ToyWiz Blog

 

	Every year, retailers try to predict the years the next "holiday sellout" items and stock up. If you've ever been the desperate parent standing in a crowd looking for that certain Elmo, Zhu Zhu pet or Sing-A-Ma-Jig in years past, you know how important it is to get the hottest toys first so you aren't stranded at the last minute hoping for an overpriced auction!  This year, we've identified a dozen hits that will be on Christmas lists for kids worldwide. Will one of these be the big thing on the news when retailers run low? It's hard to say, but we hope we've got enough to keep that from happening!
	Xia Xia Pets Hermit Crabs - like the Zhu Zhu Pets craze from a couple of years ago, these are taking off early with the most popular characters & collectible shells going fast
	Air Swimmers - An unsual entry this year, but once you see them in action, they're mesmerizing. The kind of toy that everyone in the family wants to take a turn with, young and old alike!
	Fijit Friends - Hands down, the hottest and coolest gadget toy on the market. With voice recognition, over 150 phrases and fun dance moves, Fijit Friends are the latest in interactive electronic toys. We find that kids can't put them down once they start exploring all the things these toys can do.
	FyrFlyz - I recommend watching the video on our blog if you've not yet seen these! They're easy-to-use precision balance lighted toys. By simply swinging the two strings and applying tension or allowing slack, you can create a continuous multi-color light show. Inexpensive and easy to master, they're irresistably fun in the dark.
	Beyblade Metal Fusion - If you have a Beyblader in the house, you already know that the latest tops, parts and Beystadiums will be on the list. We have a full line of Hasbro Beyblades, plus limited supplies of Takara/Tomy Japanese imported beys and stadiums for the serious competitor!
	Cars 2 - I've read that there are more Disney/Pixar toy cars than there are real cars on the road! The rubber tire versions are selling fast, and our new 4-pack includes a brand new release of Denise Beam for the first time.
	Monster High - It's as popular as ever, with new fashion sets and plush dolls moving fast. Frankie Stein, Draculaura, Clawdeen, Lagoona Blue, Ghoulia Yelps and Abbey Bominable are the most popular girls in school!
	Air Hogs - The coolest range of remote control vehicles including helicopters, planes and cars anywhere! We have all the best RC vehicles, plus a fantastic new addition: the Adrenaline Series Hawk Eye Blue Sky with built-in Video Camera. Take hundreds of pictures or 5 minutes of flying video with your RD plane!
	DaGeDar - These super-charged ball bearings are the next big thing! There are characters to collect, tracks to race, tricks and stunts, and a lot of fast-paced action with these awesome-looking rubber-coated ball bearings!
	LEGO - A sure hit every year, with builders welcoming almost every new set, expansion and minifigure. Although it gets just one spot, we have 5 top picks in the Lego Category for 2011! Builder Academy - Advent Calendars - Alien Conquest and series 5 Minifigures for the perfect stocking stuffers!
	Angry Birds - 2011 has seen Angry Birds become the best-selling video game of all time! Officially licensed merchandise for bird (or pig) fans is here, including the highly popular game, Knock on Wood that lets you take the birds and pigs off your device and into your living room!
	Skylanders Spyro's Adventure - Innovation in gaming at it's finest integrates real-world figures with in-game characters seamlessly. It's hours of fun, and there are additional character figures to collect to keep Skylanders entertaining over and over again.