

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Beyblade: Metal Master Assortment
Collectible Customizable
Tops. Compete With
Others.
Age: 8 years and up

Dagedar
Assortment
Collectible Battle
Balls Combine
Skill and Competition
Age: 4 - 14 Years

Hexbug Hive
Playset
Interactive Robot
Bug
Playground
Age: 3 - 14 years

Hot Wheels Wall
Tracks
Hotwheels Race On Track
That Is Mounted On The
Wall
Age: 4 - 8 years

Laser Stunt Chaser R\C Vehicles
RC Vehicle
Follows Laser
And Performs Stunts
Age: 4 - 8 years

Star Wars FX
Lightsaber
Realistic Lightsaber
That Glows
And Makes Sounds
Age: 6 years and up

Thomas the Train: TrackMaster Cranky and Flynn
Remote Control
Crane
Age: 3 - 7 years

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Angry Birds: Knock On Wood Game
Board Game
Based On
Hit iPhone App
Age: 5 and up

Hedbanz
Game
Question
Game Of What
Am I?
Age: 8 - 12 years

Jungle
Speed
Fast Card Game
Players Have To
Grab Totem First
Age: 1 and up

Lego HEROICA Castle Fortaan
Lego
Board
Game
Age: 8 - 16 years

Uno
Roboto
Classic Uno
Game With
A Twist
Age: 7 and up

Tetris
Link
Board Game
Based
On Tetris
Age: 6 -15 years

Skylander's Spyro's Adventure
Video Game
That Merges
Games And Collectible Toys
Age: 5 and up

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LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer
Children's
Learning
Tablet
Age: 4 - 9 years

VTech
InnoTab
Children's
Learning
Tablet
Age: 4 - 9 years

Hexbug
Hive Playset
Interactive Robot
Bug
Playground
Age: 3 - 14 years

Perplexus Maze Game
Players Have To
Manuever A Ball
Through A Maze
Age: 6 and up

Spectacular Science
Put On A Science
Show With This
Chemistry Set
Age: 12 and up

ThinkFun Swish
Spatial Card Game
Rotate Cards In Your
Head To Match Them
Age: 8 - 15 years

LeapFrog Tag Solar System
Interactive Map
Teaches Kid's
About The Solar System
Age: 1 - 5 years

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Bizu TV Style Studio
Collectibles For Girls
Change From Bracelet To
Pet
Age: 6 years and up

Crayola Glow Book
Create Glowing
Moving
Art
Age: 6 years and up

Hexbug Hive Playset
Interactive Robot
Bug
Playground
Age: 3 - 14 years

Kid Tough See Yourself Camera
Fun
Kids'
Camera
Age: 3- 7 years

LEGO Ninjago Fire Temple
Ninja Themed
Lego Set With
1174 Pieces
Age: 8 -14 years

Paper Jamz Pro Mic Series
Be The Next Pop Star.
Microphone
Corrects Pitch
Age: 8 and up

Fashion Angels Project Runway Fashion Design
Budding Fashion
Designers Can Create
Clothing Sketches
Age: 8 years and up

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3D
Twister
Two-Sided RC
Driving
With Stunts
Age: 5 and up

Little Tikes Bubble Leaf/Lawn Blower
Blows Bubbles
While It Blows
Leaves
Age: 4 years and up

Nerf Super Soaker Thunderstorm
Battery Powered
Super Soaker. No
Pumping Needed.
Age: 6 years and up

Nerf Vortex
Line
Shoots Discs
At Extreme
Ranges
Age: 8 years and up

Rockboard Mini Scooter
2 scooters in 1
Rockboard and
Kick Scooter
Age: 5 years and up

Xploderz
XStormer 1000
New Firing System
Based On
Hydrated Rounds
Age: 8 - 15 years

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Disney Pixar Cars 2 AppMates
Toys Come
Digitally To Life
On iPad
Age: 3 - 4 years

SPY NET Stealth Video Glasses
Record
Video With
Spy Glasses
Age: 8 - 12 years

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer
Children's
Learning
Tablet
Age: 4 - 9 years

VTech
InnoTab
Children's
Learning
Tablet
Age: 4 - 9 years

Hot Wheels
Wall Tracks
Hotwheels Race On Track
That Is Mounted On The
Wall
Age: 4 - 8 years

Laser Stunt Chaser RC Vehicles
RC Vehicle
Follows Laser
And Performs Stunts
Age: 4 - 8 years

Skylander's Spyro's Adventure
Video Game
That Merges
Games And Collectible Toys
Age: 5 and up

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Angry Birds Plush Toys
Plush Toys
Based On
Popular App
Age: 1 and up

Nanoblocks
Create Detailed 3d
Buildings
(150 - 550 pieces)
Age: 8 -15 years

Rory's Story Cubes
Roll The Dice
And Become A
Story Teller
Age: 8 and up

Sticky Mosaics Jewelry Box
Jewelry Box
That Kids
Decorate
Age: 5 and up

Thinkfun
Tilt
Logic Game
Tilt Game Board
To Manpulate Pieces
Age: 8 -15 years

Tobbles

Stacking Toy
With A
Fun Twist
Age: 1 and up

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Film merchandise will probably dominate space under the tree thanks to summer blockbusters like Cars 2 and Transformers Dark Of The Moon. Here are some of the top toys for Christmas 2012 from movies.

Toys Featured In This Section
Cars 2 toys | Transformers Dark Of The Moon toys | Smurf toys | Green Lantern Toys | Thor Movie toys | Captain America toys | Star Wars toys

2011 Cars 2 Toys

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Air Hogs Real Lightning McQueen
from Air Hogs

Age: 8 and up
Gender: Boys
Air Hogs Real Lightning McQueen R/C vehicle is the "IT" toy for any Cars 2 fan. This toy is really hard to find. It's hard to describe it. Lightning McQueen's face is somehow projected on the toy. It looks like an animated cartoon brought to life. The technology is called impulse projection technology. It truly has to be seen in action to be believed! This R/C even employs bump detection technology, which allows Lightning McQueen to react to collisions. Hear Lightning McQueen deliver famous lines from the motion picture Cars and speak new exclusive lines that can only be heard while driving the real Lightning McQueen! By far, this is the best Lightning McQueen toy of the year and it's a must-have for any Cars fan.

Cars 2 Siddeley the Spy Jet Transporter
from Mattel

Age: 3 years and up
Gender: Boys
Get ready Cars fans. Cars 2 Siddeley is one of the best Cars 2 toys. This all plastic version of Siddeley is incredibly detailed and lightweight. It's an incredible value. It's quiet large. You can place 3 of your favorite die-cast cars toys inside. The roof opens up so you can see the cars inside. It's got a retractable tow hook, a loading ramp, and two secret twin missile launchers. It can even fire the missiles. Fasten your seat belts this Christmas, Santa is on a secret spy mission.

Collection Of Cars 2 Die-Cast Vehicles
from Mattel

Age: 3 years and up
Gender: Boys
Kids can enjoy a collection of more than 70 new collectible die-cast cars from Mattel featuring all of their favorite Cars characters. Single sets are numbered #1 - 25. There are nine twin packs, each with an exclusive character. Deluxe Sets are numbered #1 - 9.

Cars 2 Lego Sets
from Lego

Age: 5 years and up
Gender: Boys
LEGO is expected to release a complete line of 20 different play sets to recreate all of your favorite scenes from the movie. These sets feature printed pieces. Some sets include up to 800 different pieces.

Cars 2 Board Games
from Hasbro

Age: 4 years and up
Gender: Boys
Hasbro is taking the classic board games we know and love and adding a Cars twist to them. For example, Cars 2 Monopoly takes the classic Monopoly we love for a spin. This new Monopoly game is shaped like a race track. Instead of rolling the dice, players race Lighting McQueen around the board until he lands on a number.

