Monday 1 December 2014

Popular Toys for Christmas 2014

Even in Victorian Times, Christmas was a big deal - but also like today, everybody was looking for a good deal. See the latest Toy deals at the top American retailer, Amazon.
Christmas 2014, is upon us and now is the time to get up to date with what the toys are currently the most popular. Buying toys as Christmas gifts are so important and it is very important to try your best as a parent to be up to date with what the little ones (or big ones) really want!

I am listing below some of the most popular items for Christmas 2014. So enjoy this list and I hope it assist you in making a great decision. 


*** Important please review all the toys in the list - there are some very good items listed further down including the very popular Stomp Rockets. ***
*** Hot off the Press - Read further down - List includes the top toys searched for on Google - CNN 2 December 2014.***

So let us jump into into the most popular toys.

I have to make special mention of a cheap but popular toy, that took 2014 by storm. So the below item I would classify as Number 0 for the Christmas season, as I am listing this purely based on my own observation with my own kids. 

Number 0
Number 0 for Christmas 2014, is the very popular Loom band crafting sets. I've been amazed to see how this has captured the attention of kids all over the world. See below one of the sets that has been quite popular namely the  Beadery Wonder Loom Bracelet Making Kit.


You can compare prices of this toy between
Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk

Number 1
The number one for Christmas 2014, is the Laser Pegs 57-in-1 Dragon Building Set.  Add some imagination to Lego and other building block sets with real lighting. This set will be released mid November 2014.


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WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
Number 2
The number two for Christmas 2014, is the Doc McStuffins Mobile Cart. Doc McStuffins is quite a winner on the Disney Channel and the toys going a long with this series is quite popular.


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WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Number 3
The Number Three for Christmas 2014 is the Supernova Battle Rover.  Fisher-Price the manufacturer explains this toy as follows: 
"Here's the ultimate Imagine outer space experience - the 2-in-1 Supernova Battle Rover that's a giant play set/vehicle and an amazing, removable space shuttle in one. It has everything a young space explorer needs to create the most out-of-this-world adventures, including projectiles; disk launchers; an alien-detecting chamber that lights up; 19 lights and over 200 unique sound effects and phrases; a transforming and removable space shuttle with its own projectile launchers and SFX; a kid-activated control panel; pull-out drill, saw blade and crane; three figures and a small vehicle. With so much to hear, see and do, this colossal vehicle will take kids' imaginations into another galaxy."

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Number 4
The Number Four of Christmas 2014 is the LeapFrog LeapTV Educational Active Video Game System. This has been very popular since it has been released. The motto for this toys is the following:

Get minds and bodies moving, the educational, active video gaming system built just for kids ages 3-8 years.

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Number 5
The Number Five, for Christmas 2014 is the LEGO Minecraft Micro World - The End - Set 21107. Minecraft as been very popular since its released by the Mojang Software company. Lego has gotten in on the act and it has been a suprisingly great combination. This set is a must for any Minecraft fan.


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Please take note that this set has got small parts.

Number 6
The Number Six for Christmas 2014, is the Disney Frozen Snow Glow Elsa Doll. The movie Frozen, has been very popular, since its release and all toys linked to the movie has been winners with girls up to the age of 12.


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Number 7
The Number Seven for Christmas 2014, is the Elenco Electronic Snap Circuits, Jr. Kit. The is the ideal toy for children from 8 years and older.

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Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk

Number 8
The Number Eight for Christmas 2014, is also a Minecraft product, namely the The Complete Handbook Collection. Minecraft's four bestselling handbooks are available For the first time ever, in a stunning, gold-foiled boxed set. This ultimate collection includes the

  • Essential Handbook, 
  • Redstone Handbook, 
  • Combat Handbook, 
  • and Construction Handbook. 
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Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk

Number 9
The Number Nine for Christmas 2014, is the Fisher-Price Little People Disney Princess Songs Palace
As per Amazon " Introduce children to classic Disney Princesses with the Little People
  • Includes 7 palace play areas
  • Place any princess on the magical palace dance floor to hear her name, phrases, and a song
  • Includes Cinderella and Snow White
  • Toddler appropriate play features and adorable Little People styling"


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Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk

Number 10
The Number Ten for Christmas 2014, is the Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow Kit
As per Amazon " Kids can get rid of some excess energy with this air-powered outdoor rocket toy. No battery or fuel is needed to get the rockets airborne--just some old-fashioned stomping power. Set up the simple launch stand in a clear outdoor area, connect the 38-inch-long vinyl air hose and blast pad, load one of the 9-inch yellow foam rockets--and watch out. Our 5-year-old assistant reviewer really got a kick out of jumping on the purple blast-off pad and watching her rockets soar 50 feet or more, though she had to fight the adults for a turn."
iParenting Media Award for excellent product and Top Toy of the year from Creative Child magazine

