Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Wrestling Toys and Play Sets Are in Store For an Action Packed Christmas

No matter the trend, Wrestling toys are a big draw for fans young and old. Whether it's kids wanting to play and stage their own grudge matches between the stars of the ring, or collectors intent on gathering all of their favourite wrestling stars together, Wrestling toys and wrestling play sets are a great idea for Christmas gifts.

The range of officially licensed Wrestling figures and play sets available continues to evolve and grow, with new figures and new accessories to check out. As ever, action figures of the famous wrestlers are a major draw for fans. Some of the best selling Wrestling toys currently available include stars such as Jeff Hardy, Hornswaggle, Evan Bourne and many more.

There are single figure packs, double packs and box sets available. There are also fantastic play sets such as the WWE Spring Ring or even the a thumb wrestling arena! The arena play sets that are available are a great idea for both children and collectors, as they offer somewhere to display figures and other collectibles in a wrestling themed environment.

It may be best to check out which particular element of wrestling collectibles the person you;re getting a gift for prefers. If not action figure and toys then there are posters, rucksacks, t-shirts and lots of other things to choose from. Wrestling merchandise is a superb idea for a Christmas gift as they're not linked to any one season, meaning they'll be appreciated a long time after the festive period has passed.

Think creatively- what would they really get the most out of? How about a replica wrestling belt? There are several available to check out alongside all of the other official wrestling goodies out there. The possibilities are countless, and the best wrestling toys remain one of the best Christmas gift ideas for fans of in-the-ring excitement.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

He-Man Action Figures: Cartoon Series History

When He-Man first hit television screens in 1983, it took the cartoon world by storm. First and foremost, it was the first cartoon series directed at children that had a collection of toys, the He-Man action figures to accompany it. Generally, advertising directed at children was heavily censored so that the makers of the He-Man action figures, Mattel, used the cartoon to promote the brand was considered innovative at the time.

Also it was the first cartoon that had a certain amount of violence. Up until that point, cartoons typically fitted the Tom & Jerry slapstick mould but He-Man had a cast of characters and stayed true to its comic book origins. To get around the strict censorship concerning violence in children's cartoons, most of the episodes ended with a 'moral of the story' or 'life lesson' to justify the story lines.

It was also the first cartoon to be produced for syndication, which meant that for the first series a bulk of 65 episodes were made, which meant the show could be broadcast across thirteen weeks which allowed it to build its fan base and establish the brand. This series was hugely popular and before long every child in the UK and the USA wanted their own collection of He-Man action figures.

It is also thought that the series was one of the cheaper cartoons to produce when in fact it was the most expensive animation production of its time. However, the cast of voices that were used were kept to a minimum, so for example a woman named Linda Gary provided all the voices for all the female characters.

The production company that Mattel used for the first series was Filmation and when they decided to convert the story into a cartoon, they decided to expand the storyline to make way for a new range of He-Man action figures.

The story begins in Eternia where Prince Adam / He-Man lives with his parents, King Randor and Queen Marlena. Prince Adam is considered by all who know him as lazy, clumsy and generally useless. However, the prince has a secret power which the Sorceress of Grayskull who lives in Castle Grayskulls endows upon him.

When he lifts his magic sword, with the words, "By the power of Grayskull! I have the power!" the prince is transformed into He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe. The story line of the fist series is concerned with protecting Eternia from the evil Skeletor who is determined to steal the power of Castle Grayskull.

When Mattel wanted to extend the range of He-Man action figures, they looked to He-Man's sister, Adora who was kidnapped at birth and raised by the evil Hordak. She also has special powers and transforms into She-Ra.

After She-Ra, the creators of He-Man looked to the past for inspiration. So the next series of He-Man is based in Preternia, which is ancient Eternia. This series explains the origins of He-Man, how he got his special powers and was also the inspiration for a whole new range of He-Man action figures.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

A Look at the Best Selling Christmas Toys Over the Years

Take a few moments away from frantically trying to find this year's hottest Christmas toys to reminisce about the best selling Christmas toys from previous years. Every year there is a hot new must have toy on every child's Christmas list and 2010 is no exception. Just as with this year, if there was a hit movie in a particular year, then the best sellers for the Christmas season probably were more on the side of action figures, VHS or DVDs, and soundtrack albums for that particular movie. For 2010, the big ones are Toy Story 3, Iron Man 2 and Transformers 2 but think back to 2004 when the Incredibles was the top Disney hit and Incredibles themed toys were a top feature in the toy market. Or think back to 1995 when Buzz Lightyear and our favourite cowboy, Woody first made an appearance on the big screen and their action figures subsequently made an appearance in our children's toy collections.

No matter what the best selling Christmas toys were in any particular year, it's safe to say that they were enjoyed by children from all over, and are now recorded in history for everyone to reflect on for years to come.

Two decades ago, the hottest Christmas toys were based on a gang of crime fighting turtles, the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles. These cartoon favorites were released to stores as four individual figurines, and dubbed the "heroes in a half-shell", each equipped with kung fu skills to help them fight their way through the underground sewers of New York City and right into the homes and hearts of young UK children.

Do you remember POGS? A collection of decorated disks, meant to be collected, traded, and flipped by young children, and is loosely based off of an even older game, tiddlywinks. How about Tamagotchis? Those little electronic pets were all the rage in the late 90s. The POGS and Tamagotchi fad quickly faded though and it seems kids have become more high tech and you're more likely to find something like a Nintendo DSi or a Nintendo Wii on your child's Christmas gift list in 2010.

