Top Toys For Boys and Girls

Barbie Pink 3-Story Dream Townhouse

Amazon Price: (as of 12/15/2009)
List Price: $159.99

When I was growing up, I was always jealous of the clothes, careers, cars and homes that Barbie owned, just like the hundred's of thousands (probably millions) of other little girls.
Although I'm in my late 50's, I still can't pass by the toy department without taking a look of Barbie's new crib. And this year, Barbie has outdone herself with her Pink 3-Story Dream Townhouse.

What's not to love about this 21st century totally Barbie Townhouse. Three story's of unique dollhouse features. There's a crackling fireplace, a pop up flat screen TV, whirlpool, elevator (Barbie would never live in a place where she would have to take the stairs), tiki lights and in the bathroom the shower hums and the toilet actually flushes.

Since this townhouse includes furniture and fixtures you don't have to rum out to furnish it. When you open the fridge, it lights up and there is pretend food for Barbie and her friends.

Each floor has new surprises and will delight your child (and you!).

Mindflex Game

Amazon Price: (as of 12/15/2009)

Are you familiar with Mindflex Game?
It's one of the top selling games on Amazon for kids 8 -15 and it's a bit difficult to explain it.
To start off, this is a game that only 1 person at a time can play.
The object of the game it to "levitate" a small ball above the game console and as you become more adept you can move it through, around and up and over mazes.
Now what set's this game apart from others is how you levitate and move the ball.
You've really got to see and read the full description at Amazon to fully understand Mindflex.

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Moon In My Room

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/15/2009)
List Price: $29.99

There has always been a fascination with the moon and now with Moon in My Room your child can learn about the different phases of the moon without having to go outside.

Your child probably isn't up at 2 AM or even 5AM, but with Moon in My Room they can simulate what the moon would look like in your city at that time.

Included are a remote control and also a 15 minute audio CD that explains the relationship between the earth and the moon.

Uncle Milton Moon in My Room is not just educational, it's a heck of a lot of fun.

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Bananagrams

Amazon Price: $16.75 (as of 12/15/2009)
List Price: $14.95

Remember how much fun you had with word games when you were younger? Well, even with all the high-tech electronic games now-a-days, kids still love playing low-tech word games.

The most popular of these word games is Bananagrams! Bananagrams is similar to word games that you played as a child but it doesn't use a board and each title is worth the same point value. You can even take apart your crossword to use a specific letter - just don't get caught with many pieces in your hand when your opponent goes out.

Easy to take with you and a game can be completed in as little as 5 minutes so it's a great activity for kids when they are short on time but want to stay occupied.

Even grown-ups will love playing Bananagrams.

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Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid

Amazon Price: $34.00 (as of 12/15/2009)
List Price: $39.99

Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Drago is this year's most popular Bakugan action figure. Bakugan was also hot last year and the excitement continues this year with Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Drago.

Maxus Dragonoid is a combination of 7 Bakugan (1 Bakugan and 6 Bakugan Trap) that unite to form the ultimate monster. Even if your child has many of the Bakugan traps he won't have the 6 traps that are included in Maxus Dragonoid as these are specific to this action figure only.

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Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/15/2009)
List Price: $19.99

Melissa & Doug is know by parents as a company that creates toys that stretch children's imagination by using simple ideas and make them fun.

In this Slice and Bake Cookie Set, you child can pretend that they are making, baking and frosting cookies.

Now what makes it even more fun is that you can add to fun by playing games like matching colors or shapes. Instructions are included for these different activities.

A great toy for both girls and boys ages 3 and up.

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Harumika Runway Showstopper Set

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 12/15/2009)

This Harumika Runway Showstopper Set is just one of the many Harumika sets that are available for children 4-15 years. Each age group will find different ways of playing and designing their runway outfits. The older the child the more intricate the design.
This is one of the few "children's toys" that will attract such as diverse age group.

Also very popular is the Harumika Bridal Wedding Collection with Dressing Room and Harumika Designer Dress Form Sets-New York City.

