Loopz

Everybody knows how to play Simon Says, right? How about playing a game somewhat like it but adds lively music and challenging interactive game play? This is exactly what this toy is all about. With the holidays at our doorsteps, this is destined to be one of the top 10 Christmas toys for girls in 2010.

Loopz Game Features

At first you might think that this toy-slash-game looks pretty weird. Stand it up and you’ll find four semi-circles. Each of these half-rings is equipped with a motion sensor, which of course detects any type of movement. Players are basically asked to imitate the movement of the pulsing light according to the music pattern. You wave your hands into the right loop, which is kind of reminiscent of using dance mats.

If you miss the correct pattern thrice then you’re out. The longer you play the harder and faster will the movement patterns become. The controls on the Loopz toy aren’t really complicated. You’ll see an on and off switch, a home button, and use the loops to toggle through different game modes. Yes, the interactive electronic game actually has several game modes that will challenge your ability, skill, agility, and memory.

Multi-Skill Game Modes

Another reason why this game made it to the list of the top 10 Christmas toys for girls in 2010 is its multi-skill game modes. This is a good way to get your hands free from game consoles and do some hand flexing. Prepare your reflexes, memory, rhythm, and flexibility as you play either as a group or all by yourself.

Some of these challenging game modes include Reflex Master which challenges you to get as many lights as you can within a given time. Repeat the Beat challenges your memory to repeat the different patterns of lights. Rhythm and Flow is a game mode where you keep the music running by tagging the lights as they randomly appear.

In Music Studio mode your kids create their own music using this toy. In Musicology your children mimics light sequences and builds different songs. Freestyle DJ mode allows players to make musical master remixes of different audio tracks. Finally, Versus Mode allows you to play against another player.

Other Important Details about Loopz

The Loopz game itself will be pretty lightweight and will weigh around 1.8 pounds and has dimensions amounting to 12" x 2.5" x 12.5". The game manufacturers recommend this toy to be used by children ages five years and older. The package will contain two pairs of AA batteries, which are needed to operate the game. The average retail price of this toy is at $30. You can be sure that this game will be one of the top 10 Christmas toys for girls in 2010.

Calico Critters

A lot of the new toys to come out this year include toys that allow kids to pretend and play with pretend animals in their own little world. These little toys, which includes several doll sets that you can collect, is one of these toys. In fact, this is one the best pretend animal playthings that have made it to the top Christmas toys for girls in 2010.

Collectible Toys

The first part of this toy series is already interesting and fun. There are a lot of critter families that you can buy and collect. This basically means that there are several different critter sets to choose from. Some of the critter families you can check out in stores include a panda bear family, elephant twins, a rabbit family, bear twins, a preschool full of little critter kids, hedgehogs, and a whole lot more.

Each critter set is unique and will include a different set of dolls for your kids to play with and you to adore. Each member of the Calico Critters world has a personality that is unique to that character. There are no boundaries to the events and stories that your kids can come up with as they play with each unique character.

Each little animal critter set may include parents, grown-ups, children, and even little baby critters. A critter parent of whatever type of animal is around 3" in height. The children will be around 2.25" tall. Finally, the little baby critters will usually be 1.25" in height. Take note that the clothing on these little critters is removable and interchangeable. These small toys present a choking hazard and are never recommended for children below three years old.

Critter World

There is more to Calico Critters other than collecting all these cute little toys. You may also collect other sections of their little world. Little critters don’t only play but they also have other things to do. The small critter children can play in the playground, others can go to school, some may have to visit the dentist, and there is will also be bedtime.

Each of these little sections of their little town is a collectible item. Some of the options you can find in toy stores include the Townhome, Play Nursery School, Baby Playground, Dentist Set, Bunk Beds, Preschool, Cottage, and Tree House among many others. Take note that you can also buy little furniture separately. On average, the furniture costs from $12 to $20. On the other hand, the different sections of the Calico Critters town cost from $45 to $200.

