In 2009, Zhu Zhu Pets were the hottest toy on the market for little girls. Fast forward to 2010 and Cepia has introduced a new version of Zhu Zhu Pets called Kung Zhu Battle Hamsters. Made exclusively for boys, Kung Zhu Battle Hamsters are going to be just as big this holiday season and it’s easy to see why.  Unlike the cute and cuddly Zhu Zhu Hamsters, Kung Zhu Battle Hamsters hamsters are fierce fighting machines. These hamsters have an edgier appearance along with battle gear and combat armor. There are two different kinds of Kung Zhu Battle Hamsters, the Special Forces group and the Ninja Warrior group. Only one group will be victorious as they fight to the bitter end.

The elite team of Kung Zhu battle hamsters known as the Special Forces is equipped with high tech weapons and is ready for battle. Lead by a headstrong leader known as Stonewall, they are a feisty group of hamsters whose only goal is to defeat the evil Ninja Warriors. The Special Forces team is made up of Rock-O, Sergeant Serge and Duke.

Skilled in the ancient art of martial arts, the Ninja Warriors are a fierce group of fighting machines. Lead by the powerful Drayko, this team is a force like no other. Other Ninja Warrior team members are Azer, Thorn, and Yama. Together, they make a powerful team in search of the ultimate victory over the Special Forces team.

The Kung Zhu Battle Arena is where these warriors will fight to the end. Each group of hamsters can be outfitted with custom battle armor to protect themselves during battle. Other add-on features include battle gears, training camps and warrior bases. Just like the original Zhu Zhu Pets, Kung Zhu has add-on toys that connect together to form a battle hamster city all your own. Each hamster is battery operated and comes with its own battery. Cleaning and care of the hamsters is simple with just a damp cloth.

Over all this is a great toy for boys ages 4 and up. There are some small pieces in this set and you will want to make sure that you keep it out of the reach of children 3 and under. Supplies of the original Zhu Zhu Pet toys were very low during the 2009 holiday season and many retailers were completely out of stock. As with most popular holiday toys it is always a good idea to purchase in advance of the holiday rush to avoid disappointment.

In the end, Boys will love the fact that they can connect and build different layouts with the add-on toys and unleash their creative spirit. The Kung Zhu Battle Hamsters battle armor is interchangeable with the other Kung Zhu Battle Hamsters characters and will provide hours of fun for your little warrior.

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The classic 1970’s Big Wheel is back with the introduction of the Razor Rip Rider 360 Drifting Ride-on. This fun loving toy was voted Best Toy of 2009 by Parent magazine and it is easy to see why. Riders ages 5 and up will love how this three-wheeler drifts and coasts downhill and how easy it is to pedal. Unlike its predecessor, this three-wheeler has a steel frame as opposed to plastic frame providing a sturdy and smooth ride.

One thing parents will love about this vehicle is the high weight limit of 160 pounds. You will be able to accommodate multiple children per family as well as varying ages with this vehicle.  Parents will also love the fact that Razor products are durable and very well made. Razor has become synonymous with quality scooters and now they smash the ride-on competition with the Razor Rip Rider 360.

What makes this product so much better than the Big Wheel is the use of Razor’s castor wheel driven design. Castor wheels are designed to operate effortlessly on flat surfaces allowing for maximum speed and control. These castor wheels are mounted to the solid steel frame of the Razor Rip Rider 360 and allow the driver to accelerate and turn without pushing. The result is a snowboard- like carving experience that allows for a fast and exhilarating ride for kids both young and old alike.

There is a reason why they call it the Rip Rider 360. This toy uses the RipStik technology that has made Razor famous with scooters and skateboards. It allows for a total 360 degree turn when skidding to a stop. The castor wheels pivot to minimize wearing to the wheel unlike the vintage Big Wheel model. This reduces the need for wheel replacement and is a whole lot more fun!