Fisher-Price Elmo Live

Amazon Price: $58.99 (as of 12/15/2009)

Few beloved childhood characters remain popular for generation after generation.

The characters of Sesame Street are different: they have been teaching children important life lessons for nearly four decades. Their staying power can be attributed to a lot of things, including their educational toys designed to make learning fun for small children.

One great example of a popular Sesame Street toy is Elmo Live by Fisher-Price.

Elmo Live by Fisher-Price is the next generation of interactive learning toys involving the cuddly and charming Elmo.

The first interactive Elmo, the Tickle-Me Elmo was a runaway hit with children and parents alike. It allowed children to learn about shapes, colors, letters and numbers simply by playing with their Elmo doll.

Tickle-Me Elmo proved to be such a hit that stores couldn't keep them in stock. Parents frantically did whatever it took to get this cuddly toy for their child, including staying up all night to be the first in line for the doll.

Now, Fisher-Price recaptures that magic with Elmo Live by Fisher-Price.

Elmo Live by Fisher-Price is another lifelike, interactive version of Elmo that is again designed to teach children everything they need to grow academically.

With just a tickle or squeeze of his back, foot, tummy or nose, Elmo Live by Fisher-Price comes to life to play with your children and give them hours of fun and education.

Elmo Live by Fisher-Price can move his arms and mouth, cross his legs and turn his head while playing storyteller to your children - Elmo Live by Fisher-Price tells fascinating stories, sings songs and plays game as long as your children is able to keep up.
Elmo Live by Fisher-Price is just the friend your children need to motive them to learn important information they'll need throughout their lives.

Elmo Live by Fisher-Price is truly a great advance in educational toys designed specifically for children.

You're sure to marvel at just how interactive and lifelike Elmo Live by Fisher-Price appears to be. Help your children start learning at an early age while having fun at the same time with Elmo Live by Fisher-Price.

Just don't wait, this toy is sure to be another hot seller, so get your Elmo Live by Fisher-Price before everyone else does!

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Disney Netpal by ASUS - 8.9-Inch Magic Blue Netbook - 5 Hour Battery Life

Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 12/15/2009)

Disney Netpal Netbook by ASUS is not a toy but is a fully featured netbook.

What makes the Disney Netpal netbook so different is that it makes web browsing safe for children and is customized with Disney themed options.

If you have been thinking about getting your child a netbook to help with school work and to learn about the internet you couldn't ask for a better netbook.

Operating System: Genuine Microsoft Windows XP with Disney Desktop themes
Display: 8.9-inch 1024x600 LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD
Intel CPU: Intel Atom N270
Wireless Data Network: WLAN: 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.4GHz n)
Memory: 1GB DDR-2 (Memory size is upgradable to 2GB)
Hybrid Storage: 160GB HDD + 10GB Eee Online Storage**
Camera: 0.3M Pixels
Audio: Stereo Speakers, High-Definition Audio CODEC, Analog Microphones
Storage Cards: 2-in-1 MMC, SD(SDHC) flash card slot
Input/Output: 1 x VGA connector, 3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 2 x audio jacks: Headphone & Mic-in
Battery: 5 hours* Li-Polymer battery
Dimensions: 9.76 (W) x 6.81 (D) x 1.13 (H) inches
Weight: 2.65 lbs (with battery)

Disney Netpal by ASUS - 8.9-Inch Princess Pink Netbook - 5 Hour Battery Life

Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 12/15/2009)

This Disney Netpal by ASUS - 8.9-Inch Princess Pink Netbook for girls has the same web safe features as the netbook for boys but is customized for girls.

MATCHBOX Rocky the Robot Truck - Deluxe Rocky

Amazon Price: $75.99 (as of 12/15/2009)

MATCHBOX Rocky the Robot Truck is an interactive dump truck. Yes, you heard correctly - an interactive dump truck.

Rocky the Robot Truck can speak over 100 phrases talking and interacting with kids and even tells jokes.

