Another exciting year in the toy world has seen blockbuster movies and popular TV shows role out the usual themed toys and games but what is going to be a top toy this Christmas is the big question at this of year.

2009 has been a year where many have been wiser with their purchases and have looked around for the best priced toys before buying them. As Christmas fast approaches a shopping frenzy usually takes hold in a bid to find the best toy for boys, girls and babies.

A little help in choosing the right toy that will get the thumbs up by the kids is always going to be welcome. This year the Toy Retailers Association (TRA) will not disappoint the parents. Last years 2008 Dream Dozen centred on screen fame and rock stars with High School Musical a big hit. This year takes on a different angle.

The 2009 Dream Toys lists a dozen affordable toys all priced under £50! This is great news for mums and dads who will enjoy giving the most wanted toys to their kids without having to break the bank. Well that’s the idea behind the TRA’s Dream Toys for 2009 and a very good one it is too.

Dream Dozen 2009 Toys in alphabetical order:

• Bakugan Battle Pack, Spin Master (RRP £19.99)
• Battle Strikers starter Set, Mega Brands (RRP £9.99)
• Ben 10 Alien Force Kevins DX Action Cruiser, Bandai (RRP £29.99)
• Bendaroos Mega Pack, Spin Master (RRP £19.99)
• GO GO Pets Hamsters, Character Options (RRP £9.99)
• GX Racers Tightrope Terror, Flair (RRP £22.99)
• Kidizoom Multimedia Digital Camera, V-Tech (RRP £49.99)
• LEGO Games Minotaurus, Lego (RRP £17.99)
• Monopoly City, Hasbro (RRP £24.99)
• Princess Peppa’s Palace, Character Options (RRP £39.99)
• Sylvanian Families Caravan, Flair (RRP £44.99)
• Transformers Movie 2 Voyagers Figures, Hasbro (RRP £22.99)

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Transformers Movie Toys

Top of the List for Boys Action toys in 2008 included the following popular items

1. Power Rangers Overdrive Tracker lets you seek out hidden treasures and battle evil aliens. This cool gadget has an authentic design and comes with realistic lights and sound effects just like the television series.
2. Indiana Jones Hat and Whip Set: The electronic whip plays the theme song and has whipping sounds for some great Indy adventures! Also includes Indy’s distinctive fedora wide brimmed hat.
3. Clone Wars AT-TE Vehicle-Destroy the enemy with this 6 legged fighting machine packed with electronic sounds and firing features comes with 1 Clone Trooper.
4. Gormiti Island of Gorm Playset allows you to play out all the stories and create your own adventures your imagination can deliver. Compatible with all Gormiti playsets.
5. Transformers Animated Supreme Roll Out Command Optimus Prime. He has an animated face and plays fun sounds from the cartoon plus in a few twists converts from vehicle to robot mode.

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WWE RAW Arena Playset

The WWE RAW Arena playset is one of the top 12 Christmas toys for boys announced by the Toy Retailers Association. Young fans of WWE can now enjoy and recreate the fight action both inside the ring and outside too with the giant screen for the crowd, entrance runway and the announcer’s booth.

Features

• WWE ring
• Announcer’s Booth
• Giant Screen
• Entrance Runway

Suitable for age 8+ years

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WALL-E Transforming Robot

The story centres on WALL-E: Set in the future this new Disney/Pixar film follows the story of a Robot WALL•E who is built to clean up a polluted Earth that no longer supports life.Everyone had had to leave the planet while the robots get to work making the planet habitable again. The mission fails leaving just one robot operational and that robot is WALL-E.

After centuries of prolonged activation and collecting things along the way WALL-E starts to develops a sense of curiosity and after frequently watching a videotape he finds called Hello Dolly that teaches him emotion he begins to feel the need of love.

In short this is not a sci-fi film but a love story because soon a probe is sent down to Earth called Eve and WALL-E falls head over heals in love with her and together hand in hand they set about restoring Earth’s atmosphere and making it habitable again.

A happy and feel good movie that will leave kids wanting their own little WALL-E at home. Being so popular there are now many WALL-E toys and WALL-E games available plus the WALL-E U Command toy robot too.

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Kidizoom Camera

At last a digital camera has arrived that that does so much more than just take photos. The VTech Kidizoom Digital Camera is designed for pre-school children and has been specially made with a robust body to withstand the most boisterous play expected from all those little ones eager to get their hands on it. Fisher Price produce a similar camera the Fisher-Price Kid Tough Digital Camera.

