TheToyShop announce it’s Christmas top toys
TheToyShop (The Entertainer) has announced it’s predictions for the top toys this Christmas. All toy manufacturers want to sit in this coveted position, however only those toys with a special appeal actually make it. TheToyShop’s list of top selling toys comes ahead of the industry’s own Toy Retailer Association’s Christmas Dream Toys, so it will be interesting to see if TheToyShop get it right.
Without further ado, here’s the list of top toys for this Christmas:
As you can see there’s a few which are obvious, such as the Toy Story 3 toys, there’s a couple from last year’s list and there’s a whole load of new toys hitting the top ten toys for this Christmas. Do you have a particular favourite? Is there a toy missing from the list? Is there something here you will be buying your children this Christmas? We’d love to know. Please leave a comment with your thoughts on this list.
Incidentally, the Toy Retailers Association will be releasing their Dream Toys on October 27th, be sure to keep your eyes out!
Spy Toys for Kids
Imagination is Back in Style with Spy Toys for Kids
These days it seems that the media is bombarding our children with video games and “reality” shows, so it is more important than ever to nurture a child’s creativity and imagination. Spy Toys for Kids believes in encouraging budding little inventors, architects, engineers, and future scientists with toys that stimulate their minds, and engage their bodies.
Spy Toys for Kids has a vast array of construction and building toys, as well as hard to find, collectable toys made from the most talented artists and creators in the world. From custom-built mini-figs, armour and weapons, to YoYos, science kits and radio controlled helicopters and buggys, your child’s imagination can take flight. They will love exploring the universe through Spy Toys for Kids telescopes, or with the electronic metal detectors. Moreover, Spy Toys for Kids are extremely affordable, yet they never compromise on quality.
Not Your Grandparent’s Blocks Anymore
Lego Blocks are still a favourite, but these blocks have grown up. There are construction toys, building sets, model kits and everything else needed to spark a child’s interest and send their imagination flying. They have cars, people, trees, bridges, abstract structures and towers. There is literally every kind of block they will ever need to build whatever they want.
Cars, Trucks and Boats Oh My!
Is your child new to radio controlled vehicles? Get them started in the wonderful world of RC with Spy Toy’s beginner kit. They will love them for life. For the RC pro older child there are small-scale boats and cars aplenty to get their motors revving. Do you remember when kids actually played in the dirt? There are even construction type toys from Spy Toys for Kids if your child likes to move a little dirt.
Lego Blocks offer hand-eye coordination as well as motor development. Not to mention the sense of pride and achievement they will experience from constructing these Spy Toys from the ground up.
Logiblocs Electronic Discovery Toys
Stimulate Your Child’s Imagination with Logiblocs Electronic Discovery Toys
Electronic gadgets are not just for adults anymore. Today’s kids are sophisticated, and there are many educational studies that show how electronic toys aid with problem solving, conceptual development and recognition. Logiblocs Electronic Discovery Toys allow them to be miles ahead of the learning curve.
Logiblocs Electronic Discovery toys help children to cultivate their intelligence, sensory stimulus, communication skills, as well as hand-eye coordination. Kids want to learn! They are born with an inherent need to understand the world around them.
What Are Logiblocs?
Logiblocs are interactive cyber-blocks that enable kids to write their own IT programs. The child plugs different combinations together to build their own inventions. They can create scanners, space stations that flash, bedroom burglar alarms, and even invent their own lie detector, or record secret messages for their siblings. Logiblocs Electronic Discovery Toys are inarguably one of the best interactive electronic tools on the market, yet these techno-wonders are surprisingly inexpensive.
How it Works
There are five different types of Logicblocs, all colour-coded to describe what each one does.
• Yellow – Triggers the other Logiblocs
• Blue – Carries signals from one place to another
• Orange – Brains of the outfit
• Red – Communicates with the outside world through sound and light
Logiblocs Electric City Kit
Would your children enjoy building their own city with sound effects and lights? The Logiblocs Electric City kit will enhance their imagination and creativity, as well as strengthen their logical skills. This is just one of the many toys available in the system.
They can even booby trap their bedroom by hiding a Logiblocs toy under the floor mat in the bedroom to surprize their friends! Moreover, they can make a door alarm, door flashers, or learn Morse code.
Children of all ages are enraptured with Logiblocs Electronic Discovery Toys. They don’t have to be an electronic genius to understand how it works, just have the imagination to enjoy it.