This year, the best selling Christmas toys aren't electronic pets or turtle action figures. Times have changed and so have the expectations of the toy loving children. For 2010 the hottest Christmas toys are predicted to be video game consoles as well as games and toys based on this year's hit movies such as Toy Story 3 or popular Disney shows like Camp Rock and Hannah Montana.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Top Toys For Boys At Christmas 2010

Little boys love action and this 2010 Christmas season is no different. The year's top toys for boys include all of the latest action figures. Iron Man tops the list with the Iron Man helmet complete with frontline battle sounds and a slow release visor. Hours of endless imagination await your little one with Iron Man 2 Rocket Boost. This electronic figure comes ready for battle with a cannon and deployable wings.

Another incredible figurine ready to save the planet is the Transformers MV2 Gravity Bots: Optimus Prime. Watch your son's excitement as he watches Optimus prime transform from a truck to a robot all with the use of gravity. He'll want to see it again and again. Transformers make it to the list of top toys for boys for extreme creativity. Watch your little ones imagination skyrocket with LEGO city. A complete collection of city themes including fire station, construction site and the crawler crane will keep them busy.

The Fast Lane Monster Truck review shows just how much boys love these trucks every year, and this one is one of the most impressive and durable releases so for. The perfect gift for a little boy this Christmas!

Another top toys for boys pick for 2010 is the KidKraft Wooden Train Table. It has over 120 pieces and 3 storage bins for quick and easy storage and cleanup. It also works as a table as well. One of the best toys for boys this holiday season is the Fisher Price Imaginext Spider Vehicle with six legs and their very own mission to the moon. It also comes with its own ray gun and a small figurine for hours of spaceship adventures.

Take your little boy back in time with a Prehistoric Pets Interactive Dinosaur. This ferocious looking beast is all set and ready to go. It moves and goes into attack mode with the fast motions around. Your little boy will be fascinated with how much his dinosaur can do and you'll get extra points for being the coolest. Another cool dinosaur for the 2010 Holiday season is the Learning Curve Dinosaur Train with its incredible ability to chomp and chew, produce loud roars and display interesting dinosaur facts. Your little one will expand his knowledge all while he plays with his new interactive dinosaur pet. Toys that help them learn is what this Christmas season is all about.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Lord of the Rings Action Figures

Let's journey in Middle-earth and see what Lord of the Rings action figures are available now.

Background

In case you haven't heard, The Lord of the Rings film trilogy is based on the three-volume book The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. The film trilogy consists of three live action fantasy epic films: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002) and The Return of the King (2003).

Variety of Lord of the Rings Figures

The books and films have led to a huge fan base, with games and toys being created for the fans. You can find numerous Lord of the Rings action figures ranging in size from 6 inch, 10 inch, 12 inch, and even 20 inch figures. The cost of single figures can be from under $4, up to $130 or more.

Whatever character you're looking for from the series is likely available in some form. It may be difficult to find some of the more obscure characters in large sizes. You can find figures of the interesting creatures including Shelob the monster spider.

An example of a particularly striking Lord of the Rings figure is the Lord of the Rings Aragorn Epic Scale 20-Inch figure with Sound. This highly detailed figure stands over 20-inches tall and includes Aragorn's ranger sword, torch, eating knife, Elven hunting knife, quiver, and bow and arrows. It can be found for sale online in the range of $35 to $ 39.

bundle pack with more pictures

There are signs bundled packages, some with up to 20 characters. Vedas Warriors and Battle Beasts.

If you are buying the figures for games or a single display, it may be important for you to scale an equal number of stairs, or at least approximately equal. In this case, this unit packs can be very useful, because all the pieces of a package are usually in the samescale.

Playsets, Gift Sets, Boxed Sets

There are Armies of Middle Earth playsets that include numerous figures and accessories, all to scale.

There are Lord of the Rings Gift Sets & Boxed Sets from $10 to $100. These sets may include more than one figure, including horse and rider.

Poseable Figures

Super Poseable figures are flexible with usually a wire frame so that they can be positioned in different ways. This makes them more fun for playing in various scenes.

For Collectors and Gamers

The figures are collectibles, and can also be used in games of various kinds. Some people may want to get just one or two of their favorite characters, while some may want to collect all of the recognizable characters from the trilogy.

Whatever your interest regarding Lord of the Rings action figures, you're likely to find at least something that you will enjoy for years to come.

Perhaps interested to know that, in addition to action figures, there are many more types of Lord of the Rings merchandise available. You can statues, costumes, cards, posters, pewter cups, medals, jewelry, swords and more. It 's really a world of buyers Lord of the Rings.

If you are a collector, player or fan of Lord of the Rings books or movies, the products that you can bring joy for a long time.Just make an effort to shop around a bit, using the tips provided here and on our website, and you are sure to enjoy the journey.

Friday, January 7, 2011

The hottest action figures for sale

Looking for a great gift for children or adults? Why not buy a pair of action figures? These toys are very popular not only among children but also for many adults. And mind you some are very expensive and designs are very meticulous. This article is your guide and best-selling action toys available on the market today, warmer

As I write, these are the best of the best:

Transformers > Toys

The success and hype of the recent blockbuster film Transformers figures renewed the interest of adults and children in this action. This transformation, such as robots Autobots (good) and Decepticons (bad) business. In particular, many people are buying the famous characters such as Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron and the evil construction Devastator.

GI Joe

I remember crying on thisToys> 17 years ago, when my mother refused to buy me Ninja Snake Eyes. Fast forward 2009, these toys are hot again thanks to the recent movie GI Joe - Cobra.

