New Zealand’s largest online toy store has announced their Top 10 toys picks for Christmas. The list is compiled based on recent sales data and from 15 years in the toy industry, says Shane Loomb Managing Director of iQ Toys. “As recently as a month ago we were concerned there would be no runaway hits this year. However, over the last few weeks a number of toys have emerged as clear favourites”
- Moshi Monsters - Moshi Monsters are a classic example of a range of toys that have evolved from an online social networking and virtual pet site for children. Launched in 2008 by the British media company Mind Candy, there are now reportedly more than 50 million users worldwide.
Expected to be popular this Christmas are Moshling plush toys, blind bags containing surprise monsters in a foil bag, and Moshi Monsters books. Prices range from $4.99 to $18.49
Click here to view the Moshi Monsters range
- Addict A Ball - equal parts infuriating and entertaining, the aim of Addict A Ball is simply to get the shiny ball through all stages of the maze to get to the end, by twisting and tilting the transparent spherical casing. But with over 100 stages this task becomes an extreme test of patience, dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Have you got the skills? I can only get to level 29 but my son who has more spare time on his hands has just about managed complete it! Small $13.49, Large $24.99
Click here to read more about the Addict a Ball
- Pillow Pets - Pillow Pets have been selling extremely well due to heavy TV advertising. Pillow Pets are anything but just another stuffed animal. Extremely versatile, these unique creations have a strap that Velcro closes underneath to transform them into friendly pets. Simply open the strap and the pet becomes a pillow! Priced at $29.99 each.
Click here to view the Pillow Pets
- Miniamo - Miniamo is an award winning, striking collection of children’s kitchen and dining items, specifically designed for little ones to learn and have fun baking and cooking in the kitchen. The cleverly co-ordinated range features designs for boys and girls and includes gift and starter sets that encourage creativity and play. Prices range from $5.99 to $50
Click here to read more about the Miniamo range
- SpyNet Watch with Snake Cam - it’s mission possible with the sophisticated Spynet Secret Mission Video Watch! It is the ultimate piece of spy gear for collecting secret information and a must for all budding James Bonds! The watch has enough built in memory to save up to 20 minutes of video, 4 hours of audio or about 2000 photos and the snake cam with the ability to see around corners adds a whole new dimension. $123.99
Click here to watch a SpyNet TV add!
- Cranium Brain Breaks - great value at $24.99, this cool set that comes packaged in a ‘brain’ shaped container has over 200 activities to get the whole family acting, sketching, sculpting, and word puzzling as you race together to beat the timer.
Click here to read more about Cranium Brain Breaks
- Kre-O Transformers - Hasbro launched the Kre-O range at the toy fair in New York earlier this year. Designed to appeal to children who enjoy construction sets with bricks as well as the ability for to “transform” between a robot and vehicle. Prices range from $17 to $135
Click here to view the different Kre-O Transformers available
- Smurfs - following the recent release of the Smurf 3D movie we expect the range of Smurf figurines by Schleich will make perfect stocking stuffers. Priced from $9.49 for individual figurines.
Click here to view the enitre range of Smurfs
- VTech Kidizoom Video Cam - we like the rugged design of this Video Cam which allows children as young as 4 years old to take movies (and still photos) anywhere, then watch them on the Video Cam or on your Mum & Dads TV or PC. It also features cool face-tracking technology that allows you to add moving animations to a moving picture! It’s expensive at $199.99 but is a quality product they will get a lot of enjoyment from.
Click here to watch a video on the Kidizoom Video Cam
- Sylvanian Families - this ever popular anthropomorphic collectible toy series of rabbits, hedgehogs, mice, monkeys, moles and meerkats! Priced from $8.99
Click here to view the entire Sylvanian Families range
