We have already written about the high school musical dance mat, Now here is the high school musical interactive DVD game, this is a must for any High school musical fans each player chooses their favourite character from the movie (upto 6 players) then each person has to answer trivia questions and make their way around the game board. Trivia questions come in 4 categories, outtakes, song, dance and relationship the first person to answer all the questions and get around the game board wins.
This game is great for fans of the high school musical, the DVD features some great clips & outtake from the movie and players of the game are encouraged to sing and dance as they play.
Last year it was almost impossible to buy a Nintendo Wii, this year Nintendo are going to be happy because Wii fit looks to be the biggest selling computer game this Xmas. Wii Fit comes with a pressure sensitive balance board which will be used in various exercises and activities within the game. This is the perfect fitness tool, which is so fun you wont even know you are exercising.
Wii Fit is suitable for people of all ages, whether you are just taking your first steps or even those of the older generation, this truly is a game which the whole family can play, compete and have fun. Activities include aerobics, muscle conditioning & balance games. Watch the video below for a demo of some of the Wii Fit’s features.
Buy Wii Fit with Balance Board - Price & Stock Levels Play.com - Instock - £101.48 WoolWorths - Instock - £69.99
Currys - Instock - £299.95 (Wii Fit + Nintendo Wii Pack)
Another great robot toy from the makers of TriBot the wacky robot, well Alive Lion Cub is completely the opposite of tribot. Alive Lion Cub from WowWee is cute, cuddly, and even looks like a a real lion cub, this is the ideal xmas toy for a preschool child or even a little girl.
The Alive Lion Cub does not just look the part, it also acts the part this cute furry toy is packed with technology including verious sensors which allow it to respond to touch. If you grab your Lion cub by the scruff of the neck it will go limp, just like in the wild. The Lion cub will also meow, purr & yeowl, it also looks very realistic every thing has been thought of from the small teeth to the silky fur coat. Finally Alive lion cub will also move his head and he can even walk, to see a full demonstration on what this toy can do please watch the video below.
But the Alive Lion cub from WowWee - Price Comparison
Do your children like Guitar Hero? Or maybe you were thinking about buying Guitar rockstar. Well why not let them put all that enthusiasm into learning a real electric guitar? This fantastic toy is styled on the famous Gibson SG guitar and is a great learning tool, it comes with lessons to learn 6 classic rock songs. The power tour electric guitar has no strings so there is no need for a plectrum which makes it a lot easier to pickup the Guitar basics.
The Power tour electric guitar comes with a built in speaker and sound effects so you can create your very own sound, you can also plug your MP3 player into it and strum along to your favourite tracks. This toy also comes with an instructional DVD, Cable, Strap. Below you will find a demonstration of the Power tour electric guitar.
Baby Annabell is another doll similar to Baby Born, it is supposed to let your child be like a mum to the doll. Baby Annabell is simply adorable and incredibly advanced (for a doll), she will face you when you speak to her, she cries real tears, falls asleep, gargles, sucks her dummy and will even cry when she is wakened by loud noises.
This unique point with Baby Annabell is she will actually turn her head in response to your voice, like most other interactive dolls she performs a number of life like functions such as burping, crying, sleeping, drinks from her bottles and will even fall asleep when you sing.
Forget Honey the baby pony, Butterscotch the Pony from FurReal is simply the best Pony toy available anywhere today, the only thing better is the real thing. Butterscotch is modeled on a baby Shetland pony and she can support the weight of two children. On the face of it Butterscotch just looks like a fun chair, but this Pony has motion sensors and is incredibly interactive, she can tilt her head to look at you when you speak, when its dark she will whimper because she is scared, Butterscotch will also respond to touch so if you pet or groom her she will respond.
Butterscotch the Pony is not just a sit on toy, she really bucks to simulate a life like ride on a pony (sadly she cannot move). If you put your hand over her nostrils you can even feel her breathing, along with all these fantastic features comes sound effects which make the whol experience even more life like. The demonstration video below outlines so much more about Butterscotch.
