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What are the Hot Toys for Black Friday / Christmas 2013?


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Someone makes this thread every year and it always helps me immensely since I'm out of touch with the latest and greatest. And this thread always gives me a heads up.

 

There isn't one yet so I thought I'd start. Mind you, I have nothing to add since all my 4 yr old wants is barbies so far.

 

TIA for posting what to look out for!

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Don't know how popular it will be but I saw a Big Hugs Elmo tonight that I thought was super cute. I am going to ask DDIL if she thinks one of the grandbabies would like it.

This surprised me given Kevin Clash's problems.  I figured Elmo would disappear.  Looks like they replaced him and things are...uh...A-OK. 

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This whole Disney Infinity thing has me confused. lol From what I'm reading each platform plays a little different. I'm interested in the 3DS versions. I'd like for my kids to be able to share this game. They have a face book page and there seems to be lots of glitches in the games yet. I know TRU has some of the stuff on sale now and a big event planned for 9/7 but I think I'm going to hold off. If there's something wrong with what I purchase I wouldn't know for 4 months and wouldn't be able to return anything then. Plus maybe they'll have the glitches worked out and I'll have time to figure this out. :sidesplit  I'm sure this will be on sale again or at least a good deal will come up on Amazon.

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From what I've seen, the 3DS version of Disney Infinity is extremely different from its console brethren...and not in a good way.  There's not enough reviews on metacritic to form a solid opinion, but I would tread lightly.

 

We are absolutely interested in a console version of Infinity though.

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Yes, from what I understand Disney Infinity is similar to the SKylanders (which we do not have).  We don't even own a current system of any kind..lol.  My boys have a PS2 that they've had for like 8 years..lol.  My daughter has a DS lite.

 

I am hoping for some good deals on a PS3 and Xbox 360 (with Kinect) since the new versions are out.  My daughter is also wanting a 3DS but I am not sure yet.  It will depend on what kind of deals I can find on them.

 

My daughter's birthday is in October and I wish I could get her an Xbox 360 or 3DS for her birthday, but we don't usually spend more than 150.00, usually 100.00.  So, I doubt that I will get a good enough deal on either one of those.  She is also wanting a bike so I guess we will get her the bike for her birthday and then wait for BF to see what is on sale. :)

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Ok. I have a dumb question about Disney Infinity ...if I put one on layaway in Sept while they're still glitches to be worked out and let's say the glitches are worked out by November...when I pick up my layaway will the one I have be "glitch-free" or will I need to swap?? ...again, sorry if this is a dumb question, but I'm not very technical, but I think this is something my girls will like. Thanks in advance!!

The system you put in is the same one you will get. Your item will physically be placed in a box when you put it in layaway and you will get the same one when you take it out of the box

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DD has taken a sudden interest in Legos. With one itty bitty container she has managed to make three different robots. Now she wants more. DS has been asking for board games, specifically Life. I can't begin to guess what will be hot right now, but they are both into the Vanguard trading card game and I have only been able to find the cards at one store.
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DD has taken a sudden interest in Legos. With one itty bitty container she has managed to make three different robots. Now she wants more. DS has been asking for board games, specifically Life. I can't begin to guess what will be hot right now, but they are both into the Vanguard trading card game and I have only been able to find the cards at one store.

Has your DD seen the Lego Friends sets? My DD is 10 she got a few sets last year and is asking for more.

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My DD is 10 also. She just wants basic Legos so she can come up with whatever is in that head of hers - robots, cars, tools... I will take a closer look at your suggestion. Thanks :)

Watch for the Wal-Mart BF Ad.  The past 2 years they have sold large boxes of basic bricks at a great price.  They are all standard bricks & slopes, so the "detail" for things like cars can be lacking.  But a great way to build the fundamental inventory.

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Nobody thinks the PS4 or Xbox One?

 

Or are those not considered "toys"?

 

Both are expected to be released at the end of November.

I actually said both the new consoles above. I think they are going to be VERY hard to find until after the first of the year though.

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I don't think the consoles are going to 'fly-off the shelves' like they did in the past. Lots of pre-orders for these, so those people will get theirs and there will probably be more to go around. Wii U is a good example, but then again, Wii U only upgraded to PS3 and 360 status :D.

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Took DD and my nephew to TRU today. She got to make a bracelet out of these little rubber bands. It is called Shimmer and Sparkle crazy Loom ( I think). She really liked it and when we went to the park 2 girls asked if she had made it with the Loom. I have a feeling its going to be popular but not for long.  We also really liked the new NERF guns for girls. 

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