GI Joe was originally started in the 60's by Hasbro. popular toys of recent years to stay, after all this is their innovative design and strong base, the character of the story to make children and adults to collect everything. popular characters are Ninja Snake, Duke, Storm Shadow,Ripcord, and bridgehead.

Bakugan

If you are not familiar with Bakugan is a game of creative strategy of a very popular anime TV series "Bakugan. Battle Brawlers" is very popular this action figure is 7 to 1 Bakugan Dragonoid Maxus. It contains a warrior named Neo Bakugan Dragonoid Bakugan and six cases (Grakas Hound, Dark Hound, Grafias, brachium and Spitarm SpyderFencer.) If you combine all together is a very powerful build Maxus DragonoidMonster.

Halo Action Figures

Unlike other action figures for sale, Halo is the 360th in a trilogy of video games created for the Xbox from Microsoft. These toys are ideal game for those who are fanatics. Many online and offline retailers reported sales figures this extraordinary action. The fact some providers argue that the demand for these action figures to commemorate theStar Wars hype in the early '70s. Popular games include Halo 3 Series Wave 6, Elite Combat Soldier, Soldier and Rogue Spartan War Chieftain Weapon Class.

Twilight Toys

Teens and tweens are so crazy, created with a fever the whole movie Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. These action figures are 7-inches tall and available character Edward Cullen, Bella, Jacob and Alice. And I see these toys are very popular with the ultraupcoming release of its sequel New Moon.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

The Top 10 Toys for Christmas 2010

On Christmas morning, every parent wants to see the look of excitement on their children's faces as they eagerly rip off the wrapping paper on the Christmas gifts that you carefully hid away for several weeks. Let's face it; it's getting more and more difficult to WOW the kids with so many new toys constantly being added to the market. The pressure is on to top last Christmas' gift while staying within your budget in these trying economic times so you'll be pleased to find out that the list of hottest Christmas toys for 2010 has something to suit everyone's budget and all the toys on this list are guaranteed to wow your children on Christmas morning.

Top 10 Toys for Christmas

1. Jet Pack Buzz Lightyear

Since the release of the first Toy Story movie back in 1995, Toy Story Toys have been a hit with kids all over the world. With the release of Toy Story 3 earlier this year, our favourite space ranger is back! Jet Pack Buzz Lightyear is set to be the most popular Toy Story Toy this year.

2. Zhu Zhu Pets

Zhu Zhu hamsters were huge in 2009 and they're set to be big sellers again in 2010. Priced at around £10, they're easy on the pocket. Cheap, cute and collectible are the top qualities that make Zhu Zhu pets one of the top toys for Christmas 2010.

3. Ben 10 Action Cruiser

Cartoon Network series Ben 10 is about 10-year old Ben who has the power to turn himself into alien creatures by means of a special device attached to his arm. A number of Ben 10 action figures have been popular in the toy market but the hot toy for Christmas 2010 is the Ben 10 Action Cruiser which transforms into battle mode to battle the aliens!

4. VTech Kidizoom VTech Kidizoom Camera Plus

Could your child be the next David Bailey or Annie Leibovitz? Nurture your little photographer's creative side with the VTech Kidizoom camera. VTech offer robustness and functionality with the most popular kid's digital cameras around.

5. Stinky the Garbage Truck

A singing and speaking garbage truck! Stinky the Garbage Truck will be a hot commodity this year. With several weeks to go before Christmas and it is already out of stock in many high street stores. If you're lucky enough to get your hands on Stinky, your children will absolutely love it.

6. Bananagrams Game

The hottest new word game is Bananagrams! Similar to Scrabble but the difference is that everyone can play at the same time instead of waiting for turns so each game can be over in as little as 5 minutes. It's a great way to help children with spelling and a fun game for all the family!

7. Nerf N-Strike Stampede

The latest blaster from Nerf is the Stampede ECS. Kids will have hours of outdoor fun with this fully automatic blaster. It can fire up to 50 foam darts without reloading and a number of accessories are available to customise it.

8. LEGO Toy Story 7590 Woody and Buzz to the Rescue

Continuing with the Toy Story 3 theme, this 92 piece Lego set allows your child to build RC (Andy's remote controlled car) and recreate scenes from the movie. It comes complete with Woody and Buzz Lightyear figures and is suitable for ages 6 and up.

9. Baby Annabell

The Baby Annabell doll by Zapf is just like a real baby! She sucks on her dummy, gurgles, drinks from her bottle and will even cry when you take her bottle away! Rock her gently and she will fall asleep but wake her from her sleep and she'll cry real tears. Baby Annabell is suitable for children aged 3 and up and is a big hit with little girls.

10. Mookie Peppa Pig Sit n Bounce

The Mookie Peppa Pig Sit n Bounce space hopper is for ages 3 and up and with its chunky grip handles to help keep kids steady, it will provide hours of fun bouncing around in the house or garden. It is easily inflated and deflated so that it can be tidily stored away when not in use or can be taken on holiday with you. So there you have it, the hottest Christmas toys for 2010 ranging from £6.49 to £79.99 so there is something to suit everyone's pocket. As with every year, the top 10 toys for Christmas are very popular and sometimes sell out so avoid the crowds by buying online and avoid disappointment by buying early!