Secret Spy Attack Finn McMissile
from Mattel

Age: 4 - 8 years
Gender: Boys
At first Secret Spy Attack Finn McMissile looks like an ordinary car. Press the hood and he transforms into a spy vehicle complete with two twin missiles that pop out of his front fender. Press his bumper and a third missile pops out of the trunk. The missiles actually fire. Enjoy sound effects and phrases voiced by Michael Caine by pressing the hood.

Cars 2 Lightning McQueen Alive
from Mattel

Age: 4 years and up
Gender: Boys
This animated toy car recreates all of Lightning McQueen's gestures from moving its eyes to shrugging its shoulders. The car can even drive forward and backward. Lightning McQueen has never been more alive.

Car Finn Zero Gravity Vehicle
from Spin Master

Age: 5 years and Up
Gender: Boys
The RC car from Spin Master can literally defy gravity. You can actually drive this car right up a wall! It works thanks to a tiny vacuum device that helps to keep it clinging. The car controls sort of like a tank. Take spy cars to a whole new level with the Zero Gravity Finn McMissile!

2012 Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Toys

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Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Ultimate Optimus Prime
from Hasbro

Age: 5 years and up
Gender: Boys
This is the Ultimate Transformers: Dark Of The Moon toy. This is a mammoth version of Optimus Prime that stands 22-inches tall. This is the most detailed and challenging of all the Transformers 3 toys. With a total of 3 modes of transformation, there truly is more than meets the eye with this ultra detailed version of everybody's favorite Transformer. This version actually morphs into the full truck with the attached trailer. This is the must-have gift for any serious Transformer fan.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon - MechTech Figures
from Hasbro

Age: 5 years and up
Gender: Boys
The MechTech line of Transformers is the premium line of Transformers: Dark Of The Moon Toys. With over 30 different Transformers in the MechTech line across four different classes, there is something for every serious Transformer fan. The difficulty of the Transformations range from medium to advanced. Kids may need a parent to help at this level. Unique to the MechTech line is that each character contains a transformable MechTech weapon that can be attached and used with other figures in the MechTech line. Characters range from 6-inches to over 20-inches.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Cyberverse Figures
from Hasbro

Age: 5 years and up
Gender: Boys
This line of Transformers toys is geared toward younger Transformer fans. These toys are smaller than those in the MechTech line and contain much simpler transformations.The Cyberverse line is great for collectors of all ages. If your children love to act out their favorite scenes from the movies these are the perfect toys for them. The real fun lies in collecting them all.

Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Kre-O Sets
from Hasbro

Easy Sets - Ages: 6 to 12
Advanced Sets - Ages: 8 to 14
Gender: Boys
KRE-O are similar to and even compatible with LEGOs. The first line being released allows you to build your favorite Transformers. At launch there are 12 sets based on Transformers characters. Each of the available sets can be built in either robot mode or vehicle mode. Advanced sets contain 300 - 500+ pieces, while smaller, easier sets contain less than 100. Advanced sets come with mini-figures called Kreons.

2012 Smurf Toys

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Smurf Movie Set
from Schleich

Age: 3 years and up
Gender: Boys
This Smurfs set was created specifically for the new Smurfs movie. It features six of the main characters from the movie, including Smurfette, Dreamy, Clumsy, Papa Smurf, Grouchy, Brainy Smurf and Gutsy. The characters stand 2-inches tall. They are not articulated but are well sculpted. Each figure is carefully hand-painted. They come from one of the best toy companies, Schleich. Make it a Blue Christmas with these Smurf toys.

Smurfs Movie Basic Figure Packs
from Jakks Pacific

Age: 3 years and up
Gender: Boys
For the first time ever we are getting a line of fully articulated Smurf toys with the Jakks Pacific Basic line. These figures are based on the 2011 Smurfs movie and are just under 3 inches tall. Each pack comes with two of the most popular characters from the film. There are roughly 16 figures in all to collect.

Smurfs Movie Theme/Adventure Gift Packs
from Jakks Pacific

Age: 3 years and up
Gender: Boys
These gift sets from Jakks Pacific include a 2¾ Smurfs figure and a play set that features a memorable scene from the new Smurfs Movie. You can reenact your favorite scenes from the new movie with these playsets.

2012 Green Lantern Toys

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Green Lantern 2012 Movie Toys
from Mattel

Age: 4 years and up
Gender: Boys
Mattel and Warner Brothers are set to release an all new Green Lantern toy line. There are Basic and Deluxe Action Figures, vehicles, games, and puzzles. The line magically brings all of your favorite Green Lantern characters to life.There are three basic lines: Green Lantern Ring Blast Jet Figure & Vehicle, the Green Lantern Battle Shifters Figures, and the Green Lantern Movie Masters Figures. There are even role playing toys like a cool blaster and mask. Make it a green Christmas with Green Lantern toys.

2012 Thor Toys

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Thor 2011 Movie Toys
from Hasbro and Diamond Select

Age: 4 years and up
Gender: Boys
Diamond Select and Hasbro are set to release an all-new toyline to coincide with the release of the new Thor movie. Hasbro is releasing a number of role-playing items so that kids can re-enact Asgardian's actions. The most notable being the Thor Lightning Hammer. It's got cool sound effects and you can hit things without breaking them. There a ton of other role-playing items as well. Hasbro is also releasing a line of 3.75-inch action figures featuring your favorite characters from the movie, including Thor, Odin, Loki, Front Giant, and The Destroyer. Not to be outdone, Diamond Select is also releasing a 7-inch ultra detailed version of Thor. Will Thunder strike on Christmas morning? We certainly think so.

2012 Captain America Toys

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Captain America 2011 Movie Toys
from Hasbro and Diamond Select

Age: 4 years and up
Gender: Boys
Retail price: $4.99 - $29.99
Hasbro is set to release a toyline to accompany the new Captain America movie. There are a series of cool role-playing toys being created. The coolest of which is the Captain America Disc Launching Shield which actually fires foam bullets. There's also a Hero Mask and Throwing shield. Hasbro is also releasing a line of 3.75-inch action figures featuring your favorite characters from the movie, including various versions of The First Avenger and his enemies including Red Skull and Hydra soldiers. Not to be outdone, Diamond Select is also releasing an ultra detailed version of Captain America. Celebrate America on Christmas.

2012 Star Wars Toys

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Star Wars Ultimate Anakin FX Lightsaber
from Hasbro

Age: 6 and up
Gender: Boys
Hasbro's Star Wars Ultimate Anakin FX Lightsaber delivers the most realistic lightsaber experience ever. This lightsaber features a bright, glowing blade with cool, progressive power-up and power-down lighting effects. When you swing the saber, you'll activate the motion-sensor activated sound effects, such as clashing, battle impact and crackling sounds. Interestingly, these sounds are authentic Star Wars sounds. This version is durable and more affordable than the signature series.

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Some of the top toys for Christmas 2012 will probably be board games. One of the newest board games this year is based on a phone app. It is called Angry Birds Knock On Wood. The digital game is getting a realistic makeover through a board game. Family night will never be the same.

Angry Birds: Knock On Wood Game
from Mattel

Age: 5 to 9
Gender: Boys
The best-selling phone app of all-time is now getting it's very own board game. Play angry birds in real life. One person chooses a card and builds the structure and places the pigs, while the other person tries to knock it down with the slingshot. These birds are angrier than their digital counterparts. Great family fun and great for younger kids who haven't played the digital version. For 2 - 4 players.

Scrabble Alphabet Scoop
from Hasbro

Age: 8 and up
Gender: Both
Scrabble Alphabet Scoop is the latest Scrabble game designed for children and word lovers ages 8 and up. This is the perfect game for families to enjoy. Best of all, every word is a winner! To play stir the pot of tiles, take a card, and choose a word. Then scoop out the tiles. The first to match the letters in your chosen word has to slam on the pot to score. Be careful -- as catching a fly will lose all of your tiles. The first player to collect four cards is declared the winner.