Enter the Zoobles

Collectible toys have become quite popular, often spawning other items and toys in the said genre. A huge contender for a spot in the top Christmas toys for girls in 2010 is the new Zoobles collectibles. The same company that brought you Bakugan Battle Brawlers has pulled a few tricks and introduced something out of the ordinary.

Bakugan with a Cute Twist?

Some people might think that the company that introduced the now famous Bakugan game have ran out of creative juices when they created these new collectible toys. Some even comment that they simply just took the Bakugans and made cute little versions of these already popular toys. There may be some sort of evidence why people think of it that way.

The reason behind this observation is the fact that the Zoobles behave quite similarly to the Bakugans. Both collectible toys are contained inside balls that will open up when a special magnet inside them is triggered. In the case of a Bakugan, when it rolls over a matching power card the ball opens up. This is also true for the other toy except that the magnet that activates the ball is hidden somewhere in the play area.

Interesting Features

Well, no matter how you see it, these cute new toys are sure to make waves when the holidays finally arrive. As stated earlier, these toys are collectible items. There are many different gaming sets each with a unique pair of collectible toy. Each set that you purchase will contain two collectible figures and one "happitat," which is the special play area where the balls will be magnetically activated making the toys pop open.

Both the little figures and the happitats are collectible. There over 100 collectible figures for you to hunt and accumulate and half that number would be how many happitats are out there. Other than popping open into lively action, you can press the head of the collectible figures to make it go into blinking action.

Other Important Details about Zoobles

Most of the play sets will cost you some $10, which makes it a pretty reasonable gift contending for a spot in the list of top Christmas toys for girls in 2010. The more expensive sets will be available for sale at $15. Prices may vary according to the particular set of Zoobles collectible toy. Since these products are collectible, as expected, customers often buy several sets at once. The popular toy sets in this product line include the bird and cat set, dog and turtle set, and bunny and dog sets among many others.

Welcome the Squinkies

Collectable toys will always have a place among the best toys of any year. One of the best Christmas toys for girls in 2010 is The Squinkies. These are highly collectible toys and they have made quite a mark in the toy market this year. Kids are still going crazy over collecting the hundreds of squishy figures that fit perfectly in the palm of their hands.

These cute little squishy toys are sold in what are called bubble packs. This year, several bubble packs have been introduced to the collectable toy market. If you’re just starting, you might want to consider starting with series number one just to have an idea of how cute these little guys are. Each of these Squinkies is packed in their very own bubble container.

Squinkie Details

The bubble pack series are usually just less than $10 each. Since each Squinkie bubble pack is relatively cheap, it is no small wonder why customers purchase them three packs at a time. Avid collectors of these squishy little toys often start off purchasing series one to three at first then come back for the rest of the series some time after.

Each bubble pack you purchase will contain 16 different little squishy toys. Of course, the packaging may change any time to accommodate various production needs. Each package you purchase will weigh some five to ten ounces. Take note that these toys are recommended for kids who are four years old and even older.

Due to the small size of the squishy toys, this toy series is not suitable for younger children from the ages of three and below. Another choking hazard comes in the form of the small balls that contain the Squinkies. The bulk of the fun in these toys is not exactly for playing pleasure.

These toys can sometimes turn your little girls into avid collectors. They may even come to the point of saving some of their allowance or raising money in order to purchase the slightly more expensive bubble packs like series six that actually costs around $14. Other than purchasing these items to complete each collection, owners are also encouraged to go out and trade with other collectors and enthusiasts.

Squinkie Houses

Other than the collectible My Squinkies squishy characters, customers can also purchase various Squinkie houses. These toys serve as containers and dispensers for your little squishy toys. These items can hold several Squinkies and bubbles. Each Squinkie house you purchase also includes themed Squinkies inside. Fine examples of these products include the Gumball Surprise Playhouse and the Cupcake Surprise Bakeshop.

The Squinkies are some of the best Christmas toys for girls in 2010. They’re cute, cuddly, squishy, and collectible. That simply makes them one of the best toys to hop on the toy store shelf this year.