Friday, December 24, 2010

2010 Hottest Christmas Toys

Any discerning, shopping-savvy parent has already started thinking about what gifts to give their children. Rest assured, your child will be the coolest kid on the block with one of these 2010 Hottest Christmas Toys:

Barbie Video Girl
This ain't your average Barbie! The doll itself is a working video camera. She is equipped with a color LCD screen and three easy-to-use controls. The resulting "movies" are from Barbie's point-of-view. These are already selling like hotcakes so hurry and get one before they're all out!

Mickey Dance Star
Mickey is a classic. Now he walks, talks, and dances! He's about the same size as a Tickle Me Elmo. Though he doesn't react to tickling, he does store multiple songs and interactive activities. If you can handle another singing and dancing toy in the house, he's a great gift this season.

Zhu Zhu Pets
Every year an animal toy comes out that becomes the must-have item. This year, it's Zhu Zhu Pets. They are little hamsters, without all the mess. Each hamster has its own unique personality and whimsical sounds. The Zhu Zhu Pets Salon lets your children give their Zhu Zhu Pets an awesome makeover. BBC even rated them as a Top 10 Toy this year.

Jet Pack Buzz Lightyear
The Toy Story saga is a childhood favorite. The third installment did incredibly well, and reignited interest in Toy Story action figures. Enter the Jet Pack Buzz Lightyear. He features an incredibly cool rocket pack, with afterburner jet lights ans sounds. He also comes with laser arm lights, and movie phrases. It looks like Buzz is leaving Woody in the dust!

Paper Jamz Guitar
The Paper Jamz guitar is a string-less, paper replica that actually lets you play music. Yes, you heard right. The guitars work by simply touching the surface.You place your fingers on the fingerboard and strum your other hand across the pretend strings to play. By placing different fingers on the frets, you will produce either a major, minor or seventh chord. Will Paper Jamz kill the air guitar star? You decide!

Pink Vtech Kidizoom
This digital camera is as kid friendly as it gets! It has a built in flash and incorporates two-eye viewing. It is extremely durable, and even records video. If your little girl is a budding photographer, this is the perfect present to get her started on her creative journey.

Don't let your kid be embarrassed by his out of date trinkets. Bag up the unused toys from years past to make room for some of the 2010 hottest Christmas toys!

Thursday, December 23, 2010

The Best Selling and Most Wanted Christmas Toys For Girls

Are you looking for the most wanted girls' toys for Christmas this year? The choice can be daunting, that's for sure, but there are certainly toys out there that are genuinely the most wanted this holiday season. It's easy for toy manufacturers to try and tell you what the big sellers are, but the reality may be a little different! here for you to discover for yourselves are the most wanted toys for girls this Christmas.

Movie and TV toys are always popular, and the big two for girls this year are most definitely the latest Twilight movie, New Moon, and toys and games based on the Hannah Montana TV and movie phenomenon. For New Moon fans there are character action figures, calendars, Twilight Barbie dolls, replica jewellery and more. For Hannah Montana lovers, as well as the DVDs and CDs, there are dolls, play sets, games and other great toys to collect. Both New Moon and Hannah Montana have board games available as well, both of which would make great Christmas gifts.

Traditional dolls are again big news, thanks to toys such as the adorable Baby Annabell doll and Chou Chou dolls. There are some marvellous Barbie dolls causing a stir too, in particular the Barbie Princess Rosella dolls and the Barbie And The Three Musketeers toys.

For creative girls, some of the most popular toys this year are the Aqua Beads set and the Girl Gourmet Candy Jewel Factory. With the Aqua Beads sets, girls can easily create works of art and cool designs using the easy to follow templates and beads. Just spray them with water once they're arranged, and the art is complete! With the Candy Jewel Factory, girls can make their very own edible bracelets and other trinkets.

Animal toys are one of the biggest things around this year though. The FurReal Friends range has some truly wonderful toys on offer this year, such as the FurReal Friend Zambi and the FurReal Friends Lulu interactive toys. Zambi is an adorable elephant, and Lulu is a cute kitten. Both of these feature sounds and movements that are sure to please any young girl, or indeed any child!

The major seller for both boys and girls this Christmas however is the Zhu Zhu pets hamster toys. These cute and cuddly critters have quickly become a toy phenomenon. They're simple to play with and great fun for kids, and there is also a range of accessories and play sets available that work perfectly with the Zhu Zhu hamsters themselves. There is an ever expanding range of girls' Christmas toys available, and these really are some of the most wanted for Christmas this year.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Christmas 2008 Hot Toy List

If you do your Christmas list, it is important to consider the age of the child. When you shop for toys that are age appropriate, you could end up giving your child something he or she does not enjoy - or even something dangerous.

If you are shopping for a child years, the hottest toys this joy to them. The most popular toy for this age group is the Elmo Live doll. He brings new life to Elmo doll and toy allows the childsing, dance and play with him. You also want to look at the Fisher Price Little Superstar Sing-Along Stage. This musical toy comes complete with a mirror, interact, lights and music, to love the child with the '.

Four years for your two children, you want to start buying the toys, asking for a bit 'more. For example, a game like Hungry Hippo Let your child's social skills will develop with its simple structure. The Fisher-PriceDigital cameras will also be good for this age group. Boys and girls enjoy photographing everything around her. Musical Toys are also good for this age group, such as the Melissa and Doug wooden musical toys.

At the age of 5-7, children continue to enjoy musical toys. You can enjoy a toy doll as Baby Alive, which can realistically feed them and change them. At this age, building toys and gamespopular. For example, Lego are popular at this age for the development and creation of new universes. Children this age also start with trade cards as Bakugan enjoy. At the same time, old-style toys like Mr. Potato Head are old and still popular.