Mindflex Duel Game
from Mattel

Age: 7 and up
Gender: Both
Mindflex Duel is a two-player brain challenge game. Players will battle head-to-head using mind-eye concentration. Two headsets are included that measure brainwaves to levitate a foam ball. The game features more than five play modes and endless hours of fun.

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Lego released hundreds of new Lego sets in 2012 that are sure to be some of the top toys for Christmas 2012. Some are based on movies like Lego Pirates of the Caribbean Queen Anne's Revenge and Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon. Some are based on cities like the awesome LEGO City Police Station. Then we have some based on Ninjas and Aliens. Pirates! Star Wars! Cities! Ninjas! Aliens! Oh My! Here's a list of the five sets that stood out this year.

LEGO Queen Anne's Revenge 4195
from Lego

Ages: 9 to 16
Gender: Boys
Pieces: 1097
Minifigs: 6
This extraordinary set from Lego was actually inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides movie. Queen Anne's Revenge is Blackbeard's pirate ship from the movie. The pirate ship is incredibly detailed and contains just under 1100 pieces. Kids can relive the adventures at sea from the movie. The only thing that this ship does not do is float. That won't stop this ship from sailing under the Christmas trees of millions of kids and collectors this Christmas.

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Black Pearl 4184
from LEGO

Age: 8 and up
Gender: Both
The LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean Black Pearl 4184 set is an awesomely detailed new set from Lego. Prepare to set sail on an amazing voyage with Black Pearl. This set is inspired by the Pirates of the Caribbean films and it is based on Captain Jack Sparrow's "nigh uncatchable" ship. It contains just over 800 pieces, six LEGO minifigures, and it is recommended for Lego fans ages 8 and up.

LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon 7965
from Lego

Ages: 9 to 14
Gender: Boys
Pieces: 1254
Minifigs: 6
Star Wars fans are going to love LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon. With 1200 pieces, most people think that this is the most accurate model of the famous Star Wars ship. This incredibly detailed set even features a cockpit. There are six minifigs: Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Obi Wan Kenobi, Chewbacca, and Darth Vader. May the force be with you this Christmas 2011.

LEGO Ninjago Fire Temple 2507
from Lego

Ages: 9 to 14
Gender: Boys
Pieces: 1174
Minifigs: 7
This impressive Lego set features a massive Japanese-style temple with a large red dragon. This is one of the best new Lego sets. It features 7 minifigs, tons of cool weapons, and a poseable fire dragon. This set is sure to ignite the flame within this Christmas.

LEGO Police Station 7498
from Lego

Ages: 6 to 12
Gender: Boys
Pieces: 783
Minifigs: 6 and a dog
LEGO Police Station 7498 is a 2011 Lego City set. It is easily the best Lego City set. The set contains a jail, garage, interior section, and police cars. The jail cell doors can even open and close. The set has 783 pieces and will take a while to complete. There are 6 minifigs, including two robbers, four policemen, and a canine. Kids are going to be locked up in their room this Christmas with Lego City Police Station.

LEGO Alien Conquest Sets
from Lego

Ages: 8 to 14
Gender: Boys
Pieces: 879
Minifigs: 6
The Alien Conquest sets are a brand new line of Lego sets which include the Alien Mothership, Earth Defense HQ, and the Alien Conquest UFO Abduction.The set pictured is the Earth Defense HQ.The set contains a mobile station with a prison pod, alien saucer, flick fire missiles, a medical station, a laptop, a mobile launch station that points upward with the turn of a knob, and so much more. There are 6 minifigs, including 2 alien defense soldiers, an alien trooper, an alien cyborg, an alien clinger and a scientist. Parents may want to abduct this Lego set for their kids this Christmas before its too late.

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle (4842)
from LEGO

Age: 8 - 14
Gender: Boys
Pieces:1290
Minifigs: 9
The LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle (4842) is unarguably one of the best LEGO Harry Potter sets to date. The set is intricately detailed and features Dumbledore's office, Gryffindor common room, the Astronomy Tower, Vanishing Cabinet, and the Great Hall. The set includes 1290 pieces and many minifigures.

LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (7958)
from Lego

Age: 6 - 14
Gender: Boys
Pieces: 266
Minifigs: 8
The LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar (7958) set is the first ever Star Wars themed LEGO Advent Calendar. This set includes 24 LEGO Star Wars themed gifts, including 8 minifigs, such as Yoda in a Santa Claus outfit, a mini Millennium Falcon, and an X-Wing Starfighter. This set includes 266 pieces.

LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 (8547)
from LEGO

Age: 10 - 18
Gender: Boys
Pieces: 612
LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 allows you to engineer four different robots. Interestingly, you can build and program the robots to do what you want them to do! The set includes an intelligent 32-bit microprocessor, 3 interactive motors and 4 sensors (ultrasonic, (2) touch, and color). The product features four inputs and three outputs, Bluetooth, and a USB communication link. The set includes 612 pieces.

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Toys Featured In This Section
Nerf Guns | Scooters | RC Vehicles | Outdoor Vehicles

Top Nerf Guns Of 2012

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Nerf Vortex Nitron
from Nerf

Ages: 6 and up
Gender: Boys
The one Nerf gun that everybody is going to be asking for is the Nerf Vortex Nitron. This new Nerf gun uses a fly-wheel system to launch discs instead of shooting darts. The result is that this gun can shoot as far as 50 feet. This massive gun features a high-tech electronic scope for ease of targeting and an acceleration trigger for long-range blasting. The Tactical Rail System allows for customization of your blaster and it is compatible with most Vortex and N-Strike Mission Kit accessories. The Vortex Nitron blaster includes an electronic scope, 20-disc removable magazine, and 20 discs. There is also additional on-board storage for extra magazines. It's Nerf Vortex Nitron or Nothing for 2011.

Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS
from Nerf

Ages: 8 and up
Gender: Boys
Released last year, the Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS is one of the greatest N-Strike creations in Nerf's history. This is one of the first fully-automatic Nerf Clip System blasters with rapid firepower that will amaze the most hardcore of Nerf enthusiasts. This blaster boasts a 30-foot firing range. Additionally, the Nerf Stampede features a pop-out bipod, which doubles as a handle, and a removable shield. This Nerf package includes: a Blast Shield, Pop-Out Bipod, 3 Extended 18-Round Clips, 1 Quick-Reload 6-Dart Clip and 60 Clip System Darts.

Nerf Dart Tag Swarmfire
from Nerf

Ages: 8 and up
Gender: Boys
The Nerf Dart Tag Swarmfire is a brand new release for 2011. With the Nerf Swarmfire, you can unleash a fury of rapid firepower with the rotating barrel. The stock is detachable for high mobility blasting action. In fact, the darts shot from the Swarmfire are shot so fast that they whistle as they fly through the air. The Swarmfire swarms opponents with 20 darts at a time. You will be sure to dominate missions.

Nerf Vortex Praxis
from Nerf

Ages: 8 and up
Gender: Boys
The Nerf Vortex Praxis Blaster is a new Nerf Gun for 2011. It fires discs and it features a removable 10-disc magazine and long range distance as far as 60 feet. In order to hurl the discs you have to use pumping action. Slide it forward to reload. You can even modify the blaster with the removable shoulder stock and add accessories with the Tactical Rail System.

Nerf N-Strike Barricade RV-10 (with bonus stock attachment)
from Nerf

Ages: 8 and up
Gender: Boys
This special value pack of the Nerf N-Strike Barricade RV-10 blaster includes a bonus stock attachment. The Barricade is a semi-automatic blaster featuring a 10-dart rotating barrel for loads of fun. You can count on the Barricade because it's quick and reliable -- even when you're outnumbered. The Nerf Barricade includes 10 whistler darts.

