Top 10 toy picks for Christmas

Top 10 toy picks for Christmas

New Zealand’s largest online toy store has announced their Top 10 toys picks for Christmas. The list is compiled based on recent sales data and from 15 years in the toy industry, says Shane Loomb Managing Director of iQ Toys. “As recently as a month ago we were concerned there would be no runaway hits this year. However, over the last few weeks a number of toys have emerged as clear favourites”

1. Moshi Monsters

Moshi Monsters are a classic example of a range of toys that have evolved from an online social networking and virtual pet site for children. Launched in 2008 by the British media company Mind Candy, there are now reportedly more than 50 million users worldwide.

Expected to be popular this Christmas are Moshling plush toys, blind bags containing surprise monsters in a foil bag, and Moshi Monsters books. Prices range from $4.99 to $18.49
http://www.iqtoys.co.nz/moshi-monsters-.htm

2. Leapfrog Explorer Tablet (releasing November)

While still not available in New Zealand we are picking this iPad like tablet for children to be a hit. The tablet is essentially a sturdy version of an iPad and gives children access to more than 100 educational books, games, videos, and apps. Additional apps can be downloaded from the Leappad website. Children will enjoy being able to touch the screen with a finger, tap it with the stylus or turn, twist and shake the tablet for exciting motion-based play! Arriving in November it will retail at $199.99
http://www.iqtoys.co.nz/product/2664676/leapfrog-leappad-explorer/

3. Pillow Pets

Pillow Pets have been selling extremely well due to heavy TV advertising. Pillow Pets are anything but just another stuffed animal. Extremely versatile, these unique creations have a strap that Velcro closes underneath to transform them into friendly pets. Simply open the strap and the pet becomes a pillow! Priced at $29.99 each.
http://www.iqtoys.co.nz/product/2069064/pillow-pets/

4. Miniamo

Miniamo is an award winning, striking collection of children’s kitchen and dining items, specifically designed for little ones to learn and have fun baking and cooking in the kitchen. The cleverly co-ordinated range features designs for boys and girls and includes gift and starter sets that encourage creativity and play. Prices range from $5.99 to $50
http://www.iqtoys.co.nz/brand/miniamo/

5. SpyNet Watch with Snake Cam

It’s mission possible with the sophisticated Spynet Secret Mission Video Watch! It is the ultimate piece of spy gear for collecting secret information and a must for all budding James Bonds! The watch has enough built in memory to save up to 20 minutes of video, 4 hours of audio or about 2000 photos and the snake cam with the ability to see around corners adds a whole new dimension. $123.99
http://www.iqtoys.co.nz/product/142289/spynet---video-watch/

6. Cranium Brain Breaks

Great value at $24.99, this cool set that comes packaged in a ‘brain’ shaped container has over 200 activities to get the whole family acting, sketching, sculpting, and word puzzling as you race together to beat the timer.
http://www.iqtoys.co.nz/product/96093/cranium-brain-breaks/

7. Kre-O Transformers

Hasbro launched the Kre-O range at the toy fair in New York earlier this year. Designed to appeal to children who enjoy construction sets with bricks as well as the ability for to “transform” between a robot and vehicle. Prices range from $17 to $135
http://www.iqtoys.co.nz/kre-o-transformers.htm

8. Smurfs

Following the recent release of the Smurf 3D movie we expect the range of Smurf figurines by Schleich will make perfect stocking stuffers. Priced from $9.49 for individual figurines
http://www.iqtoys.co.nz/brand/schleich/smurfs/

9. Addict-a-Ball

A fascinating game of patience, concentration and dexterity where you have to navigate a tiny steel ball through a maze with over 100 stages. Priced from $13.49
http://www.iqtoys.co.nz/product/99923/addict-a-ball/

10. Sylvanian Families

This ever popular anthropomorphic collectible toy series of rabbits, hedgehogs, mice, monkeys, moles and meerkats! Priced from $8.99
http://www.iqtoys.co.nz/brand/sylvanian-families/

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