14 Hot Toys for Ages 3-8

It's just after Halloween and hot toy lists for the holiday season are already showing up in ads, fliers and the internet. It's never too early to begin planning for the hectic winter holiday season. Here are 14 hot toys children 3-8-years-old are sure to love.

Hot Toys for 3-Year-Olds

Dance Star Mickey by Fisher Price
Suggested retail price $64.99
Ages 3+

This Mickey Mouse doll can walk, talk, and shake his groove thing! Mickey will entertain young ones with his silly humor and interactive activities like Mickey Says and Freeze Dance. Mickey's dance song list includes Get Up Offa That Tail, Shake Your Tail Now, Moondance, Techno, Mouska Mambo, and M to the I. Watch them get their little groove on with Mickey!

Explore with Dora and Perrito by Fisher Price
Suggested retail price $14.99
Ages 3+

This Dora doll comes with her plush puppy Perrito who loves to go exploring with her.

V.Reader by Vtech
Suggested retail price $59.99
Ages 3+

The V.Reader has fully animated stories with story narration, character voices, vivid graphics and exciting music and sound. Little ones can watch the story, play reading games, or use the story dictionary. The V.Reader has a durable, kid tough design and has a color touch screen for easy use. It comes with a USB port and SD memory card for expansion.

Hot Toys for 4-Year-Olds

Barbie Video Girl by Mattel
Suggested retail price $47.29
Ages 4+

She looks like a regular, everyday Barbie doll. But hidden in her necklace is a camera lens with the video screen on her back to take videos from her point-of-view. Comes with a USB plug-in cord.

FurReal Friends GoGo My Walkin' Pup by Hasbro
Suggested retail price $59.99
Ages 4+

This puppy is always ready to go for a walk in the park or just around the neighborhood. The remote control leash makes it easy to guide the pup where ever you want to go. He'll show his appreciation for the walk by barking and wagging his tail.

Moon Dough Magic Barnyard by Spin Master
Suggested retail price $19.99
Ages 4+

Moon Dough is an amazing new hypoallergenic, wheat-free dough for sensitive little hands. It can be used again and again without any worries of it ever drying out! Use the Magic Barnyard molds to create various barnyard animals, hay bales and fences or create some from your own imagination.

Toy Story Three Buzz Lightyear Deluxe Action Wing Pack by Mattel
Suggested retail price $49.99
Ages 4+

It looks like an ordinary backpack. But this backpack holds a special secret for young Buzz Lightyear fans. With the touch of a button, motorized wings will pop open from the backpack for young Buzz. The wings open and close and the wingtips light up. When put into motion flying sounds and phrases Buzz said in the movie will be heard.

Zoobles Gift Pack by Spin Master
Suggested retail price $19.99
Ages 4+

One hundred different critters can be found in the magical, mysterious world of Zooble Isle. From the depths of the seas to high in the treetops Zoobles are resting curled up in a ball. Zoobles come to life when placed on their habitat, transforming into cute and colorful characters to play with. Decorate them with stickers to make them your own.

Hot Toys for 5-Year-Olds

Paper Jamz Guitar by Wow Wee
Suggested retail price $19.99
Ages 5+

Classic rock lovers rejoice! Now young ones can jam out to songs such as Born to Be Wild, Mississippi Queen and Smoke on the Water with the Paper Jamz Guitar. All the young rockster's need to do to jam is touch the circuit embedded paper and they'll sound like a guitar pro!

Hot Toys for 6-Year-Olds

Hot Wheels R/C Stealth Rides by Mattel
Suggested retail price $24.99
Ages 6+

Remember Zip Zaps? The small R/C cars that were so popular a few years ago? Now fanatics can add a new vehicle to their small garage with the R/C Stealth Rides. These mini cars fold flat to fit in a slim carrying case that also doubles as the controller.

Hot Toys for 7-Year-Olds

Lego Atlantis Exploration HQ by Lego
Suggested retail price $49.99
Ages 7+

Use the diver's headquarters to launch missions to search for the lost city of Atlantis or transform the base into a mobile command sub to take on the Manta Warrior. Headquarters transforms into sub and back again. Set includes 2 diver and Manta Warrior mini-figures.

Loopz by Mattel
Suggested retail price $29.99
Ages 7+

In the same fashion as the retro game Simon Says, Loopz is an interactive memory game. Players must wave their hands through the open loops following the pattern of moving lights and music. Loopz can be played solo, head-to-head or with up to 4 players.

Hot Toys for 8-Year-Olds

Nerf Stampede by Hasbro
Suggested retail price $49.99
Ages 8+

The N-Strike Stampede ECS blaster has a fully automated Nerf clip system for faster shooting. The Stampeded comes with a new pop out bipod for more stability when shooting the bad guys. It also comes with a removable shield for easier transport when fleeing on foot.

Tonka Ricochet R/C by Hasbro
Suggested retail price $79.99
Ages 8+

The Ricochet stunt R/C vehicle can flip and drive on either side or activate the monster lift suspension to drive it monster truck style! Vehicle comes with controller and charger. Choose from gray/orange or red/green.

Look for these great hot toys in stores such as Kmart, ToysRUs, Target, Walmart, and online at Amazon.com. Prices subject to vary store to store.

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Fisher Price
Hasbro
Lego
Mattel
Spin Master
Vtech Kids
Wow Wee