Time to Play Holiday Most Wanted Toys

Every year around this time, Time to Play Magazine starts thinking about the hot holiday toys and invites bloggers to see their recommendations.  This was my first “Holiday Showcase,” and I loved having this chance to get hands-on with new toys. The people at Time to Play test every single toy, and they have created a list of the “Most Wanted” toys this holiday season. One of the most interesting things to see is how technology is invading toys, and at the same time the nostalgic feeling of seeing toys that I grew up with being reintroduced to our kids.

Predicted to be the most popular and best-selling toys of Holiday 2012, Time to Play’s Holiday 2012 Most Wanted Toys List is presented by ascending age.

Thomas & Friends Steam n Speed R/C Thomas
(FISHER-PRICE/Ages 2 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $45)

LeapPad2 Explorer
(LEAPFROG/Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $99.99)

Doc McStuffins Time For Your Checkup Doll
(JUST PLAY/Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99)

Little Tikes iTikes Canvas
(MGA ENTERTAINMENT/Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price $39.99)

Winx Club Everyday, Concert Collections and Believix Dolls
(JAKKS PACIFIC/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $12.99 – $13.99)

LeapsterGS Explorer

(LEAPFROG/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $69.99)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Basic Figures and Deluxe Power Sounds FX Figures
(PLAYMATES TOYS/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $7.99 – $12.99)

Lalaloopsy Soft Dolls
(MGA Entertainment/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99)

My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic Pony Princess Wedding Castle Playset
(HASBRO/Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $34.99)

Monster High Ghouls Rule Dolls and Monster High High School
(MATTEL/Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99 – $94.99)

MEGA Bloks Skylanders Construction Sets
(MEGA Brands/Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99 – $29.99)

Lego Friends
(LEGO/Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99 – $49.99)

WWE Brawlin’ Buddies
(MATTEL/Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99)

Barbie Photo Fashion Doll
(MATTEL/Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99)

Appfinity AppDrive
(SPIN MASTER/Ages 7 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99)

Furby

(HASBRO/Ages 6 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $59.99)

Air Hogs R/C Heli Replay
(SPIN MASTER/Ages 12 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $44.99)

Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire Blaster
(HASBRO/Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99)

My advice to you is if you see any of these items at your local retailers, and you think you child might want, GRAB IT! These will be gone before Thanksgiving. For great reviews on the latest toys for kids of all ages, visit Time to Play Magazine today! To help you get ready for the holiday shopping season, I’ll have more in depth posts beginning tomorrow and leading upt o Black Friday, including Pony Royale and StoryBots from the creators of Jib Jab.