Riders of the Razor Rip Rider 360 will definitely want to purchase a bike helmet. It’s always a good idea to use one even if you are riding in the family driveway. Parents may also consider purchasing elbow and knee pads to reduce the chance scrapes during a tumble. Razor has a number of high quality, low cost helmets and biking accessories in various colors and styles.

If you are looking for a dependable and well made three-wheeler with lots of bells and whistles, the Razor Rip Rider 360 Drifting Ride-on is the perfect gift. Kids will love the ease of use and 360 degree turns, while parents will appreciate the dependability and quality of a Razor product. The pricing for the Razor Rip Rider 360 is also right compared to other products in the same category. Since this product has been out for over a year, you will also find that customer reviews for this product are very favorable. It is just another reason why the Razor Rip Rider 360 is a wonderful holiday gift.

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Starting November 2010, the incredible saga of Harry Potter will come to a climatic end with the movie release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. To celebrate, LEGO is releasing a new line of Harry Potter toys sure to please even the most avid Harry Potter fan. LEGO has built a lasting reputation of quality and fun over the years with building toys from popular movies such as Star Wars, Prince of Persia, Batman and Harry Potter. Each LEGO movie toy represents a scene from these famous movies right down to the smallest detail. These advanced LEGO toys are mainly for children 8 – 14 years of age, but adults love these sets just as much as the kids.

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle is definitely the largest of the Harry Potter sets released this year. This set has over 1,290 LEGO pieces, 3 manuals and 11 Harry Potter LEGO minifigures. The castle is magnificent and extremely detailed right down to the sorting hat and Gryffindor’s Sword in professor Dumbledor’s room as well as Sirius Black’s face in the Gryffindor common room. You will even find Tom Riddle’s book hidden in a suit of knight’s armor. You will also find the restricted library of Hogwarts Castle in this set along with the Astronomy Tower and vanishing cabinet.

LEGO sets are valued for the LEGO minifigures that ship with each set. You cannot purchase the LEGO minifigures separately and that is what makes them so special. The only way to purchase individual LEGO minifigures is through sites like eBay or Amazon.com and the occasional garage sale if you are lucky enough to find them. Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle contains some of the most valued minifigures such as Harry Potter, Hermione Grange, Lord Voldemort, Albus Dumbledore, Professors Snape, McGonagall, and Flitwick, Argus Filch and his cat, Mrs. Norris, and 2 Dementor minifigures.

The larger LEGO sets will require some time to put together. You can easily spend several hours putting a set like this together, especially if this is your first set. You will want to find a large space to work and be mindful of small children and animals as there are lots of small pieces with this set.
One drawback to this set is the absence of Ron Weasley, but you can get the Ron minifigure from the LEGO Harry Potter Hagrid’s Hut set. This LEGO set is a smaller set and is priced at an affordable mid-range price.  Other LEGO Harry Potter sets released this year are Quidditch Match, Freeing Doby, The Burrows, and the Hogwart’s Express Train Set.

Overall, the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle set is a great set for the LEGO collector or the Harry Potter fan. The quality is superb and is exactly what you would come to expect from LEGO. Once the castle is built, there is lots of time for play and fun considering the number of minifigures that ship with this set. The castle is large enough to play inside the rooms with lots of accessories and items from the movies. Remember that the LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle will be in high demand during the holidays this year, especially with the release of the last move installment opening November 2010. Stores have been notorious for selling out of popular LEGO sets early, so grab yours before they disappear!

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Kinect for XBOX 360 is a revolutionary way to play video games without the need for handheld controllers. This new technology dubbed, Motion Gaming, allows you to interact with the XBOX 360 console as well as play video games just by moving your body. Just like in the movie Minority Report, you control the gaming environment by using grabbing and dragging gestures. This allows kids and adults alike to get up off the couch and get into the action.

Most controllers use 2-D controllers and cameras to initiate movement, but the Kinect tracks your body movement in 3-D allowing you to completely control the system without having to hold a bulky remote. Kinect can detect and respond to different emotions and changes in your voice which makes game play even more exciting.