Nerf N-Strike Transformers Barricade Optimus Prime RV-10 Blaster
from Nerf

Age: 3 and up
Gender: Boys
The Nerf N-Strike Transformers Barricade RV-10 is a motorized semi-automatic blaster designed to annihilate the Decepticons. This blaster beautifully combines range, speed, and precision in a compact 10-dart revolving barrel. This blaster also features a tactical rail, stock attachment, and colorful artwork featuring Optimus Prime.

Lazertag System 2PK
from Hasbro

Age: 8 - 15
Gender: Boys
The Lazertag System 2PK from Hasbro includes a complete two-player battle system. Additional taggers for multiplayer lazer tag games are sold separately. Two Phoenix LTX Taggers are included and you will experience intense battle action with rumble, recoil, and reloading. A shield can protect you from shots fired your way. There are even special weapon activations with lights, sounds, and vibrations.

Top Scooters for 2012

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Razor eSpark Electric Scooter
from Razor

Ages: 8 and up
Gender: Both
The Razor eSpark Scooter is the coolest new scooter from Razor USA. This ride actually releases sparks as you ride it. The motor is ultra-quiet and has high torque. To release the sparks, you simply step on the foot-controlled Spark Bar. You can cruise at speeds up to 10 MPH. Per charge, you can get up to 40 minutes of playtime. To accelerate, you simply use the twist-grip acceleration controls. Your child will be the coolest thing on the road this Christmas.

Razor E300 Electric Scooter
from Razor

Age: 12 and up
Gender: Both
The Razor E300 Electric Scooter is a cool and solid performing electric scooter with a high performance motor capable of accelerating to exhilirating speeds of up to 15 MPH. The pneumatic tires and quiet motor deliver a smooth riding experience. You accelerate by simply twisting the twist-grip throttle. The battery offers 45 minutes of driving time per charge. Assembly is easy so you'll be riding in no time and having the time of your life.

Razor Spark Scooter
from Razor

Age: 8 and up
Gender: Both
The Razor Spark Scooter emits sparks when you activate the Spark Bar with your foot. Watch the sparks fly and great big smiles form from cheek to cheek. The scooter conveniently folds for easy transport. The wheels use a springless shock system and the rear fender brake allows for quick stops. The Razor Spark Scooter supports a maximum rider weight of 143 pounds. Razor is synonymous with fun. Let the fun begin!

Mini Kick Scooter
from Kickboard USA

Age: 3 and up
Gender: Both
The Mini Kick Scooter from Kickboard USA is one of the highest rated scooters by consumers. In fact, among hundreds of reviews it is still amazingly averaging 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon. It is quite durable and it features high quality construction. What makes this scooter unique and fun to ride is its lean-and-steer mechanism. The scooter is available in six colors -- blue, pink, aqua, orange, green, and yellow.

Sbyke P-20 Patented Rear-Steering Scooter
from Sbyke

Age: 8 and up
Gender: Both
The Sbyke P-20 is not your traditional bike -- it's actually a hybrid bike and scooter in one and it represents an evolution of scooters. The unique aspect is that the rear of the Sbyke is used for steering rather than the front, leading to an innovative riding experience. Riders can make a 360-degree turn in small spaces. The adjustable spring rate is ideal for carving or cruising. The aluminum frame is both strong and durable. Hand brakes and a kickstand are included and assembly is simple.

Top RC Vehicles for 2012

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Air Swimmers eXtreme
from William Mark

Age: 3 - 15 years
Gender: Both
There has never been an R/C toy quiet like the Air Swimmers. The Air Swimmers are remote controlled indoor* Flying Fish that swim through the air. It's really quiet amazing to see this 4 foot long helium balloon swimming through the air with such life like movement. You have complete control and can move up, down, and make full 360s. There is some assembly involved and you are either going to need to buy your own helium tank or fill it at any party store every couple of weeks. It stays inflated for weeks. It's so much fun for the whole family. Fun for the office or the home. There are going to be a lot of flying fish on Christmas. (*indoor use only)

Lazer Stunt Chaser FlameOut RC Car
from Lazer Stunt Chaser

Age: 4 - 8
Gender: Boys
Super speed and exhilarating stunts are the name of the game with the Lazer Stunt Chaser FlameOut RC Car. Features up to a 40 foot range and 300+ MPH scale speed. The unique aspect of this RC toy is that the stunt car chases the projected light emitted from the remote control with amazing speed, agility, and control. It utilizes innovative light technology and essentially it's a light controlled stunt vehicle. A flameout RC car with rechargeable battery, battery charger, wireless remote control, and stunt ramp are included.

Wi-Fli Indoor/Outdoor Wi-Fi Controlled Helicopter
from Wi-Fli

Age: 8 and up
Gender: Boys
The Wi-Fli Indoor/Outdoor Wi-Fi Controlled Helicopter allows users to remotely control a helicopter using their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Android phone. So with your Wi-Fi enabled device, you are able to control the flight of the helicopter. Controls include up/down, left/right, forward/backward, and 360 degrees exact directional flight. This remote heli makes innovative use of the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Android phone.

Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter - Blue
from Syma

Age: 5 and up
Gender: Both
The Syma S107 RC helicopter is the best-selling RC helicopter on Amazon. It's a great product that is so fun to fly and, best of all, it's easy to operate. The helicopter is available in blue, red, or yellow. Plus, Amazon is offering amazing savings off the suggested retail price.

SYMA S108G 3 CH Infrared Mini Radio Controlled Marine Cobra Helicopter Gyro
from Syma

Age: 3 and up
Gender: Both
The Syma S108G is the newest mini RC helicopter from Syma. This RC heli is perfect for beginners to more advanced pilots. It can be controlled within 10 meters and it flies up, down, left, right, forward, and backward.

Syma S109G Apache AH-64 3-Channels Mini Indoor Helicopter
from Syma

Age: 3 and up
Gender: Both
The Syma S109G Apache is a mini indoor RC helicopter with a built-in gyro. This chopper can fly in 6 different directions - clockwise, counter-clockwise, forward, backward, and up, down. The durable design allows it to survive the meanest of crashes.

Air Hogs Hyperactives
from Spin Master

Age: 8 and up
Gender: Boys
The Air Hogs Hyperactives represent the latest creation from Spin Master. With the 2.4 Ghz frequency, there is no need to worry about interference and you get an operating range up to 160 feet. No longer are you stuck when your RC flips over with the self-righting functionality. Depending on your racing environment, you can choose to switch between foam or rubber tires. With the Hyperactives, you'll defy gravity and reach insanely thrilling speeds.

Spy Gear Spy Video TRAKR
from Spy Gear

Age: 8 and up
Gender: Boys
The Spy Gear Spy Video TRAKR is by far the most intelligent RC vehicle ever created. With built-in color video and sound, you'll be able to see and hear like a spy. Built-in apps include Cyborg Vision, Night Vision, and Path Mapper. Additionally, customizable apps are available for free download. This spy toy is perfect for budding sleuths.

Spy Gear Spy Video Car VX-6
from Spy Gear

Age: 8 and up
Gender: Boys
The Spy Gear Spy Video Car VX-6 is the ultimate spy RC vehicle. A video screen is built into the remote allowing you to see what the Spy Video Car sees. This spy vehicle even features night vision, allowing you to see under pitch dark environmental conditions. Transmission distance is about 200 feet, even through walls. This is the perfect gift for the spy kid in your household.

