Toy Retailers Association Top Dozen Christmas 2009

The toys predicted to dominate children’s Christmas lists this year are set to ignite dreams of stage and screen fame, says the Toy Retailers Association (TRA).

The TRA’s annual ‘Dream Toys’ list, the only official prediction of Christmas best-sellers, reveals a trend towards music, film and TV inspired toys to indulge fame fantasies from the next generation of rockstars and screen heroes. Plenty of old favourites also make a comeback this year, reflecting the nation’s love for nostalgic characters and brands.

This year’s Dream Dozen (in alphabetical order):

• BABY born® with Magic Potty, Zapf Creation® (RRP £34.99) £32.99
• Bakugan™ Starter Pack, Spinmaster (RRP £12.99) £11.99
• Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix, Bandai (RRP £15.99) £7.78
• Catcha Beast, Bandai (RRP £19.99) £5.99
• Cupcake Maker, Character Options (RRP £29.99) £27.99
• Elmo Live, Mattel (RRP £59.99) £53.95
• FurReal Biscuit, My Lovin’ Pup, Hasbro (RRP £149.99) £99.95
• High School Musical 3 Musical Dance Mat, Vivid Imaginations (RRP £22.99) £19.56
• In The Night Garden Upsy Daisy and Her Chase and Play Bed, Hasbro (RRP £34.99)
• My Life, Flair Leisure Products (RRP £49.99) £37.21
• Rescue Pals Swim To Me Puppy, MGA Entertainment Ltd (RRP £29.99) £24.99
• Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer, Hasbro (RRP £29.99) £27.99

The above prices are correct at the time of posting.

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Hot Toys for Christmas 2009 – part 2

Just over two months to go now, time to start planning and avoiding that last minute rush trying to find that most wanted toy for those you love. But just what are they going to be asking for this Christmas? Here’s a few more suggestions.

Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee Voice Mixer Helmet – £33.94

Become the street-smart, frontline Autobot warrior. Use your wits and power to battle the Decepticons and protect Earth from their evil. When you’ve got the power of Bumblebee, nothing can stand in your way. Suit up just like the Bumblebee character and prepare to save the universe with your amazing voice-mixer helmet. With three different modes and awesome electronic features on this detailed helmet, you’ll look like the Transformers Movie hero, and you’ll even sound like him, too. Switch on voice mixer mode to have your voice remixed with six different music styles. The helmet also plays realistic conversion sounds of the Bumblebee character changing from a car to a robot and back again, or his movie battle phrases including, ”Bumblebee to the rescue!”, ”Your Mission: Protect the world from evil” and several more. Easy-to-adjust straps help you get a comfortable fit. Adjusts to fit head sizes ages 5 through adult. This is a toy and does not provide head protection.

Baby Annabell – £38.99

Baby Annabell® is just like a real baby with realistic features and she now reacts to your voice! When you talk to Baby Annabell® she turns her head to the left or the right depending on where your voice is coming from. She babbles, gurgles and sucks on her dummy. When she drinks from the water-filled bottle she makes sucking sounds and once she has finished drinking, she burps and falls asleep. She slowly opens and closes her eyes. If she is woken by noise she cries – and real tears roll down her cheeks but singing soon hushes her. Requires 4 AA batteries (not included). For ages 3 years and over.

Fisher Price Bounce n Spin Zebra – £33.74 

A bounce and spin toy for babies 12 – 36 months! This fun and lively zebra character really gets baby moving when baby bounces up and down and spins around on it! 5 energetic songs play and when baby bounces, there’s 5 fun SFX that play over the music to encourage them to keep bouncing. Fun finger activities on the handlebar with 2 ‘boingy’ Gymtastics characters on tall springs that provide lots of visual and tactile fun, and a great clear roller ball filled with multicoloured beads has lights that dance up through it and will activate the songs if baby just wants to sit and play. A wonderful way to develop Baby’s motor and recognition skills

Bop it! – £17.99

Get ready for some super fast reaction fun. Just turn on the electronic Bop It game unit and get ready to Bop, Pull, and Twist your way to victory. Yes, you probably think your reactions are second to none but you’ll find yourself concentrating with all your might as the beat gets quicker and the commands come thick and fast. One wrong move and the unit will let you know how you did. So close. Try harder. Concentrate. Infuriatingly addictive, when you mess up it won’t be long before you’re trying again.