This latest release is the VTech multi media camera that offers kiddies the chance to learn as well as have fun. Parents will like the idea too; knowing their child will be developing essential computer and creative skills that are so important in today’s ever evolving world.

Kids as young as three can learn how to take photos watch movies and play games plus as their skills develop will learn how to edit photos and view them on the TV or computer. The VTech Kidizoom Digital camera takes 200 pictures, plays a 5 minute video and is PC and TV connectible for greater fun on a larger screen.

VTech know all about producing quality and innovative learning toys that parents have come to trust and their latest addition to an already extensive list of top toys is sure to be a another winner. VTech realise the importance of introducing children to the world of technology at an early age and they do it so well with their range of educational toys.

By making learning exciting and fun children develop at a much faster rate and the Kidizoom kids digital camera has some impressive features and fun activities to keep them amused for hours.

This cool camera for kids with its sleek and durable design is packed with excellent features and is set to be a top Christmas toy this year. Little ones will be learning how to take pictures and will be able to preview them on the 1.8” colour LCD screen plus photos can be edited in the creative workshop.

Using the VTech Kidizoom Digital Camera helps develop a child’s creative side and encourages self expression in a confident and successful way. It also develops strategic thinking and logic skills through memory plus good eye to hand coordination and good reflexes.

Being so versatile this kids digital camera is the perfect solution for long car journey and holidays. Parents can be assured little ones will be kept entertained with this multi media camera that offers great educational value in the process too.

The built in games are not only ideal for on the move fun but they are also great when linked up to the television and computer. One thing’s for sure; the Kidizoom camera will be a top toy at Christmas time when every one has fun taking photos and mum and dad haven’t got to hide their own digital camera anymore because the kid’s digital camera is here and even better.

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GIrl Tech Styling Studio

New for 2008 , the Girl Tech Stylin Studio,  girls who enjoyed using the Digi Makeover with the TV can now get even more creative using their PC!

Girl Tech knows all about techy toys for girls and the new version of the Digi Makeover has all it takes for some amazing makeovers.

The Stylin Studio can be connected to a PC or laptop and using the built-in digital camera pictures can be taken ready for work to begin on producing a whole new image.Girls will love playing around with the different types of hairstyles and hair colours plus there are tonnes of makeup options and clothes to choose from.

Girls who have never tried make-up can experiment with their own down loaded image and the advantage of the New Digi Makeover 2 is that the image can be saved to view later, printed out or shared with friends and emailed. Best of all any mistakes made can be easily rectified and started all over again.

New Digi Makeover-Stylin Studio

The cool touchpad comes with make-up lights to give that professional makeover and the stylus pen allows for any finishing touches to be made with make-up etc. Girls can see what different shades of lipstick suit them and experiment with all the eye shadow colours and blushers.

With this latest styling station there is a wonderful array of backgrounds and templates to choose from to get the right setting for the finished work of art plus with the endless styling combinations every picture can be made to look different.

Stylin Studio Features

Stylin Studio
• Connects to your PC
• Touchpad console and stylus
• Make-up lights
• Built in digital camera
• Change your hair, makeup and accessories
• Photo Booth
• Print emails and photos
• Tonnes of backgrounds and print formats
• Suitable for ages from 6 years and over
• Brand: Girl Tech

Girls at a young age love dressing up and copying mum now with the Girl Tech’s Stylin Studio girls from the age of six years can enjoy their very own styling station. Mums and big sisters are sure to be curious too and want to try out a whole new look for themselves from the many hairstyles, hair colours, make-up options and accessories that come with the New Styling Studio.

Picking out different outfits, hats and scarves will be fun from fur trimmed jackets, glamorous tops, denim jackets, frilly scarves even a tiara can all be added to the final picture.

Girls will love emailing their latest creation to their friends and once word gets out just how easy it is to get that professional makeover with just a touch of a stylus pen girls will all be wanting their own Digi Makeover.

It’s not surprising the new Stylin’Studio is on retailer’s Top Christmas toys for girls list this year and set to a popular choice for any fashionable little lady!

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Star Wars Clone Trooper Helmet

Along with Star Wars Lego Sets expect this to be one another of this years top Christmas toys for boys (and girls).

ATTENTION ALERT!
Calling all courageous fighters get ready for the ultimate Clone Trooper battle. Get fully kitted out with all the right gear and be ready to fend off all those bad guys.

