This Christmas parents will be looking for the hot trends in toys. Retailers are going to present the best they have to entice customers to buy this holiday shopping season. Another interesting development is the focus on recession friendly toys. Basically the toy industry knows that it is one of the most vulnerable during economic downturns so it looks to make toy purchases worthwhile. This provides many opportunities to anxious parents still looking to provide their kids with great Christmas gifts even on a reduced budget. This article will explore some of the hot toy trends for 2009; however, there are also more that may become surprise favorites this holiday season.
Remote control toys are still very popular toys. This Christmas many of the more popular brands will be definitely be less expensive and well within your budget. A great example is the extreme Micro RC Helicopter. This remote control helicopter is small, light weight, and very durable allowing for both indoor and outdoor play. The best part is the cost. You can purchase it now for just around $40. This is a major discount on earlier models that were easily double the current price. This is not the only remote control toy experiencing major price reduction. There are remote control cars and boat that can also be purchased at similar prices.
There is also a trend for major comebacks by toys from previous holiday shopping seasons. Analysts are predicting toys such as Bop It and Hula hoops will once more be in big demand. Bop it also reflects the trend of miniaturization with a keychain version of the game. These toys are great because not only are they tried and true choices, but they also are cheaper now than in previous seasons.
Environmentally friendly toys are another big toy trend. The technology for recycling has come a long way and more products are being produced with recycled materials. The toy industry is no different. Whether it is stuffed toys or toy trucks there are plenty of new environmentally friendly toys that are made from100% recycled materials. The best part is that they are quite affordable. This way you will be able to purchase gifts that are not only inexpensive but also good for the planet.
There also some interesting trends with video games and their consoles. This season all of the major video game companies are slashing prices on their consoles. That includes every console from the PS3 to the Nintendo Wii. So if you were holding off on getting one for the kids now is one of the best times to do so. There is also the fact that there are some new games and accessories available. The Nintendo Wii now has an accessory that provides finer control which is need for new games such as Wii Resort.
Another hot toy trend is toys you can move with your mind. There is already a cost war between the two toys on the market that has started to drive prices down below $80. The one to look for is the Mindflex. This uses brainwaves sensors to move a ball through a challenging obstacle course.
If you want to do something extra special you can order a Santa Call. This allows your kids to speak to Santa himself! You can order it online and it is very affordable. This will give your kids a bit of holiday magic.
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