Lego City Police Station – £58.99

Will the robbers hit the bank? Conduct a top secret surveillance mission in the police truck and keep an eye on the bad guys. The police truck is fully equipped with sides that open, control room, and tool lockers. Includes four minifigures and a quad bike.

 

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Hot Toys for Christmas 2009 – part 1

Just over two months to go now, time to start planning and avoiding that last minute rush trying to find that most wanted toy for those you love.  But just what are they going to be asking for this Christmas? Here’s a few suggestions.

Go Go Hamster Mr Squiggles £8.99

Make playtime more fun with interactive realistic hamsters. They are artificially intelligent hamsters that talk and move around their habitat. With 4 to collect. Mr Squiggles is the modern day Hamster Houdini! When he’s not hiding or playing tricks you’ll find him tumbling around in his little exercise ball. 3 Years +

Fur Real Lulu My Kitty £47.99

A cute pet that makes no mess, an adorable cuddly cat for you to love and care for! The most realistic kitty cat ever! Lulu loves to sit in your lap for you to stroke. As you pet her, she will relax and roll over to look at you, allowing you to pet her tummy! She blinks her eyes and moves her head and ears , she even ‘licks’ her paw to clean her face – just like a real cat! This cuddly kitten comes with a brush for you to groom her with! FurReal Lulu My Cuddlin’ Kitten is a wonderful way to encourage imaginative play. A great toy for children with an interest in animals.

VTech Kidizoom Multimedia Camera - Pink £37.48, Blue £39.99

Take pictures, make videos and play games on this sleek, easy to use and ultra-tough digital camera. Capture images using the viewfinder and flash, preview on the 1.8-inch colour LCD screen then use the creative workshop to edit photos. Link up to the TV or computer to view and edit photos or watch videos. In-built games can be played on the move or via a TV. Interchangeable faceplates are also included for personalisation. 16 MB memory can be expanded with SD card (sold separately). Includes carry strap, CD-Rom and cables to link to PC and TV.

 

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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince – Standees

Harry’s back fighting back at evil, now your little gem can have one of the characters all to themselves in their bedroom with a lifesize standee, whether their favourite is Harry, Hermione or Ron they can have one of their hero’s or villains, go on make their day!

                 

Each of the Half-Blood Prince standees are £29.99, click on one of the images above to select their favourite character

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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince – Wands

Harry’s back fighting back at evil, help them feel part of the excitement with their very own character wand, whether their favourite is Harry, Hermione or Ron they can join in the fun with their very own wand making them feel part of the action, go on make their day!

 

The Half-Blood Prince interactive wands are each £18.99

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Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince – Childrens Pyjamas

Harry’s back fighting back at evil, help them feel part of the excitement and tuck them up in bed with their very own Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince short pyjama set, available for 5 to 11 year olds, go on make their day!

Select your childs size here:

• five years - £5.99
• six years - £5.99
• seven years - £6.99
• eight years - £6.99
• nine years - £6.99
• ten years - £6.99
• eleven years - £ 6.99

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Transformers 2 – Unveil The Disguise

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With Transformers 2 hot at the cinemas at the moment, everyone wants to grab a their own tech friend.