“You’re gonna need this” Clone Trooper Helmet to be part of the Republic fighting force. For the full specification on this latest Star Wars headgear read on: firstly this authentically styled helmet has adjustable straps to fit ages from 5 years to adult and once adjusted it fits comfortably on the head.

Secondly all you need do is press the phrases button to experience the feel of battle scenes with all its realistic sound effects and clone battle commentary plus hear the clone trooper commands from the front-line.

Battle commentary and clone trooper phrases can be activated like “Get ready to turn those clankers into scrap metal,” or “I’ve got a bad feeling about this, sir.”

Star Wars Role-Play Helmet with Voice Amplifier

As seen in new Clone Wars Entertainment

Suitable for children from the ages of five upwards this role-play helmet is perfect for all fans of Star Wars toys. Children get the chance to re-enact their favourite Clone Wars scenes with this authentically styled Star Wars Troopers Helmet. This latest Star Wars Helmet features a voice changer, Clone Trooper phrases, radio static button and includes all the necessary batteries.

Children will get to feel the force while embodying the magnificent Star Wars Troopers with this realistic mask. They will be able to relive the Clone Wars with their friends and join the heroic troopers in the biggest battle of all time to defend the freedom of the Galaxy.

The signature phrases and awesome voice amplifier will disguise their identity as they get to sound just like a soldier of the republic ready for battle.

This Star Wars Clone Wars Trooper Helmet features three different modes to choose from for maximum galactic adventures and missions to save the Republic.

Star Wars Role-Play Helmet Features

• Dimensions: Height: 30.2cm Width: 27.0cm Depth: 25.4cm
• Batteries Included: Yes
• Weight: 1.758Kg
• For ages 5 years and over
• Features 3 modes: voice changer,
• Clone Trooper phrases
• Radio static Button
• Authentic styling

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Spykee Spy Robot

By the end of September last year Meccano introduce their new innovation Spykee Spy Robot to the world. This amazing spy Robot is a sure sign of things to come and this futuristic robot is the first of its kind that you can build and control through a WiFi connection.

New for 2008 the Spykee Spy Robot is perfect for all the family, with something for everyone. Its many features mean that you can never become bored with play, and he will thrill everyone he meets. Spykee Spy is equipped with a camera, microphone and WiFi allowing you to use your PC to keep control of this mobile CCTV robot from anywhere in the world.

The Meccano Spykee Robot is so much more than a radio controlled robot its one astonishing robotic package. In fact, it’s not one robot, but many, offering a whole multitude of possibilities with the help of 200 different parts and tools. The first WiFi spy robot that moves, sees, hears, takes pictures and creates videos.

Spykee The Wi Fi Spy Robot

Used as a video camcorder surveillance device Spykee will be a great look out for your home while you are away and will activate an alarm if movement is detected; even send a picture via email. He can be used as an internet phone and web cam; is compatible with MSN, Skype and Google Technologies, plus Spykee can play your favourite music over WiFi and when the battery is weak will return to the charging base by itself!

An easy and fast system to build; which is fully compatible with all Meccano pieces. There are 2 ways to play either locally using a WiFi connection or remotely controlling Spykee from anywhere in the world via the internet. The

Spykee Spy Robot is truly an amazing piece of technology to guard your home, play MP3 music and talk to your friends over the internet; there’s not much Spykee doesn’t do.

Spykee really does offer something for everyone, fun for kids and adults alike, with special features great for adults. Constructing your own robot just like a real robot builder will bring so much fun for all the family and offers a number of different looks, when finished he will stand about 1 foot tall. All that’s then needed is to install the software for a fully functional WiFi enabled robot and that’s when the fun really begins…

Spykee Spy Robot Specifications

Features
• Spy game
• Video Surveillance – When a movement is detected Meccano Spykee activates an alarm on your computer or sends you a picture by email
• VOIP phone and webcam- Talk to friends via a microphone
• Digital music player-listen to your own music over Wi-Fi
• IR auto-parking recharging system
• PC & MAC compliant
• Wi-Fi / 802 11 b/g.
• Control your robot from any internet access point.
• Joystick compliant
• Compatible with Skype 3.0 (PC) technology
• Motion sensors activate automatically when something happens
• Other play functions include snapshot – sound and video recording – light – voice and sound effects and video filters
• Camera: 320×240.
• Speaker: 2W (tbc) / no driver required.
• Returns to recharging station automatically when battery is low
• Recharge base and battery included.

