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Home > Shopping > Toys > Hot Toys of 2011

 

Hot Toys of 2011

 

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Newborn to 2 years | 36 months and up | 4 years and up |
7 years and up | 8 years and up

 

Newborn to 2 years 

 

Vtech Grow & Discover Lil' Maestro Music Center
Help your child discover his musical abilities with the Vtech Grow & Discover Lil' Maestro Music Center! This activity toy features a keyboard area with five keys that will play music or he can learn shapes, colors, and other learning sounds. In addition, the guitar and drum can be taken off the stand to use separately. The adorable songbook attached will help them play various familiar songs while the microphone will have them singing along. Recommended for children ages nine months to 3 years.

 



Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Sweet Sounds Picnic
You can have a picnic with your child no matter what the weather is outside! This picnic basket aims to teach little ones about shapes, colors, greetings, and more. In addition, motor skills are developed with the fun shape sorter feature. As each shape is put inside the basket or the lid is opened and closed, basket makes sounds encouraging additional play. Recommended for children six months to three years of age.

 



Playskool Poppin Park Pound 'N Pop Carnival
Nothing is more fun to a baby nine months and older than fun songs and poppin' around toy balls! This toy will have little ones sliding balls down the elephant trunk slide, pushing the plunger to start the music, and much more! Toy lights up when music plays.

 



LeapFrog My Discovery House
The LeapFrog My Discovery House will truly be home sweet home for your little kiddo! With over 70 activities to keep him or her stimulated, this toy presents various concepts including opposites, music, and even daily routines. Toy will encourage motor skills as child explores around the house. Recommended for children ages six months to three years.


 



Playskool Poppin' Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper - Blue
This silly elephant is just poppin around! Babies six months to three years of age will love to put the balls in the elephant's 360 degree trunk and watch them pop right out! Little ones will love to chase them down while they listen to the 10 tunes the toy plays. Bright and colorful, this is sure to be a hit for little ones!
 


 

Sesame Street Sesame Street Count And Crunch Cookie Monster Plush
The beloved Cookie Monster will crunch his cookie-loving way into any little child's heart! This electronic toy is featured with a soft plush material and can help children learn to count with the three cookies included. Place cookies into his mouth and they will roll down into his backpack for continuous fun while he encourages child with various phrases. Push his foot to watch him giggle and squirm around. Recommended for children 18 months and older.

 



Fisher-Price Disney's Rock Star Mickey
This is one rockin' mouse! Mickey will sing songs as he moves his head, kicks his legs, does the "Mickety Split", and plays the guitar with his nose in true rocker fashion! His cool sunglasses can move up to reveal his eyes. Recommended for children ages 24 months and up.
 


 

Angry Birds 5" Plush Red Bird with Sound
He may be angry, but he sure is cuddly! This five inch plush Red Bird from the hit game, Angry Birds, will have little fans in stitches as they cuddle and squeeze his top to hear sounds from the game. Recommended for children 12 months and up.


 


Happy Nappers - Lady Bug
Happy Nappers are much more than just a stuffed animal! This two-for-one toy is a loving cuddly friend during the day. At night, turn it inside out and it becomes a soft pillow for your little one's head. The LadyBug turns into a pink and black home shaped pillow. Available in a variety of friends including the unicorn, dog, dragon, penguin, and cow. Toy is recommended for children 12 months and up.

 


 

Uglydoll Classic Plush - Ket
It's not exactly your normal looking doll or stuffed animal, but that is what makes Uglydolls so darn adorable! Ket is featured in blue with long ears and yellow eyes. These dolls measures between twelve to fourteen inches in length. Uglydolls are suitable for children birth and up.


 


 

Fisher-Price Topzy Tumblers Twirlin' Tumblin' Fun Park
Babies are going to love the Fisher-Price Topzy Tumblers Twirlin' Tumblin' Fun Park! Children ages six months to three years will love to take the tumblers down the yellow ramp and watch them tumble along. With a push of the bar, the Ferris wheel will turn. Lights and music will further stimulate young operates.
 

 


 

 

Sesame Street Let’s Rock Elmo
The famous and well-loved Elmo is sure to be a hit this holiday season! If your little one loves to rock out and is a fan of the famous red monster, then this is the perfect gift. Elmo is so talented he can play a drum set, tambourine, or give him the microphone so he can sing. Elmo will croon six different songs for a variety of fun. Recommended for children 18 months to four years of age.



 

36 months and up  top of page

 

Captain America The First Avenger Assemble Disc Launching Shield
Battle the enemies with the the fearless Captain America! This action figure has lights, sounds, and phrases. Accessories include his famous shield and grappling hook. Toy is recommended for children ages three years to five years.

 


 

Fisher-Price Shake 'n Go! Disney/Pixar Cars 2 - World Grand Prix
The World Grand Prix is on with this awesome race car track featuring beloved Cars 2 characters! The Fisher-Price Shake 'n Go includes Lightning McQueen and Francesco talking cars that will speed around the track. With just a shake, they race off up to 20 feet. Recommended for children three years and older.

 


Smurf Movie Scenery Pack
Your kiddos will love to set up these popular characters from the classic cartoon and 2011 movie, The Smurfs. Set includes six of the main characters including Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Grouchy Smurf, Brainy Smurf, Gutsy Smurf, and Clumsy Smurf. Recommended for children three years to five years of age.

 


 

Vtech - InnoTab Interactive Learning Tablet - Pink
Children will love this entertaining tablet by Vtech while parents will love to see youngsters learn while playing! The five inch color touch screen will make it easy for kids to navigate and includes built-in features like a video player, MP3 player, clock, calculator, art studio, and more. E-books and games (sold separately) are uploaded and parents are able to track child's progress. Tablet is recommended for children ages 3 years to 7 years of age. Carrying case is included with purchase. Also available in blue.


