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If you need to buy a Christmas gift for a child, whether it be your own child, a grandchild, or a niece or nephew, you want to make that right choice. After all, you want to see the look of excitement in their eyes, not the look of disappointment. Since kids are picky, you may be unsure where you start. How about you keep reading on to familiarize yourself with some of the Top Ten Toys for kids this year?

Zhu Zhu Pets (3 Years and Up): Hands down the Hottest Toy of this year is the line of Zhu Zhu Pets. In most cases, it doesn’t matter what hamster or accessory kit you buy; kids just want a Zhu Zhu Pet! These hamsters come alive, move, and act like real pets. Additional accessories are available that include a hamster fun house, adventure ball, surfboard, and more!

LeapFrog Tag (4 Years to 8 Years) and Tag Jr.: This is one of the top ten toys that is more than just a toy; it is also a fun educational learning device. Children learning to read will love the excitement this device provides them with. For children who already know how to read, they can watch their stories and pictures come alive with action. Included with all initial purchases should be one book. For children under four, there is the LeapFrog Tag Jr.

LeapFrog Zippity (3 Years to 5 Years): As with most other toys manufactured by LeapFrog, the Zippity also doubles as a learning system. Children have fun with their favorite Disney characters and absorb learning curriculum while dancing, jumping, and playing. Included with your purchase is a booper and an interactive match that connects to a television.

Fisher Price Smart Cycle Extreme (3 Years to 6 Years): Fisher Price has put a new spin on playing video games with this popular toy. Children pedal on the stationary bike while playing their favorite Smart Cycle video games. An upgrade on the Extreme includes a rumble features on the bike’s handle bars!

Fisher Price Elmo Live Encore (18 Months to 6 Years): It almost never fails; there is usually always an Elmo doll topping the best seller list. This year, that Elmo doll is known as Elmo Live Encore, which is an upgrade from the last doll released. Now, Elmo is more interactive; he will move his mouth, head, arms, sit, stand, and even cross legs when telling a story!

Mattel Dora Links Doll (5 to 10 Years): Dora has grown up! This is one of the best top ten toys for growing children, because Dora is a character that most preschoolers grew up with. The Dora Links Doll is your gift recipient’s connection to Dora’s online world where she can solve mysteries with her friends and more. Best of all? You can make changes to Dora’s hair length, eye color, and jewelry; those changes will appear on the actual doll too!

Mattel Little Mommy Walk and Giggle Doll (3 Years to 10 Years): A game of “mommy” or “house” is a million times more fun with this popular toy. Why? Because the doll does more than just open and close her eyes! She will talk, sit, stand, and even walk!

Transformers Action Figures (5 Years and Up): Right now, just about any Transformer toy is popular. Many boys like the action figures that they can transform. A popular choice is the Transformers Movie 2 action figures, such as the Deluxe Bumblebee, Leader Optimus Prime, and Sideswipe figures.

Hot Wheels Trick Tracks (4 Years to 10 Years): Hot Wheels is a brand with a long history and this year some of the most popular toys for boys (and some girls) is a line of toys known as Trick Tracks. There are over ten track sets to choose from, as well as additional accessories for sale. Popular choices include the Hot Wheels Trick Tracks Mega Chomp Starter Set and the Hot Wheels Trick Tracks Speed Hill.

Fisher Price Imaginext Ultimate Dino (3 Years to 7 Years): Despite looking like a plain old dinosaur, this top ten Christmas toy is a lot more. All children need to do is snap the arm and legs on and grab the remote. There are various actions the dinosaur can do, in addition to walking and lettering out a roar!

Filed under: Fun Stuff on December 19th, 2009