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[jellybean051901]

Any thoughts on what the hot toys will be this year?

[zooskoo]

I was wondering this too. I had heard that Webkinz will be one, but it seems like they've been easier to find lately.

[ellen zachariia]

They are coming out with a new line of Mermaid Dora dolls and toys. Also I have seen alot of new and updated toys from v-tech and leappad.

[Marcster]

I don't have kids... Are those Tickle Me Elmos still difficult to get?

[christib327]

No, they're not. You can find them just about everywhere for around $35.

[lilquiet]

Singing Pizza Elmo Zoobies Singing "Chat Diva" Barbie and Teresa dolls I Can Play Guitar System TMX Cookie Monster and Ernie Gadget by VTECH Smart Cycle Fisher Price Hasbro's Playskool Made for Me MP3 Player Hannah Montana Doll Cheetah Girls Dolls Barbie Electric Guitar FurReal Macaw Parrot

[Marcster]

No, they're not. You can find them just about everywhere for around $35.

I wonder how those parents that paid $400+ on ebay feel now?

[christib327]

I wonder how those parents that paid $400+ on ebay feel now?

I imagine most feel pretty stupid, but I'm sure there are those that still feel justified because their kids had them first and they were able to put them under the tree. My kids were/are young enough they really don't know the difference, but they sure were excited getting an unexpected surprise in January when we found them at Wal-mart. I was still not thrilled with spending the $35 on the stupid thing though. I can't even begin to imagine paying more than that.

[christib327]

Singing Pizza Elmo

Zoobies

Singing "Chat Diva" Barbie and Teresa dolls

I Can Play Guitar System

TMX Cookie Monster and Ernie

Gadget by VTECH

Smart Cycle Fisher Price

Hasbro's Playskool Made for Me MP3 Player

Hannah Montana Doll

Cheetah Girls Dolls

Barbie Electric Guitar

FurReal Macaw Parrot

I bet that FurReal Macaw Parrot will be cute!!!

[lilquiet]

FurReal Macaw Parrot
Price: $99.99
Store: Toys R Us

Product Description: Following up on the FurReal Butterscotch Pony, the FurReal Macaw Parrot is the latest ultra-realistic pet for your kids. Macaw talks, dances, reacts to commands, and can even be taught to respond to your touch. It also makes realistic sounds and dances along to music. The FurReal Macaw Parrot will be your new best friend!

to be released in Fall 2007




http://www.target.co...gt_adv_XSMG1060

[jarerice]

Before you even ask, YES, I have christmas on the brain. YES, I know it's August 9th.

But what do you think will be "the can't live without, must have toy"?

I think the Furreal Parrot is going to be hot, but maybe it's because I want one myself. But I think Ally will want one too.

So what are your thoughts???????

[shopping mom]

For boys I think Transformers may be a big item. I like the smart cycle by Fisher Price but I will probably not get it. Polly Pocket has a new bus type thing coming out(Target.com)that I think dd would like.

[EmConMom]

Webkinz, High School Musical 2 stuff, thomas wooden trains, I saw a new Barbie that you hook up to Mp3 players and she dances and sings into a microphone, I'm sure there will be some Elmo toy that will be big, Leapster and games, and the new Leapfrog computer for kids that hooks to the tv.

[stacya]

I imagine most feel pretty stupid, but I'm sure there are those that still feel justified because their kids had them first and they were able to put them under the tree. My kids were/are young enough they really don't know the difference, but they sure were excited getting an unexpected surprise in January when we found them at Wal-mart. I was still not thrilled with spending the $35 on the stupid thing though. I can't even begin to imagine paying more than that.

I paid $35 and STILL had them under the tree...almost only had one (got one for my boys, and one for my nieces), but as it got closer to Christmas, they became easier to find...ordered one online, and then the second one was about one of eight on an endcap at Target maybe a week before the holiday...people who'd pay $400 for one of them (or for any regularly priced $35 toy) are insane! I'm sorry, I love my kids more than life itself, but what does it teach them if you'll pay unrealistic prices for a TOY they want, when they can wait until another time (ie., birthday, good report card, etc.) and you can buy it at a reasonable price? And if you're going to go to those lengths when your child is that young, you are in for a world of trouble when they become a teenager and want the "IT" thing...just my 2 cents...