Once the eldest son's interest will change. Instead of playing with a toy doll, baby, you can start to enjoy things as action figures of eleven, at the age of eight. In this age transformer actionThe numbers are starting to be a great interest. Moreover, they can play complicated games such as Star Wars Monopoly. At the same time, the musical toy continues to be exciting for children of this age. You can enjoy musical toys Mellissa and Doug their ability to really make music.

Saturday, December 18, 2010

What are the Most Wanted Toys for Boys this Christmas?

It is never easy, after the best kids toys for Christmas, which the company was trying to, left right and center say their latest versions are the best and the. Fortunately, a little research on the genuine sellers for the campaign to provide clear results. Once you know what they are actually the most wanted toys for kids for Christmas, you will be able to season, make an informed decision about exactly what to buy holiday for the best results from this.

As is parthe price for Christmas, film and TV related toys and games are very popular, in fact, with some of the major players in this year, Toys for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen movie, Ben 10, GI Joe, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and more. The most sophisticated examples of this are the lines of Transformers Bumblebee Toy Voice Mixer helmet, Transformers Constructicons Devastator set of Ben 10 Ultimate Omnitrix, TheBen 10 Kevin's Sports Car Toys GI Joe: Rise of Cobra figures and costumes, action figures, and New Moon.

There are some great creative toy for children also available, including the conditions as imaginative creative AquaDraw or more traditional toys, which stands up for the humble crayon, what unfolds in a series of large and small. How about Lego? The range of Lego sets and playavailable grows and grows, and their latest release are all strong sellers.

In the field of technology-based toys, there are also a great selection. Like Star Wars Force Trainer and Flex Mind games to play both users with the power of the Spirit is to enable! As it would be nice with a night vision device? There are several versions of children on the market to choose from. There are also creating great music suitable for children making equipment in the studio and underground music KidijamzStudio. These are wonderful ideas to promote the creativity of a child.

Boys love cars and got in this election year, with the best toy-car sales, with names like the GX Stunt Car Racer toys and the game Racers GX Terror Tightrope in September For boys who like to drive their own vehicles, the Power Wheels is the area of child car appear to be large. Other ideas include toy car space shuttle toys, pirate ships andmore.

Gamers can play Bakugan toys and other game accessories, like the Bakugan Battle Pack, Bakugan Battle Arena and each box set of characters. Even in the game there is the exciting toys and Strikers battle arena or Gormiti figures and play sets to the subject. Other traditional games that are popular now include titles like Bop It, Minotaur Lego, Lego Ramses and a new version of the classic puzzle Rubik 360Puzzle.

Some toys on the market appeal to boys and girls, and the most important example of a line of toys that will appeal to both sexes this year is to Zhu Zhu animal toys flying out of stores at a rapid pace. These toys, otherwise known as Go Go places domestic hamster Hamsters are some interactive features all kinds of sweet. The choice of toys for boys is greater than ever this year and really toys listed hereare some of the most desirable boys Christmas toys around right now.

Friday, December 17, 2010

A look at the best-selling Christmas toys through the years

Take a few moments away from frantically trying to find this year's hottest Christmas toys to reminisce about the best selling Christmas toys from previous years. Every year there is a hot new must have toy on every child's Christmas list and 2010 is no exception. Just as with this year, if there was a hit movie in a particular year, then the best sellers for the Christmas season probably were more on the side of action figures, VHS or DVDs, and soundtrack albums for that particular movie. For 2010, the big ones are Toy Story 3, Iron Man 2 and Transformers 2 but think back to 2004 when the Incredibles was the top Disney hit and Incredibles themed toys were a top feature in the toy market. Or think back to 1995 when Buzz Lightyear and our favourite cowboy, Woody first made an appearance on the big screen and their action figures subsequently made an appearance in our children's toy collections.

No matter what the best selling Christmas toys were in any particular year, it's safe to say that they were enjoyed by children from all over, and are now recorded in history for everyone to reflect on for years to come.

Two decades ago, the hottest Christmas toys were based on a gang of crime fighting turtles, the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles. These cartoon favorites were released to stores as four individual figurines, and dubbed the "heroes in a half-shell", each equipped with kung fu skills to help them fight their way through the underground sewers of New York City and right into the homes and hearts of young UK children.

Do you remember POGS? A collection of decorated disks, meant to be collected, traded, and flipped by young children, and is loosely based off of an even older game, tiddlywinks. How about Tamagotchis? Those little electronic pets were all the rage in the late 90s. The POGS and Tamagotchi fad quickly faded though and it seems kids have become more high tech and you're more likely to find something like a Nintendo DSi or a Nintendo Wii on your child's Christmas gift list in 2010.

This year, the best selling Christmas toys aren't electronic pets or turtle action figures. Times have changed and so have the expectations of the toy loving children. For 2010 the hottest Christmas toys are predicted to be video game consoles as well as games and toys based on this year's hit movies such as Toy Story 3 or popular Disney shows like Camp Rock and Hannah Montana.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Christmas Toys For Kids 2009 - Here Are Some Popular Christmas Gifts For Kids

This is the time of year that parents start looking for the perfect gift for their children with the holidays coming up. When you see the looks of joy on your children's faces as they open up the perfect gift your heart will melt.

If you want that feeling you need to know what the best gifts for children are this Christmas season. You will learn what the best Christmas toys for kids 2009 are by reading this article.

One of the most popular toys this year are Bakugan warriors. These toys are based on a popular Japanese cartoon on the cartoon network. In this cartoon there are Bakugan Battle Brawlers who control magical creatures called Bakugan. Your children would love to have these action figures because they are just as popular as Pokemon.

