Top Ten Hottest Holiday Toys for 2008

Newest Holiday Toys Have Been Announced

Amalynn
It's never too early to shop for Christmas, and the year's hottest toys for 2008 have already been announced. Following is the top ten most popular toys for the year 2008- get them while you still can!

1. Mr. Potato Head: Taters of the Lost Ark

Mr. Potato Head will always be around- and this year is no different! But this modern day Potato sports something new- as it is modeled after the newest Indiana Jones movie- "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull". With his little leather jacket and fedora, and brandishing a whip, your kids will think this Potato Head is hysterical!

2. Hannah Montana Malibu Beach House

Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana is without a doubt one of the hottest singing sensations, and tweens everywhere, as well as kids, will scramble for the latest item modeled after her. Get the Malibu Beach House, filled with authentic replicas of clothes, furniture and more from the hit Disney show Hannah Montana. You'll be an instant hit for the holidays, too!

3. Elmo Live

There will always be a new Elmo toy out for the kids for the holidays. This year, it's Elmo Live, from Fisher-Price. Elmo Live can talk, sing, dance, move his head around, wave his arms, and more, all when a child tickles him or squeezes his foot. A great toy for your baby or young child.

4. Tag Reading System

Leap Frog produces new learning toys all the time, and their newest is the Tag Reading System. A small camera on the tip of the reading wand is used to scan the words of the books that come with the system, as the child is reading them. This is a perfect learning toy for children who are just learning to read.

5. V-Motion

The V-Motion hails from VTech, who have brought the ever-popular V-Smile to kids all over the country. This time, the V-Motion is modeled after a Wii, with a similar console and joystick which can plug right into a TV set. As a bonus, it can also plug into the Internet so that children can play on a bonus game. The V-Motion is sure to be a hit these holidays.

6. Kid- Tough Digital Camera

All kids love taking pictures, and now there is a digital camera that can hold up to a kid's rough touch. The Kid-Tough digital camera from Fisher-Price can survive 30 minutes under the water and accidental drops that kids are bound to make. It can hold over 500 pictures at a time, and is perfect for the young photographer in your family.

7. Animal Scramble

Animal Scramble is a great game for young children, as it teaches them animals as well as fun! This toy calls zoo animals out which kids have to identify to win, and becomes progressively harder for hours of fun for all ages. A perfect game for young children, or to have in the classroom!

8. Biscuit, My Lovin' Pup

Did your kid ask for a puppy, but it's out of the question? Get them Biscuit instead! This robotic golden retriever from Hasbro responds to six different spoken commands, and looks and feels like a real puppy! Kids of all ages will get a kick out of Biscuit, and parents will love having no real messes to clean up!

9. Cruncher Block and Racer X Lego Set

Legos are always popular around the holidays, so this year get the Speed Racer hit that's out on the market. The Cruncher Block and Racer X Lego Set lets kids play with the popular figures Speed Racer, Cruncher Block and Racer X, and provides hours of learning and playing fun.

10. A.T. Rex Power Wheels

The A.T. Rex is from Fisher Price, and is the newest Power Wheels for kids to ride on. This one, however, can transform into a T-Rex. The speeds on this Power Wheels reach up to 5 mph and the T-Rex roars and glows its eyes. A sure hit for the holiday season!

Published by Amalynn

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  • toy Lover11/10/2008

    I think this years hottest toy for gift will be the kicktoys BEit Dude .

  • C.B. Jones8/27/2008

    Tater... i actually laughed out loud at the word.

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