Sing a Ma Jigs

Plush and adorable toys always make their way into the top list of toys for girls. The Sing a Ma Jigs are no excuse. They are one of the top ten toys for girls in Christmas 2010. The first four of these cute singing toys were released in May this year and new ones will be released until Christmas comes. These cute little singers are a bit interactive since they respond to your girls with chatter sounds and sweet music.

Singing Sensations

Other than being cuddly toys, the Sing a Ma Jigs can treat your kids and the entire family to a special song unique to each one of these plush toys. Each one of these toys carries a song of their own. The neat part of all this singing is the fact that if you put them all together you get to hear them sing in beautiful harmony. This is just another reason why you have to collect all of these cuddly toys.

Sweet Characters

Free spirited is a good description for these little toys as they bring a lot of glee to daughters of all ages. Yes, even the girls who are more mature can easily fall for their wonderful charms. These toys are really that interactive and can easily solicit excitement and laughter. Adding to their off beat character are their bright and cheerful colors. They come in colors of red, pink, yellow, green, and purple among many others.

Features of Sing a Ma Jigs

Playing with these lovely plush singing toys is pretty easy. Just give them an enough amount of a squeeze on their tiny bellies and then they start chattering and singing. These singing toys are rather light for their size, weighing around 7.2 ounces. They are more suited for kids 36 months up to six years. These singing sensations come in various sizes but they usually don’t reach 12 inches in height, some only reach up to 10 inches.

The popular ones are the blue dog, red bear, pink bear, and yellow bunny. In song mode you get to control the pace of the song they sing. Another neat trick they do is when you put them in harmonizing mode. They usually scale off to the proper pitch specific to their character. Some of these toys sing high while the others sing rather low. The more of these you have around the bigger the spectrum of voices will be included in the chorus.

Since you might have one of your girls ask for a whole bunch of these Sing a Ma Jigs come Christmas 2010, take note that you can buy them as a set of four. You can then purchase the rest individually. A single toy will cost around $18. Buy a set of four and you only cough up some $69.

My Pillow Pets

One of the hottest toys this year makes it to the list of top Christmas toys for girls in 2010. It seems that the reason why this occurred is pretty simple. Little kids especially your girls will easily come to love these cute and fluffy cuddly stuffed animal toys. Now, if that isn’t enough to describe just how cuddly these little toys are, then you wouldn’t opt to use them as your night time pillow.

As the name implies, these stuffed animal toys are in fact pillows. In order to turn the cute fluffy toy into a comfy pillow, all you have to do is to open its Velcro strap and voila. You now have a cuddly stuffed pet converted into a nice comfortable pillow.

Pet Animal Options

Another reason why the My Pillow Pets are such a big contender in the list of top Christmas toys for girls in 2010 is the number of pet animal options. No doubt the most popular Pillow Pet of them all is the dolphin. Now, who wouldn’t come to like such an adorable cute thing?

However, the other animals in this line of toys are as equally cuddly and just as cute as any other. You can choose from a whale, moose, bumble bee, bunny, pterodactyl, triceratops, pink trimmed zebra, horse, t-rex, panda, dog, cow, hippo, frog, turtle, monkey, pig, penguin, unicorn, and a lady bug among a host of other creatures.

Pillow Pet Specs

Most of these cuddly pillow stuffed animals are 18 inches in length. The size is pretty good for your little girls. They are usually nine inches thick and nine inches wide. However, do take note that some of them are at times smaller. You should check the specific dimensions of each product in case the one you want to buy looks a bit too small.

The My Pillow Pets stuffed toys are perfect for younger children from age three and onwards. Each pillow weighs two pounds and is machine washable. This makes cleaning them quite convenient. Compared to other stuffed toys of the same category, these pillows are notoriously extra snuggly. Many kids just won’t sleep without one once they get the habit.

These products conform to regulations EN71 and ASTN. These products are never suitable to kids below the age of three due to a possible choking hazard. The My Pillow Pets product line comes in different prices. The retail cost is different for each pillow pet. For instance, the dolphin pillow pet costs around $30 while the panda costs some $25 and the unicorn is sold for $23. Whatever the price, these will be some of the top Christmas toys for girls in 2010.

