What Dreams Will be Made of this Christmas

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The Toy Retailers Association reveals what it predicts will be the bestselling toys this Christmas at the Dream Toys 2008 media event in Marylebone London.

Gary Grant, Chairman of the TRA, stated: “This year, the top 72 really reflects the innovation and expertise at work in the UK toy industry. From clever new twists on old favourites to ingenious use of new technologies, this selection strikes the balance between familiar brands and the new kids on the block. It has been a challenging year for all businesses, but as a retailer I am delighted to see innovation continuing to come through. Even in an economic downturn, children still need exciting, good value toys to entertain and inspire their creativity.”

The Dream Dozen:

• Baby Born® with Magic Potty, Zapf Creation®
• Bakugan™ Starter Pack, Spinmaster
• Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix, Bandai
• Catcha’ Beast, Bandai
• Cupcake Maker, Character Options
• Elmo Live, Mattel
• Fur Real Biscuit My Lovin’ Pup, Hasbro
• High School Musical 3 Musical Dance Mat, Vivid Imaginations
• In The Night Garden Upsy Daisy and Her Chase and Play Bed, Hasbro
• My Life, Flair Leisure Products
• Rescue Pals Swim To Me Puppy, MGA Entertainment Ltd
• Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer, Hasbro

Girls Top Dozen:

• Baby Born® with Magic Potty, Zapf Creation®
• Barbie Princess Liana Singing Doll, Mattel
• Bratz™ Girlz Really Rock Dolls, MGA Entertainment Ltd
• Camp Rock Gift Pack, Mattel
• Chou Chou My First Tooth, Zapf Creation®
• Fur Real Biscuit My Loving Pup Hasbro
• High School Musical Sing Together Dolls, Mattel
• I Love Ponies Honey, My Baby Pony, Vivid Imaginations
• Littlest Pet Shop Tail Waggin’ Fitness Club, Hasbro
• Littlest Pet Shop VIPs, Hasbro
• Rescue Pals Swim To Me Puppy, MGA Entertainment Ltd
• Sylvanian Families Old Hollow Oak Treehouse, Flair Leisure Products

Boys Top Dozen

• Air Hogs® Zero Gravity™ Micro Radio Controlled Vehicle, Spinmaster
• Bakugan™ Starter Pack, Spinmaster
• Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix, Bandai
• Cars Walkin’ Talkin McQueen, Mattel
• Clone Wars AT-TE Vehicle, Hasbro
• Gormiti Island of Gorm Playset, Flair Leisure Products
• Indiana Jones Hat & Whip Set, Hasbro
• Power Rangers Overdrive Tracker, Bandai
• Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer, Hasbro
• Transformers Animated Roll Out Command Optimus Prime, Hasbro
• Wall.E Transforming Robot, Vivid Imaginations
• WWE RAW Arena Playset, Vivid Imaginations

Pre-School Top Dozen

• Bob The Builder Interactive Construction Site, Born To Play
• Dance With Me Teletubby, Tomy
• Elmo Live!, Mattel
• In The Night Garden Upsy Daisy and Her Chase and Play Bed, Hasbro
• KidiZoom Multimedia Digital Camera, VTech
• Mr Tickle Stretch & Giggle, Mattel
• Peppa Pig’s Spaceship, Character Options
• Playskool Kota the Triceratops, Hasbro
• Recycling Truck, Playmobil
• Roary the Racing Car Silver Hatch Workshop Playset, Vivid Imaginations
• Tag Reading System. Leapfrog
• Take Along Thomas Morgan’s Mine Electronic Playset!, RC2

Games Top Dozen

• 20Q Hand Held, Mattel
• Bop It Extreme 2, Hasbro
• Cluedo, Hasbro
• Disney Princess Magic Mirror Game, Jumbo
• High School Musical 2 DVD Board Game, Mattel
• In The Night Garden Play Path, Hasbro
• Kids Are All Right Electronic Game, Vivid Imaginations
• Monopoly Here & Now: World Edition, Hasbro
• Pictureka!, Hasbro
• Quack-Shot, Tomy
• Rubik’s Cube, Drumond Park
• Scrabble 60th Anniversary Edition, Mattel

TechZone Top Dozen

• Bladestar, Character Options
• Catcha’ Beast!, Bandai
• Guitar RockStar, Tomy
• Hannah Montana My Secret Pillow, Character Options
• High School Musical 3 Musical Dance Mat, Vivid Imaginations
• IM-ME, Mattel
• ITeddy, Vivid Imaginations
• My Life, Flair Leisure Products
• My Meebas, Mattel
• Pleo, Vivid Imaginations
• Spykee The Spy Robot, Meccano
• Woogies, Mattel

Creative Top Dozen

• Bindeez 3D Super Studio, Character Options
• Crayola Creations Illumination Station, Vivid Imaginations
• Cupcake Maker, Character Options
• Etch A Sketch, Flair Leisure Products
• Golden Coin Maker, John Adams
• High School Musical Puzzleball®, Ravensburger
• Lego Star Wars V19 Torrent, Lego
• Magnext 360° MagnaCase, Megabrands
• Martian Matter Alien Maker, Hasbro
• Moon Sand™ Adventure Island, Spinmaster
• Puzzle Extra Assorted, Jumbo
• Rainbow AquaDraw, Tomy

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