amyers12345 Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 We saw this one the other day- it is SO cool! I have a feeling it will be big- just wish I had one young enough to play with it. [video=youtube;OvE6USPRwWY] This video isn't nearly as cool as the display was at Target- check it out!
momof3luvs1 Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 I had seen this as well. My son is getting that this year for sure..along with a spike the ultimate dinosaur!! He is only 2 and a half but LOVES these kind of toys!
beck6100 Posted August 18, 2010 Posted August 18, 2010 Looks neat.. Here is the link on what is known about the Google Tablet, possibly available starting on Black Friday: http://www.downloadsquad.com/2010/08/18/google-verizon-chrome-os-tablet-on-sale-november-26-2010/
jellybean051901 Posted August 21, 2010 Posted August 21, 2010 I think the hot toy whis year will be Squinkies. They are already sold out everywhere I have looked. To see what they are go to www.squinkies.com or look on the TRU website. My DD6 got one set and she loves them. Also, Zoobles is another thing that seems to be popular already but it is easier to find at this time.
starbeck96 Posted August 22, 2010 Posted August 22, 2010 I had never heard of them. They look neat though and I'm sure that my dd4 will want them..lol. I looked at the walmart web site and it says coming soon. so I might have to keep a check there to see if i can get a pack.
Jen8112 Posted August 22, 2010 Posted August 22, 2010 (edited) Yes, DD saw the commercial for Squinkies and wants them. I have not seen them in stores yet. Also my local CVS had Pillow Pets and they were gone within a few days. It's so hard to predict what toy is going to be "the" toy of the season. Who predicted Zhu Zhus last year?! We need to talk to them! Edited August 22, 2010 by Jen8112
starbeck96 Posted August 22, 2010 Posted August 22, 2010 . Also my local CVS had Pillow Pets and they were gone within a few days. Yeah my daughter wants a pillow pet too. She has wanted one since she the first time she saw the computer.
mom2monkiesx3 Posted August 22, 2010 Posted August 22, 2010 My daughter has gotten both Squinkies and Zoobles and hated the Squinkies and LOVED LOVED LOVED th Zoobles...my reaction to both new toys was the same the Zoobles are cute
amberjobryant Posted August 22, 2010 Posted August 22, 2010 I am glad that when asked my kids did not know what any of the toys on this list where, I wore myself out with Zhu Zhus last year so I don't want to be chasing any "hot toys" this year.
fluffkin79 Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 At dinner tonight my DD6 was telling us what she wanted for her birthday. She didn't know what they were called, but I think that she was describing Zoobles and Squinkies - especially Squinkies. I just looked them up and my first thought was "Who actually pays for this floor-fodder?". Ahh but she loves them, what to do? That's it, commerical TV is now going to be forbidden from my house. I am positive that she learned about these from SpongeBob's commercials. We are going back to PBS! Disclaimer: I am sure that these are great toys if you have children who take care of them. Mine does not.
angelbabymommy Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 I am glad that when asked my kids did not know what any of the toys on this list where, I wore myself out with Zhu Zhus last year so I don't want to be chasing any "hot toys" this year. I totally agree. My DD8 doesn't know what these are either & I'm not gonna bring them to her attention lol ...I attempted to get her the Zhu Zhus last year, but I stopped after I seen how popular they were.
momof3luvs1 Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 My daughters both want those squinkies but they seem so similiar to me as the littlest pet shop..n we have a million of those so i dont know...I know all 3 of my kids are desperate for pillow pets so that is on the list. I cant wait to start seeingads and getting closer so i have a better idea of what they want...I def do not wantt another zhu zhu pet type chase this year!
mmsantoyo Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 Hi all. I agree, Squinkies seem to be very popular right now and hard to find. Similar to Zhu Zhu Pets last year. My DD4 mentioned them to me a few weeks ago but I wasn't familiar with what they were. I went into their website and they seem really cute. Looks to be one of the hot toys this year.
mom2monkiesx3 Posted August 23, 2010 Posted August 23, 2010 What about Monster high dolls? DD discovered them through her Justice Mag and likes them....and the target near me put them out and they are RANSACKED already! None of the single dolls left just the doubles!! I didn't predict that one being so popular!
KrisinTn Posted August 24, 2010 Posted August 24, 2010 Think I was one of the ones that predicted the Zhu Zhu "hottness" last year- after talking to several of my younger clients early on- lol. I haven't been able to really get into the spirit this year... but I will try to remember to start asking... lol.
ChristmasShopping Posted August 24, 2010 Author Posted August 24, 2010 Think I was one of the ones that predicted the Zhu Zhu "hottness" last year- after talking to several of my younger clients early on- lol. I haven't been able to really get into the spirit this year... but I will try to remember to start asking... lol.I was the one that started the big Zhu Zhu thread last year (started 9/1 and was still going on Dec 31.. LOL! with 187 pages!!! LOL!!!) I can't believe we already knew and were searching high and low for them last year on 9/1. I have no clue what the hot toy this year is! I have asked my nieces and their friends and most of them now want some form of electronics!
