Technology will dominate children's wish lists
this Christmas, experts have predicted. Modern youngsters want to see
more interactive items filling their stockings, according to the Toy
Retailers Association (TRA).
A voice changer mask inspired by the Doctor Who series, is on the 12-strong "dream toys" list for this Christmas.This voice changer is Dalek Sec Hybrid which features speech and voice changing effects. It has two play buttons. Button 1 activates Dalek question, followed by Dalek Sec Hybrid's reply. Button 2 activates Dalek Voice Changer Function.
The Optimus Prime toy inspired by Transformers The Movie is also on the list, a popular toy for children in the 1980's! Optimus Prime is the commander of the main protagonist group in the transformers universes, known as Autobots.
A voice changer mask inspired by the Doctor Who series, is on the 12-strong "dream toys" list for this Christmas.This voice changer is Dalek Sec Hybrid which features speech and voice changing effects. It has two play buttons. Button 1 activates Dalek question, followed by Dalek Sec Hybrid's reply. Button 2 activates Dalek Voice Changer Function.
The Optimus Prime toy inspired by Transformers The Movie is also on the list, a popular toy for children in the 1980's! Optimus Prime is the commander of the main protagonist group in the transformers universes, known as Autobots.
Flytech Dragonfly, a remote-controlled
flying insect was also on the list, and will be popular with older children.
The little insect can take off from any smooth surface, soar, hover, dive-bomb and glide silently through the air.
The little insect can take off from any smooth surface, soar, hover, dive-bomb and glide silently through the air.
A hand-held
electronic device which plays word games called 'Say What?' is another of
the hi-tech items on the list. This hilariously frantic game sees players racing to unscramble
well-known phrases - from movies, TV shows, landmark events and life in
general - by rearranging light-up coloured balls. It sounds crazy and it
is!
Even Mattel's Barbie Girls assortment can connect to a website and play music!
Barbie has lost out in recent years to Bratz, a line of big-headed dolls with scant, trendy clothing and very skinny bodies.
TRA chairman Gary Grant said: "The technological advancements used in many of the toys we reviewed this year were quite amazing and demonstrate how forward thinking manufacturers can be. Responding to the changing demands of children is what makes this industry so innovative."
Even Mattel's Barbie Girls assortment can connect to a website and play music!
Barbie has lost out in recent years to Bratz, a line of big-headed dolls with scant, trendy clothing and very skinny bodies.
TRA chairman Gary Grant said: "The technological advancements used in many of the toys we reviewed this year were quite amazing and demonstrate how forward thinking manufacturers can be. Responding to the changing demands of children is what makes this industry so innovative."
The
Barbie Princess Rosella Doll made it into the girls-only top 12 toys
list, along with other toys from well-known brands including My Little
Pony, Polly Pocket and Baby Annabell. Hasbro's Transformers Ultimate
Bumble made it into the boys-only list along with another silver
screen-inspired toy, the Spider-Man ultimate web blaster.
The
TRA has around 400 members who together account for 75% of toy
retailers in the UK. Its independent predictions for this year's most
popular toys take into account what consumers are requesting and the
latest trends in new products.