Top Outdoor Vehicles for 2012

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Razor MX500 Dirt Rocket Electric Motocross Bike
from Razor

Age: 14 and up
Gender: Both
THe Razor MX500 Dirt Rocket Electric Motocross Bike is geared for thrill-seekers. Ideally, it is designed to work best on dirt tracks. The powerful 500 watt electric motor cruises at speeds up to 17 MPH and it features an authentic dirt bike frame. The dual suspension and handlebars deliver a smooth and comforting riding experience.

Razor Ground Force Drifter Kart
from Razor

Age: 5 and up
Gender: Both
The Razor Ground Force Drifter Kart allows users to throw fishtails or quick 180s. This electric powered kart runs at speeds up to 12 MPH. The race-tuned chassis and super slick rear wheels allow for seriously wicked drifting. Acceleration is controled by a thumb trigger and brakes can be easily operated by hand. This kart runs for 45 minutes per charge and supports drivers weighing up to 140 pounds. Don't forget to wear a helmet and have a blast on this amazing go-kart adventure ride!

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This year there are a ton of new Interactive toys. Some are updates of last year's toys like Singamajigs Duets, FurReal Friends Cookie, Rock Star Mickey, and Justin Bieber Real Hairstyle Doll. There is even a brand new Elmo toy called Let's Rock Elmo. A completely brand new interactive toy are the Fijit Friends, which are interactive robots destined to be a girl's best friend. All these toys will make kids get up and dance.

Sesame Street Let's Rock Elmo
from Hasbro

Age: 4 years and up
Gender: Both
Hasbro's Let's Rock Elmo is the most interactive Elmo ever. This newest interactive Elmo even puts Tickle Me Elmo to shame. Elmo is ready to rock the house with his tambourine, mic, and drums. Additional instruments, such as a keyboard, microphone, and guitar can be purchased separately for kids to perform along in Elmo's Rock Band. Let's Rock! Elmo debuts Fall 2011.

Fijit Friends
from Mattel

Age: 6 years and up
Gender: Girls
Fijit Friends are hot new interactive robot toys from Mattel. They are a girl's best friend. They say more than a 150 different phrases. You can actually talk to them thanks to the voice recognition. They respond to over 30 keywords. Not only that, they tell jokes. There are 4 different ones, each with its own personality. There's Willa, Sage, Logan, and Serafina. They even dance to music. Each one has smooth tactile skin that responds to touch. Give your daughter a new squishy interactive friend this Christmas.

Fijit Friends Newbies
from Mattel

Age: 5 - 12 years
Gender: Girls
The Fijit Friends Newbies are smaller and cheaper versions of The Fijit Friends. Each of them has their own personality. You can't talk to the Fijit Friends Newbies but they can interact with each other.They can sing by themselves or with other Fijits. There are 8 of them to collect. The more you nurture and interact with it, the better it sings. If you have more than one Fijit Friend Newbie, they can sing a duet together in duet mode. You can also get the Fijit Friends Newbies to interact with the original Fijit Friends.

Fur Real Friends Cookie Puppy
from Hasbro

Age: 4 years and up
Gender: Girls
Coming in Fall 2011 is the newest addition to the FurReal Friends product line -- it's FurReal Friends Cookie. Cookie is an adorable little interactive puppy that kids will enjoy playing with. Kids can now own a cute, realistic puppy without the mess! Bring home your child's new best friend. Cookie features touch and other sensory technology that brings it to life.

Fisher-Price Disney's Rock Star Mickey
from Fisher-Price

Age: 24 months - 6 years
Gender: Both
Rock Star Mickey is Fisher-Price's latest interactive toy and follow-up to the incredibly popular Dance Star Mickey. This time Mickey is proving that he's got more than dancing moves. Mickey's also got the vocal chops. Mickey complements his rock star vocals with rock star moves that simply have to be seen to be believed! Rock Star Mickey is expected to be about $20 cheaper than Dance Star Mickey.

The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs Duets
from Fisher-Price

Age: 36 months - 7 years
Gender: Both
Fisher-Price's The Singamajigs Duets are the worthy successor to last year's Toy of the Year honoree, The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs. The Singamajigs Duets promise to deliver double the fun of the original Singamajigs. This year you get two Singamajigs -- one parent Singamajig and one child Singamajig -- who sing in perfect harmony. The Singamajigs Duets feature three modes of play -- Song, Chat, and Harmonize.

Sesame Street Sesame Street Count And Crunch Cookie Monster Plush
from Sesame Street

Age: 18 months and up
Gender: Both
This Cookie Monster loves cookies and loves to count. Throw the play cookies in his mouth and he'll count them. He sings too. If you tickle his feet, he will squirm. Don't leave the cookies for Santa this year -- give them to Cookie Monster. Om nom nom.

Playskool Alphie
from Playskool

Age: 3 and up
Gender: Both
Playskool Alphie is like a classroom in a robot designed for preschoolers. Alphie is a fun and engaging robot that teaches children letters, math, reasoning, cause and effect, and more. Alphie even sings, plays music, and features lighted buttons.

Fisher-Price Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Zoo
from Fisher-Price

Age: 18 mos. - 6 yrs.
Gender: Both
The Fisher-Price Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Zoo is a highly interactive playset that brings animals to life like never before. The playset incorporates four habitats - grasslands, arctic, jungle, and water. This set includes a lion, polar bear, gorilla figures, and a Zookeeper Zack figure. When you place an animal on the hut's peg, it recognizes the animal and responds with the animal's name and the sound it makes. This playset is perfect for children who want to learn how to recognize animals through sight and sound.

Matchbox Smokey The Fire Truck
from Matchbox

Age: 3 years and up
Gender: Boys
Smokey The Fire Truck is no ordinary Fire engine. It's hard to really describe Smokey. He's sort of a cross between a Tonka truck and a Transformer.He offers 3 different modes of play.In his most basic form, he can be pushed around like a fire truck, but the real fun is when this Fire truck comes to life. In character mode Smokey transforms into a robot and springs to life singing,dancing, and making jokes. The movement looks like an animated cartoon and Smokey's comic personality shines through. It is quiet a sight. In water cannon mode, Smokey will fire the three included 3 water balls. Put out the fire this Christmas with this hot interactive toy.

Sesame Street Rockin' Shapes And Colors Elmo
from Hasbro

Age: 18 months and up
Gender: Both
The Sesame Street Rockin' Shapes and Colors Elmo talks, counts, and sings about colors and shapes. This plush Elmo toy looks so happy, warm and fuzzy. This is a wonderful representation of everybody's favorite Sesame Street character, Elmo. No kid can resist an Elmo who teaches them about colors and shapes.

Doggie Doo
from Goliath Games

Age: 4 - 15
Gender: Boys
This is strange, unusual, and disgusting but some people still love it anyway. Doggie Doo, Germany's #1 game, has finally made it ashore to the States. This is a pooping dog game where you clean up your doggie's mess. Players feed and walk their doggie and if he makes a mess you clean up! After squeezing the dog's leash, he makes a gassy sound that gets progressively louder until ... poop comes out. The first player to clean up three times after the doggie is declared the Doggie Doo master pooper scooper! To say that Doogie Doo has been a web sensation is a serious understatement. This is definitely hilarious fun for kids ages 4 and over.

I Am T-Pain Mic
from ProTunes

Age: 7 - 11
Gender: Both
The I Am T-Pain Mic allows users to experience the T-Pain Effect. With a simple press of a button, you can transform your voice into T-Pain's style. You have the freedom to sing your favorite tracks, freestyle over beats, and even upload beats from the PC to mic. You can even record, save, and share your musical creations online with friends and family. Hone your vocal talent and practice your craft and maybe one day you could become the next musical superstar!