Ah the colour pink, little girls love it and they love the Pink Nintendo DS, this little games console can be a fun hand held games console and it can also be a great learning tool. The amount of learning games on the Pink Nintendo DS make this the ideal Christmas gift for girls that will be played over and over again.
The Nintendo DS Pink comes with dual screens and touchscreen technology, it also comes with a stylus which can be used for writing and it is even used in some games. You can connect the Nintendo DS to others across the room and play games or just write to each other, or you can even connect the Pink Nintendo DS to wifi and play other players from across the world! Below you will find a list of stockist with Pink Nintendo DS in stock:
The TriBot is a 3 wheeled robot that can move in any direction. The Tribot is a really fun robot that is crammed full of personality, you can play game with it (Pattern, Maze & Minefield). Tri-bot also comes with a pop head and crazy eyebrows, you can control it with the tilt sensitive remote controller. Not only does TriBot do all this but he will also tell you when he has fallen over and he is also one of the best alarm clocks I have seen (you have to catch him to make him stop!).
TriBot can also perform guard duty, because it has built in sensors that will detect any motion. One of the coolest parts about Tribot is the tilt sensitive remote control, it is a bit like the Nintendo Wii controller, but dont worry you can also use the buttons to program moves into TriBot. This toy does require batteries
Yes Bop It Extreme is back, Bop It is probably one of the most frustrating, addictive and fun games I have ever played, now that may seem strange but it’s true, this is one of these games that is great fun and you don’t want to put it down because you want to beat it. For those of you not familiar with this game, Bop It is a handheld device with various challenges, basically the game will tell you to spin it, pull it, twist it or flick it and you have to do this in ultra quick time, the more you get correct the faster the game goes.
Bop It 2 Extreme is a great toy for improving hand and listening co-ordination, the toy itself is great for kids and adults and is ideal for parties, however you may want to put in a bit of practice beforehand otherwise you might just embarass yourself. Bop It Extreme is a bright colourful toy and is durable so it can withstand normal knocks and bumps, just dont throw it at a wall in a fit of rage… remember it’s just a game!
I Love Ponies, Honey My Baby Pony is sure to be a big hit with little girls all round the country this year. Every little girl wants their own pony but lets face it only a select few people have enough money and time to take care of a real pony, so Honey my baby Pony is the next best thing! This is the perfect gift for any little girls who love ponies or horses.
This cute cuddly pony will make an excellent friend, this little pony will make life like noises like snorting and heighing when she is playful, this is an excellent toy as it helps children realise the importance of taking care of pets & the more Honey is cared for the more playful she will become. Lets face it feeding a real Pony would cost thousands of pounds per year but not this little thing, Honey comes with her very own carrot and when your little girl feeds her she can watch and listen as Honey devours her carrot. Honey My Baby Pony also moves her neck when she is having fun and if you tickle her nose she will blink and move her ears.
The Guitar has really became popular with the new generation this may down to the success of the Guitar Hero games, or it may just be that the Guitar is one of the easiest instruments to learn, whatever it is itdoesnt matter because this hand held Guitar Rockstar by Tomy is sure to be a massive hit this Christmas with air guitar fans around the world. The Guitar Rockstar was initially launched in Japan where it was a massive success with people of all ages & genders, because lets face it who doesn’t like to air guitar.
Guitar Rockstar is simply a battery powered Guitar head with a motion sensitive laser that beams out the bottom, simply hold the guitar in one hand and start strumming with the other, it is totally amazing because as you strum it will play. It comes with 8 pre-programmed classic rock songs which will play as you strum, these include: Wild Thing, Smoke on the Water, I Love Rock N’ Roll, One Vision, I Believe In A Thing Called Love, Take Me Out, Change The World & Venus.
Not only does the Guitar Rockstar do all the above but you can also make up your own songs with it, simply switch to the correct mode and you can start to play chords using the buttons on the guitar head. This fantastic piece of equipment is sure to be a must have gadget this Christmas for children and adults. Watch the video below to see a working demo of Guitar Rockstar by Tomy.