When he goes to sleep, you can hear him snore. Rocky can also dance, his headlights light up and his rugged design and full-tilting bed are great for manipulative play and shakes and wiggles to his own music.

Boys ages 3 -10 will have fun hour after hour.
Rocky the Robot comes with 4 C cell batteries,but you better pick up extra or have rechargables handy becsuse Rovky will become your son's best play pal.

Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup

Playtime is going to the dogs and this playful pooch is leading the charge!

The lovable mutt features voice recognition, obeying six commands, including, "Sit", "Speak", and "Lie down".

Tell your furry friend to give you his paw and he'll raise his right or left paw ask him if he wants a treat, and he'll nod and whimper to let you know he's ready for his "dog bone".

Does your child ask you for a pet dog on a daily basis?
Sure, it would be nice to have a pet in your family, but between work, school and extracurricular activities, your family doesn't even get to see each other very often, let alone have time to love and care for a pet.

It's heartbreaking to tell your animal-loving child that they can't have a pet of their own. How can you avoid getting a pet while making your child happy?

By giving your child the next best thing: Furreal Friends Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup by Hasbro.

Furreal Friends Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup by Hasbro joins the other Furreal Friends to provide children with hours of fun with their very own lifelike puppy.

Furreal Friends Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup by Hasbro is a rambunctious Golden Retriever who acts just like a real-life puppy.

Your children can interact with Furreal Friends Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup by Hasbro just like they could a real dog.

Furreal Friends Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup by Hasbro recognizes voices and commands.

Your children will be amazed at how he can respond appropriately to commands like "sit," "lie down," "speak," and "do you want a treat?"

Furreal Friends Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup by Hasbro also barks, wags his tail, blinks, moves his ears and eats his puppy treats!

Also, just like a real puppy, Furreal Friends Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup by Hasbro responds to affection by wagging his tail and will respond when children speak to him.
This is thanks to motion-sensing technology.

Furreal Friends Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup by Hasbro is so full of life and personality; your children may even forget that he's not a real puppy! They'll adore spending hours "teaching" him commands and petting his fur.

With Furreal Friends Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup by Hasbro, they'll also be learning important skills that they can someday use to care for a real-life animal.
Don't let your children keep begging for a dog of their own.
Give them Furreal Friends Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup by Hasbro and watch their eyes light up whenever he's around.

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Wild Planet Hyper Dash

Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 12/15/2009)
List Price: $29.99

Wild Planet Hyper Dash is a fast electronic interactive game for boy and girls ages 7-12. Hyper Dash helps your child's math skills, eye hand coordination, gets them off the couch and moving.

Wild Planet Hyper Dash has won several educational awards such as the iParenting Award and a Seal of Excellence Award from Creative Child Magazine, along with several other honors recognizing it as an innovative, educational toy.

However, Wild Hyper Dash is fun! Your children will love the interaction.

Customer reviews for Hyper Dash are glowing and many are using it outside of the age recommendations and are finding that older (including adults) and some younger children are also enjoying this game.

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Fisher-Price Smart Cycle

Amazon Price: $126.99 (as of 12/15/2009)

Smart Cycle plugs right into your TV, ready to take kids on learning adventures like no other.

As they pedal, favorite character friends guide them through learning discoveries, games and even exciting races. Other activities don't require pedaling at all. Includes Learning Adventure game cartridge with 3 ways to play:

1) Drive, steer and learn at your own pace--visit Math Mountain, Shape Lake, Number Fields, Letter Creek and other stops along the way.

2) Learn, stop and rest, but don't stop learning! Use the joystick to reinforce important learning skills with plenty of games and activities with different levels for growing kids.

3) Race--put the pedal to the metal as you race with cars on-screen, against the clock, or with another player.

Uses D cell batteries so it's best to have a battery recharger that fits D cell batteries.

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Fisher-Price Imaginext Ultimate Dino

Amazon Price: $129.99 (as of 12/15/2009)

Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price

With all of the technology in the world today, isn't it nice to know that some things never change? For example, young children have been fascinated by dinosaurs for generations.