Star Wars Lego Sets
Lego has developed sets replicating all of the Star Wars movies released so far. Lego has always enjoyed success whenever it has released Lego sets that represent scenes from each movie. They managed to do this by choosing all of the favorite characters and gadgets from each movie. Even though Lego has only been making Star Wars Lego sets based themes for around 10 years, they are some of the most popular movie based toys. This is of course due to the fact that there are so many Star Wars fans in the world. The following are some examples of Star Wars Lego sets from Movie based theme sets.
Star Wars Episode 1. This movie introduces the fan to the genesis of Anakin Skywalker. Perhaps the most popular theme from this movie produced by Lego is the Mos Espa Pod race. One reason for its popularity is because there are not many Lego sets that come with so many figures, not to mention the vehicles or racers.
Star wars Episode 2. This is the second prequel of the films and it is called the Attack of the clones. Even though they did not make as many themed sets for this movie, fans of Lego felt that this one was the best from Lego. The Hailfire Droid sets from this movie is very popular Star Wars Lego sets.
Star Wars Episode 3. There were many Star Wars Lego sets made from this movie. This movie was called The Revenge of the Sith and there were quite a few building blocks made from this movie. One of the most popular themes from this movie is the Ultimate Light saber Duel #7257. This Star Wars Lego set comes with the figures of Anakin Skywalcker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
So far we have been talking about the newer Star Wars films. But the first ones released were actually episodes 4, 5 and 6. The first one was simply called “Star Wars”. This one went on to become one of the most popular movies in history and Lego signed a contract with them to produce the first Star wars Lego sets, which they continued to do with all subsequent films.
The New Sets available for Kung Zhu Ninja Hamsters
There are some toys that simply capture your attention because of how unique they are. You will find this true for the amazing little creatures currently known as Kung Zhu Ninja Hamsters. These are small stuffed toys that have wheels on their undersides and are battery operated. These little critters have become very popular for collectors of the series because they are available in so many different character designs. The manufacturers of this hot little item have taken their Kung Zhu Ninja Hamsters to a whole new level by creating new playsets and activities for them to be used in.
You can purchase the Kungzhu Battle Arena Stadium which creates a convenient location for your warrior hamsters to battle each other. This arena comes as a round medieval style complete with castle style flags. For those hamsters designed as stealthy ninjas the Ninja Do Jo Base is the perfect setting to place them in. This playset comes complete with a base room station and handy slide for easy and quick exits. This item has an oriental theme and an eastern pavilion style design.
If your little ninjas are looking for some modern adventure scenes you can place them in the Dragon Alley to practice their attack strategies. This unit is designed in a green and black and also includes the convenient slide exit. The open side area includes several control consoles and even missiles for your battle hamsters to use in their line of attack. Another helpful playset for ninja warriors to use is the Ninja Training Ground set. This uniquely designed item is created as an obstacle course your hamster needs to successfully complete in order to pass its training. The design includes various high and low ramps as well as some spinning blockades the Kung Zhu Ninja Hamsters need to get through.
There are also some playsets in this series that use a configuration of tubes in creating the item. The Snake Pit has a round center arena style base with an attached tube a hamster can go through. You will also find this tube design in Ambush Alley, Dragon Alley and Wheel of Fire. When you have more than one set you can combine them to make the training routine for your hamsters even more difficult. In addition to the various playsets available there are also several vehicles and suits of armor designed to be used with these battle ready creatures.
Top Ten Diecast Model Cars
| The Cars department at Mini Model Shop is packed with thousands of collectible diecast model cars from top brands including, AUTOart, Minichamps and Maisto. They stock 1:18, 1:24, 1:43 and 1:64 scale models, so they have a suitable model for every shelf.
