12 best-selling toys
Everybody knows that Christmas is really for kids. Nobody, especially a doting parent, can resist the way a child’s face lights up when she realizes that
Santa has given him exactly what he wanted for Christmas. Says ToysRUs assistant vice president for brand marketing Abel Tejam, “When it comes to kids, parents will never compromise especially on Christmas.”
Toy chain giant ToysRUs now plays fairy godmother and lists down 12 of the hottest toys that will surely make your little ones’ faces shine brighter than the biggest Christmas tree.
1. Elmo Live, P4,999.75
He sings, tells jokes, plays games, jiggles and tells stories, sitting cross-legged while doing so. The latest reincarnation of the Elmo doll makes the popular Sesame Street character as lifelike as possible with hand, arm and mouth movements exactly like the Elmo muppet we see onscreen.
2. Leap Frog TAG Reading System, P2999.75
This digitalized reading system comes with its own book and a pen with a built-in mini speaker and sensor-camera that recognizes words and pictures. Just point the pen at a word and it’ll read it out loud; at a picture and it will tell a story. Or just press a button and it will tell the whole story as your little one reads along.
3. Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker, P1999.75
Encourage her kitchen skills with this pretend toy that bakes colorful cakes using real ingredients. The ToysRUs peeps don’t really suggest they be eaten afterwards though.
4. Rubik’s 3x3 cube, P249.75
Do you know that the record for solving a 3x3 Rubik’s cube is 7.08 seconds by a certain Erik Akkersdijk of Netherlands at the 2008 Czech Open? The official Rubik’s brand has come up with other Rubik’s challenges: a 5x5 cube, a 4x4, keychain options and even flat fold-out version. Challenge your little tyke this Christmas and watch him work his way into becoming a financial whiz.
5. Power Rangers Operation Overdrive Megazord Dualdrive, P2799.75 to 2999.75
This build-up toy requires your four-year old to combine all five Power Rangers vehicles to create one montrous Megazord Dualdrive. Prepare for a total enemy takedown upon completion.
6. Barbie and the Diamond Castle doll, P1299.75
The new Barbie and the Diamond Castle Liana doll comes with a light-up necklace and an ultra-sparkly gown. Pair her with BFF, the Alexa doll, to hear them sing a duet.
You can also listen to Liana and Alexa live as both girls visit different Robinsons Malls every Friday and Saturday of December. Call 683-MALL for more information.
7. Ben 10 DX New Omnitrix, P1199.75
This wrist accessory lights up and bleeps; all it needs is lots of imagination from your 10-year old.
8. Hot Wheels Trick Tracks Triple Set, P1599.75
This new Trick Tracks Triple set sends those little wheeled machines careening up a loop before lodging into a craned station.
9. Fast Lane Land Master, P699.75
This chunky toy, with wheels as big as a kid’s palm, can go on any terrain adventure.
10. You & Me Bean cradle with free bean baby, P1199.75
This ToysRUs exclusive brings out the mom in your little one. The soft You & Me Bean Baby comes free when you purchase a You & Me cradle.
11. Just Like Home Supermarket Shopping Cart, P749.75
The shopping cart is good for teaching kids to be responsible and organized. Serves as a toy keeper at the end of the day.
12. Bakugan Battle Brawlers Booster Pack and Starter Kit, Php449.75
Fight off indescribable monsters that pop out from spheres when rolled into a card game.
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Visit ToysRUs stores to check out their Super Value holiday promos with branded toys going for as low as P600. Also, until Dec 31, get a chance to win a fabulous family vacation package to Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore or Thailand each time you use your Mastercard at any ToysRUs outlet.