KrisinTn Posted August 24, 2010 Posted August 24, 2010 I was the one that started the big Zhu Zhu thread last year (started 9/1 and was still going on Dec 31.. LOL! with 187 pages!!! LOL!!!) I can't believe we already knew and were searching high and low for them last year on 9/1. I have no clue what the hot toy this year is! I have asked my nieces and their friends and most of them now want some form of electronics!LOL. I remember you starting it... it seems like there was a "hot toy" thread last year too that I had replied to... I only remember because my niece's birthday is in August and she had asked for one then, and I couldn't find them ANYWHERE. On her list this year for her birthday - pillow pet, zhu zhu items, American girl items, and that was pretty much it - so she wasn't much help this year. lol.
fluffkin79 Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 I like the pillow pets - has anyone seen them cheaper than $20?
starbeck96 Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 I have seen them on Ebay a little cheaper, but I don't know that I would trust buying them on there. You never know it might not be the real "pillow pets". I have seen them around 7.00 plus 6.00 shipping but they would only take a check. So I don't think it is worth saving those few dollars.
bigiweezy Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 My kids are freaking for the Xbox 360 Kinnect! It is a must have, here. My teenager wanted the 3DS, but I'm sceptical. I read a really bad review about it only looking great if it was within 12 inches of your face. Besides, both kids just got DSi's for Christmas last year and rarely play them anymore.
Jen8112 Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 My kids are freaking for the Xbox 360 Kinnect! It is a must have, here. My teenager wanted the 3DS, but I'm sceptical. I read a really bad review about it only looking great if it was within 12 inches of your face. Besides, both kids just got DSi's for Christmas last year and rarely play them anymore. If they don't play with their DSi's then I wouldn't bother with the 3DS. Every review that I have read has been great. Why would you hold it further than 12" from your face?
jellybean051901 Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 My DD6 wants Squnikies, Zoobles, and monster high dolls. I found pillow pets at walgreens so I got her the one she has been asking for since they came out. As for the Squinkies, I have been piecing them together as I find them. They are sold out everywhere around me.
mom2monkiesx3 Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 Browsed my walmart as they had a team of people clearning out toys today we now have FOUR aisles of clearance toys and the new things have started to arrive...My boys LOVE those new dumb cardboard guitars so I thought I'd mention those here.. I grabbed the 5-pack Zoobles to put up just because its a great deal for $12/5pack
mf47960 Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 I've picked up what seem to be going fast, Furreal Friends Furry Frienzies sets at Walmart only had 2 sets left and just ordered and elephant and zebra pillow pet. Now I just need to find those monster high dolls and I hopefully have all the "hot" items my kids want.
mom2monkiesx3 Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 I have only seen Monster High at Target so far (HTH)
mf47960 Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 We saw Monster High at Walmart on Saturday went back Monday and they were all gone!
Jen8112 Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 So it looks like the "hot" toys so far are: Pillow Pets Zoobles Squinkies Monster High Dolls maybe Furry Frienzies and electronics such as iPod Touch's and 3DS's All are on DD's list except for the Furry Frienzies, I think she's over the Zhu Zhu type things although these are waaay cuter than Zhu Zhus. Also I saw a commercial for Moon Dough today. I know Moon Sand was a "hot" toy a couple years ago and this stuff isn't as messy!
momof3luvs1 Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 My kids are CRAZY over pillow pets!! I think most kids are.. As far as these squinkies, has anyone actually seen them in person? They look so similiar to littlest pet shop that I dont see much of a difference except they look even smaller? I could be wrong!
Rose0426 Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 I've picked up what seem to be going fast, Furreal Friends Furry Frienzies sets at Walmart only had 2 sets left Saw on Hasbro website "Collect any combination of four (4) FurReal Friends Snuggimals or Furry Frenzies to get your very own Furry FrenziesPink Ladybug. Here’s how: http://www.hasbro.com/furreal/en_US/discover/news/upload/FurReal-Friends-Giveaway-Redemption-Form-2.pdf
mf47960 Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 I've picked up what seem to be going fast, Furreal Friends Furry Frienzies sets at Walmart only had 2 sets left Saw on Hasbro website "Collect any combination of four (4) FurReal Friends Snuggimals or Furry Frenzies to get your very own Furry FrenziesPink Ladybug. Here’s how: http://www.hasbro.com/furreal/en_US/discover/news/upload/FurReal-Friends-Giveaway-Redemption-Form-2.pdf Thank you! That is so cute and my mother just bought 2 animals so I have my 4!
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