If you children love to play video games, there are some great ones on the market this Christmas. Your children can have fun while getting physical activity if you purchase them a Wii. There are also other game systems available like Nintendo DS Lite, Sony Playstation 3, and the Xbox 360.

The ZhuZhu pets are another great gift for this Christmas season. If you have a child between the ages of three and ten these toys are perfect. These toys can react to conditions in life because they have artificial intelligence.

When they are squeezed and hugged they make chattering noises. If you put them on explore mode they can more around by themselves. Every kid would love to have a toy like that. If you child is interested in cooking, you can get them a Cupcake Maker which will teach them about cooking while remaining completely safe.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Choices of Christmas Gifts for Children

Christmas is definitely happy and meaningful celebration in a year but above anyone else, children are most especially excited for this occasion. They are excited about everything with regards to Christmas - from Santa Claus to different Christmas parties, chestnuts, chocolates, candy cane and of course gifts. Children love to receive toys as for their gifts so here are some ideas of toys gifts that you can give to them:

1. Transformers Action figures - kids especially boys love transformers. They love Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron and other autobots so this transformers action figures is definitely a great idea for your gift. The best thing about transformers actions figures is that they can be robots and cars at the same time. This is probably the most appealing feature of this toy for kids. Plus of course they are able to play their favorite autobots and fight the bad guys.

2. Wooden toys - there are children who still love the classic look of wooden toys like wooden cars, robots and others. You can ask about it to your nieces, nephews and to your children if you have and then find it in different malls or online shops and buy it for the kids. They will surely appreciate your gift most especially if this is the one they always tell you about.

3. Doll house - if boys love cars, robots, and airplanes, beautiful little princesses love a doll house. You should pick a perfect doll house for your nieces or daughters because they will surely talk about this with their playmates for long period of time. This is also a great gift so you can teach them how to take care of the house and how to be organized and neat with their things.

4. Stuff toys - children love to cuddle pillows when they are sleeping so why not give them a stuff toy which is huggable enough to make their sleep more comfortable. There are different cartoon characters that they surely love so just pick their favorites and you will see they will treasure it for really long time. To see this attitude in a kid really warms your heart so try to observe about the things they love and the things they enjoy the most.

5. Video games - for children 7 years old and above, they already enjoy computer games and other portable gaming consoles so this is also a great idea for a Christmas gift for them. The trick that you can do to make things more special is tell them to be nice kids from now on and Santa Claus will definitely give them something special. Once you see that they really exerted efforts in doing their promise, give them these gaming consoles like PSP, PlayStation, Wii or Xbox.

Kids will definitely have merrier Christmas once they receive gifts that they truly love so be their Santa Claus and make their wishes come true. Kids will always be kids and nothing is lovelier for them than receiving new toys that they can play for the rest of the year. However, you should also be careful in choosing the right types of toys and make sure the toys have safe components for children.

Monday, November 22, 2010

5 Hot Christmas Toys For Action-Loving Little Boys

Manufacturers, toy sellers and critics are starting to come out with their hot toy lists for the 2007 Christmas season. The list includes a wide range of low and high tech toys in a huge range of prices with a variable range of themes. There's truly something for everyone, but this article is going to focus on toys suitable for action-loving little boys.

Gift buyers who assume a little boy will like anything they can bang or shoot or make loud noises with is only partially right. Little boys do love all of these characteristics but in my experience (with two boys of my own) what really makes a good little boy toy is one in which the child can expand the intended play. Boys like to take the toy and find a way to incorporate it with other toys, with their siblings, with their friends or with a willing parent.

There are several items on many of the lists that fit this bill and are appropriate for little boys who love action. Categories on the lists run the gamut from action figures (Spiderman and Transformers), to online gaming and collecting (Swypeout Online Battle Racing), onto transportation (Air Hogs Havoc Heli) and ending at target practice (Hasbro Nerf N Strike, Here's are descriptions of 5 "hot toys" for action loving boys:

1. Hasbro Nerf N-Strike Disk Shot: This nerf toy takes target practice to the next level with 12 foam, fast-moving disks that ensure endless moving target practice. A cartridge attached to the top of the blaster lets your child chose when to launch the disks at several exciting angles (straight up, 45 degrees, or left and right). About $50.

2. Air Hogs Havoc Heli: This is an extremely high tech and compact radio controlled helicopter that can fly in any direction with complete accuracy. Like a real helicopter, the Havoc can hover in one spot and can fly up to 100 feet high in the air. Since up to three Air Hogs helicopters can fly in the same room at the same time, the toy is perfect for having like-minded friends over. The Havoc fits in the palm of a hand and is extremely lightweight. Available in three colors (yellow, red and blue), no assembly is required. About $80.

3. Swypeout Online Battle Racing: Swypeout is an innovative, interactive racing game that combines two boy obsessions - online gaming and collectible trading cards. Kids logon to sypeout.com and compete to be the top battle racer. To enhance their playing, boys collect digital cards to swipe through the game's USB scanner. Boys can collect new cars, gear and weapons for their online gaming experience. About $30.

4. Transformers Movie Ultimate Bumblebee: Other than Spiderman, Transformers was probably the year's most popular movie for boys. The Transformers Movie Ultimate Bumblebee is a huge, bright yellow 2008 Camaro that transforms into a robot. This is a very large, (14 inches) sturdy toy which is why it commands its approximately $30 price tag.

