Christmas is fast approaching. Have you given it any thought yet? Every year the same story plays out. Parents in a mad dash, try and find that one hot toy for Christmas. The one toy that every other parent is looking for. Perhaps you do not know yet what that toy may be.
Have no fear, some of the top retailers are putting out their predictions for the 2010 Christmas season. Toys R Us was the first to put out their top 15 list of the hottest toys. Google was also quick to announce some of the top toy searches so far for the year. We’ll see if they keep up that trend every month.
Last year we saw the ZhuZhu pet hamsters sell out in many retail stores. Parents turned to eBay to get their child the hottest toy for Christmas only to pay hundreds of dollars. Do you remember the Tickle me Elmo? There is no doubt that this will happen again this year.
Early indications point to an increase in electronic toy interest. Toys like robots, MP3 players and Video Games will be the best sellers. There is a dancing Mickey Mouse that will sure to be a hit among the younger kids. Silly Bandz have shot to popularity early in the year and will be the favorite stocking stuffer for Christmas morning. Last year we saw a some movement toward older toys that parents may have grown up with. This fad is still around this year but is slowly weaning.
Lego’s is always a favorite toy for Christmas every year. Their theme sets allow them to stay competitive in the toy arena and also help introduce new product through out the year. Look for Harry Potter themed sets as well as Star Wars.
Surprisingly Toy Story 3 does not seem to be that big for Christmas this year. While they have introduced some new toys recently, most of the popular items, like their full size dolls, have been on the market for many months. It’s possible that many children received them as birthday gifts through out the year.
The toy scene constantly changes through out the months leading up to Christmas day. We stay on top of the hottest toys for Christmas by compiling the top ten list from best selling toys at the major retailers. Check back often as our list will changes on a weekly basis as Christmas time approaches. Check the list and get those toys early before the mad dash. You’ll save money, time and stress.
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