Life-like puppy takes the lead for most wanted toy this Christmas
A life-size, tail-wagging, paw-giving Golden Retriever puppy takes the lead on a list of cosmic blasting, battle-blazing play sets and the best of Disney’s hottest ‘Tween’ merchandise, which are set to be among the most wanted toys this Christmas, according to leading Irish toy retailer, Smyths Toys.
For the many parents who will be plagued for a puppy this Christmas, Fur Real Biscuit is the answer to their prayers. Highly innovative animatronics enable this dog to respond just like a puppy would in real life, giving kids the fun, interactive play they would have with a real dog, with none of the hassle for parents.
Sitting at 56cm tall, Biscuit will listen to and follow voice commands, like ‘sit’ and ‘give me the paw’ and then obediently carry out the commands too!
“Unsurprisingly, the top toy list for Christmas 2008 is more technologically advanced than ever before. If your kids are looking for the best in fun and sophisticated software then this year’s top toys will not disappoint,” said Stephen Tymlin, Smyths Toys.
“The list captures something for boys and girls of all ages and it’s also good to see the all-time classic board game, Monopoly, whose first-ever World edition is expected to be a big hit with families this Christmas,” he added.
The top 10 toys predicted for Christmas 2008 are
- Fur Real Biscuit, My Lovin’ Pup
- Clone Wars Ultimate Lightsabre
- Transformers Roll Out Optimus Prime
- Bakagan Starter Pack
- Monopoly Here & Now World Edition
- Ben 10 Vilgax Battle Ship
- In the Night Garden Upsy Daisy and her Bed
- Hannah Montana Secret Pillow
- High School Musical Sing Together Dolls
- Catcha Beast
The list of top toys has been compiled in association with Smyths Toys, which has 26 stores around the country.
TOP TOYS FOR CHRISTMAS 2008
COMPILED IN ASSOCIATION WITH SMYTHS TOYS
1. Fur Real Biscuit, My Lovin’ Pup
Most boys and girls want a puppy of their own but not all of them can have one. Now FurReal is launching the next best thing to having a real dog – a life size Golden Retriever puppy that behaves and reacts to human commands. Highly innovative animatronics enables Biscuit, My Lovin’ Pup to respond just like a real puppy would, giving all the fun and interactive play they would have with an actual canine pooch. He’ll listen and follow voice commands like ‘sit up and beg’, and ‘give me your paw’.
€199.99 Current Retail Price
2. Clone Wars Ultimate Lightsaber
The Star Wars: The Clone Wars Ultimate Lightsaber set allows young Padawans the opportunity to create more than a thousand different lightsaber combinations using the customisation components, including signature Jedi and Sith lightsabers from the new Star Wars: The Clone Wars series.
€49.99 Current Retail Price
3. Transformers Roll Out Optimus Prime
Based on the popular new Transformers Animated TV series, this 12” Optimus Prime action figure is the first Transformer to feature spin conversion. By simply rolling him forwards along the ground in vehicle mode, he begins the conversion to robot mode as his cab spins and changes into his upper body. The figure is also loaded with electronic lights and sounds, and comes with a cool axe with a pop-out plasma blade!
€59.99 Current Retail Price
4. Bakugan Starter Pack
Roll your Bakugan onto the Game card and watch him transform for battle! Includes 3 marbles and 3 cards.
€16.99 Current Retail Price (Not available until October)
5. Monopoly World Edition
The votes are in! Over 5 million Monopoly fans from around the world voted for their favourite cities to make it on to the new Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition game board. For the first time Monopoly lovers can achieve total world domination.
€32.99 Current Retail Price
6. Ben 10 Vilgax Battle Ship
The Vilgax Battle Ship is the Ultimate Battle Field for every alien! Stage a battle between your 2.5cm figures, challenge your 10cm figures in the slime pit arena, or shoot clay slime from the super shooter. You can use any of your Ben 10 figures on the ship. Battle Ship includes 10cm Ben, 10cm Vilgax, 2 Sumo Slammer Characters (Vilgax and Four Arms), and 2 transforming alien rocks characters.
€36.99 Current Retail Price
7. In The Night Garden Upsy Daisy and her Bed
Chasing Upsy Daisy’s runaway bed is so tiring you'll both need a nap! The bed sings and rocks Upsy Daisy to sleep. Includes 6 sounds. If only you could both fit in her bed that sings and rocks gently.
€44.99 Current Retail Price
8. Hannah Montana Secret Pillow
Includes 8 removable, washable pages with journal and calendars, 8 photo pockets, 1 washable marker, bonus Hannah Montana book and a lock and key to keep everything safe! You can also listen to your music with the MP3 speaker!
€26.99 Current Retail Price
9. High School Musical Sing Together Dolls
Each doll sings their very own song from the movie and each comes complete with a microphone for you! You can take turns singing along because when you stop, your doll will pick up where you left off! Colours and styles may vary.
€26.99 Current Retail Price
10. Catcha Beast
Move around the room until you find one of over 100 beasts and creepy crawlies, then capture and reel them in! You can save them up, train them up and then take them into battle against each other or connect with to a friend's Catcha Beast to swap and exchange monsters.
€26.99 Current Retail Price
Photo Caption :
A life-size, tail-wagging, paw-giving Golden Retriever puppy has pawed his way to the top of this year’s Christmas toy list, as predicted by Smyths Toys. FurReal Friends Best Friend Dog, Biscuit is pictured here with his real-life counterpart, 14-week-old Megan from the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, both expertly handled by Nikita Dixon from Cabra and Lewis Dempsey from Lucan, aged 5.
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