Kinect for XBOX 360 uses a sensor bar to track your body movement much like Nintendo Wii, but is much more sophisticated. This sensor can also recognize your face and voice allowing you to sign on to the console without ever having to enter a username and password. Unlike most handheld controllers where you are just controlling the superhero or villain, you actually become the character using your body’s full range of motion. This allows you to step into a virtual world and physically act out your characters movements and emotions.

Kinect for XBOX 360 allows for personalized game play and an incredible in-game experience in which player’s faces are recognized. You can speak to and greet other players in the game and the sensor can automatically log you into XBOX Live to connect with other gamers for a total gaming experience. Kinect for xbox 360 is sophisticated enough to remember voices and faces so you never have to recalibrate each time the unit is turned off and on.

One of the benefits of Motion Gaming is that it gets game players off the couch and into the fun. Unlike traditional gaming systems that keep you stationary in one spot for hours, the Kinect will have you laughing, moving and shaking. Best of all it is a great social gaming experience that makes it fun to interact with your friends.

There is no need to be concerned about compatibility issues with older XBOX 360 gaming consoles as Kinect is backwards compatible and will work with all XBOX 360 consoles. The Kinect for XBOX 360 comes with a Color VGA camera that has 640×480 pixel resolution @30FPS and 4 microphones to support the single speaker voice recognition features. You also get one Kinect game to get started.

Two of the most popular games for the Kinect are Kinect Sports and Dance Central with other titles coming out just in time for the holiday season. There is also a fitness game that will have you shedding the pounds in no time. This would also be a great gift for an after the holidays workout resolution.

Overall, this is a very exciting product in the motion gaming arena that stands out above all other products. Microsoft has done an excellent job with the XBOX 360 and this is nothing short of spectacular. If you have a gamer on your holiday shopping list, you can feel confident that the Kinect for XBOX 360 will satisfy the most avid gamer. This product is reasonably priced and will be a must have addition to your XBOX 360 gaming console.

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For over 80 years, Fisher-Price has been making quality toys that last and this year they have taken it to a new level by introducing the hottest new addition to the Fisher-Price family, Dance Star Mickey. Since Mickey was introduced over 80 years ago, he has been the lovable ambassador of kindness and fun everywhere and loved by millions of children all over the world. Now that Dance Star Mickey has arrived, playtime has never been more magical. Now kids can get up, dance and sing with their pal Mickey like never before.

Dance Star Mickey is the most animated Mickey Mouse toy ever and is made for kids 18 months to 6 years of age. Mickey walks, talks, sings and dances to a variety of new grooves. There are a total of 6 songs including the songs “Shake Your Groove Thing” and “Get Up Offa That Thing” as well as a number of various dances including Michael Jackson’s famous moonwalk. Dance Star Mickey has songs that cover some of the hottest genres of music from soul, disco, Latin and techno.

Dance Star Mickey is packed with interactive games, dances and songs guaranteed to get your child dancing and singing along with Mickey. Built with the latest technology, Mickey moves like no other toy of its kind. His moves and charming personality will captivate even the smallest audience member right up to mom and dad.

Dance Star Mickey is made of a plush material that can easily be cleaned with a damp cloth. Mickey moves his hands and legs and spins around on wheels attached to the bottom of his feet. This toy requires 6 AA batteries. Mickey weighs approximately 4.5 pounds which is easy enough for most kids to move around.

Mickey Mouse collectors will definitely want to pick up this one as it will certainly be a collector’s item. Since Dance Star Mickey was announced at the New York Toy fair this year, he has performed with Donnie Osmond and made an appearance on the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars.

Much like the Elmo dolls of holidays past, this will be a highly sought after toy this year. There are already retailers out of stock on the Dance Star Mickey and demand will almost certainly outweigh the supply. It would be wise to go ahead and grab this little guy before the mad holiday rush. Once you see Dance Star Mickey in action, you will see just how fun loving and charming this toy will be for that little one on your holiday shopping list.