Dimensions
(approx)
• Width: 22cm
• Height: 32cm
• Depth: 22cm

• Suitable for ages 8 years and up
• Full instructions included

What They Say about Spykee Robot
Stuff says: “Packed with features, works like a dream and can take pictures of your cat from the other side of the world. What more do you want”? Awarded 5 Stars and “Stuff.tv Hot Buy”

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For the junior fans of Lewis Hamilton and Scalextric there is the Scalextric Micro Vodafone Mclaren Mercede set. Little ones of 4 years and over can enjoy being Lewis Hamilton and become a champion racer! They can make up to 9 different sets and experience the thrill of racing around all the circuits.

For the older fans of Lewis Hamilton and the Mclaren team there is the Hornby Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes Scalextric Digital Control set this set includes 2 x Digital Mclarens (Alonso and Hamilton), 1 straight track change track, 6 standard track, 8 curved track and more; exhilarating entertainment and great fun with friends.

Scalextric Christmas Toys

The Scalextric C1214 Digital F1 McLaren Alonso/Hamilton Set is available for Grand Prix enthusiasts and feature the Scalextric cars driven by Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton. The great thing is you can use any old classic track you may have lying about with the Scalextric conversion straights, allowing you to incorporate your classic track with the new easy fit system. The Scalextric C1214 Digital F1 McLaren Alonso/Hamilton Set is sure to be a top seller this Christmas.

The Hornby Triple Cup Scalextric Digital Control set has to be up there on every kids and even adults Christmas wish list! This set has an oblong circuit with lane changing straight and pit lit lane. It is an exciting pit stop game that comes complete with Porsche 997 GT Cars. There are three super tough cars included with this set.

Scalextric is a major international brand of slot car racing that first appeared in the late 1950s and is currently owned by Hornby. Production of Scalextric began in 1957 out of Hampshire England then in 1990’s production was transferred to China. Scalextric have come along way since they first introduced a range of metal bodied model racing cars and by the 1960’s these were replaced by a plastic range of cars. As the world turned evermore to digital technology, one thing was for sure; Scalextric was not going to be left behind and in 2004 introduced its first fully digital racing set (multi-car racing with lane changing functionality).

2008 sees the acclaimed Digital system of Scalextric enhanced even further with its newly launched 6 car Digital Powerbase plus a new Digital Pit Lane Box gaming device. There is an extensive range of Digital sets plus the Easyfit Digital Plug system contributing to an already comprehensive Scalextric Digital system now available.

So what does all this mean? Well since the launch of the new Digital range of Scalextric that has introduced a whole new experience to racing fans; up to 6 cars can now race at the same time, they can even change lanes, overtake and perform pitstops. You can even have more than one car in the same lane and by using the lane change track pieces plus pressing the button on the hand controller you can overtake. What’s more you can use your old Scalextric track and simply add to the Scalextric Digital circuit.

For the younger novice racers there are sets containing super resistant cars that are fast but tough then for the more experienced there are sets that include highly detailed cars. There are even Scalextric sets with special themes like the BBC Top Gear Powerlaps, The Italian Job especially for fans of the cult British classic movie and its iconic Mini Cooper car chase! Plus with the new James Bond film Quantum of Solace due out 31st October 2008.

The release of the Scalextric Digital James Bond 007 set is sure to be a top Christmas toy this year. This set includes a double extended loop figure of eight circuit with side swipe lane section to force your pursuer off the road. The Scalextric Silverstone set, Scalextric Supercar Clash set, Scalextric Speed Supreme set, Scalextric Rally Pro are just some more sets available.

There are such a wide selection of Scalextric Racing sets out now with some of the world’s greatest racing cars and sports cars; that it will be a hard call to choose the best Christmas toy under the tree but knowing it is a Scalextric set is sure to be a winner among the top 10 toys for Christmas.

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Scalextrix James Bond 007

Scalextric Racing Sets are great fun for all the family whether its a James Bond car chase or a Lewis Hamilton formula 1 grand prix. The Scalextric Digital James Bond 007 digital set includes a double extended loop figure of eight circuit with side swipe lane section to force your pursuer off the road. James Bond is synonymous with Aston Martin and this new Scalextric set includes an Aston Martin DBS and a chase car that is to be announced nearer the time.

These exciting themes just add to the exhilarating experience to be had with slot car racing all that is needed is the renowned James Bond theme music to gear you up for the race of your life!

Scalextric sets are now available in two formats. For the experienced older racer there are sets containing high detailed cars and for novices there are sets containing super resistant cars. That’s why Scalextric sets are great for children and adults alike and great family fun.

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