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Are you having a hard time figuring out what kids want for Christmas 2009?  With so many advertisements coming from every direction, it can become overwhelming to try to figure out what the hot, best selling gifts really are.

No more worrying.  The research has been done for you!  Here is a list of the hot kids Christmas gifts for 2009.  The list is in no particular order as the popular gifts tend to travel up and down the top of the list.

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters.  These are so hot this year!  They occupy several of the top spots in any major toy store’s top 10.  Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters are already hard to get a hold of and prices are soaring. Zhu Zhu Pets and the many accessories that you can purchase for your Zhu Zhu Hamster have a home at the top of the best selling toys lists. Live Butterfly Garden.  This one goes on and off the top 10 list.  It is a cool way for kids to learn about butterflies as they can watch them grow from larvae to beautiful butterflies.  This is a neat gift. Mindflex.  This one is for a child who is a bit older.  It uses the power of the mind.  You have got to check this out! Bakugan.  For little boys all Bakugan toys are a hit!  Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid is a steadfast toy on the top of the lists.

These are just some of the toys that are very popular this year.  When you want to find  what kids want for Christmas in 2009, start with these and you won’t go wrong.

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Confused with what to get your little boy or girl this Christmas? What are Zhu Zhu Pets? Twilight dolls? What would make a good gift for my pre-schooler? While this list may not be able to answer every question you have, it will give you a good idea of what are the most sought after kids toys this holiday season.

Zhu Zhu Pets
What Are They? – Little motorized hamsters.
What Makes It Hot? – These little hamster zoom around, bump into things, make cute little sounds, then zoom off into different directions.
What Should I Look For? – The Zhu Zhu Pets Hamsters are the main attraction, but they also have many accessories (such as the hamster wheel and hamster ball) which, when combined, create a big hamster city for the little fur-balls to bounce around in.
Availability? – Scarce. These are the Tickle Me Elmo’s of 2009.

Transformers 2 Toys
What Are They? – Based on the blockbuster movie series about giant robots battling on earth.
What Makes It Hot? – Megan Fox and giant robot battles capture the imaginations of both small and big boys alike.
What Should I Look For? – Optimus Prime, any of the “Combiner” transformers robot sets, such as Devastator; also the ultra cool Transformers Movie 2 Ultimate Bumblebee which makes sounds, lights up, and moves around.
Availability? – Healthy; although some of the more sought after characters (Optimus Prime, Bumblebee) may be harder to find.

Twilight New Moon Dolls
What Are They? – The “other” hot movie franchise of 2009
What Makes It Hot? – Robert Pattinson and teenage vampire love capture the imaginations of both younger and older girls alike.
What Should I Look For? – Edward, Jacob, and Bella. The primary 3 characters featured on the Twilight New Moon movie posters (and every other piece of Twilight merchandise.)
Availability? – A few different lines exists for the Twilight fans; Specialty manufacturer Neca figures for the enthusiast, Tonner Doll Company dolls for the collector, and a Matell Barbie line for everyone! In order of easy to difficult to find: Barbie, Neca, Tonner.

Chuck My Talking Truck
What Is It? – A bright red and yellow Tonka truck with a huge smile on his face.
What Makes It Hot? – Chuck speaks more than 40 phrases and sounds, while built in sensors make him drive over to your child when they call him!
What To Look For? – A big, friendly truck named Chuck. Just don’t confuse him with one of his less interactive friends.
Availability? – Healthy

Liv Fashion Dolls
What Are They? – Barbie dolls with an array of changeable styles included in the box.
What Makes It Hot? – Multiple points of articulation for a wide range of poses, interchangeable hair styles, and inset plastic, not painted, eyes for starters.
What To Look For? – “Barbie” meets “Bratz” with normal doll proportions.
Availability? – Healthy

2009 Barbie Holiday Doll
What Is It? – A new special limited edition Barbie doll.
What Makes It Hot? – The Holiday Edition Barbies always have a little something extra in the detail and quality department which sets themselves     apart from the standard Barbie line. Not to mention the 2009 Holiday edition is extra special in that it not only celebrates the 2009 holiday season,     but the 50th anniversary of the Barbie doll as well!
What Should I Look For? – Deluxe keepsake display packaging with a holiday twist.
Availability? – Healthy