 

4 years and up  top of page

 

LeapFrog LeapPad
Kick your child's educational pursuits into high gear with the LeapFrog LeapPad! This tablet by LeapFrog includes a built-in camera and video recorder and holds up to 100 cartridge games, digital books, and apps. The touch screen measures 5 inches so children can easily navigate and includes a stylus pen and navigation buttons. Recommended for children ages 4 years to 9 years of age. Available in pink trim, too. Choose a green or pink case sold separately to house LeapPad.

 


Lite Sprites Lite Wand with Prisma
If your little girl, ages 4 years and up, is into magical beings then she is going to love the colorful and magical world of Lite Sprites. The Lite Wand captures color and with a simple push of a button can transmit the color to the Lite Sprite included named Prisma. Various games are available on the Lite Wand including color hunt, color mix, and spells. Collect all of the Lite Sprites and accessories including the Tree of Lite!

 


 

Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Doll - Jewel Sparkles
Lalaloopsy dolls were one of the hottest toys of 2010 and now they are back with some crazy looking hair! Little girls ages four years and older will love to style their doll's hair with a simple bend here and there. Set includes hair accessories - a brush, hair beads, and hair clips. In addition, a kitty cat companion with a bendable tail is also included. Recommended for children four years to six years of age.

 


 

Xia-Xia Hermit Crabs - Tobago Crab
If your child loves to collect little toys, then he or she will love Xia-Xia Hermit Crabs! These hermit crabs will scurry around with a simple press of its claw. Available in a variety of colors, these toys will bring loads of fun this holiday season. Recommended for children ages four to six years.



 


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LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts
Your LEGO-lovin' Harry Potter fan will delight with this set featuring the Hogwarts castle! Entire set includes 466 pieces that will make the castle, exploding bridge, caves, and other features. In addition, several characters are included - Harry Potter, Neville Longbottom, Professor Lupin, and more. Recommended for children ages seven to 14 years of age.


 



Angry Birds Card Game
Angry Birds toys are everywhere with the popularity of the game by the same name! This card game is ideal for Angry Birds fans ages seven to 11 years. Game is for two to five players.


 



Moshi Monsters Moshling Mini-Figures 3-Pack Figures
Collect all of these charmingly cute Moshi Monsters Moshlings! Each pack comes with three mini-figures in various styles. In addition, a secret code is included so children can log in to find out what special gift they have received for their Moshi Monster. (Moshi Monster is an online game where players care for their very own monster.) Recommended for children six years and older.

 


 

My Keepon Interactive Dancing Robot
This isn't just any toy, but an interactive robot that responds to music and touch! Give him a poke and he moves and chirps. Turn on music and he will dance to the beat of the sound. He will even respond to your own rhythms! Recommended for children ages six to 11 years of age.

 

 


 

K'NEX Mario Kart Wii Ultimate Building Set - Bowser's Castle
Your Mario Brothers fan will love this building set where the two race around in their very own cars. Kids will love to set up the track along with all of the obstacles including fire cogs, fire balls, and thwomps. Additional collectible items available including a banana peel, green turtle shell, and more. Item recommended for children ages six years to eight years.

 

 




Umagine Bizu Bead Style Studio
Do you have a child, ages six to eight years, that has a flair for style and fashion? This tower dispenser allows her to store her Bizu beads in the handy compartments until she is ready to create her latest work of art. Set includes the tower, 40 beds, four elastic bands, two clips, template cards, and a guide.

 


 

I Am T-Pain Mic - Gold
Do you have a youngster who dreams of being a superstar? This fun microphone comes with technology to change singer's voice - T-Pain style! In addition, microphone is loaded with three different beats and even records over three minutes of singing with playback. Item includes a headphone jack and MP3 input along with USB and software so music can be downloaded to computer. Recommended for children seven to fourteen years of age.

 

 


 

FIJIT Friends Sage Interactive Toy
There are few interactive toys available that provide so much variety in uses. Push and poke at Fijit and toy responds with movement and over 150 built-in sayings and jokes. In addition, toy recognizes various beats to move around to the music. Recommended for children 6 to 12 years of age.



 

 

8 years and upp  top of page

 

Animal Planet Air Swimmers eXtreme Radio Control Giant Flying Shark
Watch out for the flying - shark? This cool radio controlled toy will have kids eight years and older manning the controls while this helium filled shark floats around the room with a transmitter that has a range of 50 feet. Toy measures 4.5 feet. Purchase a helium tank separately. Available in a clown fish, too!


 


LEGO Ninjago Limited Edition Lightning Dragon Battle
There will be a battle of epic proportions to save Sensei Wu and retrieve the golden nanchucks! This set by LEGO will have kids eight years and older creating an awesome battle scene with the Lightning Dragon, Skull Chopper, mini-figures, and various weapons. A total of 645 pieces are included in this LEGO set.

 

 


 

Nerf Vortex Vigilon Disc Blaster
The battle is on for your eight to ten year olds! When the winter has everyone climbing the walls, let them take their Nerf Vortex Vigilon Disc Blaster into the basement or playroom for some safe fun. Five discs are included that can easily be rearmed so the fun continues without stopping.

 

 


 

LEGO Alien Conquest Alien Mothership (7065)
Build the coolest alien city with the LEGO Alien Conquest Alien Mothership. Children ages eight to 14 years will love to construct this set with 416 pieces including reporter, alien commander, abducting claw, and more. Real spinning disks can be thrown while the toy operates with alien sound effects.


 

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