Are your kids always using you’re digital camera? Getting it all grubby & dropping it? Then the Kidizoom is the ideal Xmas Gift. It comes in pink or blue so it is good for boys or girls who are budding photographers, The chunky design makes it ideal for little fingers and the casing is very protective so it should survive a drop or 10. Not only does the Kidizoom take photos but it has a small LCD screen on the back which allows them to play games, view photos, edit photos & play videos. The Kidizoom will also plug into any TV or PC so your kid can show you their snaps without running through hundreds of paper.
This big colourful spaceship is the ideal gift for toddlers, Peppa Pig is a popular TV programme. Peppa Pigs Spaceship has 3 openable areas, each area has one seat for any of the popular Peppa Pig characters. The spaceship also has a big handle so your kids can pretend to fly around the room, and if they push the button on the side it will make real take off noises. Peppa pigs spaceship includes Peppa Pig, brother George and friend Danny Dog.
This fantastic Crayola drawing toy helps children to draw and design. The Crayola Illumination Station includes a storage drawer, 4 colouring pens, 20 image discs and 10 background scenes, this is everything your child will need to have fun drawing. Crayola have also included a light in the bottom of this desk so it is easy to trace, they have also included a projector so your little one can project their drawings onto any wall in the house. This video sums up the Crayola Illumination Station.
SpyKee the Spy robot you can control through the internet!
The SpyKee Spy Robot is one of the best toys I have ever seen, it truly has something for everyone in the family no matter the age. This cool Spy Robot from meccano (200 pieces) is very simple to build and is compatible with all other Meccano pieces, this makes the possibilities of Spykee Spy robot almost limitless.
SpyKee can be controlled through a WiFi connection or anywhere in the world with an Internet connection. SpyKee is equipped with a camera, microphone, speakers, mp3 player & video recorder, this makes Spykee the most sophisticated robot toy this year and it is a great sign for things to come. This ingenious Spy robot can detect movement and if it is set in alarm mode it can even email you a picture of what it is seeing, Using this combined with the video camera SpyKee can be used as a video surveillance robot. Not only does the Spykee have all this but it can also be used as a portable mp3 player streaming music right from your PC via WiFi, it even comes with a built in VOIP phone so you can call friends.
SpyKee WiFi Spy Robot Full Feature List
• Spy game - hone your spy skills using this game.
• Video Surveillance - When a movement is detected Spykee activates an alarm on your computer or sends you a picture by email
• VOIP phone and webcam - Talk to friends via a microphone
• Digital music player - listen to your own music over Wi-Fi
• IR auto-parking recharging system
• PC & MAC compliant
• Wi-Fi / 802 11 b & g.
• Control SpyKee from any internet access point.
• Compatible with Skype
• Motion sensors activate automatically when something happens
• Other play functions include snapshot - sound and video recording - light - voice and sound effects and video filters
• Camera Dimensions: 320×240.
• Speaker: 2W (tbc) / no driver required.
• Returns to recharging station automatically when battery is low
• Recharge base and battery included.
This little girls airbrush and nail bar is perfect for turning into a glamorous pop star just like Hannah Montona, it is packed full of shine, colour and other goodies to decorate those nails. The Hannah Montana airbrush nail bar has all the goodies for creating gorgeous nails.
The nail bar comes with stencils, jewels, fake nails, glitter pens and all the other tools needed to funk up your nails. Girls can have great fun creating different nail designs, and they will have even more fun glaming up just like their favourite pop star Hannah Montana.
Now your little girl can look after her own little one, just like her mummy! You can feed her, wash her, bath her and even change her nappy before tucking her into bed. The Baby Born comes with a special potty which has flashing lights and it even makes real flushing sounds when Baby Born is finished. Baby Born with Magic potty also has the following features:
Move able limbs
Opens and closes eyes
Eats her own special food
Drinks from her bottle
Cries real tears
Uses potty
Needs nappy changed
Catcha Beast was a massive hit in Japan selling over 1.5 million units, this is the ideal stocking filler xmas present for boys or girls. The player of Catcha Beast has to rotate their body and move around until the reel shaped game detects a beast, once it has been detected the player then has to hook it and catch the beast before it gets loose. With over 100 beasts to capture and tame there is plenty excitement to be had with this toy.