Moon Dough Magic Barnyard

Games and toys that encourage a child’s creativity are always excellent options. It won’t be surprising to find a toy of this caliber to reach the ranks of the top Christmas toys for girls in 2010. We are all familiar with Play Doh and working with clay in your hands has always been fun even if they weren’t as colorful back then.

Moon Dough Magic Barnyard takes that very same level of experience to your kids and adds certain new concepts to that kind of fun activity. If you’re looking for an alternative game or toy for your girls age three to seven then try this toy. It inspires creativity as it also brings in the fun with working with your own hands.

Features of Moon Dough Magic Barnyard

One of the issues that haunted clay toys back then was that they dried out and eventually hardened. This simply meant that you can’t play with them as well as you did previously. This new Moon Dough is quite different from the clay toys that we grew up with. It is designed to retain its texture. It is guaranteed never to dry out, which basically means that you can play and use it time and again.

Another interesting feature that the kids will love is the molds that are supplied with the entire set. With the said molds you can create bales of hay, construct a fence, and build stackable items that you would not have thought were possible. The list of possible things that can be made out of the Moon Dough is only limited by the imagination of your little ones.

Out of the Box Details

The package dimensions of the Moon Dough Magic Barnyard are 14 inches by 3.5 inches by 12.7 inches. The entire shipping weight of this product is at 2.4 pounds. This product is recommended for kids from the age of three years to seven years old. Each set you purchase will include one molding barn, one fence mold, one hay bale mold, one play mat, and three bags of the signature product, the Moon Dough.

Take note that this toy is never recommended for children under three years since it poses a potential choking hazard. The average retail price of this toy set is at $16 but remember that some stores may add other charges and some stores may sell them at a higher price. Better check with the toy store in your area before making a purchase. Customers who were satisfied with the Moon Dough Magic Barnyard also bought Moon Dough Puppies and Moon Dough Diner. These other Moon Dough product sets are sold separately.

iXL Learning System

One of the hottest toys for girls this Christmas is the iXL Learning System. It is also one of the best educational toys for kids in 2010. This high tech little toy works very much like an iPad for little children. It’s pretty interactive and is perfect for long trips and keeping your daughter’s attention while keeping her mind engaged.

Core Applications

This learning system has six core applications that facilitate the many interactive activities and learning process for your children. These said applications are the following: game player, digital art book, photo viewer, digital book reader, MP3 music player, and notepad. Each of these applications will enhance certain aspects of your child’s learning even before they enter any form of formal schooling.

Details and Features of the iXL Learning System

For one thing, this learning system is a really nifty handheld device. Its overall design is specifically meant to attract children. When you purchase a system it will come with the necessary software already pre-loaded and installed. It is in book form, which already gives your kids a hint as to its primary purpose. Nevertheless, its core applications can also make them consider the system as a fun learning tool as well.

This electronic learning system has a TFT QVGA color screen that is 3.5 inches. It has an SD memory card slot, a tethered stylus, built in memory, a headphone jack, an action button, and a built in speaker. The entire system itself is 5 x 4.8 x 2.1 inches and would weigh around two pounds. The iXL Learning System is recommended for use of children who are three to six years of age. There are small parts in this educational toy that may become choking hazards for children under three years old.

Other Important Details

If you plan to purchase this electronic learning system then you better be prepared to spend some $68 or even more. It will be a good idea to look for them at discount stores. This electronic toy will require batteries, of course. It uses two pairs of AA batteries. Take note that this toy will not require any cartridges.

This toy is compatible with both Mac and PC computer systems. This educational toy comes complete with a USB cable. This basically allows you to transfer pictures, files, data, and new applications that may become necessary learning tools for your little girls. Take note that although this toy has a game player, its primary function is to provide your kids with necessary learning exercise that help them prepare for life.

