So here it is! Tommy’s Top 10 Christmas Toys 2011! But Wait! Hold On! With Tommy you always get value for money so…while we’re here let’s make it Tommy’s Top 20 Christmas Toys of 2011. With 20 toys we had a chance to select something suitable for every child, toys for boys, toys for girls and toys for every age group, including toys for toddlers. We hope that we’ve also given you a broad range of Christmas toys in terms of price. We think you’ll agree that there’s something here for every child and all budgets. Happy Holidays!!!
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1. LeapFrog LeapPad Learning System Tablet
Suitable for ages 4-9
This superb mini computer tablet with camera and video recorder, specially designed for kids is our number one Christmas gift for 2011. With a vast array of functions that allow your child to access, amongst many other things, more than 100 books, games, videos, and apps and bring fun, up-to-date and interactive learning on a variety of subjects including math, reading, science and art! It’s the ideal way to engage youngsters with today’s technology, without ruining your own grown-up kit! Click here for more about LeapFrog LeapPad Tablet.
2. LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon
Suitable for ages 9+
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without someone stubbing a toe on a piece of Lego (!), and for 2011 the very impressive Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon is the only set worth getting, complete with Lego Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Ben Kenobi, Princess Leia and Darth Vader figures. It’s perfect as a collector’s item or a toy to play with! Click here for more about the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon.
3. Melissa & Doug Deluxe Standing Easel
Suitable for ages 3+
The ideal choice for fledgling artists, this two-sided easel with paper roll attachment can be used by two kids at once and with all kinds of art media including chalk, dry-eraser, paint or crayon. Easily assembled and easy to clean, all you need to add are your kids with their endless imagination and creativity. Click here for more about Melissa and Doug Easel.
4. Transformers: Dark of the Moon – Ultimate Optimus Prime
Suitable for ages 5+
If you know a Transformers fan, then this is the best Christmas toy 2011: the super sized 22” Ultimate Optimus Prime, hero of the Autobots, with three playing modes featuring electronic extras making his weapon lights glow, activating battle sounds and the iconic phrase “I am Optimus Prime” – superb! Click here for more about Transformers: Dark of the Moon – Ultimate Optimus Prime.
5. KidKraft Majestic Dollhouse
Suitable for ages 3+
The ultimate dollhouse, with eight magnificently detailed rooms, 35 pieces of beautifully crafted furniture – including the household cat – and able to accommodate most fashion dolls up to 12” tall such as Barbie or Bratz, this super size home is just the perfect Christmas toy for your little princess, and big enough for her to share with siblings or friends. Click here for more about KidKraft Majestic Mansion Dollhouse.
6. Angry Birds: Knock On Wood Game
Suitable for ages 5+
A real life version of the phone app phenomenon, that gets you to build castle structures and then launch Angry Birds at them to destroy them and get your revenge against the egg-stealing pigs! If you’re a fan of the phone app, you’ll know what that all means, if not, all you need to know is that this is tons of fun for all ages – great for all the family to join in after Christmas dinner. Definetly one of the top Christmas toys 2011. Click here for more about Angry Birds: Knock On Wood Game.
7. Nerf Vortex Nitron Blaster
Suitable for ages 8+
A must-have on every boy’s Christmas toy wish list, the Nerf Vortex Nitron is the ultimate fully automatic disc blaster, with extra long-range capabilities and compatible with other Vortex and N-Strike products allowing you to customize it, with a totally cool sci-fi feel to it for 21st Century games of goodies v baddies! Click here for more about Nerf Vortex Blaster.
8. Vtech Kidizoom Spin & Smile Digital Camera
Suitable for ages 3+
The most advanced digital camera for kids on the market, the Vtech Kidizoom – available in pink or blue – is PC and Mac compatible and offers 4 excellent functions: photography, photo editing, movie making and gaming! And the special rotating lens means kids can even take photos of themselves! Click here for more about Vtech Kidizoom Twist Camera.
9. Sing-A-Ma-Jigs Duets
Suitable for ages 3+
The latest addition to the adorable Sing-A-Ma-Jigs range from Mattel/ Fisher-Price, these kooky-cute plush character pairs sing, harmonize together and speak “jibber jabber”. Collect them all and start a band! A great gift for both kids and adults, bringing a bit of silly Christmas cheer to your home! Click here for more about Sing-A-Ma-Jigs Duets.
