Top Ten Tot and Toddler Wheels
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Top Ten Tot and Toddler Wheels
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a BAT-mobile! Toy vehicles roam the streets…or your kitchen floor. They say that toys at Christmas are for the children. Personally, I think the jury’s still out on that one. If I were choosing for me, the toy-with-wheels for the season would be the Batman Begins Deluxe Batmobile Vehicle. My hero. Sigh. He’s HOTT.
Seeing as this list is for littlies – check out Lu’s Top Ten Toy Trucks and Cars this Christmas:
Counting down from :
10 Fisher-Price Imaginext Ocean Boat – Ok. I know, I know. No wheels but such a funky vessel I couldn’t resist. This durable boat is all up for action and includes 3 figures and 3 ocean animals. Not babyish, it has working propellers, a launcher, translucent doors at the bottom of the boat and a place to store whatever you catch. This is a toy to spark the imagination and hold interest.
9 Playmobil Recycling Truck. Two workmen sweat it out to pick up all your recycled bits ‘n pieces with the bin-lifter. You can raise the roof with this one!
8 Bruder 02520 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited – This is a good, sturdy scale model which is built to last. He can use it in the house or on the lawn. This one’s a hit – they’ll love it! Some cool bits include doors that open, a removable roof and a working steering wheel. Looking for value for money and brag value – this is the one.
7 The Handle Haulers® Select Variety Pack includes the Safari Hauler and the Farm Hauler. Songs and animal sounds animate play on this chunky design and stable option. The haulers include removable animals and pens. A unique soft-grip handle makes it easy for little ones to carry it to where they want to play. Batteries are included.
6 Back To The Future Part 2 Time Machine – this decent-sized, beautiful, accurate scale model is for kids and collectors alike. You know you want one. Working wheels and an opening bonnet are one thing, but the detail right down to the time and date readout inside the car are what make it a winner for me. Ok. Maybe this one’s for mom.
5 Playskool Chuck My Talking Truck – This delightful, solidly-built and fully-motorized vehicle toy plays over 40 phrases and sounds in a voice that’s clear and easy to understand. It’s perfect for your little one. It comes with it’s own storybook and gets so excited that his bumper moves and his dump bed wiggles! When you call him, he starts to drive. Brilliant value for money for tots who like to interact. Don’t forget the batteries!
4 Tonka Toughest Mighty Truck - This rugged, durable truck is a great investment. It’s large, wider size and lack of sharp edges make it a MUST HAVE toy for little ones to push around. It measures 18 by 11-1/4 inches with 6-1/2-inch tires on free rolling wheels. It’s even safe for wet, muddy conditions! A well thought-out truck for hours of fun. Highly recommended.
3 Kid Galaxy Morphibians Gator is a full function radio contolled vehicle with working headlights, a 4 x 4 drive train and deep groove tires pull it through the water quickly. It’ll work on pavement, dirt, sand, and in water! Yeah, baby! You gotta getta Gator! Almost indestructible, it climbs easily over obstacles and the controls are even dad-easy to operate. Watch out for present swaps this Christmas. Junior may not appreciate the Santa tie.
2 Fisher Price – Little People Lil’ Movers School Bus –A classic, bright, colourful and fun toy. An absolute favourite. 3 wiggly-wobbly characters get in on the talking, singing, lighting-up action : Maggie, Michael and Carlos the Bus Driver. Don’t forget the batteries! This one is fantastically durable for hours of play filled with imagination. A special feature means your child to learn about diversity in a fun, friendly way.
1 Seeing as it’s my list, number 1 for this pirate heart has to be Matchbox Mega Rig Pirates Ship – Arrr! Pirate wheels!
The Mega Rig pirate ship begins as one large vessel and ends up as 30 different ships! There are some funky accessories like a giant squid, 2 pirate figures, a treasure chest and still others! It floats on water and rolls on land. Even the smaller parts float which makes this toy perfect for bath time fun. Ahoy matey!
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Ben 10 for Twos
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Ben 10 is an American animated series created by “Man of Action” (a group consisting of Duncan Rouleau, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, and Steven T. Seagle), and produced by Cartoon Network Studios. … Ben Tennyson, his cousin Gwen, and their grandfather Maxwell start their summer camping trip. Ben goes stomping off into the woods after another fight with Gwen, whom he is not happy to have along on the trip, and finds an alien pod on the ground. When he examines it, he finds a mysterious, watch-like device, called the Omnitrix, stored inside. The device attaches permanently to his wrist and gives him the ability to transform into a variety of alien life-forms, each with their own unique powers, quite similar to DC Comics’ Dial H for Hero comic. Although Ben realizes that he has a responsibility to help others with these new abilities at his disposal, he is not above a little super-powered mischief now and then. Along with Gwen and Max, Ben embarks on an adventure to fight evil, both extraterrestrial and earthly. ~ Wikipedia
Ben 10 has become a bit of a kids’ phenomenon with kids clamouring for clothing, watches, action figures and books about Ben 10. Ben 10 party gear is available along with Ben 10 games and more!