Bakugan 7 in 1 Maxus Dragonoid
What Is It? – Transformers meets strategy card games with a dose of Japanese anime.
What Makes It Hot? – For any kid (or adult) that plays or watches Bakugan, the Maxus Dragonoid is a must have. 6 “traps” and one “warrior” combine to form a fearsome robot like creature not unlike the Transformers Devastator. The cool part is that both the combined form robot and it’s individual pieces can be used in the card game as well!
What Should I Look For? – A gigantic red Bakugan “robot” with a dragon’s head.
Availability? – Healthy

Elmo Tickle Hands
What Are They? – Big furry red gloves for toddlers.
What Makes It Hot? – The right handed glove vibrates when placed on any surface, causing a “tickle” effect.
What Should I Look For? – Big furry red gloves with Elmo’s face on it.
Availability? – Healthy; A decent seller but not quite as in demand as the original Tickle Me Elmo that started the craze.

Apple iPod Touch
What Is It? – The latest, greatest iPod innovation from Apple.
What Makes It Hot? – Now with up to 64gb of storage space, the 3rd generation iTouch adds more room for music, movies, apps, and more.
What To Look For? – Classic iPod simplicity in touchscreen form.
Availability? – Healthy  

Nintendo DSi
What Is It? – The next evolution of Nintendo’s premiere hand held video game system.
What Makes It Hot? – Built in cameras and sound recorders/processors open up a whole new dimension in portable gaming.
What Should I Look For? – The same compact box of the original DS, just with a lowercase “i” attached.
Availability? – Healthy

So there you have it, the Hot Toys to look for this Holiday season. Time to get shopping!

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Every year there are new toys that come out to help children’s imaginations grow.  2009 has proven to be a great year in terms of exciting new toys from stuffed animals to learning toys, to building sets, check out this guide to the latest and greatest toys of this year.

Elmo is one of the hottest new toys of 2009.  He talks, he sings, he laughs he dances.  Many children enjoy watching Sesame Street and look forward to the last 20 minutes which is Elmo’s World.  This darling toy has been a hit in 2009.

Another big hit with little kids has been the ride on animal toys.  From horses, to dogs to dinosaurs, your child can ride on an animal while it neighs, barks, or roars and moves around.  While these ride on toys can run you $100-$500, they provide hours of fun for your little guy or gal.

For girls, one of the top toys is American Girl dolls.  Most girls ages 5-10 know all about them.  With their beautiful hair and darling historical outfits and books, they are all the rage.  Other 18 inch dolls and clothes are also available for lower prices.

Barbie dolls are popular as well as princesses.  Princess dress up costumes from fancy Cinderella dresses to Sleeping Beauty costumes and accessories can provide years of dress up play and fun for your Disney fanatic.

For boys, Magnetix are in right now.  From roller coasters to galaxys, your child can create nearly anything with these creative toys.  Legos are also very popular with boys and they can make and create anything with them.  They spend hours working on Lego projects.

A Build a Bear wearing boy clothes is also a great gift for young boys.  Build a Bear items are inexpensive, quality and provide hours of cuddly fun for your little animal lover at home.

Older children also like to play and create.  For 10+ try an art set, scrapbook, digital camera or other creative items to help them learn and grow.  At this age, many children like to read books, listen to music, and watch DVDs.  Ear piercing is a popular gift for girls ages 10 and over.

Don’t forget the babies.  Babies like to play with toys too.  While they are not very old, they do need attention.  A lullaby glowworm is a great gift for babies and it provides a nightlight as well as a song to help your little one go to sleep.

Whether you have a baby, toddler, young child, or older child, this guide should help you find the hottest new toys in 2009.  Many online retailers will offer sales and free shipping on their toy websites, so check them out before heading out to your local super store.  Best of luck finding a great toy for every child in your family!

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It’s that time of year again. Christmas is just around the corner.  As a mother of two, I have to start thinking about what to buy for them this Christmas. My little boy is 6 and my little girl is 4. Kids this age don’t care much about anything else except toys. What kind of toys should I buy for my kids this Christmas? I have to go with the trend. I did some research and found the lists of best selling toys for boys and girls last year. It is most likely that this trend will continue.