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The Spy Net Video Watch by Jakks is the ultimate must have spy watch for any junior spy. Unlike most of the spy watches on the market today, the Spy Net Video Watch actually lives up to the hype and will be one of the hottest toys for boys ages 8 through 15 this holiday season.  You will be amazed at the number of features as well as the quality of this product versus the competition.

First off, this watch has a real working video camera and built in microphone to record approximately 20 minutes of video and sound. The quality of the recording and playback is really good and is surprising based on the size of the product. This watch also allows you to take still photos as well as time elapsed photos.
One feature that really stands out is the lie detector capability of the Spy Net Video Watch. Using the stress levels in one’s voice, it analyzes and detects if someone is lying vs telling the truth. You do have to calibrate the lie detector with a true statement from the user, but you can see how much fun this could be when used with friends or in a group setting.

One other notable feature of the Spy Net Video Watch is the voice changer feature. This feature can change ones voice from normal person to an old man, boy to girl or an adult to child. This is one of those features that kids will love to use over and over again. Other features include the ability to record up to 4 hours of just audio, capture up to 2,000 photos, onboard memory and the ability to upload/download missions from SpyNetHQ.com.

The Spy Net Video Watch will need to be charged via the USB charger that comes with the unit. Although the watch comes with a small charge out of the box, you will definitely want to charge the unit before use. The approximate charge time is a reasonable 2 hours and can be charged via a laptop or home computer. If the watch ever loses its charge, there is no risk of losing any data since it uses a fail-safe memory feature that keeps your data secure and safe. Like most electronic devices, you may see the watch “freeze” from time to time, but you can fix this quickly by holding down the reset button on the side of the watch.

SpyNetHQ.com is a web site that you can use in conjunction with the watch to download and upload mission data. You will need to connect the watch via the USB port to your computer to use this function. You can also upload recorded video to the website and share it with your friends.

Overall, this is a fantastic and fun toy for both boys and girls alike. They will have hours of fun recording videos, taking pictures and recording audio of their friends and family. They will also have a blast trying out the lie detector and voice changer feature. There is no doubt the Jakks Spy Net Video Watch be one of the hit toys of the holiday season. Much like the Eyeclops night vision spy toy last year, you may want to grab this one before your Spy Net Video Watch is out of stock. Quantities are limited.

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Stinky the Garbage Truck has 5 interactive modes of play, but moms and dads will appreciate the fact that Stinky can be turned off and played with just like any normal toy vehicle. Pushing or pulling Stinky will trigger his head-like cab to turn and headlights to blink. Kids will love the ability to make Stinky speak by triggering a number of sensors in the smoke stack, rear door and vehicle bottom.

The real fun starts when Stinky gets hungry. The grille on the front of the cab serves as his mouth and children will love to feed Stinky small items or toys that get dumped out later. He also functions just like a real garbage truck. Just drop items into the top compartment and Stinky will expel them out of the rear door just by pulling on his smoke stack. When he dumps the toys from his garbage holder, he will make a rather funny sound and say “Excuse Me!”.  Kids absolutely love making Stinky do this and they will get hours of fun out of making him perform this silly action.

Stinky the Garbage Truck also dances and sings just by pushing or pulling his smoke stack. He will raise up on two wheels and start to sing a silly song. If you leave Stinky the Garbage Truck alone too long, he will turn himself off and go to sleep. Once it is time to play again, just press his smoke stack and he wakes right up!
Each Stink the Garbage Truck comes with a Matchbox Big Rig Buddies DVD featuring Stinky and the rest of the Big Rig Buddies gang. You also get 4 C batteries that are just for demo purposes and you will definitely want to change those out as soon as you get him out of the box.

If you are looking for a funny, lovable and all around safe interactive toy for children ages 3 and up, it is hard to go wrong with this toy. There is no need to worry about durability as it is built tough enough to take the rough play from this age group. The bonus DVD is nice as well and is a great companion to this toy. There is no doubt that children will want to watch the DVD while playing with Stinky the Garbage Truck.
Most retailers are expecting Stinky the Garbage Truck to be one of the hottest toys of 2010 so make sure that you order early and avoid the holiday rush!

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