We liked this cool Ben 10 backpack for all that preschool paraphenalia:
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Zhu Zhu pets gallop off the shelves
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At Gander Mountain and Barnes & Noble Booksellers, gift cards are hot items this Christmas shopping season. And for the young ones in the family, consumers are going for Zhu Zhu Pets…”They are fake hamsters that crawl like live ones, without the mess,” said Jessica Bradford at the Salisbury store, adding that four choices of hamsters are available. Prices start at about $10, she said. Also, the Zhu Zhu Pets collection, marketed for children between the ages 4 and 7, has accessories including a cage that can be purchased separately, she said. “As soon as we have them in, they’re gone.” ~ Deborah Gates on DelmarvaNOW.com
Sounds like you need to get yours before they’re all gone! What a great interactive toy for a two year old!
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Buy LEGO online and save
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Ebay’s Sian Gipslis said Lego was always a top-selling item and many Christmas shoppers were hunting for their gifts online to save costs. “Lego is always popular, both brand new and people who are selling off Lego from kids who have already used it,” she said. “It’s traditionally a lot cheaper to buy things online than it is to go into stores and people can save anywhere up to about 25 per cent on retail prices.” ~ Sophie Elsworth on Courier Mail
With LEGO leading the toy list this Christmas, even pink Lego (!), it makes sense to buy online and put those saved pennies into their piggybanks.
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Sesame Street toys
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Some exciting news for Sesame Street fans:
Hasbro Inc (HAS.N) said on Monday it signed a 10-year deal to make and sell toys and games based on characters in the American children’s television series “Sesame Street.” Hasbro’s deal with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, will include popular brands such as Elmo, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby and Cookie Monster. ~ Dhanya Skariachan ~ Reuters
I can just hear those Sesame Street guffaws now…
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Toy Story 3 – more adventures in store
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According to Flix66 writer Kristy Sturdivant – It looks as though our favorite toys are being boxed up to be shipped off to a daycare center called Sunnyside, where new characters will be introduced and more adventures are in store. TOY STORY 3 is set for release on June 18, 2010
Source: Empire
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Letters to Santa from two year olds
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There are some children that still believe in Santa Claus…
From the Decatur Daily.com:
Ellie Jared, 2 Hartselle – I want shoes and candy and some plates for my kitchen. I want dress up clothes and movies. Please!
Kaden Smith, 2 Hartselle – I want a tiger, a toy gun, Power Rangers and a Buzz Lightyear toy! I have been good this year! Thank you!
Brayden Palma, 2 Decatur – I have been a good boy. I would like a Rocky the talking Robot truck, a bike, bike helmet, Tonka trucks and whatever else you would like to bring me. I will leave you cookies and chocolate milk by the tree. I love you.
Marcus Dion Fuller Jr., 2 Decatur – I have been a good boy this year. I would like a SpongeBob toy and some skates for Christmas.
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Switch off the TV and read
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Studies show that children with active exposure to language have social and educational advantages over their peers – and reading is one of the best exposures to language. Reading to your child lays the foundation for later independent reading. ~ Kids Health – Toddler Reading Time
My family all enjoy reading. In fact, we have a problem when we have to move because of the hundreds of books we have! The love of reading was introduced to me as a child. I have had lots of stories read to me. Some are favourites, some taught me about life, some made me laugh! Even as an adult, I love stories, written or told. I’ve chose some storybooks that are perfect for two year olds. Take the time out to read with your toddler. You will never regret it. I recommend:
The Going to Bed Book: (lap-size edition)
My Big Animal Book (My Big Board Books)
Richard Scarry’s Best Word Book Ever (Golden Bestsellers Series)
Big Board First 100 Words (Bright Baby)
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Stocking stuffer toys for two year olds
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Ok. So we know that you’re just like us and leave the stocking fillers for last and then there’s one mad rush. So we’ve come up with our top ten for ten stocking stuffer toys for two year olds:
2 Phonics Magnetic Alphabet Set
9 Counting Animal Friends Book
10 School Bus
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Toys for Tots
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One way to share this Christmas season is by donating to Toys for Tots. This charitable foundation’s goal is ‘to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.’
Here’s how one community sponsored:
Remax Premier held their 15th Annual Free Movie event to sponsor Toys for Tots. More than 350 residents ventured through the cold and snowy weather to attend the early morning event Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Centreville Multiplex Theatre. They each brought at least one new toy to donate to Toys for Tots, and enjoyed the free Disney movie, “Old Dogs,” along with many fun activities. ~ Centre View
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