Toys R Us Releases Fabulous 15 Toy List
Posted on September 22, 2010
The holidays are just around the corner and kids are starting to get excited about their holiday toy wants. A lot of new toys starting hitting toy shelves this time of year. Toys R Us has released its annual Fabulous 15 toy list. This are the fifteen toys the toy retailers says represent the best new toys of the holiday season.
Some of the toys on the 2010 list include a remote-controlled Bigfoot toy called Imaginext Bigfoot the Monster. Lego has a new line of board games out and Toys R Us has included the Minotaurus game on its list. Another Fabulous 15 toy is Nerf's new automatic blaster called Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS. Other hot toys are singing plush characters called Sing-a-ma-jigs! and Pillow Pets, a line foldable plush toys that act as pillows.
Here are all the toys on the Toys R Us Fabulous 15 Toy List for 2010:
Calico Critters Luxury Townhouse from International Playthings
This two-story playhouse for Calico Critters critters is 12 x 12 inches. It features four rooms and can be expanded to five room by using the included room divider. The house features lights that can turn on and off.
Cuponk from Hasbro Games
Cuponk involves players trying to bounce a ping-pong-sized ball into a special cup. There are three cups which make sound effects when a ball lands in the cup. Playing cards suggest tricks which players need to perform during their turn.
Disney Princess & Me dolls from JAKKS Pacific
Jakks Pacific has launched a line of 18-inch tall Disney Princess dolls. There are five dolls in the line - Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella and Tiana. The dolls feature silky hair, tiaras and signature outfits. Other outfits, such as ballet and sleepwear, can be purchased separately for the Disney Princess & Me dolls.
Disney-Pixar Toy Story 3 Imaginext Tri-County Landfill from Fisher-Price
This toy is based on the Landfill scene in Toy Story 3. The playset features a giant scoop that can scoop up figures and drop them into the sorter, which spits the characters out on to a conveyor belt. Characters don't want to be on the conveyor belt because it leads to the dreaded toy incinerator. The set comes with Lotso and Buzz Lightyear figures. There are also three of the green aliens.
Fast Lane Wild Fire RC from Toys R Us
This RC vehicle has huge wheels that enable it to roll over other cars. The nine-inch diameter tires make it easy to use the green vehicle on different terrains.
Imaginext Bigfoot the Monster from Fisher-Price
There is finally a remote-control Bigfoot toys for kids. The toy can shake its fists, roar, stomp and do somersaults. It even falls asleep. The Bigfoot toy has a total of 80 different actions and phrases.
Leapster Explorer from LeapFrog
Leapster Explorer is a touchscreen device designed for kids for games, educational software and electronic books. The Linux-based device has 512 MB of storage. The device can also connect kids to LeapWorld, LeapFrog's online learning playground.
Loopz from Mattel
Loopz is a new interactive music game from Mattel. There are multiple games available with Loopz that can be played by 1 to 4 players. They involve players moving their hands in and out of the Loopz sensors.
Minotaurus from Lego Systems, Inc.
Minotaurus is one of the new board games out from Lego. The game involves players trying to claim the Sword of Aegeus by navigating a Lego labyrinth. The Minotaur is in the labyrinth trying to stop the players from getting to the sword. Players move game pieces by rolling a dice. Players also sometimes get the opportunity to move walls or the Minotaur itself.
Monster High Cleo DeNile and Deuce Gorgon doll set from Mattel
Mattel's Monster High toy line has proven to be very popular. A new set out this year is the Monster High Cleo DeNile and Deuce Gorgon set. Cleo, the daughter of the Mummy, comes with a pet snake, named Hissette, and a purse. Deuce, the son of Medusa, comes with a pet rat named Perseus and sunglasses. Deuce has snakes in his hair like his mother.
Nerf N-Strike Stampede ECS from Hasbro
This latest Nerf gun comes with a blast shield, six tactical rails, pop out bipod, 3 extended clips and 60 Nerf darts. The gun can fire a swarm of darts at a time. The gun can shoot darts up to 25 feet.
Pillow Pets from Ontel Products Corp.
Pillow Pets are already popular and will be a popular item this holiday. They are a combination of pillow and plush toy. The Pillow Pets are also foldable. There are dozens of animals available in the Pillow Pets line. The adorable ladybug is pictured above.
Sing-a-ma-jigs! from Mattel
Sing-a-ma-jigs! are new singing plush toys from Mattel. Pressing the little creatures bellies makes them sing. The creatures have cute moving mouths. They can sing together when there are more than one of them.
Squinkies Cupcake Surprise! Bake Shop from Blip toys
The Squinkies cupcake bake set operated like a coin-operated vending machine. Kids can insert a coin into the cupcake and one of the Squinkies will pop out. When the cupcake is opened the bakeshop inside is revealed. The set comes with nine bubbles with Squinkies inside.
Tomica Hypercity Mega Station Set from Tomy
Tomy's Hypercity Mega Station Set features an automated toy train crossing where cars stop at a railroad crossing as the train whizzes by. The set also includes a gas station, bridge and Tomikid figure.