5. Spider-Man 3 Movie Action Figures: Riding on the tale of the very popular Spider-man III movie, Hasbro is out with a fresh selection of Spider-Man action figures including several new versions of Spider-Man himself, as well as new versions of Peter Parker, the Green Goblin and the Sandman. These toys are all under $10.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Top 10 toys for Christmas 2010

On Christmas morning, every parent wants to see the look of excitement on the faces of their children as eagerly tearing wrapping paper for Christmas gifts that you have carefully hidden for a few weeks. Let's face it, it becomes increasingly difficult market with many new types of toys for children in addition to the usual way. The pressure is on top of the last Christmas present 'as you within your budget in these difficult economic times, please, to findthat the list of the hottest Christmas toys for 2010 is something all the toys and budget in this list are guaranteed to everyone wow your children on Christmas morning.

Top 10 Toys for Christmas

1. Buzz Light year Jet Pack

After the publication of the first Toy Story movie in 1995, Toy Toy Story world to have a hit with children as a whole. With the release of Toy Story 3 aboveThis year, our favorite Space Ranger is back! Buzz Light year Jet Pack is to be the most popular toy Toy Story this year.

2. Zhu Zhu Animals

Zhu Zhu hamsters were great in 2009 and they are set on large companies in 2010. At a rate of about 10, are easy to pocket. Cheap, good quality and collectors are the best that 2010 Zhu Zhu pets one of the best games for Christmas.

3. Ben 10 ActionCruiser

Cartoon Network series Ben 10 is about 10 years, Ben, the power to transform into alien creatures attacked by a special device on his arm was. A series of Ben 10 action figures became popular in the toy market, but the hot toys for Christmas 2010, the Action Cruiser Ben 10, that, in the battle to battle aliens!

4. VTech Kidizoom VTech Kidizoom Camera Plus

Could yourChild next David Bailey and Annie Leibovitz? Take care of your creative side with the little photographer VTech Kidizoom camera. VTech to provide additional robustness and functionality with the popular children's digital cameras.

5. Stinky the garbage truck

A garbage truck singing and talking! Stinky the garbage truck is a hot commodity this year. With several weeks to go before Christmas and is already sold in many high street shops. If you're luckyenough to get their hands on Stinky, your children will love it.

6. Bananagrams Game

The hottest new word game Bananagrams! Like Scrabble, but the difference is that everyone can play at the same time, instead of making it so every game is less than 5 minutes. It 's a great way to help children with spelling and a fun game for the whole family!

7. Nerf N-Strike Stampede

The latest is from Nerf BlasterStampede ECS. Children will have hours of outdoor fun with this fully automatic blaster. You can shoot up to 50 foam darts without reloading, and a range of accessories to match.

8. 7590 LEGO Toy Story Woody and Buzz to the rescue

And speaking of "Toy Story 3, 92 September Lego piece allows them to your child) build RC (remote controlled car to Andy and new scenes from the movie. Comes complete with Woody and BuzzLight year figure and is suitable for children over 6 years.

9. Baby Annabell

The doll from Zapf Baby Annabell is like a real baby! She sucks on her pacifier gurgles, drinking from his bottle and will even cry if you remove the bottle! Rock gently and she falls asleep, but waking up from his sleep, and she cried real tears. Baby Annabell is suitable for children aged 3 years and is a big hit with young girls.

10. Mookie Peppa Pig Sit nRebound

The Mookie Peppa Pig Sit n Bounce Space Hopper is calm for children aged 3 years and with its large handles to help children, will provide hours of fun bouncing around in your home or garden. It 's easy to be inflated and deflated so that it can be stored neatly away when not in use or taken on vacation with you. So there you have it, the hottest Christmas toys for 2010 from 6.49 pounds to 79.99 pounds, so there is something for every budget. As withEvery year top toys for Christmas are the 10 most popular and sometimes sell out to avoid the crowds and buy online to avoid disappointment by purchasing the first!

Saturday, November 13, 2010

What Are Some of The Most Wanted Toys This Christmas?

Something I get asked a lot is 'What's going to be the next big thing?' You see, writing for popular culture blogs, a national magazine, websites and all that other good stuff, it is often expected that I'll know everything about every trend around the corner. I don't, but I can certainly steer you in the right direction. The festive season brings all manner of difficulties; Turkeys that won't defrost quickly enough, where all the batteries went, who keeps prodding Grandma while she's sleeping, why does Dad keep bringing up the same old argument after dinner? That sort of thing. Through all this, the kids are more interested in their new toys than their family members, and really, I can't blame them.

But making sure you get the right things for them can be an uphill struggle. I know this, you know this, and even your drunken father, who can't keep his paper hat on straight, knows it too. This year there are some very impressive toys on the market, and to help you beat the hassles of the season a little, I've listed twelve of the best toys for Christmas 2008 for you. These are some of the items that kids are crying out for this year, and while the shops may be having trouble keeping many of them in stock, there are various online outlets that have an abundance of them. So, what are they?