Bop It XT
from Hasbro

Age: 8 years and up
Gender: Both
Bop-It XT is an interactive electronic handheld game. It is a memory game. The game will command you to either bop-it, twist it, flick it, spin it, pull it, or shake it. You have to pull, shake, twist, or spin the various colorful knobs and buttons. These commands occur in random order. You have to react quickly otherwise you are out. If you score 100 points you move onto the next level. The game can be played in solo mode or even with friends. Do you have what it takes to Bop-it?

Beamz Interactive Music System
from Beamz

Age: 5 and up
Gender: Both
The Beamz Interactive Music System is an innovative new release that allows you to play music with laser beams. Beamz is designed for all ages to enjoy and have fun creating music. So the musical genius in you can finally be unleashed. Beamz covers all major music styles, including rock, pop, jazz, blues, classical, dance, hip hop, and even club. You can even interact with music videos and explore hundreds of instruments. The Beamz System includes 50 top hit songs and a ShadowBeamz music game. Let the fun begin!

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Cepia LLC is planning on updating their popular Zhu Zhu Pets line with two new editions Zhu Zhu Babies and Zhu Zhu Puppies.

Angry Birds Plush Toys
from Commonwealth Toys

Age: 1 and up
Gender: Both
Now the most popular app of all time is getting its own line of plush toys. All your favorite characters from the game including the red, white, yellow, blue, and black bird are included. You can even collect the evil green pigs. When you squeeze them they make sounds from the game. Naughty or nice? Get angry this Christmas.

Bizu Deluxe/Craft Packs
from Umagine

Age: 6 and up
Gender: Girls
Bizu, a new toy from Umagine designed for young girls, represents a twist on beads. The toy acts as a bracelet and it can also be transformed into an adorable pet. There are many different styles to choose from.

Beyblade Metal Fusion
from Beyblade

Age: 3 and up
Gender: Boys
This year the hottest collectibles for boys are Beyblade Metal Fusion kits. If you are old enough you probably remember Beyblades. This collectible toy for boys is making a big comeback this year. Beyblades combine the best of collection, competition, and fun. The object of the game is to see whose Beyblade top spins longer than the other. Each top comes with five interchangeable parts. The skill comes in customizing the tops and selecting the right one to use in battle and in the different arenas.

FyrFlyz
from iStar Entertainment

Age: 3 and Up
Gender: Both
FyrFlyz is a modern day reinvention of the yo-yo.FyrFlyz is a string with an attached LED light. It combines affordabilty, fun, and technology.In the dark,it allows you to create your own light shows. Part of the fun involves learning all the tricks.

Xia Xia Pets
from Cepia

Age: 3 years and up
Gender: Girls
From the makers of the Zhu Zhu Pets comes the latest hottest collectible for girls, the Xia Xia Pets. There are four different colorful hermit crabs to collect. Press its claw and the crab begins to move and dance. Each crab has an interchangeable shell. Each shell contains a small little pet inside. You can mix and match these shells. Right now there are 12 different shells to collect and kids are going to have fun collecting them all. There are even fun playsets to go along with your new pet crabs

Lite Sprites
from Wowwee

Age: 4 and 9
Gender: Girls
Lite Sprites is a completely new line of collectibles for girls. You can pick up any color with the light wand by placing it on a flat surface. Then you can change the color of the little Light sprite collectibles and play sets with the wand. You simply hold the wand next to the Light Sprite collectible and the Lite Sprite will instantly change color with the press of a button. There are additional play sets and Light Sprites sold separately.

Zhu Zhu Babies
from Cepia

Age: 3 years and up
Gender: Girls
Zhu Zhu Babies are the newest members in the Zhu-niverse for 2011. There are nine new Zhu Zhu Babies. Part of the fun is collecting them all. The new Zhu Zhu Babies include: Tiddlypop, Shiloh, Tater Tot, Snuggems, Nanners, Toodles, Gulliver, Half Pint, and Hutch. Each Zhu Zhu Baby has its own personality and traits that make it unique.

Zhu Zhu Puppies
from Cepia

Age: 3 years and up
Gender: Girls
The Zhu Zhu Puppies are the newest addition to the popular Zhu Zhu Pets toy line. There are six electronic plush toy puppies. The six new Zhu Zhu Puppies are as follows: Dakota, Howser, Loolah, Miss Priss, Puppy Murphy, and Sabrina. Each Zhu Zhu Puppy has its own personality and circle of friends. There are even new playsets to go along with these puppies. Bring a Zhu Zhu puppy home for Christmas and avoid the mess of a real puppy.

ThunderCats Collectors Action Figure
from Bandai

Age: 4 and up
Gender: Boys
New for 2011 are the ThunderCats action figures and they come in 6 or 8-inches. The action figures are highly detailed and they are based on the 1980's animated cartoon series of the same name. Each character has multiple points of articulation. These action figures are perfect for the ThunderCats fan in your family.

My Pillow Pets
from My Pillow Pets

Age: 3 and up
Gender: Both
My Pillow Pets are the perfect cuddly friends and sleeping buddies for kids. When it's time to take a nap they open up to convert into soft, cuddly pillows. They are available in small or large sizes and there are many different animals to choose from. Which Pillow Pet will be your child's favorite?

Hot Wheels Wall Tracks
from Mattel

Age: 4 and up
Gender: Boys
Hot Wheels Wall Tracks is a new concept from the fine folks over at Mattel that has a wild, intriguing track for Hot Wheels cars that is wall-mountable. There are a few different Wall Tracks that are currently available. Each track can be connected to other tracks. And, yes, these Wall Tracks are wall-safe!

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Every year a collection of new dolls is released for girls. Dolls are sure to be some of the top toys for Christmas 2012. Last year the Monster High toyline surprised everyone becoming the best selling line of dolls. This year Monster High is back with a couple of new lines that are expected to be the hottest line of dolls again. The hottest line out this year is the Monster High Dead Tired line. For Barbie fans there is the new Fashionistas and Hairtastic lines.Ken is even making a comeback as Sweet Talking Ken. For girls who can't get enough of Justin Bieber there is a new Justin Bieber Real Hairstyle Doll.

Monster High Dead Tired Dolls
from Mattel

Age: 6 and up
Gender: Girls
The Dead Tired line is the main line of Monster High dolls this year and is expected to be the hottest selling line of dolls this year. The Monster High Dead Tired Doll collection is comprised of dead tired dolls that are dressed in stylish pajamas. Santa is going to be dead tired delivering all the Monster High Dolls this year.

Monster High Dead Tired Playsets With Dolls
from Mattel

Age: 6 and up
Gender: Girls
This year Mattel is adding some very creative play sets featuring the Dolls from the Monster High Dead Tired line. Each set includes a doll from the Dead Tired line along with a creative bed. There's a coffin that doubles as a jewelry box, a Frankenstein-like bed that rotates and turns into a mirror, a dog-shaped bed, but the one play set that will be nearly impossible to find is the Monster High Hydration Station. The Monster High Hydration System is an aquatic tank that doubles as a night lamp complete with bubbles. It is incredibly creative.

Monster High Gloom Beach Dolls
from Mattel

Age: 6 and up
Gender: Girls
The Monster High Gloom Beach Dolls collection includes all five Monster High dolls, including Frankie Stein, Cleo de Nile, Jackson Jekyll, Clawdeen Wolf, and Draculaura. The dolls can be fully articulated for many different poses. Each doll comes with an outfit and a beach accessory. Even monsters love to have fun in the sun and play at the beach.

Barbie Collector 2011 Holiday Doll
from Mattel

Age: 6 - 10
Gender: Girls
The quintessential Barbie Collector 2011 Holiday Doll is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. She seems to have a certain radiance in her glowing emerald green gown with golden embroidery. Golden earrings complete her elegant look. This newest addition to the Barbie Collector line is a must-have for any Barbie collector.