Transformers Revenge of The Fallen Voyager Ironhide  by Hasbro – Price: £22.95

Ironhide has never been happier. It’s hard on a warrior to be on the defensive all the time, but that’s just what most of the war was–one defensive action after another. With Megatron defeated, and the Decepticons on the run everywhere, it’s high time the Autobots went on the offensive. Working alongside the humans to hunt and destroy Decepticon hideouts around the world is the most fun he’s had in ages. Prepare to do battle Autobot style. Gear up with the good guys and fire a launching missile in robot mode. Or convert to tough truck mode and attach the arms cannons to the truck bed. Either way, you’re armed for battle. The only question is–are you ready?

Transformers Revenge of The Fallen Voyager Starscream  by Hasbro  - Price: £17.99

The moment his sensor net registered Megatron going offline, Starscream knew the battle was over, and the AllSpark lost. He converted to vehicle mode and boosted for outer space, hoping to buy enough time to rally the Decepticon survivors. Returning from Cybertron bearing the marks won during his reign over the Decepticon army, he is focused on conquest. With a new army behind him, he has the strength to pursue his own goals, and perhaps, when the time is right, bring Megatron back. Prepare to do battle–Decepticon style. Fire either of two missiles from this eager enemy’s pop-out missile launcher in robot mode. Activate gears with a turn of Starscream’s head. Or convert to an F-22 Raptor aircraft in vehicle mode and let your imagination soar. Recreate exciting scenes from the movie or create your own.

Transformers Revenge of The Fallen Leader Megatron by Hasbro  - Price: £44.99

Rebuilt with parts cannibalized from other Decepticons, Megatron rises once again to lead his army. Though the AllSpark destroyed him once, he can now feel its power coursing through his circuitry. It calls him to seize his rightful place as ruler over the puny planet on which he was imprisoned and destroyed, and from which he will launch his conquest of the universe. Optimus Prime is all that stands between him and victory, and the Autobot leader has done a poor job of hiding himself. At long last, Megatron knows exactly where his enemy is, and he has power enough to destroy him. Prepare for an exciting battle with this Decepticon leader. In robot mode, this mighty warrior features electronic speech and light-up eyes and chest that give away his diabolical intentions. And with a flip-out sword, this bad guy is ready to give Autobot forces the fight of their lives. In tough alien tank mode, a firing fusion cannon and blasting sounds lets attackers know this villain means business. Mech Alive gearing reveals moving armour panels and internal gears so you can recreate some of your favourite movie scenes–or create your own. Grab this fearsome foe and roll out.

Transformers Revenge of The Fallen Leader Optimus Prime by Hasbro – Price: £42.99

With the destruction of Megatron, Optimus Prime thought that he was finally, after millions of years, at peace. Little did he know that the escape of Starscream would draw dozens of new Decepticons to Earth. The desire that burns brightest in his Spark is that the war will soon end. He is determined to see that end come, and so he works with his human comrades and the other Autobots to hunt the Decepticons that have come to Earth, and destroy them, one by one. Prepare for battle with this Autobot leader by your side. In robot mode, this mighty warrior features electronic speech and light-up eyes and chest that are sure to discourage enemy attackers. With snap-out energy swords, this good guy is ready to take on Decepticon forces once and for all. In tough truck mode, get in gear with engine revving and racing sounds and cool conversion sounds that let you know this hero means business. Mech Alive gearing reveals moving armour panels and internal gears that let you recreate some of your favourite movie scenes–or create your own. Team up with this awesome ally and roll out.

 

Check out the SpoilYourKid website for more great bargains on the Transformers theme

 

Summer holidays are coming, make sure your equipped!

The summer holidays are upon us, make sure your prepared for that picture moment, don’t get caught out with your box brownie, invest in a new digital camera and don’t forget your memory card.