[jarerice]

Any thoughts on what the hot toys will be this year?

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one with christmas on the brain.

[dmmiller]

I bet that FurReal Macaw Parrot will be cute!!!

I saw one of these last night at Walmart. Scared the crap out of me
I was just walking along the toy isle, minding my own business and then this thing
starts yelling at me! After I looked around, i noticed that Parrot sitting on the
bottom shelf. LOL
I then remembered you all talking about this. He is cute.

[jadedmomof2]

Fisher Price Planet Heroes

[stacya]

Fisher Price Planet Heroes

Ooh, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who's child wants them!

[jadedmomof2]

Yeah, FP sent DS the DVD for the planet heroes a few weeks ago, and he was enthralled. I thought it was rather cool that signing up on their site for emails and stuff got him such a cool freebie. I've been keeping a lookout for them, but so far no dice.

[Just Me]

I think the Wii will still be pretty hot. Anything new in video game world?

[mom2twoblessings]

Why is Walmart's Wii bundle so much? I added up everything and they overshot the thing by almost $100!!!

[abentley]

I finally saw the furreal parrot last night and the i can play guitar. I liked the parrot, but the guitar is a plug and play. We haven't had much luck with those. Hmmm, now i need to decide on the parrot!!!

[zooskoo]

I loved the FurReal Butterscotch--wonder if this will still be available this year, and if the price will be any lower?

[kellmarr]

My parents got the FurReal Butterscotch for my daughter for Christmas and let me tell you - Butterscotch gets lots of love. She has a toy room and her bedroom and Butterscotch is one that MUST stay in her room according to her. She sits on him when she watches a movie in our living room, she sings to him. Butterscotch is expensive but if you have a child that loves horses - this is a must have! He even has an air hose that hooks up to his nose and when he winnies or neigh's puffs of air come out. Its almost a little eerie because when you walk in a room and he hears you he turns his head towards you and winnies. But most importantly - my dd LOVES him and I highly recommend him!

[nikkilugi]

I saw the Planet Heroes in Walmart today. They are setting out their new toys - just thought I would give you a heads up if you wanted to go look I think the new Mickey Mouse clubhouse stuff will be hot again. My dd (2) loved everything she saw - they have new figures, a jammin' bandstand, new plush dolls - she wanted it all. We saw the furreal parrot and she wasn't impressed but she did like the big Kitty in the box and that was much better priced at $39.99. There is a vtech zoom camera that also takes video that I think will do well also.

[droolbug2]

Yeah, FP sent DS the DVD for the planet heroes a few weeks ago, and he was enthralled. I thought it was rather cool that signing up on their site for emails and stuff got him such a cool freebie.

I've been keeping a lookout for them, but so far no dice.

my ds4 loves the dvd and wants the toys!

[jadedmomof2]

Why is Walmart's Wii bundle so much? I added up everything and they overshot the thing by almost $100!!!

Plus the shipping is outrageous(when I checked it was $90+! )I got my bundle from Gamestop a few months ago, shipping was much better. I did recently see some Wii's in a Target though, one that doesn't get as much traffic.

[stacya]

Yeah, FP sent DS the DVD for the planet heroes a few weeks ago, and he was enthralled. I thought it was rather cool that signing up on their site for emails and stuff got him such a cool freebie.

I've been keeping a lookout for them, but so far no dice.

Check out Target...they must've just gotten them in...we bought ds Ace today...he will get others from Santa!

[shopping mom]

I took DD to TRU Friday night just to look. It was fun to see the new toys that are out and to get DD's reaction to things ( I finally have a good list for her) She does like the Furreal Parrot, but did not say she wanted one. I liked the Clickstart computer from Leapfrog but I think I am going to try for the Leapster L-max (since I did not get a v-smile from Target) I was disapponited that they did not have the Plasmacar in the store for her to try.

[kristie williaiams]

i think the land before time toys are going to be hot saw them at target and went back two days later almost gone i'm glad i bought some