Hottest and Best Selling Christmas Toys 2009
It’s getting to be that time again. The weather is getting colder and the holiday season will soon be upon us. We have some cute little furry pets that will be at the top of the list for most wanted toys in 2009– The Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters. Lego makes the list again and the moon is on there too. Moon? It does sound weird but check out the Moon In My Room at the number ten spot. It’s one of our favorites.
1. Zhu Zhu Hamsters
By far, the Zhu Zhu Hamsters are hottest toys for Christmas 2009. These hamsters have a motor inside them and electronics that make act like real hamsters. There are four of them. Mr. Squiggles, Pipsqueek, Num Num, and Chunks. There are a ton of accessories you can buy for them like hamster wheel, hamster car, hamster garage, slide, etc…
2. Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid
One of the biggest and baddest Bakugan yet, the Maxus Dragonoid will have your Bakugan opponents shaking in fear. It includes one Bakugan warrior and 6 traps that, when transformed, can be assembled into a giant dragon robot. These 7 pieces are unique and can’t be found anywhere else, making this set essential for any Bakugan player or collector.
3. LEGO City Advent Calendar (7687)
The Lego Advent calendar is a BIG HIT for any child under eleven…my children love it and it’s always a favorite when we give it away for Christmas. Your kids will look forward to opening a window each day and creating a delightful Lego character. It adds excitement to the holiday season. You can’t go wrong with this one… Twenty-four days of Lego City building fun. Multiple play scenarios. Many other neat accessories that make your Lego City even more exciting are included. New Holiday& Christmas items included. i.e., snowman, sled, minifigure with ice skates, etc. This advent calendar contains nine mini-figures. 257 pieces total.
4. Mindflex Game
A light weight headset containing sensors for the forehead and earlobes measures your brain wave activity. When you focus and concentrate, a small foam ball will rise on a light stream of air. Relax your thoughts and the ball will descend. By using a combination of physical and mental coordination, you must then guide the ball through a customizable obstacle track–the various obstacles can be configured into many different configurations. Mindflex™ combines advanced technology with the power of thought to create an interactive experience unlike any other– a game where players compete in the ultimate mental challenge.
5. Playskool Chuck My Talking Truck
This cute little dump truck isn’t just busy—he’s very talkative too! Lift up his dump bed, press his bumper or top and you’ll hear over forty phrases and sounds, including, “Let’s get to work!” and “Time to find some dirt!” He’s gets very excited about work and his bumper moves and his dump bed wiggles. But he’s also excited to play with your kids, so when they call him, this little guy starts to drive! Vehicle comes with storybook.
6. Bananagrams
Bananagrams is a fast and fun word game that requires no pencil, paper or board. All you need is a flat surface like a table. One hand can be played in as little as 5 minutes. It is a great family game as well as a great educational tool. Bananagrams portability makes it perfect for when you are traveling . Just grab the pouch and go.
7. Gazillion Bubble BBQ
Your kids can grill a million thrills with the Gazillion Bubble BBQ! With this portable bubble BBQ your kids will become the ultimate bubble chef. Grill bubble steaks and great bubble chicken. This Bubble BBQ comes with all the necessary grilling accessories so you can grill up bubble fun anytime. All the neighbor kids will want to join your bubble cookout with the Gazillion Bubble BBQ! This won the iParenting Media Award Winner for 2008 Best Product.
8. The Settlers of Catan
One of the most successful games of all time, Settlers of Catan is a trading and building game set in the mythical world of Catan. Players roll dice to determine which resources are generated each round and then must strategically trade those resources with other players to get what they need to build their settlements, cities, and roads. With different ways to gain victory points and a board that changes in every play, Settlers of Catan is a game that can be played hundreds of different ways. The base of a hugely successful franchise, with multiple engaging expansions, Settlers is the core game of many collections, and is a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. For 3 to 4 players.
9. Melissa & Doug Slice and Bake Cookie Set
Young children love to pretend they’re doing “grown-up” things. It’s also a fun and important part of childhood development. The very popular Melissa & Doug Wooden Slice and Bake Cookie Set lets children ages 3 and up pretend to bake, decorate, and serve cookies, while fine tuning their motor skills, learning number concepts, and more. The set includes 12 wooden cookies, a dozen wooden decorating pieces, and toy wooden kitchen utensils.
10. Moon In My Room
What’s so different about the moon tonight? It’s inside your kids room! Authentically detailed, Moon In My Room hangs on the wall and shines moonlight just like the real moon. It has twelve different phase settings that let you match what the real moon looks like outside tonight! Listen to the included audio CD to learn exciting facts about the moon and its special relationship with planet Earth.