Want to Know What Toys Will Be Hot This Christmas & All Year Round?
Toys, toys, toys! Santa's workshop has been busy churning out dozens of new toys for the Christmas 2008 season.
This year's hot toy list ranges from cool robotic toys to handheld games and of course, the obligatory toy that goes potty!
I have three kids - one's now a teenager, but another (my son) is 9 and my daughter is 4. I know my toys. This Christmas, I'll be getting many of the toys on this list for Santa to deliver.
My daughter really really HAS to have the WowWee Panda Cub, for example. My son, on the other hand, has declared he wants the Catcha Beast.
We'll see what Old Saint Nick drops under our tree. All I know is I'm glad I did my research so I know what to shop for online to get the best sales. Throughout this lens, I've placed links for you to help you find certain products with ease. The reason I did this is because with Amazon, you often get FREE SHIPPING, which every parent loves.
Update: The Elmo Live Doll is poised to be the #1 best-selling toy this year for kids. Order online early because you won't be able to find it in local stores!
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Top 5 Bestsellers in Dolls
Barbie 2009 Holiday Doll
Release Date: 07/01/2009
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Barbie Pink Glamour Camper
Release Date: 07/01/2009
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Amazon Price: $69.97 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Barbie and The Three Musketeers Corinne Doll
Release Date: 07/01/2009
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Amazon Price: $17.97 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Barbie and The Three Musketeers Aramina Doll
Release Date: 07/01/2009
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Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Barbie Pink 3-Story Dream Townhouse
Release Date: 07/01/2009
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Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer
# 1 Christmas Toy
Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer:
Clone Trooper Voice Changer Helmet
Bring the excitement of being a real Stars Wars Clone Trooper to life with the Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer.
Your child can sound just like a member of the Grand Army of the Republic with this voice changing helmet that is big enough for kids of all ages and even speaks signature phrases from the TV show.
5 Bestsellers in Action Figures
Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid
Release Date: 10/05/2009
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Amazon Price: $33.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Fisher-Price Super Friends Batcave
Release Date: 06/20/2008
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Amazon Price: $35.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Transformers Movie 2 Leader Optimus Prime
Release Date: 05/29/2009
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Amazon Price: $35.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Transformers Movie 2 Combiner - Construction Devastator
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Amazon Price: $124.93 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Bakugan Gauntlet
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Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Here's Another Best-Selling Star Wars Clone Trooper Toys
LEGO Clone Troopers Battle Pack 7655
Amazon Price: $36.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
List Price: $9.99
"I gave this to my son for his 7th birthday. I'd previously given him a couple of harder kits, and while he tried very hard to put those together by himself, he eventually became frustrated and needed help. He put this kit together completely by himself in less than an hour, and you could literally see the pride in his face. He immediately started begging for the matching Star Wars droid kit. Over a week later, he's still playing with and rebuilding this set nearly every day."
Release Date: 01/02/2007
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Top 5 Games for Boys and Girls
Scene It? Twilight Deluxe Edition
Release Date: 10/01/2009
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Amazon Price: $22.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Connect 4 x 4
Release Date: 07/01/2009
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Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
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UNO MOO Preschool Game
Release Date: 07/01/2009
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Amazon Price: $30.98 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Bop It
Release Date: 06/07/2009
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WowWee Alive Plush Robotic Toys
# 2 Christmas Toy
WowWee Alive Panda Bear Cub Plush Robotic Toy in Black/White
After the expensive animated toys most parents couldn't afford (like $200+ ponies), manufacturers decided to downsize the robotic animals and now we have the following plush robotic toys:
WowWee Alive Lion Cub
WowWee Alive White Tiger Cub
WowWee Alive Panda Bear Cub
WowWee Alive Polar Bear Cub
But hey - if these are too "girly" for your little boy, look below - because WowWee also has some really cool robotic toys that are more geared for the boy crowd!
Top 5 Construction and Block Sets
LEGO Ultimate Building Set - 405 Pieces
Release Date: 08/01/2007
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LEGO Duplo 5380 Building Set - 71 Pieces
Release Date: 08/01/2007
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Amazon Price: $24.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
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LEGO Star Wars The Battle of Endor (8038)
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Amazon Price: $114.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
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LEGO Star Wars Clone Walker Battle Pack
Release Date: 12/15/2008
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Melissa & Doug 60-Piece Standard Unit Blocks
Release Date: 06/12/2006
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WowWee Robotic Toys for Boys
WowWee Robotics Roboquad
Release Date: 11/01/2007
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WowWee Robotic DragonFly - Blue (27 MHz)
Release Date: 11/01/2007
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Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
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WowWee Tribot Talking Companion in Red/Black
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Amazon Price: $54.97 (as of 11/26/2009)
List Price: $99.99
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WowWee Chimpanzee Alive Animatronic Life Like Chimp Robot Monkey with Remote
Release Date: 06/12/2006
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Amazon Price: $57.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
List Price: $139.99
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Tomy I-SOBOT Robot
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Amazon Price: $252.49 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Top 5 Science Kits for Kids
Scientific Explorer's Mind Blowing Science Kit for Young Scientists
Release Date: 01/01/2007
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Amazon Price: $15.70 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Snap Circuits SC-300
Release Date: 06/12/2006
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Amazon Price: $43.49 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100
Release Date: 06/12/2006
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Amazon Price: $22.19 (as of 11/26/2009)
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My First Lab Duo-Scope
Release Date: 04/28/2009
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Amazon Price: $61.13 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Learning Resources Prepared Slides Combination Set, 48 Specimens
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My Life
# 3 Christmas Toy
Playmates My Life Handheld Portable Console
My Life is a stylish handheld game console made for girls age 6 and older. It's fully programmable, and girls can create their own character, play games, go shopping and send messages to friends with their own My Life.