Eh Oh! The Teletubbies are back (Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Lala & Po) and this time they dance, the ultimate preschool Christmas toy this year will be the Dance with me Teletubbies. Each of the Teletubbies will dance around just like they do in tubbyland, they will even laugh and giggle. There are two different dance modes:
Dance with me mode allows your child to get up and dance along with their favourite teletubby or they can play a game of musical statues, so when that music stops they better stop.
The cuddly orange Elmo from sesame street is back and this time he is even better, Just like the tickle me Elmo if you tickle him he will giggle and laugh but now Elmo can sing, tell stories & jokes with his characteristic head bobbing. When you push any of the buttons on Elmo’s foot, back or tummy he will stand or sit, wave his arms and even cross his legs. Elmo is a favourite with kids because he is funny and friendly.
FurReal friends have produced a winner with this life size Golden retriever pup. Biscuit the dog is the perfect robotic dog for Christmas he can bark, wag his tail, sit, beg, lie down, give me a paw not only that but if you ask FurReal biscuit to talk it will bark! This is the closest thing you can get to a real dog without having to worry about leaving it in the house or taking it for walks, but remember you will have to feed FurReal Biscuit his bone or he will whimper.
This amazing Cupcake Maker is an ideal xmas toy for little girls, simply add water to the mixture and then place it in the microwave and its done you have some nice cupcakes to decorate with all this cute equipment. The Cupcake mix is gluten free and the set contains a microwave container, cupcake froster, 4 flavored cupcake mixes, 4 frosting mixes, 1 tube of sprinkles, 1 mixing bowl, 1 spoon/spreader, 4 multi-designed cupcake cups, 1 cupcake cup holder and 2 recipe cards.
This Xmas all High school musical toys are going to be hot sellers and the Musical Dance mat is likely to be the one in most demand, It is already featured in the official top 10 xmas toys list. Learn great new dance moves & routines with 4 songs directly from the High School Musical 3 movie. Dont worry if you think you already have the moves then you can set the mat to any 1 of the three difficulty levels from begginer to superstar. The Highschool Musical 3 Dance mat require 4 AA batteries to operate and includes “All for One,” “I Don’t Dance,” “What Time Is It?” and “Fabulous” songs straight from the High School Musical movie.
Kota is a fully interactive robot in the shape of a baby triceratops that any kid can ride, Kota the triceratops has 11 sensors over its body that will react to touch and motion. Kota the triceratops will make life-like noises and Kota will even munch on special leafs, while doing so Kota will even make munching noises. Kota measures 40 inches long and 2.5ft high, this is truly a prehistoric monster, but dont worry Triceratops were friendly dinosaurs.
The ever popular Littlest Pet Shop are cuddly and cute and perfect for little girls, but now these Littlest pets are evolving they now have their own virtual world to play around in, Just buy anyone of these cuddly pets and under the collar there is a code which you enter online at the Littlest pet shop website, once you have done this your child can explore, play games and do other activities as their favourite Littlest Pet.
Although Pleo was available last xmas, we believe he is going to be one of the hottest selling items this xmas. When you first receive Pleo you will have to hatch him and nurture him through his hatching stage. The big thing with Pleo is that every single Pleo is unique, as this robotic dinosaur grows older it will start to develop its own traits, moods & habits. Once you hatch Pleo you will have to take care of him and as you do watch him lovingly keep you entertained for hours.
Swim to me puppy may seem like a normal walking toy dog, but this cute blue eyed pup can also swim. Place him on the floor and he will walk along but take him in the bath and he will swim to you. The Rescue Pals swim to me puppy comes with a dog sized towel & goggles, he also comes with a special adoption certificate.
In the night garden Upsy Daisy in her bed is another toy that has done the crossover from our TV screens. Upsy Daisy in her bed gives those little ones the chance to copy their favourite parts from In the night Garden. Place the Upsy Daisy doll in bed and it will gently rock her to sleep until she closes her eyes. The once Upsy Daisy is awake your little ones will have to help Upsy Daisy chase her bed as it races around the home.
