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Best Toys 2011 Will Make The Holiday Season Merry
Shopping for kids for the holidays can be a challenge unless parents done some homework ahead of time. With this handy list of the best toys 2011 anyone will be prepared to load up on the items that are sure to be at the top of wish lists from coast to coast.
Computer tablets are soaring in popularity among adults and now kids have their own version with the LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer. Recommended for children ages 4 to 9, the sturdy machine features a video recorder, camera and a 5″ touch screen that responds to a finger or stylus.
The LeapPad Explorer comes with more than 100 games and activities that will teach kids how to read, spell, do math and more. Story Studio allows kids to create their own entertainment and is one of four apps included with purchase. The device has 2GB of memory allowing customization with any of the numerous
games and apps sold separately. Unlike a regular tablet, this one is constructed especially for small hands and has a thick case for durability. A carrying case is sold separately.
People everywhere are playing Angry Birds on electronic devices but now there is a live action version with the Angry Birds Knock on Wood game. Players build structures based on instructions read off mission cards. A slingshot launcher sends the birds flying toward the structure with points awarded for knocking down structure pieces and green pigs. The game comes with three birds and four pigs. It accommodates play by two or four players and has three card levels with building instructions and a fourth level for freestyle play.
Air Swimmers are unique toys that are part balloon and part remote control flying machine. Designed for indoor use only, the toy is made of durable nylon shaped like a clownfish or a shark and must be filled with helium purchased at a local florist, grocery or party store.
The creatures will float in the air for weeks. The infrared remote control allows the user to guide the fish up, down or in a complete circle from up to 40 feet away. The fish are three feet wide and nearly five feet long.
Interactive Fijit Friends are small robotic figures with squishy bodies and big eyes. These toys are designed with young girls in mind and are recommended for ages 6 and older. They talk, dance, sing and giggle in response to various outside stimuli. When music plays, they bend and wiggle to the beat. Voice recognition allows them to respond to more than two dozen phrases. There are four Fijits to choose from and each has its own unique personality.
The LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon combines two big names in one great toy and the 7965 model released in 2011 is the sixth version of the famous flying machine. The toy faithfully recreates Han Solo’s beloved star-ship and features movable hull plates and a highly detailed interior. The cockpit cover is detachable and weapons include rotating laser cannons and a pair of flick missiles. It comes with six mini figures and an assortment of galactic weapons. Kids will spend many creative hours putting the pieces together and acting out scenes from the movies.
Any child that loves trains will have hours of creative fun with the Imaginarium City Central Train Table. This detailed set has a magnetized track that responds to train cars with sound and light. It has a roundhouse, mountain tunnel, fueling station and airport tunnel and is compatible with all Thomas & Friends or Brio wood trains. Two large table drawers offer room for storage. Parents will need to set aside some time to assemble the track and table but many who have done so agree it is well worth the time and effort. The table is easy to clean with nothing more than a damp cloth and the durable finish is scratch resistant.
The Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Learning Home Playset is for little ones ages 6 months to 3 years. The structure is 29″ tall and has a door in the middle for baby to crawl through. Interactive gadgets and sounds will entertain any child and, like most Fisher-Price toys, this one is a teaching tool as well. A clock face with moving hands teaches numbers and time. The sing along function plays 21 songs, including childhood favorites and learning songs that teach colors, counting and opposites. The toy requires three “C” alkaline batteries, which must be purchased separately.
Trash Pack ‘Trashies’ Garbage Truck
Anyone who is shopping for kids this holiday season will find something suitable on this list of best toys 2011.
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