- Furreal Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup (Interactive Labrador puppy)

- WWE RAW Arena Playset (the full arena set for the WWE figures)

- Baby Born With Magic Potty (Interactive baby doll)

- Elmo Live! (the highly advanced interactive Elmo toy)

- Bakugan Starter pack and Bakugan Battle Arena (The brand new action and trading game)

- High School Musical Got The Moves Dance Mat (Learn 4 songs and dance routines from the movie hit)

- Ben 10 deluxe Omnitrix (Great replica of the device from the Ben 10 show)

- Gourmet Girl Cupcake Maker (Everything kids need to make delicious cupcakes)

- Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer helmet (Great replica helmet with sound effects)

- Kota the Triceratops (Huge interactive Triceratops for dinosaur loving kids)

- Power Rangers Overdrive Tracker (Great replica of the device from the TV show)

- I Love Ponies, Honey My Baby Pony (Adorable interactive pony)

These are just some of the great items on the market for kids at Christmas 2008, and are all in affordable price bracket, which is good in these hard times. There are plenty of other ideal items out there, including board games, tech games, tech toys, creative toys and a massive range of other media-tie-in toys that will thrill your youngsters long after the Turkey has been consigned to the realm of cold sandwiches. So there you go, some tips to help you beat the rush and the tears. Now if you'll excuse me, I have tinsel to put up.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Buzz Light year Toy Christmas 2010

Buzz Light year is the new action figure from a series of toys from Toy Story in this market is one of the most popular games on the Internet. Sheriff Woody Buzz cowboy related.

The story was published in 1995 and tells the story of Andy's toys are life, Toy Story brings us the cowboy Woody and Buzz the Space Ranger Sheriff. Buzz and Woody will have familiar names, from that date. Fifteen years laterand you see the release of Toy Story three, as expected, as the original film. In the story three Andy is in college and toys stored in a closet.

This story-driven Pixar creators of the top animated films of Hollywood, because the story was one of the first animated film to use the voice of A-list actors Tom Hanks and Tim Allen.

The new film is Toy Story, Toy Story characters around a newGeneration of children. In this third novel in the series, we are presented with some new characters and see an update for Buzz and Woody. This will really put the number of Buzz Light year and the top children's Christmas wish list.

Several large retailers have said that Buzz was a great demand and the lack of Buzz Light year are again expected for Christmas 2010.

Do not disappoint your children, do your swift action figure Buzz.Click the links below to buy now, your children, your Buzz Light year to act before all the buzz is sold out.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

The Most Wanted Ben 10 Toys This Christmas

Hey there, Ben 10 fans! There are some fantastic Ben 10 toys and accessories of control, for Christmas this year, the morning is the safest, Christmas is a big hit with all young people, the fans can be found under the tree. The fact is, it's never easy to understand what it is that children are under, to help you have the best Christmas yet, I have a view of the most sought Ben 10 toys and games at this time.

This officially licensed toys are ideal forBen 10 fans young people every year, and are available online at low prices in order to avoid the crowds and keep your budget and Christmas.

Some of the most popular and best-selling Ben 10 toys now include things like Ben 10 Ultimate Omnitrix which has lights and sounds directly from the show. This toy replica of the famous Ben 10 Omnitrix can bind to a certain number of children to unlock more sounds for each character. L 'Ben 10 Ultimate Omnitrix is full of characters to start with this, and now shows one of the most popular games on the market right.

There is also Ben 10 Ben 10 Alien Force action figures and vehicles to choose from. One of the most popular cars in the field right now is the Ben 10 Kevin Action Cruiser replica car that is great for the realization of the figures, and comes with an action given KevinFigure operational. Then there are other things like the play of Ben 10 Alien Force Alien Creation Challenge the possibility of additional maps from the internet for more games and also to check the Ben 10 costume child, use it! And Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber? This is another great idea for a Christmas of Ben 10, and comes packed with four numbers to serve with him!

Thanks to the animated series Ben 10, and live-action video games, there is aStrong demand for games and Ben 10 toys for Christmas. These are just some examples, and it's easy to find more online Ben 10 toys and games. And 'certainly something for every budget and every need for a Christmas gift.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

The top 10 most popular games for kids

Buying toys for children can be difficult to find a job, but it is not necessary. If you know them in any way what you want to go, you will get a better chance of having the perfect gift. Every child is different, but here is a list of 10 most popular toys that kids like this year. Before you go shopping, do business or look for deals on-line throw to take a look at this list of the most popular toys in 2010 that the boys are sure your shopping list,Love.

2010 Top Toys for Boys

Here are 10 of the most popular toys for boys in 2010.


Hot Wheels - Hot Wheels are hotter than ever. This year, Hot Wheels and Hot Wheels Downhill Triple Raceway Color Blaster Commands are some favorites missing boy.
Transformers Movie Figures - The exact models may vary from child to child, but most of the boys love Transformers, including action figures, the to transform into reality.
R / C vehicle Gifts - This varies depending on the age of the child, but there are many options in RC these days - in all price ranges. Do not be afraid to spend a bit 'more on a good RC car.
LEGO - Star Wars In addition to the new model, the LEGO Star Wars - 405 pieces - and the Community Lego Sept. workers are very popular.
Thomas the Train - Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway - Harold the helicopter is very hot in 2010 for small children.
Toy Story 3 - LEGO Toy Story 3 September are all missing the popular "Toy Story 3 Buzz Light year Talking Blast Off forget. Although it is a bit 'expensive, but should provide hours of fun and batteries. Di Non
Kung Zhu Hamster Battle Arena - Pets Zhu Zhu made for boys. What to say?
Rubik's Cube - the classic has been restored and updated - no more cutting the puzzle solution!
GI Joe - Joe has been around for many years and is still popularChoice for kids of all ages. Try the form of a snake and sword, if you have something you want to help their imagination.
Nerf - Nerf toys are always popular. This year Nerf N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25 Blaster hot.There it really is - a quick look at the 10 most popular toys for boys in 2010. Want to customize your gift, but the top toy list for 2010, is headed in the right direction.