This Christmas holiday will see some new toys on the market that will be the center of attention. However, even with experts and industry insiders making predictions, no one knows for sure what will be the hot toy for 2009. This does not mean that there are not any clues. For instance, look for trends to be heavily affected by the family pocketbook. With many families experiencing a reduction in expendable cash due to a job loss or pay cut, the toy that is affordable will definitely have a head start. The other thing to look for is toys that give a bang for their buck. If a toy can demonstrate that it is actually worth its price even the most reluctant and cost conscious consumer will be willing to pay. Here are some of the big trends to look out for in the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Old toys will have an encore performance this year. Rather than risk their bottom line on new toys that may not sell well, many companies are going to rely on popular and well established toys and games. So look for the reemergence of toys like BopIt and classic board games as well. The best part is that since many of these toys have been around for a while you be able to find them at much more affordable prices than when they first came out.
The growing awareness of the impact of manufacturing on the environment by major companies and the consumer has made green toys one of the trends to look for. Many of these are familiar such as stuffed toys or toy trucks. What makes them special is that they are made with recycled materials such as plastic from drink bottles. Each of these is sure to be sure fire hits. You can now in many cases look at the case of a toy to make sure it is 100% recycled. This and a wide range of environmentally friendly toys are sure to not only give you affordable options but confidence in the products you purchase.
The trend for girls is Disney gear and merchandise. It says a lot about the earning power of these items that even in a recession that parents are willing to buy tickets to concerts, clothing, dolls, and games. The holiday season will only see these items experience an increase in demand. So make sure to buy your Disney Princess, Disney Fairies, and Hannah Montana items early.
As always toys based off of major summer movies will be popular. The big item to look out for is Transformers robot toys. With the release of Transformers 2, these toys have never been more popular and that is quite a statement considering the franchise has spawned several kids shows and animated movies. GI Joe is another movie that has a big toy franchise behind it. Like the Disney toys, planning to buy them early will help you avoid the shortages that occur near Christmas.
Another trend this year is Santa evidence. Kids are much smarter and skeptical these days and will demand proof. So stump your young know it all with evidence that Santa is real. One way to do this is with Santa Calls. You can actually have your kids speak with Santa live and with you right next to them. You end up with the perfect alibi to prove you are not Santa and your kids will get a magical experience for Christmas.
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