What Will Be  the Best Selling Christmas Toys 2009

The Ben 10 Series was chosen as the toy of the year 2008 by the Toy Retailer Association. In 2007, the award went to a set of toys from In the Night Garden. The popular theme tends to be a toy associated with a well-known children’s TV character. This pattern is likely to repeat itself in 2009. Toys connected to television characters have an advantage over other toys because kids are familiar and can identify with them.

Rubik cube was the top choice as the best puzzle on the market in 2007. Its popularity didn’t slow down and was still going strong right up until  Christmas 2008. In fact, it was on the best selling toy list for Amazon last year. Rubik cube is an old toy but still holds a fascination for adults and children of all ages.

As toys for girls, Sylvannian figures and houses won awards in 2007 and 2008 consecutively. Girls love these cute collectible animals which have a wide range of accessories. I am confident that they will again be on the best selling list for girls, just like lego which will be the best selling construction toy for boys.

If you are a mom, I hope you’ll have a general idea as to what to buy for your kids this Christmas. Shopping online is wonderful because it saves you a lot of time and money. You often find bargains, discounts, coupons and other giveaways that you don’t usually find when you go shopping in person. Take your time comparing the deals from several websites. You don’t need to make a decision quickly because you may regret it later when you find a better deal somewhere else.

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Even though your boys grow bigger, stronger and more knowing each year, finding the best Christmas gifts for boys in 2009 is still expected of you if you want to avoid the weak smiles and glum looks that are likely if you don’t put some careful thought into your selections.  Of course, not every gift-giver has time to wander stores and shopping malls looking for ideas, so here is a list of popular items that are bound to delight.

You won’t be entirely spared the need to imagine their desires and ponder the latest craze among the kids, however these recommendations have been prepared from research with bestselling boys’ gifts at large online retailers. That puts you much further ahead. The category has also been indicated.

1. Fitness – Wii Fit.
More than an electronic game, it offers challenging and fun activities that include aerobics, yoga, and muscle stretching as well as games to develop balance. Provides a core workout for those wanting to build fitness. There is a pressure-sensitive balance board and the underlying aim is to make fitness workouts enjoyable enough for users to continue for years to come.

2. Electronic Toys – Cyber Surfer R/C Spaceboard.
Silver Surfer look out! Not only huge fun, it is great for developing balance and co-ordination. There are two ducted fans which enable riders to stand on the board and hover across the room, controlling height, turns and acceleration. It is easy to learn and offers an exhilarating experience.

3. Action Figures – Animal Planet’s Big Tub of Dinosaurs.
Kids love dinosaurs and this allows them to create and play in their own dinosaur world. The kit includes lots of prehistoric creatures, “rocks”, palm trees, and ponds. Also, the set is portable so it is easy to pack up when extinction beckons once more.

4. Trains – Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Railway Set.
They will have hours of fun with the many components of a railway, including sheds, lots of tracks with curves as well as straights, trees, traffic signals, and even workers. The trains are multi-piece and aided by cranes and switches. There are slopes, bridges and a roundtable to add to the fun.

5. Puzzles – Giant Fire Truck Floor Puzzle from Melissa & Doug.
Lots of kids (even big one) get excited about fire trucks, so expect enthusiasm from the play firefighters who are to assemble this high quality picture of a fire truck. It is easily cleaned and is about 4 feet long. Great for developing reasoning and problem-solving abilities. For 3+ years.

6.  Outdoors – Razor Pocket Mod Miniature Euro Electric Scooter.
A little gem for transport, it will cruise along the path at speeds up to 15 mph and is able to travel 10 miles on a single charge. It is beautifully styled and can handle riders up to 220 lbs. The 12″ pneumatic tires and the rear suspension ensure a smooth ride. The throttle is controlled with a twist grip. Storage is provided under the seat.

7. Video Games – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
This is one for the combat-ready crowd and is highly popular. It employs modern settings, not those from World War II. This means there are new settings, weapons and options. It has both single player and multi-player modes, as well as one for Special Ops. This version is the latest in a series.

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