mcmc Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 Wal-Mart Picks Top Holiday Toys with New Incentive: Price BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 1, 2007 – With its annual list of the “Top 12 Toys of Christmas,” Wal-Mart announced today an added incentive for early holiday shopping – numerous, deep rollbacks on what the retailer considers to be the items on wish lists this year. Starting this week, Wal-Mart will announce rollbacks each week in this aggressive move to lead the market on holiday savings. “Fulfilling her child’s wish list is always first in Mom’s mind, and right now she’s scouting the aisles to see what’s interesting, and what’s affordable,” said Chief Toy Officer Laura Phillips, Wal-Mart. “So we’re starting early and aggressively with unbeatable prices on the items we know are on those lists.” This week, customers will begin to see price reductions from 10 to 50 percent on select toys. Select rollbacks to start include*: New Savings Now: • Tonka Trucks (choice in assortment) – was $27.44, now $19.76 • Kid Tough Digital Camera (Fisher Price) – was $64.88, now $54.88 • Spider-Man Ride-on - was $64.64, now $59.64 • Barbie Island Princess Styling Head - was $39.83, now $36.94 More Savings This Week: • Littlest Pet Shop Digital Pets – was $12.84, now $9.97 • Razor Ripstik - was $93.93, now $77.77 • Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader game - was $18.96, now $12.88 • Fur Real Squawkers Parrot - was $69.96, now $54.88 • NASCAR Ride-on – was $199.97, now $177.72 “These items and our top 12 have our vote for the most interest, because we believe they meet all the right trends in activity, brand, play interaction, and technology which both parents and kids are after today,” said Phillips. “It’s now our turn to bring out their value, adding a great price to the hottest trends.” Wal-Mart’s Top 12 Toys of Christmas • Kid Tough Digital Camera from Fisher Price (Ages 3 & up) A real digital camera that’s tough enough–and easy enough–for kids to use. • Smart Cycle from Fisher Price (Ages 3-6) It’s a stationary bike, a learning center, and an arcade game system—all rolled into one! • Air Hogs Havoc Heli by Spinmaster (Ages 8 & up) An amazingly small, infrared, remote control helicopter, the Air Hogs Havoc features a durable, EPP foam body and a flashing Blue LED for night flying. • Spider-Man 3 Movie Action Figure from Hasbro (Ages 3-7) Both in his classic red and blue gear and now new black costume, Spider-Man will continue to be a hero that saves the day, specially with his new web accessories. • Little Mommy Real Loving Baby Doll from Mattel (Ages 18 months & up) Girls will love playing mommy with this sweet baby doll—she’s perfect for your child’s first doll. • New Elmo from Fisher Price (Ages 18 months & up) He’s back on the list to tickle your funny bone. Find out why and what’s new in November! • Littlest Pet Shop Paws Off Electronic Diary from Hasbro (Ages 6 & up) Keep all your written secrets locked inside this voice-activated, electronic diary! • Razor Ripstik Caster Board (Ages 6 & up) A cross between a skateboard and a snowboard, this high-action new sport is taking the streets by storm! • Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader game from Hasbro (Ages 8 & up) Based on the popular game show, this enjoyable diversion features Jeff Foxworthy and five students putting ordinary adults to the test by having them answer real questions from the 5th-grade curriculum. • Aqua Dots Super Studio from Spin Master (Ages 6 & up) Aqua Dots combine creativity and crafting to create multiple designs – just add water! • Power Tour Electric Guitar by Hasbro (Ages 10 & up) Be the rock star and learn to play six different rock classics. Connect to your MP3 player and strum along, or rock out solo and compose your own anthem. • FurReal Squawkers Parrot from Hasbro – (Ages 5-7) Talk about cool! Squawkers McCaw is a talkin’, squawkin’ and totally unpredictable play pal. “You really can’t go wrong with any of these toys,” said Phillips. “We have re-arranged our selection in the aisles to make shopping a little easier, with identification on popular brands and top toys. As a constant Mom wants price, convenience and safety, and with our Toy Safety Net program underway, we feel confident delivering on all three this upcoming holiday season.” *Price in some markets may be lower than listed in this release.
mccabefamily29 Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 Thanks ! My experience with the Aqua Dot super studio hasn't been good. It was about 25 dollars and is really hard to manuever and use.
bigjimslade Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 Here are a link to an article for reference. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071001/bs_nm/walmart_toys_dc_1
Uberfemme Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 My kids haven't asked for any of that stuff... All I ever hear about is Hannah Montana this, Transformers that, Star Wars, Cheetah Girls, blah, blah, blah.
Mikesgirl Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 If it isnt High School Musical or loving family doll house my DD7 isnt interested...
berry1014 Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 My kids haven't asked for any of that stuff... All I ever hear about is Hannah Montana this, Transformers that, Star Wars, Cheetah Girls, blah, blah, blah.LOL sorry but I had to laugh at this.My daughter LOVES Hanna Montana and my hubby LOVES Transformers. Talk about a big kid. Can you guess what is on my shopping list? LOL!
ilikefree Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 My younger son is really into Transformers too. His birthday is this Saturday and everything on his list is something to do with them.
