Top toys selected by Toys R Us' CPO -- chief play officer
Updated: Mon Nov. 02 2009 11:06:02 AM
Daniel Wilson, Chief Play Officer with Toys 'R' Us Canada, shows Canada AM his top toy choices for this holiday season.
Toddlers or young kids
- Rocky the Robot Truck - A hard-working, interactive dump truck. Interactive sensors bring Rocky to life and he talks, dances and tells jokes.
- Imaginarium Classic Train Table - Features a working turntable and roundhouse with a sound and lights function activated by any wooden engine.
- Bounce Back Racer - Two-in-one, soft-sided radio-controlled vehicle with an easy-to-use wireless controller.
Kids (girls)
- Barbie Fashionistas- Barbie Fashionistas have the best outfits, shoes and accessories and feature their own distinct fashion personality.
- Disney Princess - Sparkle Baby Assortment - When girls 'feed' the baby doll, her bottle lights up and plays music.
- Strawberry Shortcake Berry Café - Her friends love to gather at Berry Café, where they can always count on her for a helping hand and some berry delicious treats.
- Webkinz - A specific plush pet is spotlighted and celebrated with special gifts and special events all month with the Webkinz Pet of the Month.
Kids (boys)
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers - Six Bakugan traps combine with a special Bakugan ball to create a massively powerful 7-in-1 battle monster.
- Hot Wheels Colour Shifters - Two cars in one double the fun. Transform each colour shifters vehicle with warm or icy cold water.
- Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Constructicon Devastator™ - The ultimate weapon in the evil DECEPTICON army built by combining 6 detailed vehicles.
- Micro Terrain Titans - These tiny vehicles offer all the action and excitement of off-road dune buggy racing in a pocket sized R/C vehicle.
All Kids
- Toy Story - Buzz Lightyear and Woody are back along with your favourite buddies.
- Air Hogs Laser Zero Gravity - R/C vehicles that defy gravity and drive on the wall, even upside down by following a light beam.
- LEGO City - Classic role play by re-creating everyday scenes and activities like Construction, Police, Fire and Road Rescue.
- LEGO Star Wars - The Star Wars Fan's Choice Anniversary Edition Home One Mon Calamari Star Cruiser is modeled after scenes from Return of the Jedi.
- Monopoly City - In this metropolitan edition of MONOPOLY, be the top property developer and watch your dream city rise before your eyes.
- NERF Recon CS-6 - Starts out as a basic blaster and builds to a blaster for any mission ready to take on any dart challenge.
- Tech Deck - Come with metal trucks, grip tape and real skate company graphics. All you need is some imagination and two fingers.
Craft games:
- GloDoodle - A new way to create with bright light. Draw and trace with light in red, yellow or green, then erase with the push of a button.
- Paperoni - With a dash of imagination, young artisans can create 3D artwork using colourful paper rolls.
- Bendaroos® - Magical wax over super strong string that can stick and stay and lift for non-stop play.
- Colour Explosion® Glow Dome™ - Kids draw on the dome and the inside templates to create their own animations. Dome glows in the dark and spins.
Pre-teens and teens
- Nintendo DSi - This updated system combines the fun of handheld gaming consoles with the ability to take pictures and search the internet.
- Apple iPod - iPod touch 8GB. Pocket computer and portable game player.
- Super Mario Bros for Nintendo Wii - Players can invite up to three others to join them at their level and can pick each other up to toss them in or out of danger.