Magic Cards and the My Disco World cartridge can extend game play.
Top 5 Riding Toys
Schwinn Roadster 12-Inch Trike (Multiple Colors)
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John Deere Farm Tractor & Trailer
Release Date: 09/01/2006
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Amazon Price: $119.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Vespa Scooter Ride-On
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Amazon Price: $69.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Kid Trax Red Fire Engine Electric Ride-On
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Amazon Price: $492.87 (as of 11/26/2009)
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FurReal Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup
# 4 Christmas Toy
Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup
Who doesn't want such a fun and well-behaved puppy in their home? Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup is the cutest and most realistic electronic dog you could ever find. He's 2 feet tall and plays, barks, acts and looks just like a real puppy. FurReal Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup is a perfect gift!
Top 5 Radio Controlled Toys
Fisher-Price GeoTrax Rail and Road System Blast-Through Barn with GeoAir Expansion Track
Release Date: 08/18/2008
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Amazon Price: $38.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
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23" Balaenoptera Musculus Radio Remote Control Racing Boat (colors may vary)
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Amazon Price: $27.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
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New Bright - 1:14 Radio Control Chevy Silverado
Release Date: 09/01/2007
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Amazon Price: $65.44 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Fisher-Price GeoTrax Rail and Road System Fly-By Bridge with GeoAir Expansion Track
Release Date: 08/18/2008
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Amazon Price: $21.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Blade mCX S300 RTF
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Elmo Live
# 5 Christmas Toy
It's Elmo Live! The sitting, standing, joking, singing, lovable red Muppet that all kids love. The Sesame Elmo Live opens and closes his mouth just like a real Muppet when he talks and sings.
He can wave his arms and cross his legs. It's just like having the real Elmo in your own home. A must-have for any Elmo fan.
Top 5 Arts and Crafts on Santa's Toy List
Crayola Color Explosion Glow Board
Release Date: 08/01/2007
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Amazon Price: $15.65 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel
Release Date: 06/12/2006
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Amazon Price: $66.26 (as of 11/26/2009)
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IlluStory Make Your Own Story Kit
Release Date: 06/12/2006
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Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush
Release Date: 08/01/2008
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Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set
Release Date: 08/01/2008
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Cupcake Maker
# 6 Christmas Toy
Jakks Pacific Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker
Young cooks and bakers in your house will love the Cupcake Maker. There are a variety of flavors for the cupcakes that can be frosted, swirled and decorated for bakery style treats to share with friends. This toy gives kids a good introduction to the basics of cooking like mixing and measuring.
Got this for my daughter last year and she AND her older brothers LOVED it! (She's now 5). The cupcakes are super easy to make but it's fun for them and the clean up was very easy, too.
Top 5 Electronic Games and Toys
Say What
Release Date: 07/07/2007
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Amazon Price: $14.79 (as of 11/26/2009)
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20Q Harry Potter
Release Date: 11/01/2007
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Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Fisher Price Splatster
Release Date: 07/15/2009
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Amazon Price: $39.97 (as of 11/26/2009)
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20Q (Colors May Vary)
Release Date: 08/01/2007
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Amazon Price: $10.12 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Nanovor Nanoscope Digital Collectible Game
Release Date: 10/01/2009
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Top 5 Baby Toys
Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, Brown/ White
Release Date: 11/18/2008
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Cloud b Sleep Sheep - Four Soothing Sounds From Nature
Release Date: 06/12/2006
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Amazon Price: $16.65 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Baby Einstein Takealong Tunes
Release Date: 10/19/2007
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Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Baby's First Blocks
Release Date: 01/15/2007
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Amazon Price: $8.50 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper
Release Date: 09/06/2006
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Baby Born with Magic Potty
# 7 Christmas Toy
MGA Baby Born With Magic Potty
Little Baby Born is ready for potty training! The Baby Born with Magic Potty comes with a diaper, her very own purple potty and other fun accessories. Baby Born does all the things a real baby does - eats, drinks, sleeps, moves, pees, even soils her diaper! She's a favorite of little girls who love to play make believe mommy.
