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Published: December, 2011 Toy Insider's Top 20 Plus, 2 of OC Family's own picks

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The Toy Insider (toyinsider.com) commissioned a panel of toy experts (what a job, huh?) to identify this season’s hottest gifts for kids ages O to 9. Here is their list of the hottest 20 toys for 2011.  • AGES 0 TO 18 months 1. Elefun Busy Ball Popper, 9 months + Drop the five colorful balls into the Elefun character’s ears, and they could pop out of his trunk or roll into his belly. The elephant’s trunk rotates 360 degrees, so Mom can control the action. It plays 10 songs. PLAYSKOOL; $29.99; playskool.com 2. Let’s Rock Elmo, 18 months + Elmo takes the stage singing and making music, and preschoolers can, too! Elmo comes with his very own microphone, tambourine and drum set, and he magically recognizes which one you give him. Kids can play along! HASBRO; $69.99; hasbro.com 3. Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Zoo, 18 Months + This interactive play set, featuring animal-recognition technology, brings critters to life! Place any animal on a peg, and it responds with that animal’s name and corresponding sound. There are fun activities on both sides of the play set! FISHER-PRICE; $39.99; fisher-price.‌com 4. Pocoyo Swiggletraks, 18 months + The flexible racetrack gives preschoolers a creative way to play by allowing them to create their own course. A moving bridge adds to the excitement. Based on the Pocoyo TV series, it includes a motorized vehicle with music and a ball accessory. $26.99; bandai.com • AGES 3 to 5 5. Chuggington Interactive Railway, 3+ Featuring spiral elevation and 60 pieces, this play set includes a 3-foot layout and three interactive train stops, plus Interactive Vee and Wilson! SmartTalk technology allows vehicles and locations to recognize, react and respond during play. LEARNING CURVE; $79.99; learningcurve.com 6. Leappad, 4+ With endless ways to play and learn, this new tablet is designed just for kids. The durable device features a built-in camera, video recorder and child-sized stylus. More than 100 games, books, apps and videos are available. LEAPFROG; $99.99; leapfrog.com 7. Lazer Stunt Chaser, 4+ Project light from the remote control, and watch the Lazer Stunt Chaser race after it at super-fast speeds! Race the Chaser over the stunt ramp, and it will flip over and keep going. THINKWAY TOYS; $39.99 thinkwaytoys.com 8. Lite Sprites, 4+ Use the Lite Wand to capture color and light from any flat surface, and share it with the Sprites and play sets of Lite-Topia. Kids can color their play world any way they choose. WOWWEE; $29.99; litesprites.com 9. Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse, 4+ Girls can play and explore with the Mini Lalaloopsy dolls as they climb, swing and frolic in their very own treehouse. This fun hangout includes lots of activities and accessories. Exclusive characters are included. MGA ENTERTAINMENT; $39.99; lalaloopsy.com 10. Plasmabike, 3+ The PlasmaBike’s unique shape provides a fun, more stable ride than traditional bikes. The wide wheels encourage balance development and help avoid the need for training wheels. PLASMART; $79.99; plasmarttoys.com NEXT PAGE: Toys #11-20 >>> ≈  5 secrets to a merrier Christmas morning  ≈ ≈  Too many toys? Stay organized  ≈ ≈  10 tips to manage your family holiday visit  ≈ ≈  Toy Insider's Top 20: #1-10  ≈ <<< Back to main page

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