Christmas Toys And Trains – What’s HOT This Year?

The seasons are changing, kids everywhere are starting to get their wish

lists in order and parents are wondering what toys are going to be in

demand this year. You’ve probably already experienced the mad dash that

comes with trying to find the latest toys if you have any children that

over five. Many parents will remember how frantic it was the last few years

trying to get hold of the last Zhu Zhu pet, Elmo, or whatever the toy was

on the “must-have” list. They also learned a valuable lesson, buy early and

avoid the stress and disappointment of not being able to get hold of “it”.

To get yourself ahead of the curve, start thinking about what you will be

buying this year.

For households with babies, the Go Baby Go Stride to Ride Dino is a fabulous idea for a walker. As your child gets older, this walker will turn into a scooter for more years of fun.

If you’re looking for something more along the lines of musical, then Sing-A-Ma-Jigs will be what you want.

Do you have a Mickey Mouse fan in the house, you’ll be a hit with the Disney Dance Star Mickey. Not only will Mickey talk with your child, he moon walks, and dances a different dance to each song.

Any little one that loves trains and cars will love the Lil Zoomers Spinnin’ Sounds Speedway. The speedway is full of surprises for baby, and the cars have a rattle sound when shaken, plus a host of other neat features that will keep them amused.

In the age four and up area, you have the Tomica Hypercity Mega Station set

which is on the hot toys for Christmas list long with the Imaginext Big Foot the Monster.

Is your child over six and into action toys, you’ll want to see the Fast Lane Wild Fire Monster Truck. It has real 4 wheel drive to conquer all terrains, the roll bar and exhaust pipes light up, and the truck is over 24 inches, with the ability to make 360 degree turns. If you consider this one, be sure to get a second battery because when you have all the features going, the battery will drain in about 15 minutes.

For your older commandos, the NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster is going

to be huge this year.

If you’re not keen on blasters and guns in the house, then you can’t go wrong with LEGO, this year they are featuring the Star Wars and Harry Potter  themed sets. The LEGO Harry Potter Hagrid’s Hut or Hogwarts have already hit the top 20 on the best seller list, and they are rising fast! With the LEGO Hogwarts priced just below $30, you will have an inexpensive way to keep your 8 and over’s amused for hours, especially if they are into Harry Potter.

For the girls in your life, dolls and their houses are again topping the best seller’s list. The top choice this year for ages three to eight is the Calico  Critters Luxury Townhome. Many moms will remember playing with this at one time when they were young. Originally called the Sylvanian family, it is just as popular today as when it first came out. You have not only a all types of little figures to collect, but also clothes, furniture and cars that go with the house.

If your little one would prefer a doll, there is a wide range available in the Disney Princess and Me collection. Other ideas are Best Friends Club Ink, or Journey Girls.

Board games are also a favorite Christmas tradition, and with Qwirkle and

The Settlers of Catan in high demand, you won’t want to miss out.

Finally, if you’re looking for something that is not only fun, but also a little bit

different, then the LEGO Minotaurus game is the one you have to buy this

year.

Be sure you don’t wait too long on any of these choices, because they

may just sell out before Christmas.