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1. Mini Cooper in Blue (1:64 scale by AUTOart)
This diecast model Mini Cooper is Blue and features working wheels. 1:64 scale (approx. 4cm long) – made by AUTOart £9.99 |
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2. Lamborghini Gallardo in Yellow (1:64 scale by AUTOart)
This diecast model Lamborghini Gallardo is Yellow and features working wheels. 1:64 scale (approx. 5cm long) – made by AUTOart £12.99 |
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3. Aston Martin DB9 Coupe in Metallic Grey (1:24 scale by Mondo Motors)
This diecast model Aston Martin DB9 Coupe is Metallic Grey and features working wheels and also opening bonnet with engine, doors. 1:24 scale (approx. 17cm long) – made by Mondo Motors. £15.99 |
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4. Pontiac Trans Am KITT (Knight Rider) in Black (1:18 scale by ERTL)
This diecast model Pontiac Trans Am KITT (Knight Rider) is Black and features working wheels, steering. 80’s Classic TV Show, Knight Rider introduced us to the smartest, fastest, talking car, K.I.T.T. (Knight Industries Two Thousand) 1:18 scale (approx. 25cm long) – made by ERTL £39.99 |
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5. Ferrari Enzo (Foundation Range) in Red (1:18 scale by Mattel)
This diecast model Ferrari Enzo (Foundation Range) is Red and features working steering, wheels and also opening bonnet with engine, doors. 1:18 scale (approx. 24cm long) – made by Mattel £44.99 |
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6. Audi TT Convertible in Black (1:18 scale by Maisto)
This diecast model Audi TT Convertible is Black and features opening doors, bonnet with engine, boot and also working wheels, steering, suspension. 1:18 scale (approx. 21cm long) – made by Maisto £24.99 |
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7. Jaguar X Type in Silver (1:18 scale by Maisto)
This diecast model Audi TT Convertible is Black and features opening doors, bonnet with engine, boot and also working wheels, steering, suspension. 1:18 scale (approx. 21cm long) – made by Maisto £24.99 |
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8. Dodge Charger (Dukes of Hazzard) in Orange (1:18 scale by ERTL)
This diecast model Dodge Charger (Dukes of Hazzard) is Orange and features opening bonnet with engine and also working steering, wheels. Based on the hit television series that ran from 1979-85, The Dukes of Hazzard is written by Jonathan Davis, with revisions by John O’Brien and Broken Lizard. Set in present day, the story follows the adventures of “good old boy” cousins, Bo (Seann William Scott) and Luke (Johnny Knoxville) Duke, who with the help of their eye-catching cousin Daisy (Jessica Simpson) and moonshine running Uncle Jesse (Willie Nelson), try and save the family farm from being destroyed by Hazzard County’s corrupt commissioner Boss Hogg (Burt Reynolds). Their efforts constantly find the “Duke Boys” eluding authorities in “The General Lee,” their famed 1969 orange Dodge Charger that keeps them one step ahead of the dimwitted antics of the small southern town’s Sheriff Roscoe P.Coltrane (M.C.Gainey). Don’t miss the opportunity to add this model to your collection – RC2 have produced their final run of this item, so once we have sold existing stock there will be no more available. 1:18 scale (approx. 29cm long) – made by ERTL £49.99 |
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9. Mercedes-Benz SLK Convertible in Silver (1:18 scale by Maisto)
This diecast model Mercedes-Benz SLK Convertible is Silver and features opening bonnet with engine, boot, doors and also working wheels, steering. The new SLK model. 1:18 scale (approx. 24cm long) – made by Maisto. £24.99 |
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10. Cadillac Eldorado in Pink (1:18 scale by Maisto)
This diecast model Cadillac Eldorado is Pink and features opening bonnet, boot, doors and also working wheels, steering. 1:18 scale (approx. 26cm long) – made by Maisto £28.99 |
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Doctor Who Remote Control Toys
There are a variety of great Doctor Who remote control toys available. Children and adults of all ages love the evil shrieking Daleks on Doctor Who and now they can remote control one of their very own at home.
The smallest of these Doctor Who radio control toys is the 5 inch Battle Ironside Dalek, as seen in the episode “Victory of the Daleks” featuring Matt Smith’s Doctor. Just like Edwin Bracewell and Winston Churchill, you’ll have this Dalek obeying your every command. It comes complete with 360 degree command, flashing lights, poseable gun and arm, and it talks. If you purchase more than one Battle Doctor Who radio control toy with different control frequencies, you can engage those toys in interactive fights.
The other 5 inch Doctor Who remote control toy available is the radio control Davros. Davros is one of the Doctor’s greatest enemies and the creator of the villainous Dalek race. With this cool remote control toy, you can pit him in battle using full remote motion control. This remote control Davros also talks and available phrases include: “You will suffer for this!”
Two 6 inch remote control Doctor Who control toys are also available: a red Dalek Drone and a blue Dalek Strategist, both as seen in the “Victory of the Daleks” episode. These colorful Daleks are new and powerful versions created in the Progenator Chamber during this episode. The Strategist was created to manage battle strategies and the Dalek Drone replaced the old standard model Dalek. These toys also have 360 degree command, flashing lights and poseable guns and arm. The Strategist Dalek also talks. If you purchase multiple toys with different control frequencies, you can battle them against each against.
These awesome Doctor Who radio control toys are appropriate for children ages 5 and above. Keep your eyes peeled for more Doctor Who Toys.
Little Tikes Playhouses
One of the most fun toys for kids and one of favorites of parents, especially for its durability and flexibility are the Little Tikes Playhouses. These playhouses, made of hard plastic, not only provide hours of play and fun for children, but a safe way to play as well. The plastic material is the perfect surface to discourage the growth of bacteria and germs. Parents can set up these fun Little Tikes Playhouses outdoors or even indoors, at a playroom, or even a kid’s room. These popular houses come in a variety of models for a variety of fun purposes.