Top 5 Toddler Toys
Hasbro Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride
Release Date: 09/06/2006
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Amazon Price: $21.29 (as of 11/26/2009)
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LeapFrog Fridge Farm Magnetic Animal Set
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Amazon Price: $10.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
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LeapFrog® Learn & Groove Musical Table
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Amazon Price: $19.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Lamaze Jacques the Peacock
Release Date: 01/01/2007
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Amazon Price: $8.59 (as of 11/26/2009)
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LEGO Duplo 5380 Building Set - 71 Pieces
Release Date: 08/01/2007
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Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix
# 8 Christmas Toy
It looks a lot like a watch, but the Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix doesn't tell the time. With sound effects and red and green lights, the Deluxe Omnitrix calls forth a host of aliens from the popular kids TV show. Fun for all Ben 10 fans.
Top 5 Plush Dolls and Toys
Boots Dora's Monkey
Release Date: 12/01/2007
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Amazon Price: $7.98 (as of 11/26/2009)
Fisher Price Elmo Live Encore
Release Date: 08/01/2009
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Amazon Price: $56.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Ty Dora - Dora the Explorer
Release Date: 06/01/2006
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Amazon Price: $7.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Ty Scooby Doo
Release Date: 09/01/2008
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Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Learning Puppy
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Bakugan Starter Pack
# 9 Christmas Toy
The Bakugan Starter Pack set includes 3 marbles that morph into battle ready warriors, and 3 Gate Cards that are used to magnetically activate the spheres into the morphing action. Bakugan Starter Packs come with green, blue or red warriors - all battle ready.
Zhu Zhu Pet Toy Hamsters Are Big Hits
Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Mr. Squiggles - Light Brown
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Zhu Zhu/Go Go Pets Hamster Funhouse (Hamsters Sold Separately)
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Amazon Price: $39.85 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Pipsqueek - Yellow
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Amazon Price: $52.74 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Num Nums
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Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Chunk - White
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Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel
# 10 Christmas Toy
Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel
Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel is something we have at our house. My daughter LOVES this - we bought it last year and it seems the other 200+ reviewers on Amazon also agree with me - this is a BIG smile producer for many kids who want to show off their creative side.
More Best Selling Games and Toys for Kids
Mindflex Game
Release Date: 07/28/2009
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Amazon Price: $179.95 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid
Release Date: 10/05/2009
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Amazon Price: $33.00 (as of 11/26/2009)
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Scrabble Slam Cards
Release Date: 06/20/2009
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Amazon Price: $6.92 (as of 11/26/2009)
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LeapFrog Scribble and Write
Release Date: 04/13/2009
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Playskool Chuck My Talking Truck
Release Date: 07/15/2009
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Hasbro Baby Alive Sip 'N Slurp Caucasian Doll
# 11 Christmas Toy
Hasbro Baby Alive Sip 'N Slurp Caucasian Doll
The Hasbro Baby Alive Sip 'N Slurp Caucasian Doll is a big hit this Christmas - it's currently selling like hotcakes on Amazon. She drinks juice and wets her diaper.
This doll is so fun for little girls. Your little girl can mix up the juice and squeeze the doll's tummy so the Baby Alive doll will drink it through the straw.
As she's drinking, she blinks and then it's time to change her wet diaper. Your little girl gets the doll with a t-shirt, a sippy cup that has a lid, a couple of straws, some doll juice mix packets, and diapers!
Top 5 Vtech Learning Toys
VTech Tote and Go Laptop - Pink
Release Date: 05/17/2009
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VTech Preschool Learning Tote and Go Laptop
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VTech Preschool Kidizoom Plus Digital Camera - Pink [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
Release Date: 09/01/2009
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Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
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VTech Preschool Kidizoom Plus Digital Camera - Pink
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Vtech - Write & Learn Letter Book
Release Date: 07/01/2007
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Transformers Movie Screen Battles Action Figures
# 12 Christmas Toy
Transformers Movie Screen Battles
Desert Attack
Transformers Movie Screen Battles Action Figures are going to be under almost every tree if there's a boy in the house. These figures transform just like they do in the movies. You can get any of the most popular Transformer Action Figures on Amazon including:
Desert Attack
First Encounter
Final Stand
Capture of Bumblebee
And many, many more! Just click through the link above and you can see them all!
Top 5 LeapFrog Toys
LeapFrog® Explorer Smart Globe
Release Date: 06/12/2006
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Amazon Price: $246.33 (as of 11/26/2009)
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LeapFrog® Leapster® 2 Learning Game System - Green
Release Date: 07/01/2008
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Amazon Price: $48.96 (as of 11/26/2009)
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LeapFrog Text and Learn
Release Date: 04/21/2009
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Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 11/26/2009)
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LeapFrog Fix the Mix!
Release Date: 06/02/2008
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Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 11/26/2009)
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LeapFrog Tag Junior book pal
Release Date: 06/12/2009
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