 

Canon PowerShot A470 Digital Camera – Grey (7.1MP, 3.4xOptical Zoom) 2.5″ LCD
From Canon

List Price: £109.00

Price: £62.99

 

 

o               7.1 Megapixels

o               Canon 3.4x optical zoom

o               14 shooting modes including 10 easy-to-use Special Scene modes

o               Large 2.5″ LCD screen for easy viewing and sharing

o               4 attractive colour options

o               Motion Detection Technology and High ISO Auto anti-blur solution

o               Enhanced Face Detection Technology with Face Select & Track and white balance control for great people shots

o               Red-Eye Correction in shooting and playback

o               Fast response times and superb image quality with DIGIC III and iSAPS technology

o               20fps VGA movies with Long Play mode for extended recording

o               Conveniently powered by AA batteries

 

 

Canon Digital IXUS 80 IS Camera – Silver (8.0MP, 3x Optical Zoom) 2.5″ LCD
From Canon

List Price: £219.00

Price: £185.00

 

 

o               8.0 Megapixels

o               3X Optical Zoom

o               Optical Image Stabilizer

o               Motion Detection Technology / High ISO/IS

o               Face Detection Technology

o               Red Eye Correction

o               DIGIC III

o               2.5″ LCD Screen

o               Sunset Scene Mode

o               30 FPS VGA Movies

 

 

Panasonic Lumix FS6 Digital Camera – Silver (8.1MP, 4x Optical Zoom) 2.5″ LCD
From Panasonic

Price: £116.21

 

 

 

o               Intelligent Auto Mode Features

o               Face Recognition

o               AF Tracking

o               Intelligent Exposure

o               Mega OIS

o               Intelligent ISO Control

o               Intelligent Scene Selector

o               Lumix Digital Still Cameras take a WIDE view

o               12x Optical Zoom

o               Extra Optical Zoom

o               Be easily connected with Lumix

o               Easy HDMI connection

o               Connect without cables

o               Venus Engine IV Image Processor

o               Quick Reaction and Start Up Time – faster than the blink of an eye

o               High Sensitivity Mode

o               Venus Engine IV

o               Enhanced Subject-Motion Detection Circuitry

 

 

Sony Cybershot DSCW210S Camera – Silver (12.1MP, 4x optical zoom) 2.7″LCD

From Sony

Price: £141.20 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5

 

Great images start with great lenses. That’s why the 12.1 megapixel W210 is equipped with a 4x optical zoom lens from renowned optical specialist Carl Zeiss^®. Capture close-up shots with the 4x optical zoom and Optical SteadyShot^® without the need for a tripod.  Get the big picture. A 30mm wide angle lens lets you capture more in every shot. Perfect for shooting landscapes and large groups of people.

 

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Toys for the kids that will take you back to your youth

Remember those days when you were young and playful, what were the kind of toys and games that kept you out of trouble?! Remember struggling for hours on end with the formidable Rubiks Cube, howabout zipping around on your Space Hopper or Scooter, or knocking around your swingball in your garden.  Take a trip down memory lane for both yourselves and your kids! 

 

Super Swingball
From Mookie

List Price: £19.99

Price: £17.60 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5.

 

 

 

 

Original Rubik’s Cube
From Drumond Park

List Price: £10.99

Price: £6.98 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5

 

 

 

Ozbozz Nebulus Nectra Folding Scooter
From Ozbozz

List Price: £9.99

Price: £9.75 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5.

 

Retro Hopper (Single)
From BV Leisure Ltd

List Price: £9.99

Price: £9.78 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Delivery on orders over £5.

 

 

More great deals on toys and games to be found at www.spoilyourkid.co.uk

What’s new at SpoilYourKid

 

Monsters vs Aliens soft toy- B.O.B
by WHITEHOUSE LEISURE

Buy new: £4.95

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Rock Black & Pink PE Trainer Bag
by Trademark Collections

Buy new: £4.49

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bakugan Battle Brawlers Battle Pack – 6 Bakugan & Cards
by Spin Master

 

Buy new: £22.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resident Evil 5 Chris Redfield 7″ Action Figure
by NECA
In stock

 

Price: £10.99

 

 

 

 

 

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa [DVD] [2008]
Directed by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath

 

Price: £9.98

 

 

 

 

 

 

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