Toys 'R' Us' holiday best bets
By Staff -- Gifts and Dec, 9/25/2008 10:09:00 AM
WAYNE, N.J.—Toys 'R' Us has announced its picks for the products it expects to top Christmas wish lists this holiday season.
The retailer’s 2008 Hot Toy list represents “the definitive selection of toys that will top kids' wish lists this holiday season”; its 36 products were selected after a “comprehensive” review process, and span all age groups. The retailer’s "Fabulous 15" toys were selected to represent “the very best toys of the season,” according to the company.
"After a thorough evaluation of all new toy introductions throughout the year, and consultations with our global merchandising team in 34 countries, Toys ‘R’ Us has the unique ability to provide our guests with the ultimate list of items certain to bring big smiles to kids' faces—the Toys ‘R’ Us Hot Toy list," said Karen Dodge, senior vice president and chief merchandising officer for Toys ‘R’ Us, U.S.
THE TOYS ‘R’ US FABULOUS 15
(Listed in alphabetical order)
– 50's Diner from Step2 (pictured)
– Bakubelt Action Kit from Spin Master
– Circus Ring from Playmobil
– Classic Lights and Sounds Trike from Radio Flyer
– Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker from Jakks Pacific
– EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles from Jakks Pacific
– Furreal Friends Biscuit, My Lovin’ Pup from Hasbro
– Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price
– Laugh & Learn Shop & Learn Walker from Fisher-Price
– Little Mommy Sweet As Me Baby Knows Dolls from Mattel
– Pink 8GB iPod nano from Apple
– Pink Tag Reading System from LeapFrog
– Sesame Street Elmo Live! from Fisher-Price
– Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Twilight from Lego
– Wii Fit from Nintendo
THE TOYS ‘R’ US 2008 HOT TOY LIST
(Listed by age category)
Baby's First Christmas:
Candy Rock 'N Bounce Pony from Radio Flyer
Crayola Beginnings Baby TaDoodles Rainbow Tower from Crayola*
Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table from Fisher-Price
Laugh & Learn Shop & Learn Walker from Fisher-Price
13 months to 2 years
50's Diner from Step2
Crayola Beginnings Scribble & Sing Art Station from Crayola
Nick Jr. Wonder Pets This is Serious Ming-Ming from Fisher- Price
Sesame Street Elmo Live! from Fisher-Price
2-4 years
Barbie & The Diamond Castle Princess Liana and Princess Alexa Dolls from Mattel
Classic Lights and Sounds Trike from Radio Flyer
Classic Train Table with Roundhouse from Imaginarium
Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur from Fisher-Price
Little Mommy Sweet As Me Baby Knows Dolls from Mattel
Natural Wood Alphabet Blocks Wagon from Toys ‘R’ Us
V.Motion Active Learning System from Vtech
Yo Gabba Gabba! Dance Time Brobee from Spin Master
5-7 years
30-inch Designer Series Acoustic Guitars from First Act Discovery*
Circus Ring from Playmobil
Furreal Friends Biscuits, My Lovin’ Pup from Hasbro
Disney Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House from Play Along, a division of Jakks Pacific
Disney/Pixar U-Command Wall-E from Thinkway Toys
Pink Tag Reading System from LeapFrog*
Star Wars: Legacy Collection Millennium Falcon from Hasbro
X-trek Pro Track Set from Silverlit Electronics*
8-11 years
Bakubelt Action Kit from Spin Master
EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles from Jakks Pacific
Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker from Jakks Pacific
Nickelodeon iCarly Webcam from Imation*
Scrabble Designer’s Edition from Hasbro Games*
Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Twilight from Lego*
U-Dance from Hasbro
Zillions Pink Touch Screen ATM from Summit
Big Kids (12+)
iMod (motorized scooter) from Razor*
Pink 8GB iPod nano from Apple
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed from LucasArts
Wii Fit from Nintendo
* Toys 'R' Us exclusive
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