Holiday Barbie Dolls

Dolls have been the traditional toy for little girls. So far, this still remains true even to this day. Nowadays, Barbie is the name that immediately comes to mind when discussing dolls for your young ones. Barbie dolls are also one of the most sought after Christmas toys for girls in 2010. What fuels this interest is the fact that manufacturers usually come up with new dolls for the holidays.

Collector’s Item Slash Toy

There is some concern whether the new Barbie dolls to come out during the winter holidays of 2010 will be better off as toys for young girls or as collector’s items. The manufacturers recommend that this toy is appropriate for children age six and higher. Its novelty is highly appraised but some people doubt the doll’s fun factor. Some people find the toy to be too challenging for kids that age.

They say that it seems that the Holiday Barbie Doll isn’t as versatile as one might imagine it to be. Thus their recommendation is to mainly keep it as part of a collection instead of using it as an actual toy. The decision is really up to the consumer. You can be sure that your young girls might ask for it one time. The packaging alone is enough to attract anyone’s attention not to mention the new fabulous winter attire that Barbie is wearing this year.

Holiday Barbie Dolls – Product Specs

One of the reasons why some people deem that the Holiday Barbie Doll is suitable mainly as a collector’s item is the glamorous winter attire that Barbie wears. She simply looks fabulous in it and is ready for a rather romantic winter ball. Now, if you intend to let your little girl have fun with this new Barbie then you will have to cut the little threads that keep her dress in place.

The gown is truly snowy white and is beautifully trimmed with gold and red bodice. The ribbon bow also matches the overall appeal of this doll. The festive look is made complete by the chandelier earrings and the wonderful headpiece that she is wearing. Both adults and children will love the festive accessories that come with this winter Barbie.

Other Important Details

This year’s Holiday Barbie Doll has its retail price at $38. It is not suited for children below three years due to a choking hazard. The doll itself weighs 1.6 pounds and is 11 inches tall. Take note that this doll’s arms aren’t as straight as the other Barbie dolls. In fact they are quite bent, which makes changing her clothes a tad more difficult. You might want to assist your daughter when changing the new Barbie for the first time.

FurReal Friends Toys

Another popular set of toys this year come from FurReal Friends. They are set to be one of the hottest Christmas toys for girls in 2010. Some of the toys of this type are simply adorable while others are designed to be more lifelike. Whatever stuffed toy your daughter may like to have, the important thing is that they get to enjoy the spirit of the holidays.

FurReal Features

The features of the FurReal Friends Toys are enough to bring in the giggles among the younger girls. Some of these toys are even interactive. For instance, the monkey stuffed toy hugs you back if you hug it. Other stuffed animals in this product line are more free spirited. Some would be scurrying around your floor as soon as you give them enough room to roam around.

The product dimensions, of course, will vary from one toy to the other. For instance, the Senorita Scamps toy is 3.9 x 5.4 x 5.1 inches. On the other hand, the Cuddle Chimp is 10 x 11 x 12 inches. It is best that you check each individual toy and its specifications just to be sure.

Take note that these are electronic animal toys, which basically means they are battery powered. Three 3 C batteries will be included in the package but you will have to supply new ones after the initial ones go out. The actual weight of these toys will also vary according to the actual size of the toys in question.

City Center Play Set

To further enhance the game play your children will get out the FurReal Friends Toys other peripherals and add-ons can be bought. This will eventually reach a broader spectrum of customers. Nevertheless, these toys have gathered quite a following among the little girls. These expansion toys add significantly to the established mode of play for the children.

For instance, the city center play set is usually bought along with other furry toys in this product line. With the City Center play set you can dress up your furry little friends with clips, hats, sunglasses, and other accessories. Add spunk to the toys in your current collection and let them show their stuff.

Other interesting items that come with this set are slides, a ball that that they can push around, and signs that they can spin as they zoom right through. Some owners purchase several FurReal Friends Toys together along with the City Center Play Set to make an interesting combination and eventually save some money. These will be some of the hottest toys for girls in Christmas 2010.