Barbie Princess Charm School Doll
from Mattel

Age: 3 - 7
Gender: Girls
Inspired by the new animated Barbie motion picture, Barbie Princess Charm School Dolls magically transform before your very eyes. Each doll features different transformations. Princess Blair has three different fashionable appearances. First, there's the clip-on school uniform, which can unclip to reveal a fun party dress. Finally, the party dress can transform into a beautiful princess gown, revealing that she is the long lost princess.

Barbie Fashionistas
from Mattel

Age: 4 and up
Gender: Girls
There is a new line of Barbie toys out for 2011 called Fashionistas. The twist with this Barbie line is that girls can customize the look of their Barbie by changing its clothes or even swapping its head. Each doll comes with a purse. Are you Glam, a Cutie, Girly, Wild, Sassy or Artsy? Mix and match. Each doll sold separately.

My Baby Alive
from Baby Alive

Age: 3 and up
Gender: Girls
My Baby Alive acts just like a real baby. This doll allows children to engage in the experience of taking care of their very own baby. My Baby Alive features 30 different phrases and she wants to be fed, rocked, nap, and have her diaper changed. This is great fun for the younger set. Children who own the doll seem to be hooked to this adorable My Baby Alive doll.

Little Mommy My Very Real Baby Doll
from Mattel

Age: 3 and up
Gender: Girls
Little Mommy My Very Real Baby Doll is an adorable interactive doll featuring life-like movements and sounds. It allows kids to experience the art of taking care of their own baby. This doll features touch active sensors that recognize and respond to every touch, bringing the doll magically to life. This doll also features over 50 sounds and phrases. Several accessories are included with the doll.

Mommy, Make Me Better Doll
from MGA

Age: 3 and up
Gender: Girls
The Mommy, Make Me Better Doll looks so adorable and realistic that most people would think its a real baby. This set includes everything you need to make your baby better. It's great for teaching kids how to take care of babies. Some of her major features include: Press her tummy to hear her laugh, hear her heartbeat with the stethoscope, press her back to hear her cry, place the pacifier or thermometer in her mouth to stop her from crying, and give her medicine to watch her red cheeks vanish. Take good care of your baby and it will get well soon!

Disney Tangled Sing and Glow Light up Rapunzel Doll
from Mattel

Age: 3 - 7
Gender: Girls
Mattel's Disney Tangled Sing & Glow Light Up Rapunzel Doll is inspired by the hit animated feature film Tangled. With Rapunzel, girls can capture the magic from the movie. Simply wave the magical wand and watch her magically illuminate, creating a beautiful light show, and sing the iconic song, 'I See The Light', from the movie.

Barbie Hairtastic
from Mattel

Age: 5 and up
Gender: Girls
With Barbie Hairtastic you can style Barbie's hair however you like. A variety of wear 'n share extensions are provided. Many amazing hair styles are possible -- it's all up to your girl's creativity and vision. A built-in storage drawer can hold all of the included pieces. The Barbie Hairtastic set includes a styling head, brush, comb, wear 'n share hair extensions, color pens and rubber bands.

Barbie Sweet Talking Ken Doll
from Mattel

Age: 5 and up
Gender: Girls
How would you like a man that says anything you want? Sweet Talking Ken elegantly combines simplicity with technology. Ken can capture a short voice recording and it can be played back in one of three modes -- normal, low, or high pitch. The voice is played back in Ken's voice. With Sweet Talking Ken, girls can make Ken say anything they want.

Barbie Collector Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Captain Jack Sparrow Doll
from Mattel

Age: 6 and up
Gender: Girls
The Barbie Collector Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Captain Jack Sparrow Doll is based on the blockbuster box office movie of the same name. The new 2011 models are intricately detailed and would make any fan proud to own them. Bring home your favorite characters from the motion picture.

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One of the hottest new doll houses is the Disney Princess Ultimate Dream Castle.

Disney Princess Ultimate Dream Castle
from Mattel

Age: 4 years and up
Gender: Girls
The Disney Princess Ultimate Dream Castle will fascinate young girls. This castle is the ultimate castle by leaps and bounds. There are multiple rooms in the castle for kids to play in. The Disney Princess Ultimate Dream Castle is expected to be released by Fall 2011.

Barbie Pink 3-Story Dream Townhouse
from Mattel

Age: 3 - 10
Gender: Girls
The Barbie Pink 3-Story Dream Townhouse is one of the best selling Barbie dollhouses ever! It stands over 3 feet tall. It features lights and sounds on every level, a pink personal elevator, a luxurious bathroom, an outdoor whirlpool tub, a fireplace, and flat planel TV. Some of the sounds you'll hear include a doorbell, kitchen timer, crackling fireplace, shower humming, and flushing toilet. Every Barbie girl deserves a magnificent dollhouse like this.

Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse
from Mattel

Ages:4 and Up
Gender: Girls
This hot new Barbie Dollhouse from Mattel is expected to be a huge seller this Christmas. It is actually modeled after the real life Barbie Mailbu Dreamhouse. There are 3 floors of play with over 6 rooms and even a working ride elevator. The house can even fold open so that you can easily play with it. It is incredible dreamy and ethereal. It's sure to be a fantasyland for girls this Christmas.

Justin Bieber Tour Bus and Concert Stage
from The Bridge Direct

Age: 6 and up
Gender: Girls
The Justin Bieber Tour Bus and Concert Stage is the perfect accessory for your Justin Bieber Real Hairstyle Doll, the Justin Bieber Singing Doll, or the Justin Bieber Basic Dolls. The tour bus opens up to reveal a concert stage for Bieber to take center stage. Perhaps, the coolest aspect is that this JB accessory features an MP3 connection with a real speaker for playing your digital music. This accessory even features real lights, a revolving dance stage, and a pop out backstage lounge. This is a no-brainer for the Justin Bieber fan in your family.

Fisher-Price Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen
from Fisher-Price

Age: 2 - 6
Gender: Girls
The Fisher-Price Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen allows children to cook along with their favorite character, Dora, in her Fiesta Favorites Kitchen. Simply place the recipe in the window and Dora will guide you. The toy promotes early language learning. Two recipes are included and all the accessories need to cook each of the recipes are included. This set also features bilingual (Spanish/English) phrases. Assembly is very easy so your little chef will be cooking in no time.

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People are calling 2012 the year of the tablet. With the success of the iPad, toy makers are trying to make educational tablets for kids. Vtech has already developed the Vtech InnoTab for children. Leapster is following suit with its own tablet for kids called the LeapFrog LeapPad Tablet .

Kindle Fire
from Amazon

Age: 10 years and up
Gender: Both
The Kindle Fire is a toy that's both for kids and adults. This full featured colored tablet has all of the features you expect in a tablet like entertainment, games, web, reading and more. The only thing missing is the price. This beautiful 7 inch display is light enough to hold in a just one hand but powerful enough to run today's most sophisticated apps. It's integrated with Amazon services. So all of your books, media, and movies are stored on Amazon's cloud computers for free instead of the device. Enjoy ultra fast web browsing thanks to Amazon's cloud technology. All this is being offered for under $200. Everybody around the office wants one. If you want one of these you have to reserve your place in line as supplies are limited.

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet
from LeapFrog

Age: 4 to 9
Gender: Both
LeapFrog has introduced the LeapPad Explorer, a revolutionary learning tablet similar to the iPad. It has a full color display, plays video and music, and features a whole line of educational software. Unlike a real tablet, this tablet is built for kids. And it's less than $100. Plus, it comes with built-in software that will have your little tyke exploring in no time. Many experts are calling this the 'must-have gadget' for elementary school kids ages 4 - 9. The software can teach spelling, math , and more. And it looks cool, too. A large and growing library is currently available and the tablet is backward-compatible with the Leapster Explorer games, videos, and apps. Let your kids leap forward this Christmas with this new innovative tablet from LeapFrog.