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Number 11
The Number Eleven for Christmas 2014, is the  Lionel Trains Frosty the Snowman LionChief Remote Set. This brilliant train set will make a nice gift for young and old. it has got the following specifications as per Amazon:
  • Frosty the Snowman 0-8-0 Locomotive, Coal tender, Hocus Pokus Coal Co. 2-Bay Hopper, Traffic Cops Cake Shoppe Reefer, Caboose
  • 8 - Curved O36 FasTrack track sections
  • 3 - 10" Straight FasTrack sections
  • 1 - 10" FasTrack terminal section
  • LionChief remote controller
The set includes the following:

  • Steam locomotive with coal load
  • Professor Hinkle coal hoppper
  • "Refigerated" Cake Shoppe box car
  • Frosty the Snowman logo illuminated caboose
  • LionChief remote controller
  • 3 10" straight FasTrack sectionss
  • 8 O36 curved FasTrack sections
  • 1 wall pack terminal Fastrack section
  • (Remote control batteries not included)
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WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Number 12 (No.1 on CNN List)
The Number Twelve for Christmas 2014, is the American Girl dolls from Mattel.
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Number 13 (No. 2 on CNN List)

The Number Thirteen for Christmas 2014, is the old favorite My Little Pony!.



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I will be adding more toys currently trending in the next couple of days. You can also review another resource of some great toys which is the 2014 Top Trending Toys for Boys and Girls Page.

May Christmas 2014 be a blessed occasion for you and your love ones.


Tuesday 2 September 2014

See the latest Remote Controlled Helicopters

Remote controlled Helicopters have been an old favorite for most kids. Technology is however moving so quickly, that RC helicopters have become cutting edge technology items, that in some cases might require special permission to operate etc.

Please see below some great helicopters currently available:


Syma X5C Explorers 2.4G 4CH RC Quadcopter With HD Camera 


Syma X5C Explorers 2.4G 4CH RC Quadcopter With HD Camera 


























Specifications
Suitable forIndoor and Outdoor Flight
Channel4-Channel
Remote distance (M)OVER 50M
Helicopter BatteryLi-po
Remote Controller BatteryAA Battery
Flight time (Minutes)9-12mins
Transmitter2.4G
Body MaterialABS
ColorWhite
Weight (kg)0.9
Dimensions (cm)37.5*37.5*7.5
FeaturesBuilt-in color video camera., Equipped with gyroscope technology for improved stability.




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 2.5ch Micro I/R RC helicopter with Gyro 


2.5ch Micro I/R RC helicopter with Gyro
























Specifications

Suitable forIndoor and Outdoor Flight
Channel2.5-Channel
Remote distance (M)over 10m
Helicopter BatteryLi-po
Remote Controller BatteryAA Battery
Flight time (Minutes)6-8mins
Helicopter Charging time (Minutes)30mins
TransmitterOther
Body MaterialABS
ColorYellow, Red, Blue, Black
Weight (kg)0.012
Dimensions (cm)10*9*5
FeaturesEquipped with gyroscope technology for improved stability.
Package Contents1 Operation Manuel, 1 Remote Controller, 1 Helicopter


Sunday 17 August 2014

Best Toys available on eBay.

Do your Christmas Shopping Early this year! I've been quite surprised at some real top toys available on eBay this year. The eBay sellers have really come to the party.

See below some images of the toys currently trending - I will be adding more items to this post in the next couple of days.

LEGO City Co Pack














LEGO Star Wars Watch: Darth Maul Watch




















See some great train sets available on eBay. Image Copyright: eBay

Monday 23 June 2014

Top Trending Toys for Kids for Spring 2014.

I had a quick look at the most popular toys for Spring 2014. See below some of the toys that are currently the most popular. You will see that there are a lot of toys based on the Frozen movie. Downton Abbey The Board Game is also currently quite popular.


Enesco Disney Showcase Maleficent Couture de Force Figurine, 8.5-Inch

See other top sellers ...

Sunday 16 February 2014

Hot Wheels Models are still the Best Toys for Boys

Hot Wheels - The dream of many boys over generations

Mattel's Hot Wheels 2014 models - Still the Best Toys for Boys! 

Over the past 45 years Hot Wheels have become synonymous with quality die cast cars for boys. Introduced in 1968 by Mattel, the brand has gone from strength to strength, providing trending toys to all those that can appreciate the beauty of the automobile!


What a Fantastic Success!

Hot Wheels vs. Matchbox


Image Copyright: Mattel
Since the first Hot Wheels was manufactured, Mattel started to give the owners of Matchbox a lot to think of. Mattel seemed to just be able to stay one step ahead of the game. Their innovative designs and the fact that they also created non-standard models in contrast to Matchbox who primarily made models of "real" cars, managed to continuously capture the imagination of boys all ages. In the end Mattel did purchase Tyco toys who owned Matchbox in 1997 and as such ended up with the full monopoly of the die cast car model industry.





Hot Wheels 2014 Models still the Best


See what is trending in 2014!


Hot Wheels has released the models for 2014. There are 250 models to choose from. See below a couple of the vintage models that has been released for 2014.
Enjoy.



























More to follow ...