lindabacker Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 My younger son is really into Transformers too. His birthday is this Saturday and everything on his list is something to do with them.I know this one! My son will be 5 on Sunday and everything on his list is transformers, LOL
peekaboo Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 I have to agree with you Ubberfemme my daughter is the same way. Everything is either Hanna Montanna and High School Musical. I actually lucked out this past Saturday and was able to get her tickets to the concert here in December. Her dad was going to go too but they could not get 3 seats together so it will just be me and my daughter. Should be alot of fun, I am really looking forward to it. This is her first concert.
gbr Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 I have to agree with you Ubberfemme my daughter is the same way. Everything is either Hanna Montanna and High School Musical. I actually lucked out this past Saturday and was able to get her tickets to the concert here in December. Her dad was going to go too but they could not get 3 seats together so it will just be me and my daughter. Should be alot of fun, I am really looking forward to it. This is her first concert.Lucky you, for getting the Hannah Montana Tickets. Could sell them and pay for all your xmas gifts for this year and next! All sold out here in NE!
mpmama2re Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 wonder where they are getting their info that kids want that stuff.... all my boys keep talking about ds lite games/accesories,wii stuff, power rangers, transformers, spiderman, cars etc...
i.feature Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 wonder where they are getting their info that kids want that stuff....This is in reality more likely a list of toys manufacturers agreed to deep discounts on and WM wants to drive sales of.
oscar1961 Posted October 6, 2007 Posted October 6, 2007 Transformers and Hannah Montana all kids want
kc4braves Posted October 7, 2007 Posted October 7, 2007 At our house it's also Hannah Montana, Cheetah Girls and High School Musical. We treid to get Hannah tickets but they were sold out in 2 mins mostly to scalpers. Kind sad at my house. I hope to find some of the HSM and HM cds marked down becasue my kids also want a Wii or Ds's which require games. lol
Haley28 Posted October 7, 2007 Posted October 7, 2007 At our house it's also Hannah Montana, Cheetah Girls and High School Musical. We treid to get Hannah tickets but they were sold out in 2 mins mostly to scalpers. Kind sad at my house. I hope to find some of the HSM and HM cds marked down becasue my kids also want a Wii or Ds's which require games. lolIf you are getting a Wii, they have a Hannah Montana Wii game coming out in November, you can preorder it on Amazon. It is kind of pricey though at 49.99. I went ahead and preordered one for my daughter, now I just have to get a Wii!
LadyIzShy Posted October 7, 2007 Posted October 7, 2007 these look like toys for younger kids mostly... I will be buying this kind of stuff for my neices but my daughter is 16 and this stuff holds NO intrest to her. She wants and will get a laptop. Now the key is where will have it and how long I wait in line.. i am guessing 14 hours in my area..
hunnybunny Posted October 7, 2007 Posted October 7, 2007 does anyone know what the new elmo is that is coming out in november ,i have been trying to around and cant find out ,my daughter loves elmo thanx
jadedmomof2 Posted October 7, 2007 Posted October 7, 2007 My 5yo is bugging for the Smart Cycle, but with us already having a Wii,and him a Leapster plus he got a handed-down Gameboy SP, I just can't see spending all that money on one.
l77 Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 I have been trying to find out what the new elmo is also!
jellybean051901 Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 My DD is 3 and she wants the Little Einstein Pat Pat Rocket, Scooby Doo action figures and mystery machine, the mermaid Dora, and another furberries.
monster2369 Posted October 10, 2007 Posted October 10, 2007 BRATZ only house here. Plus my son only wants a PSP for his b-day. Plus the Wii is on our radar right now.
bigjimslade Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/101907dnbuswalmartprices.337b68.html Wal-Mart cuts prices on 15,000 items ahead of the holidays 8:30 AM CT09:58 AM CDT on Thursday, October 18, 2007 Associated Press BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Thursday it will reduce prices this week on 15,000 items ahead of the holiday season, increasing cuts by 20 percent compared with last year. The items are in the toys, food, home and apparel segments. "Be Bratz" dolls, for example, are now $19.93, from a previous price of $29.94. A Black and Decker 12-cup coffee maker is now $24.96, from $29.92. Hanes boys and girls top or pants are now two for $9. Wal-Mart previously made similar price cuts on back-to-school items in July and on toys earlier this month. More price reductions in its electronics, home, food and toys segments are upcoming, the company said.
pmdemey Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 I noticed Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader for only $10.00. Wasn`t going to go but had to pick up site to store
genoandkiddo Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 I really hate to tell Wally world this but none of that stuff is what little girls or little boys want. Raise your hands if you have a DD who wants those HSM dolls. Yeah, mine too and believe me when I tell you they are selling out. Especially the ones at Target. Good thing I bought mine from Ebay. I am pretty sure santa going to be bringing alot of HSM stuff and oh yes some Chetahlious stuff too.
BonnieD Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 I have to agree with you Ubberfemme my daughter is the same way. Everything is either Hanna Montanna and High School Musical. I actually lucked out this past Saturday and was able to get her tickets to the concert here in December. Her dad was going to go too but they could not get 3 seats together so it will just be me and my daughter. Should be alot of fun, I am really looking forward to it. This is her first concert.That is awesome!! You two will have a blast together! I took my daughter to her first concert last year (American Idol) it was a time I will always treasure! The only disappoint was to find out that the next weekend Cheetah Girls/Hannah Montana was going to be there!!!
drmy91 Posted October 25, 2007 Posted October 25, 2007 My DS5 wants HSM2,he sings and dances to the songs. And he wants Star Wars. These are of no interest to him. The other two kids want cds, movies and video games. So, these sales have no interest to me either.
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