These prehistoric creatures are captivating to children. They want to know everything about dinosaurs: where they lived, what they ate, why they became extinct. The questions are never ending.

The brilliant minds at Fisher-Price know this and have developed a toy dinosaur that utilizes technology innovation to captivate and educate children of all ages.

Introducing Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price.

Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price is a dinosaur that your children can call their very own.

Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price does everything that a prehistoric dinosaur could do, including walking, blinking, moving his mouth and standing on his hind legs.

How can he do all of this?
With a special remote control that your child handles!

Your child can also control what sounds Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price makes, all with the touch of a button.

Your child simply uses the remote control to make Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price growl, roar and snort.

Children of all ages will love to make Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price move at their command, and it's easy.

The remote control is comprised of large, easy-to-understand buttons that even the smallest of hands can easily use.
Your child can play games with Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price, including fetch, chase the boulder and more.

Standing at just over two feet tall, Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price is big enough for older child and just small enough for younger ones.

He's a perfect match for any dinosaur-loving child in your life.

Teach your children the power of imagination with Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price.

They'll love having a dinosaur that they control as their 'pet.'

You'll love how they're quenching their thirst for dinosaur knowledge while developing their own imaginations in the process.
It's a win-win combination!

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EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles

Amazon Price: (as of 12/15/2009)

EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles

What child doesn't love a little adventure and exploration?

Why not give your child a tool that encourages their inquisitive minds to seek adventure and knowledge?

It's easy when you give them their very own pair of EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles!

EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles combine state of the art technology with kid-friendly materials to help your children see and explore under the guise of darkness.

EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles uses infrared light, along with a microscope perched on top of the goggles to assist your children in discovering animals and insects that they normally wouldn't see any other time of day.

EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles allow children to see over 50 feet when using the infrared technology.

The light is only visible to them, so they won't scare animals or anything else they're trying to explore away.

EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles are also useful in others ways.

For example, EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles can be used to help children navigate their way in the dark.
This is especially helpful when they're playing games with other children.

They can also use their EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles as a flashlight.

Or, children can use EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles in science class.

The attached microscope allows children to see microscopic organisms like bacteria at a magnified level, increasing the value of their education.

EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles comes with several accessories that you child will need to make their adventure complete, including a fully-adjustable headband, a safety breakaway power cord and a battery pack designed to fit comfortably on the goggles.

Children are natural explorers and observers. Luckily, there are plenty of things in the world for them to explore.

Why not help your child foster that interest in exploration and adventure with their very own pair of EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles.

The EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles are designed to grow with your child, so it's not something that will be used for a year or two and then tossed aside.

No, EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles are a good investment in the education of your children.

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Little Mommy Baby Knows Doll

Amazon Price: $26.19 (as of 12/15/2009)

Girls will have fun playing mommy with the adorable Baby Knows doll that loves to sing, play and teach.

The Baby Knows doll is completely interactive from "head-to-toe" and will recognize and name her ears, eyes, mouth, tummy, hands and toes when girls place the doll's hands over those areas.

When girls go over the areas a second time Baby Knows will play games and sing songs like ABCs.

Did you love to 'play house' as a child? You probably did.

Kids love to pretend, and emulating your parents and other adults is a natural thing to do. Now that you have kids, they'll probably want to do the same.

These days, however, you'd rather have your children focus on learning skills they'll need to do well in school instead of spending their time playing house.

You can have the best of both worlds!

These days, children have more to play with than simple baby dolls.
Innovation in toy technology has allowed for the creation of interactive dolls that teach children everything from potty training to their ABC's so they can get a leg up on their learning while having fun with their imaginations at the same time.

The latest addition to this line of interactive dolls is the Mattel Little Mommy Sweet As Me Baby Knows Dolls.

Mattel Little Mommy Baby Knows Dolls are designed to teach your child important skills in creativity and nurturing as they care for their doll while learning important academic skills simultaneously.