Vtech - InnoTab Interactive Learning Tablet
from VTech

Age: 4 to 9
Gender: Both
The VTech InnoTab is designed like an iPad for kids ages 4 - 9. This cutting-edge multifunctional device features an intuitive touchscreen interface. Installed apps include an e-book reader, games, MP3 player, video player, photo viewer, and more. The Vtech InnoTab will be released this Fall.

Vtech - Kidizoom Spin & Smile Digital Camera
from VTech

Age: 3 - 15 years
Gender: Both
The newest edition of VTech's ultra popular line of kid's cameras is here. These cameras are consistently on the best selling toy charts because they are simple to operate, durable, and kid friendly. This entry level 2.0 megapixel camera is perfect for kids just starting to learn to take pictures. This new version allows kids to rotate the lens and take a photo of themselves. Kids can take pictures,record videos, and play games. With the editing software, your kids can use their creativity adding fun special effects. You can even view the pictures and videos on your TV. It's available in both pink and blue. Spin and say "Cheese" on Christmas day.

Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera
from Fisher-Price

Age: 3 - 7
Gender: Both
The Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera is fittingly named as it is capable of withstanding drop after drop. As the name implies, this product is designed to be handled by kids. It's tough digital camera that also features kid-friendly controls. In other words, it's very simple to operate. It also features a color screen, built-in memory capable of storing over 1000 photos, 0.3 MP imager, and 4x digital zoom. In fact, the imager is enhanced for good performance under low lighting conditions. Users can even add fun special effects with the software. Now even kids can enjoy the art of digital photography.

Hexbug Nano Glows in the Dark Habitat Set
from Innovation First

Age: 3 and up
Gender: Both
The Hexbug sets contain micro robotic creatures that behave like real bugs and are going to be huge hits with boys. We have no idea why boys are so into fake bugs but they are. Kids can learn about bugs and their habitats. The Hexbug Nano Habitat Set contains everything you need to build your own Hexbug Nano Habitat. The unique aspect of this set is that it actually glows in the dark. The set contains ten easy to connect pieces for designing trails and two rare Hexbug Nano specimens. You can even mix and match with other Hexbug Nano products to create a mega track. Plus, it's not as icky as the real thing.

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Video games are immensely popular during Christmas time. This year the only new system is the Nintendo 3DS from Nintendo. Since it's the only new system out this year, people looking for a hot new portable video game system will probably buy Nintendo 3DS. But there is a ton of innovative software also coming out that challenges the definition of a video game. Let's have a look at what's hot.

Skylander's Spyro's Adventure
from Activision

Age: 5 years and up
Gender: Boys
System: Nintendo 3DS, Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC
Here's a Spyro videogame with a huge twist. Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure incorporates both physical toys and videogames together. The toys can be brought into the game world through the Portal Of Power device that is included with the game. You simply place the toy on it and the toy is scanned into the game ready to play with. You will have to swap different characters into the game in order to complete certain challenges. Three figures are included with the game but there are over 30 to collect. It stars everybody's favorite dragon - Spyro. Spyro will light up a lot of fireplaces this winter.

Nintendo 3DS
from Nintendo

Age: 5 years and up
Gender: Both
System: Nintendo 3ds
The big selling point of the Nintendo 3DS is that it allows you to experience stereoscopic 3D games without wearing special 3D glasses. Some say Nintendo launched the Nintendo a little bit prematurely earlier this year without much software and at too high a price. Well, Nintendo is back with the Nintendo 3DS at a new cheaper price point. Since it's the only new gaming system out this year, experts predict that Santa will be delivering a lot of Nintendo 3DS systems for Christmas in 2011.

Top 2011 Nintendo 3DS Games

Sony PlayStation 3
from Sony

Age: 5 years and up
Gender: Both
System: Sony PS3
Sony has given the PS3 new life with a brand new affordable price. The price was lowered by $50. This cutting-edge system features the ability to play Blu-Ray discs and play games. It even has the ability to play over 200 supported 3D stereoscopic games. With a stellar lineup of hot AAA titles including Uncharted 3, Batman: Arkham City, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, many will be asking Santa for a new PS3.

Top 2011 PlayStation 3 Games

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PlayStation 3D Display
from Sony

Age: Everyone
Gender: Both
Enjoy 3D television and gaming at an affordable price. Sony's 24" PlayStation 3D Display boasts the best-in-class 3D HD display quality for an ultra immersive 3D gaming experience. The innovative SimulView technology delivers full HD screen visuals to each player in two-player mode. The display can be connected to your PS3, cable box, and PC for enjoying all of your 3D content. Built-in speakers and subwoofer take your audio experience to new heights. This slim, compact design is perfect for smaller entertainment spaces. The package includes: PlayStation 3D Display, 3D glasses, MotorStorm: Apocalypse (3D Game), and an HDMI cable all for an incredible value! Now those who are on a budget can enjoy all of the benefits of 3D entertainment.

Microsoft Xbox 360
from Microsoft

Age: 5 years and up
Gender: Both
System: Microsoft Xbox 360
Earlier this year Xbox 360 took the lead as the number one console in America. Microsoft is set to release a whole slew of games including Gears Of War 3, Forza Motorsport 4, and Fable.

Top 2011 Xbox 360 Games

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Xbox Kinect
from Microsoft

Age: 5 years and up
Gender: Both
System: Microsoft Xbox 360
Microsoft's Kinect allows you to use your body as the controller. Last year Kinect for Xbox 360 took the world by storm. It became the fastest selling consumer device in history. This year there are a slew of new Kinect experiences for kids including: Kinect: Disneyland Adventures, Kinect Star Wars and Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster. If you enjoyed Dance Central and Kinect Sports, this year there is Dance Central 2 and Kinect Sports: Season Two. Say goodbye to controllers this Christmas.

Top 2011 XBox 360 Kinect Games

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Nintendo Wii
from Nintendo

Age: 5 years and up
Gender: Both
System: Nintendo Wii
Don't count the Nintendo Wii out just yet. Its swan song is arriving just in time for the holidays. A brand new Zelda game is coming out. It's probably the most anticipated game of the season. This is unlike any Zelda game you have played before. The latest Zelda game introduces full motion controls, which should heighten the overall experience. With the Wii MotionPlus, every movement on Link's sword is synchronized to the player's motion with precision. On guard.

Top 2011 Wii Games

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PlayStation Vita
from Sony

Age: Everyone
Gender: Both
The PlayStation Vita will revolutionize the portable videogame market forever. The PS Vita promises to bring a console-like gaming experience to the palm of your hands. The PS Vita is a technological marvel full of cutting-edge technology, such as a quad-core processing, touchscreen, six-axis controls, location-based gaming, GPS, and more. It is capable of producing amazingly rich visuals and gameplay experiences, as seen in the Uncharted game exclusively available on PS Vita. Two versions of the PS Vita hardware will be available at launch: PS Vita - WiFi and PS Vita - 3G/WiFi. The breakthrough system officially is slated for launch early next year. Gamers can buy PS Vita on February 22, 2012. Pre-orders for the PlayStation Vita are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

uDraw Gametablet with uDraw Studio: Instant Artist
from Thq

Age: 5 and Up
Gender: Both
System: Nintendo Wii, PS3, Xbox 360
Remember how Wii Fit made your family play together. THQ is hoping that families will play together again with the Udraw GameTablet. This device turns your television into an art studio. It combines gaming and art. The GameTablet comes packed in with UDraw Studio which is a painting program. There are other games available for the device that make use of the tablet interface such as Pictionary. It's an add on to your existing game console. It's available on Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Become an artist this Christmas.

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So there you have it. This is our list of Top Toys For Christmas 2012. Some of your favorites of 2011 may be on our list and some may not. Sound off on any hot toys that you think should have made the list or cast your vote for your favorites.