Top 5 Hottest Toys for Christmas 2009

You want to make sure you get your kids the hottest toys of the year. If you shop early you will be able to find all the hottest toys still in stock, you might even be able to get better deals on them. Whether you are shopping for your own children or for friends this is these are the must have toys for Christmas 2009.

Zhu Zhu Pets: Every kid wants a pet, but many parents don't want to deal with the expense and all the hard work. Zhu Zhu Pets are the perfect solution. Zhu Zhu pets are a line of hamster toys that move around and make noises similar to real hamsters. There are several different hamsters all with different colors and personalities. There is also a whole line of accessories for the hamsters, everything including beds, blankets, carriers, houses, and cars. The hamsters are very cute, and will delight kids as they squeak and roll around. You can purchase the hamsters for around $10, and the accessories cost from $5- $30.

Dora The Explorer Dora Links Doll: Little girls love Dora, and all little girls are going to love the new older and trendier version of Dora. The Dora Links doll connects with your computer so your daughter can play with the doll on-line. The doll connects to the computer with a USB cable and you can help her solve mystery's on-line. You can also customize your doll while you are on-line, for example when you change her jewelry or hair they actually change the color of your dolls jewelry and change her hairstyle. Dora links doll will soon have many other accessories, and since she has an on-line connection the possibilities are endless. Dora Links costs from $60-$70.

Nintendo Wii: Just because the Wii game system has been out for a while doesn't mean it is going to be any less hot this holiday season. The Nintendo Wii has so many different games that it is a great option for kids of any age. The Wii game system is a great way to get a whole family playing games together. If you have younger kids they will love the Disney Princess games, and the Mario Games. If you have older kids the whole family will love playing Wii Sports Resort and Wii Fit. The Nintendo Wii costs $199 and the games vary in price from $20 and up.

Fisher Price Handy Manny Let's Get To Work Repair Shop: Kids love Handy Manny and this repair shop is the perfect chance for the to get in on the action. The Repair shop lets kids actually follow patterns and make several different items including a bird house. The kids get blue prints for several different items that they can make, then once the put the blue print in, Handy Manny talks the kids through the steps to make the project. The repair shop includes over 40 parts and a kids power saw and power drill. The Handy Manny Repair shop costs just under $100.

Elmo Live Encore: Elmo is always popular and this year is no exception. Kids last year loved the Elmo Live, now they are flocking to the new Elmo Live Encore. Elmo Live Encore is similar to last years Elmo Live, with many great additions. Elmo sings "Elmo's World" and the Sesame Street song. He also has whole new stories to tell. Elmo Live Encore will keep your kids entertained for hours while he sings, tells jokes, tells stories, and interacts with your kids. Elmo Live Encore costs between $60-$70.