CHILDREN everywhere are excitedly compiling their Christmas wish-lists and, chances are, they will include at least one of the following from the Top Ten Toys released by independent internet toy retailer, Mail Order Express.
If you’re still looking for that perfect present for a younger member of the family, check out the list for a gift that will really bring a smile to their face their Christmas ...
1. FurReal Squawkers McCaw Parrot, from Hasbro – £69.99
Squawkers McCaw looks and behaves just like a real Parrot! He can repeat words and responds to touch, sound and light. The Parrot will play his own song and bop to the beat or you can watch him dance to any music you play. He comes with a remote control, and each button will trigger a new play mode. The Parrot also responds to your voice and listens to voice commands. Recommended: 5 years plus.
2. Barbie As The Island Princess Rosella Doll, from Mattel – £19.99
Rosella really sings. Press the button on her back and the peacock feathers will pop up! Comes with pet character. Recommended: 3 years plus.
3. Bob The Builder SnapTrax Garage Car Wash Set, from Born To Play – £29.99
Bob the Builder SnapTrax set featuring the two brand new locations to the popular TV series – the carwash and garage. The SnapTrax pieces snap together easily to create either a road or rail surface. The car wash has real working features including a conveyor belt, sprinkler water washer, rotating sponge washers and fan dryer. The garage comes complete with winding lift mechanism. The Garage turns into a carry case that can hold three vehicles and pieces of track. The set also includes pull-back character vehicles and articulated Bob figure. Recommended: 3 years plus.
4. Transformers Ultimate Bumblebee, from Hasbro – £79.99
Fully transforming 2008 Camaro that changes to the interactive Bumblebee robot from the summer’s Transformers movie! Features unique lights and sounds. Additional features include animatronics for realistic robot play, automatic firing weapon and lights. Recommended: 5 years plus.
5. Digital Picture Me Camera, from Little Tikes – £39.99
The Digital Picture Me Camera brings the magic of photography to the hands of youngsters. It has all the features of a digital camera but is made for kids! Features include a high-tech look, durable construction, storage for 1,000 pictures, auto-flash, simple menu structure and large buttons. Rubber handles and dual-viewfinders makes taking pictures a snap, and playing back photos on the LCD is as simple as pushing a button. Includes USB Cable and Wrist Strap. Comes in two colours. Recommended: 3 years plus.
6. Ratatouille Kitchen Quake Board Game, from Mattel – £19.99
It's a thrilling, daredevil race around a wacky contraption made out of kitchen utensils! But don't let Chef Skinner spot you! He'll drop his cleaver and set off a wild and funny chain of reaction that could knock you flying. Be the first to get your special ingredients into the soup and you win! Recommended: 3 years plus.
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7. Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old? Game from Parker Games – £19.99
Play the game that puts the kids on a level playing field with adults! Simply answer 11 school curriculum-based questions that the average 10-year-old knows, to claim victory and avoid the humiliation of having to admit – “I am not smarter than a 10 year old!" Recommended: 8 years plus.
8. Baby Annabell 4 Doll, from Zapf Creation – £33.99
Baby Annabell is just like a real baby with realistic features and she now reacts to your voice! When you talk to Baby Annabell she turns her head to the left or the right depending on where your voice is coming from. She babbles, gurgles and sucks on her dummy. When she drinks from the water-filled bottle, she makes sucking sounds and slowly opens and closes her eyes. Once she has finished drinking, she burps and falls asleep. If she is woken by noise, she cries – and real tears roll down her cheeks, but singing soon hushes her! Recommended:3 years plus.
9. Cosmic Screamers Inline Skates, from Ozbozz – £29.99
A revolution in inline skates, the Cosmic Screamers with six red flashing lights on the chassis, three wheels and adjustable boots really are the coolest skates around! Available in shoe sizes 8-11, 11-1, and 2-5.
10. Thomas & Friends Surprise Action Playset, from Tomy – £29.99
Magnetic action triggers lights, sound and surprises as Thomas is pushed around the track in this chunky playset. The drawbridge opens, the barriers raise, cargo is loaded on to the Troublesome Truck, Thomas activates the signals, and his theme tune and real engine sounds every time he passes the station. No switches or levers mean it’s perfect for little engine drivers. Recommended:18 months plus.
