Dream Dozen Toys 2009
The Toy Retailers Association have revealed their Dream Dozen - the top Christmas Toys for 2009. The final 12 have been chosen from 6 different categories - Boys, Girls, Pre School, Creative, Construction and Games.
We have listed the Top 12 Christmas Toys 2009 below, with a choice of retailers - we'll also add further online toy shops as they start to update their Christmas ranges.
Bakugan Battle Pack - Boys
Battle Striker Starter Set - Boys
Ben 10 Action Cruiser - Boys
Benderoos - Crafts for Boys and Girls
Go Go Pets Hamsters - Girls
GX Racers Tightrope of Terror - Boys
Kidizoom Digital Camera - Boys and Girls
Lego Games - Minotaurus - Family Games
Monopoly City - Family Games
Princess Peppa's Palace - Toddlers
Sylvanian Families - The Caravan - Girls
Transformers Figures - Boys.
TOP CHRISTMAS TOYS 2009
Bakugan Battle Pack - Amazon
From Spin Master a strategy card game, which, apparently, young kids love. The Bakugan, a Japanese cartoon series, has spawned various games which contain cards and spring loaded figures - this pack has 6 Bakugans, 6 metallic cards and 6 ability cards - full instructions enclosed
also available from VERY - who have a large selection of Bakugan Toys and Games
and JOHN LEWIS
Battle Strikers Starter Set - The Toy Shop
Multi cololured battling tops - the next generation. Power up the tops with the hand held Turbo Launcher, and move the tops to defeat your opponent with the finger controller
also available from Amazon , Sainsburys and JOHN LEWIS
Ben 10 Action Cruiser - Amazon
From the incredibly popular kids tv series Ben 10, a multi function Action Cruiser, which includes a 10" Kevin figure. This Action Cruiser, from the Alien Force range of Ben 10 toys, measures 9 x 20 x 24.5 cm and includes 2 mini aliens, 2 missiles, planetary powder, and 3 alien orbs.
also from VERY , The Toy Shop and John Lewis
Bendaroos Mega Pack - THE TOY SHOP
Bendaroos are a multi coloured craft toy, which will appeal to both boys and girls of all ages - even grown ups and do deserve their position in the Dream Top Christmas Toys of 2009 list.
These bendable, flexible 'building sticks' can be fashioned into amazing shapes and figures and will hold their shape, stick to any surface without any glue, stains or mess and can be reused many, many times. Full instructions, ideas and templates included. Smaller themed packs are also available.
ALSO A SELECTION FROM AMAZON and SAINSBURYS
Go Go Pets Hamster Pack - Amazon
Great little stocking filler, which might well prove to be the top christmas toy! A choice of 4 cute little toy hamsters, which are incredibly (apparently) realistic and life like - talking and moving - batteries supplied.
Go Go Pets Hamster and accessories also from VERY
NB - unfortunately GO GO HAMSTERS are out of stock at most online merchants - although you can still buy them for the inflated price of over £30 (were £10!!) from some suppliers at Amazon!
GX Racers Tightrope Terror Playset - John Lewis
GX Racers, from flair, are stunt cars which can reach extremely fast speeds and perform amazing tricks. The Tightrope Terror Playset involves two towers, a length of track and a rip cord - set the towers apart and watch the GX Racer perform.
also available from Amazon, Very and The Toy Shop
Kidizoom Digital Camera - Amazon
A lovely chunky kids camera from VTech with a choice of 4 colours, pink, blue, camoflage and a 'pro' version in black and white (from Very).
This camera not only takes and edits pictures, with or without flash, records videos, has a LCD screen it also contains a selection of games which can be played on journeys or through the TV. I predict this toy will be the sure fire top Christmas gift of 2009.
Cameras and accessories also from Very, John Lewis
Lego Games - Minotaurus
Lego Games are a new venture for 2009, from the ever popular building block company. The Minotaurus can be bought direct from Lego and full parental instructions and guide can be found here.
The board game maze is built from Lego and the game, for 2 - 4 players, centres around getting your Knights to the centre without falling foul of the Minotaur. The game can be customized so each time can be different. It's nice to see traditional toys in the Christmas top list
a selection of Lego games are also available from The Toy Shop and John Lewis
Monopoly City - John Lewis
This is an age old favourite (but not with me, I've never won a game) with a modern twist. Play in 3D, build actual skyscrapers, houses and stadiums and watch your fortunes grow - includes the usual Monoply money, game cards, houses and hotels - but also features 80 3D buildings - it's time to get ruthless!
also from Amazon, The Toy Shop and Very
Princess Peppa's Palace - VERY
I'ts nice to see everyone's favourite little pink pig (my 20 month old grandaughter loves her) in the Dream Toys Top Selection and this fold away play Palace with accessories is going to be a big hit with toddlers in 2009. This yellow Palace with a purple turretted roof, adorned with flags, has 7 rooms and includes some room sets. For Children aged from 3 years.
Peppa Pig toys also from Amazon, John Lewis and The Toy Shop
Sylvanian Families The Caravan - Prezzybox
The Sylvanian Families originated in Japan (one of the cuter imports) in 1984 and has long been a favourite with UK toddlers. The Sylvanians are groups of cute animal families - Buttermilk Rabbit, Grunt Pig, Chocolate Dalmantions, Walnut Squirrels etc who all have their own collection of toys and videos.
This cream coloured toy caravan opens up to reveal a fully equipped kitchen, seating area, shower room and 2 bunk beds attached to the roof and with over 25 accessories the kids will have many hours of play.
Sylvanian Toys and Accessories from Amazon The Toy Shop, John Lewis and Very
Transformers 'Revenge Of The Fallen' Figures - John Lewis
From the hit movie Transformers - The Revenge of the Fallen Voyager, we have these fierce multi action figures. Definitely one of the boys top Christmas toys of 2009, a long term favourite these robot-to-vehicle figures will keep youngsters (and dads) occupied on Christmas Day.
Full selection of Transformer figures and toys from Amazon and Very
