Santas elves have worked the year 'round putting together the hot Christmas toys of 2011. Some you've seen before and some are new this season. Some are electronic toys, some are interactive toys and some were inspired by this years hit movies.
So, without further ado, here is the fantastic lineup of toys that are sure to be on every kids wish list this holiday season. You'll want to order early to ensure availability.
You read it here first... Fijit Friends are going to be one of the hottest toys of Christmas 2011.
Fijits are Mattels cool new interactive toy that features voice recognition. Each of the four soft, squishy friends (Sage, Willa, Serafina and Logan) recognizes over 30 commands and has more than 150 pre-programmed responses. And if that isn't enough, they can sing, dance, and tell jokes too.
From plush bean bag characters to Megabloks, those loveable Smurfs are back on the scene after their box office hit was released in the summer of 2011.
Papa Smurf, Smurfette, all of their little blue friends, and even that sneaky sorcerer Gargamel are sure to delight kids of all ages on Christmas morning.
And don't forget, The Smurfs movie is now available on Blu-ray/DVD and makes a great gift that can be enjoyed again and again.
Spy Gear for Kids has been in high demand since the summers hit movie Spy Kids hit the theaters.
Young secret agents everywhere are hoping to find Spy Gear under the tree this Christmas.
From invisible ink to night-vision googles, there's a wide range of Spy Gear Toys available that will stimulate kids imaginations and creativity.
The size of a real newborn,
Baby Annabell is an 18" lifelike doll that mimics the behavior of a 12 month old baby with realistic sounds and movement.
Pretend play is important to a childs development of key social skills. Baby Annabell will keep kids engaged in play as they tend to her needs. She opens and closes her eyes, wakes to loud noises, coos, giggles and cries; just like her real life counterpart.
These not-so-scary talking pet monsters are sure to be on every Moshi Monster fans wish-list this Christmas.
The friendly monsters are colorful and cuddly, but oh so shy.
In fact, they're so shy that you'll have to give them a squeeze to get them to laugh, talk and giggle.
Each new Talking Moshi Monster comes with a certificate of adoption and a secret code for a free in-game item online.
Once again, Beyblades top the list of in demand toys for Christmas. In fact, these customizable battling tops are so much fun that you're probably going to want an extra set; one set for the kids and one for the adults.
There's even a battle arena available, where you can pit your skills against your opponents.
The preschool crowd is going to love interacting with their new friend, Smokey the Fire Truck. He talks, eats, sings and even tells a joke or two.
Smokey has movable hoses, expandable ladders and sensors that respond to your childs movements. All of these features combine to provide hours of imaginative fun.