Mattel Little Mommy Baby Knows Dolls are available in both male and female and different races, giving you the opportunity to give your child a baby doll that 'looks' like them.

The Mattel Little Mommy Baby Knows Dolls are designed to be interactive in a variety of ways: they recite the names of their body parts in both English and Spanish when their hands are placed over those body parts.

In addition, Mattel Little Mommy Sweet As Me Baby Knows Dolls are designed to sing songs and play games with your children, giving your children hours of learning and fun time.

Childhood is a time when children learn skills that behaviors that stick with them throughout their lives. By giving your child a Mattel Little Mommy Sweet As Me Baby Knows Dolls, you are giving them the opportunity to learn important words and phrases while developing their abilities to care for others.

Mattel Little Mommy Baby Knows Dolls is truly a doll that helps your child develop social skills that they need to be successful.

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Playmobil Circus Ring

Amazon Price: $125.00 (as of 12/15/2009)

Do your children love to visit the circus when it rolls in to town each year?

Do they live for the clowns, the animals, the trapeze artists and the cotton candy and popcorn they get when they go?

If so, why not give your children a gift that lets them recreate the magic of the circus all year long: Circus Ring from Playmobil.

Circus Ring from Playmobil comes with everything your children need to turn their imagination into their very own circus spectacular, right in the middle of their own bedrooms.

Everything needed to run a successful circus is there, including the large Big Top tent where all the action happens, death-defying trapeze artists, tickets booths, a ringmaster, lighted entrance and the potential to add so much more!

Circus Ring from Playmobil is big enough that even the smallest hands can play with the parts with ease.

As a parent, you'll love how Circus Ring from Playmobil gives your children the opportunity to use their imaginations to create an exciting event.

Watch in amazement as your child plays ringmaster in the circus and emcees the show for spectators in the audience. Watch as your child choreographs thrilling acrobatic routines featuring the trapeze artists.

Or, watch as the ringmaster fights with tigers underneath the Big Top.

Your child can even sell refreshments to those in attendance.
The only limit to what your child can do with Circus Ring from Playmobil is their imaginations.

Also available are other accessories that can help your child expand their circus to an even greater level.

This is a great option to continually add excitement to their Circus Ring from Playmobil and you want to help them grow their imaginations with new and exciting adventures.

As a parent, it's important to help your children develop their interests and imaginations to the fullest extent possible.
You do this in a number of ways each day. However, children can help develop their own interests and imaginations by using toys that challenge them to think in different ways.

Circus Ring from Playmobil is a great way to do that.

Why not get your children their very own Circus Ring from Playmobil and watch as bring the glamor of circus life into the comfort of your home!

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Bakugan Battle Pack (Styles and Colors May Vary)

Amazon Price: $16.28 (as of 12/15/2009)

Bakugan Mania is the only way that you can describe how the phenom of Bakugan.

Popular with both boys and girls Bakugan has children using their imagination along with skills and strategy to score points.

As I went shopping I found that this particular set was sold out in all of our local stores as was many of the Bakugan products.

If you are interested in getting your children Bakugan sets or packs I suggest that you pick them up now as they sell out so incredibly fast.

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Tinker Bell

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/15/2009)

This Disney movie is both a mesmerizing story with beautiful graphics but also teaches children a great lesson about themselves.

Customer reviews have been overwhelming and here is just one small snippet from Amazon reviews.

"This is how Disney should be done!
You see a lot of reviews saying how little kids will love this movie, well, I'm 43 and I don't have any kids, and I thought this was one of the best Disney videos I've seen in... "

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High School Musical 3 High School Playset

Amazon Price: $126.93 (as of 12/15/2009)
List Price: $134.99

It's senior year at East High in High School Musical 3 and Mattel has recreated East High in this highly detailed play set. See the soda machine, the trophy poster, basketball hoop and so much more.
All that is need is your imagination and your favorite High School Musical dolls.

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