10. Rory’s Story Cubes
Suitable for ages 8+
One for the whole family, use the story cubes to unleash the creative story teller within and enjoy the hilarious consequences as you build up stories based on the images on the cubes! Lots of holiday family fun, and an excellent way to get away from the Christmas television for an hour or two. Click here for more about Rory’s Story Cubes.
11. Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Dolls
Suitable for ages 4-8
The latest addition to the Lalaloopsy range are two original dolls re-invented with wacky bendy hair that your kids can fashion and sculpt into different styles. The two versions available now – Lalaloopsy Jewels Sparkles and Lalaloopsy Sugar Crumbs Cookie – are sure to be much in demand by little girls this Christmas! Click here for more about Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Dolls.
12. Air Swimmers Shark and Clownfish
Suitable for ages 3+
Here at Tommy’s Toys we’re pretty certain that the Air Swimmers are going to be a huge hit on this year’s Christmas toy charts. Basically they’re massive helium inflated fish (a shark or a clownfish) that can be operated by remote control – what’s not to like?! Click here for more about Air Swimmers Shark and Clownfish.
13. Sesame Street Let’s Rock Elmo
Suitable for ages 18 months – 4 years
Now your little rock stars can get musical with Elmo, our favourite little Sesame Street Muppet, sings and plays six rockin’ tunes with his microphone, drum set and tambourine. There’s a bit of Christmas magic here too as Elmo “instinctively” understands which of his instruments you give him and you can join in the fun playing them too! Click here for more about Sesame Street Let’s Rock Elmo.
14. Monster High: Dead Tired Lagoona Blue Doll and Hydration Station Playset
Suitable for ages 6+
Girls who don’t like sweetie-pie dolls, the Monster High fashion dolls are for you! They are the teenage children of our favourite monsters, and this Lagoona Blue (daughter of the Sea Monster) is one of the latest additions to the Dead Tired range, all ready for bedtime in her Hydration Station! Click here for more about Monster High: Dead Tired Lagoona Blue Doll and Hydration Station Playset.
15. Dr Who 11th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver Replica
Suitable for ages 5+
For Dr Who fans this is the latest sonic screwdriver (each doctor has his own) and part of the doctor’s essential kit. Accurately replicated and with LED lights and sound effects, a super stocking filler for time travellers of all ages! Click here for more about Dr Who 11th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver Replica.
16. Syma Apache Helicopter
Suitable for ages 8+
This super cool remote control helicopter has got to be one of the best Christmas gifts for boys, both young and old. Despite its dinky size – it can fit into the palm of your hand – it can fly in 6 directions, is easy to control and is built from thick plastic to withstand the inevitable crashes! Perfect for first time fliers! Click here for more about Syma Apache Helicopter.
17. Fisher-Price Go Baby Go! Poppity Pop Musical Dino
Suitable for ages 6 months – 3 years
Of all the new stuff out there this holiday season for babies, this is our favorite: the Fisher-Price Go Baby Go! Poppity Pop Musical Dino helps improve three modes of development (eye-hand coordination, fine and gross motor skills, leaning cause and effect) and is all round great fun! Click here for more about Fisher-Price Go Baby Go! Poppity Pop Musical Dino.
18. Cars 2: Finn McMissile
Suitable for ages 4-8
Inspired by the Disney/Pixar film, Cars 2, this is the super sleek British Secret Agent car Finn McMissile complete with working missiles, top-secret weapons, sound effects and speaking phrases from the movie. If your kids loved the movie, they will love this toy. Click here for more about the Cars 2: Finn McMissile Toy Car.
19. Smokey the Fire Truck
Suitable for ages 3+
Possibly the best Christmas toy for fire-fighting heroes! This interactive fire truck, with his fantastic “water” ball canon, is a cross between a traditional push along truck, a transformer type toy and a robot. Programmed with 95 phrases and 4 songs and with three playing modes, this is a fire truck like no other! Click here for more about Smokey the Fire Truck toy.
20. Fijit Friends
Suitable for ages 6+
A big hit on toy lists this Christmas, the Fijit Friends are the interactive dancing talking robot toys that are sure to be a winner with young girls everywhere. There are four different Fijit Friends each with a different personality, who delight and entertain as they respond to your voice and to your music. Click here for more about Fijit Friends.
