What Are the Hot Toys for Christmas in 2011?

Looking for the Must-have Toys for the 2011 Holiday Season? Look No Further!

Kimberly Louise
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1. Nintendo 3DS. Even with its March, 2011 release date, the Nintendo 3DS is sure to be atop many Christmas lists this holiday season. Expect the newest handheld device to set you back around $250.

2. Barbie 3-Story Dream Townhouse. Little girls will enjoy playing with the Barbie dream townhouse, featuring a working elevator, fireplace and flat screen television! Retail is approximately $145.

3. Nintendo Wii Gaming System, Games and Accessories. This hardly needs an introduction nor a description. The Wii is holding steady atop the hot Christmas toys list for the 2011 year.

4. Stinky the Garbage Truck. With over 80 phrases, movement and sounds, Stinky the Garbage truck sings, tells joke, talks and has a few surprises in store. Stinky has a $59 pricetag.

5. Leapster Explorer. Handheld edutainment device for the younger set. Features online play and customizable learning. Retails for $70.

6. Harry Potter Lego sets. Diagon Alley will be to 2011 what Hogwart's was to Christmas of 2010. Features 3 buildings, 11 mini-figures, and 2025 pieces. Retail is $149.

7. Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow. Air-powered outdoor rocket toy includes stomp pad and 4 rockets. The kit costs around $10.

8. Star Wars Clone Wars Voice Changer Helmets. Star Wars toys continue to be popular, especially amongst the age 5 and up boy set. Action figures, video games and other types of Star Wars toys will be very popular Christmas presents in 2011.

9. Twilight Action Figures. From the popular movies, Twilight and now Twilight New Moon, these action figures look just like the main characters. Available in Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and Jacob Black. Twilight action figures are sure to become collector's items! Not recommended for young children because of small parts.

10. Paper Jamz. Guitars, amplifiers and drum sets. Paper Jamz has something for everyone this holiday season.

Published by Kimberly Louise

Kimberly has lived and worked in both the United States and Europe. She holds a BS in Business Administration and a Master's in Political Science. She is also a certified paralegal. Currently, Kimberly is...  View profile

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