10 TOYS you would want to find under the tree

Christmas is here, the holiday most loved by kids because of toys, toys, and more toys. But let’s admit it; it’s not just the kids who would love to get toys this Christmas. We have rounded up 10 of the top toys that every kid, and kids at heart, would want to see at the foot of the tree when they wake up on Christmas morning.

Christmas is here, the holiday most loved by kids because of toys, toys, and more toys. But let’s admit it; it’s not just the kids who would love to get toys this Christmas. We have rounded up 10 of the top toys that every kid, and kids at heart, would want to see at the foot of the tree when they wake up on Christmas morning.

Most of the toys that will be hot this season are adaptations of popular kiddie shows on cable, and rightly so. Take Dora for example, she is a positive figure emulated by kids, showing them that life is full of adventure, and should there be trouble like Swiper trying his tricks on innocent victims, there will always be people that you can depend on for help. So come on kids, let’s all say: “Swiper, no Swiping!”

1. Ben 10 Alien Creation Figure Set (P369.75). Cartoon Network’s Ben 10 is all the fuss this season and this little item that we found on the shelves of Metro Ayala seems to fit every little boy’s sock, which may be hanging by the window in lieu of an absent fireplace. Each pack has two original characters with an alien key (what it does, who knows what) and a special Ben 10 character card. Here we have Four Arms and XLR8, as well as Diamond Head and Grey Matter, but aside from these four they have more characters for you to collect.

2. Ben 10 Action Heroes (P999.75). We only found two characters for this set, but rest assured there are plenty more characters to complete your collection. The cool thing about this set is that you can actually launch it on air, or at least shoot DNA missiles. And if you should be more daring then the ultimate toy on the Ben 10 series would be the Omnitrix, which I was told is loaded with alien games. This, I still got to find here in Cebu’s many toy store paradise.

3. Bratz dolls. This could be the hottest item this season, not just for kids but for toy collectors as well. Why? Well, since Mattel won the battle against MGA (the creator of Bratz), most of the Bratz dolls in the US, and in some countries, I suspect, is being recalled. So expect that this dolls will become one of those hard-to-find items by next year, and the price soaring to the five figure mark (my prediction and may be baseless). So my advice, if you believe your toy to be an investment, well, the Bratz dolls would be the best investment this holiday season. Here we found two cute Bratz characters, Peyton and Nevaeh (P1,899.75). They are part of the Bratz World Twins series and come with accessories, a key chain and yes, their very own cats.

4. Disney Princess (P1,499.75). It’s your Disney princess characters come to life! This toy has a wand that will magically change the color of the skirt of your princess: from pink to blue and then to gold, or from yellow to rose and to gold. The necklace lights up to match the color of the skirt as well. Choose from a wide array of characters: they have Belle of Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, and so much more. The Disney Princess dolls are indeed everything that a little princess would dream of her doll.

5. Big Sister Dora (P1,799.75). Big Sister Dora, the bilingual doll, teaches young kids to care for babies. Squeeze Dora’s hand and she sings and speaks in Spanish and English. It comes with two cute babies which fit in Dora’s carrier. If you feed the twins, they make cute baby sounds. Try it, its fun and educational.

6. My Talking Backpack (P1,299.75). The Backpack is another character from the famous Dora The Explorer show at Nick Jr. It’s the best gift for your little adventurer. The backpack will be his guide, and if he presses Backpack’s mouth it talks and sings. It comes with a compass, a make-believe video camera, a map, and a cool telescope – everything that your little tyke would need to go on his little adventure.

7. VTEC’s Learning Laptop. The best way to prepare your kids for the rigors of a computer-dependent world is to give them a toy that looks and feels like a computer! VTEC’s Learning Laptop is loaded with learning fun including computer like graphics, light-up input keys, quality sound and built-in speaker, and a real mouse for easier access, auto leveling system, and a qwerty keyboard. It helps improve every kid’s developmental skills in language, math, logic, cognitive skills, and composition and memory. VTEC’s Learning Laptop is indeed the top choice for toys that teach.

8. Storytime Barney (P1,799.75). Who would not want a bedtime story before tucking in for the night? If mom and dad is not up to the task then Storytime Barney would be happy to read the bedtime story. Press on the book icon and hear Barney tell a story. Or press on the question mark icon for a quiz that will ask you to turn to the right page. Yes, the right page, because this Barney would know which page his book is opened. Storytime Barney is such a lovable toy from Fisher-Price, a great gift for your little toddler.

9. My Little Pony (P699.75). For kids three and up, My Little Pony Go to School with Cheerilee can fun and exciting. Get to dress up Cheerilee with two adorable outfits to choose from. And to make it more fun, you can mix and match the outfits. Make her the top student of the class by sending her to school. She has her own desk and books for her to study, and pompoms to cheer the school’s basketball team.

10. Hot Wheels Speed Racer (P999.75). The Speed Racer Wheelies from Hot Wheels will definitely fire up the track. Pull the string and it will pop a wheelie and race up the track. Make sure nothing blocks its way as it will surely fly insane. There are four models in the series which is definitely great to collect and race with your buddies. This Speed Racer Wheelie is a great gift for tykes 4 years old and up.

So you think we have not included the toys you think would be hot this Christmas? Well, head on to Metro Gaisano stores (Metro Ayala, Metro Colon, Super Metro Mandaue, Metro Lucena, Metro Legazpi and Metro Market! Market!) and be dazzled at the many choices of toys for Christmas.

Make sure to mention us when you make your purchase. Have fun this Christmas kids!