The Little Tykes Country Cottage comes in a variety of colors. You can find it in primary colors, in pink, and in evergreen with accents of red and yellow. The large playhouse has a wide space in the interior, a wide door and a high roof, so kids can play in comfort. It also includes a kitchen unit with many features and a play phone. Children can open and close the doors and windows. The hard plastic makes it weather resistant and durable.
Another model of the Little Tikes Playhouses is the Little Tykes Magic Doorbell Playhouse. This one includes many of the above-mentioned features as well as a mail slot for depositing mail and messages and a working doorbell, which has six different fun sounds. This playhouse will provide hours of fun to kids.
Little Tikes Playhouses also come in a variety of themes, such as the Little Tikes Home and Garden Playhouse. One of the features of this model is a multiple play area. The children can play with the picket fence assembling it or plant flowers around it or in the flower box. It also comes with a kitchenette. In addition, this model comes with a workbench and tools.
Another fun playhouse is the Little Tikes Picnic on the Patio Playhouse. This model includes a picnic table, two stools, a doorbell, pretend food made of plastic with accessories, a pretend fireplace, sink, stove, and an interior with charming details. This model will provide many opportunities for your child to role-play and have fun.
Aside from the Little Tikes Playhouses, parents can purchase many other play accessories such as a gourmet kitchen, mud pie kitchen, picnic table, slide, activity gym, outside cook and grill kitchen, pirate ship, cars, workbench, laundry center, and much more. These are perfect to complete your child’s own pretend home.
Hornby City Industrial Train Set
Hornby City Industrial Train Set – Run your very own railway with this classic Hornby train set. Set out the track mat and fit together the Hornby 00 gauge track pieces, place your locomotive onto the track, couple up the wagons and attach the controller. Take your train on a trip around your bedroom or on the table.
The 0-4-0 locomotive is a simple 4 wheel, 2 axel steam driven train, a prominent example of which was Richard Trevithick’s pioneering locomotive first built in 1804.
This Hornby Train Set contains a 0-4-0 locomotive, a blue 4 wheel coach, plus 3 wagons; 7 plank wagon, lowmac and load and 12 ton vent van. An oval of track made up of curves, straights and 1 set of points, plus a power track piece for connecting your train controller and transformer.
The accessories include a model water pump, 2 model shed building and much more. The track mat enables you to create a specific layout, that you can add to, or even create your own track layout. Space required: 160 cm x 128 cm.
The Hornby City Industrial Train Set in fact everything you need for a fantastic railway simulation experience. The perfect gift for any budding railway enthusiast. Suitable for age 6 years and up. Hornby 00 gauge.
Box size: 80cm x 30cm x 8cm.
Includes Locomotive 3 wagons; 7 plank wagon, lowmac and load and 12 ton vent van A 4 wheel blue coach Oval track Accessories Trackmat Train controller Transformer
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Plum Climbing Frames
Having a Plum climbing frame in your garden will ensure no boredom from your youngsters. Your children will be guaranteed hours of fun and then you get to reap the reward; they will be so tired from playing that you can relax while the children enjoy their nap time.
There are many different varieties of the Plum climbing frame play set. The steenbuck play centre comes with a slide, rock wall, climbing net, canopy, and den. The Selwood sunview junior climbing frame play set comes with a few more options ensuring your child will never be bored. These include a combination rock wall ladder, sand box, two swings and a wave slide. This set also comes with a 10 year warranty which equals no worries! The Yukon wooden play tower has even more activities as it’s a Plum climbing frame that is a little bigger in size. Its features include monkey bars, a high play deck, trapeze, 2 belt swings, rung ladder, rock wall, wave slide and even a picnic table.
I’ve saved the best Plum climbing frame play set for last. This one is a beast! The Plum Wildebeest play centre is the ultimate play set. You will definitely need a big garden for this one. It comes with the following amenities: Three foot tower high deck, den with roll down doors, climbing ramp with rope handrails, sandpit, swing set, two seat ride, play tent, another tower measuring four feet, an eight foot slide, telescope, yet another five foot tower (all with roofs), another slide measuring 10 feet, a wooden bridge and a wooden clatter bridge.
Whether you are a Mum or a Dad, a babysitter, or have your own nursery you know that outside activity is almost vital to everyday living. Having an apparatus to go swing, jump, and climb and play on is a wonderful way to get your kids outdoors. Trampolines and swing sets are just the beginning of endless hours of fun. As you can see, your child or children will have no problem enjoying the outdoors on their new Plum climbing frame. Your kids will be the hit of the neighborhood.
