12 Best Toys of 2007 from Toy Wishes Magazine
October 8, 2007 by Julie Bonner
Filed under Arts and Crafts, Children's Toys, Computer Games for Kids, Toddler Toys, Toy Talk, Video Games for Kids, Video Games for Teens
Toy Wishes Magazine has come out with a list of this holiday season’s hottest toys. They are called the “Hot Dozen”. There is definitely a theme to most of the toys. See if you can tell what it is.
1. American Idol Talent Challenge
DVD with 12 songs with and without vocals from the show – Talent Challenge lets you sing alone or with a star
Cool voice mixer attaches easily to your TV (cable included) and DVD player for just the right vocal blend
Use your DVD’s remote to select real judge’s comments from the show and to view outrageous auditions
Adjustable echo effect for pro vocal sound.
Comes with Microphone and AC adaptor
Price: $49.99
The Aqua Dots Super Studio has everything you need for the complete Aqua Dots experience. All you need is water and imagination Create multiple designs using the included templates. You can even create your own designs! Wow your friends with unique designs using Aqua Dots beads. Adding water makes the Aqua Dots magically come together. The built in dryer makes finishing off your creations quick and easy.
Price: $24.99
3. Barbie Girls
Finally, an MP3 player that is perfect for girls of all ages who can’t get enough of Barbie! Barbie Girls allows girls to connect to their favorite things: music, fashion, and going online. It’s the next generation of fashion doll play! This doll is actually an MP3 player that holds 512 megabytes of music, for young ladies with an eye for fashion and an ear for music! Just plug this USB MP3 player into your computer and transfer all your favorite songs for your listening pleasure. What makes this MP3 player so unique is that it allows hip young girls to customize how they want their Barbie Doll to look! Mix and match trendy clothes, change the hair color, and accessorize to the fullest with this hybrid of a doll and an MP3 player!
Price: Device: $59.99. Fashion Pack: $9.99. Deco Pack: $9.99
4. Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle
The third game from the Guitar Hero series is here, and ready to rock your face off. Channel your inner guitar god as you thrash your way through all sorts of venues, In addition to standard Guitar Hero features you know and adore, this game features all kinds of killer new options, such as the new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues. The expanded online multiplayer game modes will also allow axe-shredders worldwide to compete head-to-head for true legendary rock status. Best of all, check out the new songs! Fresh downloadable content will be offered on multiple platforms, and players can now shred to a set list from many of the greatest rock songs ever recorded.
Price: $119.99
5. Hannah Montana Singing Doll
Hannah Montana Doll Description:
Hear Hannah Montana sing her most popular chart topping songs.
There are 2 styles of Hannah Montana with 2 different songs for listening to your favorite pop star.
Comes with microphone, brush, poster, and bracelet or backstage pass.
The outfits are authentic outfits that are seen everyday on her hit t.v. show – Hannah Montana.
Choose from either Hannah singing, “Best of Both Worlds” or “The Other Side of Me”. Collect both dolls, sold separately.
Pop Star Stage descritpion:
Hannah’s stage has working lights and sound.
Plug for your Ipod and MP3 player (not included) allows girls to play all of Hannah’s songs directly from the stage.
Stage plays two of Hannah’s chart topping songs.
Girls can pretend they are Hannah Montana and sing to her music.
Comes with concert accessories to help Hannah put on a great show.
Price: Doll – $19.99 Stage – $59.99
6. Hasbro Nerf N-Strike Disk Shot
Get ready for some seriously fun target practice with the Nerf N-Strike Disk Shot. This set lets you take your shot at three different games, loading the disk launcher and shooting disks with your blaster gun. Recommended for children ages six and older, the ultimate targeting challenge is now safe and fun for kids.
Price: $49.99
Designed as the perfect complement to the original 3×3 cube, Rubik’s Revolution is an electronic cube that challenges both your speed and smarts. Rubik’s Revolution is a new kind of electronic cube that offers at least 6 different ways to play. It has multiple built-in games that features light, voice and sound effects. Each game has multiple levels to unlock and each challenges both your mind and dexterity. Additionally, this cube offers not only individual play, but also exciting multi-player gaming. Ready to capture the hearts and minds of puzzle lovers from ages 5 to 105.
Price: $19.99
Just because it’s raining, snowing or otherwise blustery outside, that doesn’t mean that your child can’t get the exercise she needs. The Fisher Price Smart Cycle combines the fun indoor activity of video game playing with the physical activity the great outdoors will give you. Designed for kids ages three to six, the Smart Cycle “physical learning arcade system” is an all-in-one stationary bike, video game console, and educational tool. Your little one will exercise her brain and her body — and have loads of fun in the process.
Price: $89.99
The SPOTZ MAKER lets you show off your own style and creativity! It’s so easy! In just 3 steps you can set your individual style: Choose it! Punch it! Twist it! Each Spotz is personalized by YOU because you choose the image inside and the colors showing off what’s unique about you! Of course, don’t forget you can LIGHT UP your favorite Spotz and decorate the Spotz Maker with cool Jotz! It’s all about you, your Spotz and your style!
Price: $29.99
10. Swypeout Online Battle Racing
Swypeout Battle Racing is a unique combination of collectible trading cards and an online car racing community website. Use your digital cards and pass them through the card swiper to instantly unlock and add cars and other accessories to your website, allowing you to challenge others around the world. Who will become the #1 ranked swypeout battle racing champion? Play smart to increase your chances of owning the title! Includes one card swiper, five digital cards and instruction booklet.
Price: $24.99
11. Transformers: Arm Blasters Roll Blaster
Hasbro Transformers Ultimate Bumblebee description:
The Hasbro Transformers Ultimate Bumblebee Figure is the premium movie-based Transformers toy on the market. Standing more than 14 inches tall, this action figure is more than deserving of the title “Ultimate.” With his sleek design, his battle and conversation sounds, and his advanced animatronics system, Ultimate Bumblebee is one of the most fully featured action figures you’ll ever find.
Transformers: Movie Air Vehicle Arm Blasters Roll Blaster description:
Take on the Autobots as one of the most powerful Transformers there is: Starscream. As second in command of the Decepticons, it’s your job to locate the AllSpark and conquer the world in the name of Megatron. Convert your supersonic jet into a mighty double blaster and begin the battle.
Fly into action as the evil Decepticon nemesis with this awesome Starscream jet vehicle that easily converts to a launching-dart arm blaster with just one pull! The pull-back handle gets you ready for dart-blasting action, and there?s even convenient dart storage under the wings. Blaster comes with 4 foam darts. Measures 15″ x 7″.
Prices: $29.99 and $89.99
Say goodbye to normal magnifiers! With the Jakks EyeClops Bionic Eye hand-held device, kids can view everyday objects at 200 times their regular size. Recommended for kids ages six and up, the EyeClops creates hours of endless play and exploration that’s fun for the entire family.
Price: $39.99
So there you have it, the top 12 toys of the season! What was the theme throughout? Technology…kids are all about technology.
I think they should come up with an ESPN Smart Cycle.
Good idea Marye! Our husband’s would get their exercise that’s for sure.
Lord that boy of mine has been asking for aqua dots for a year now. I’m so tired of it. Maybe I’ll break down and get him it for Christmas. I just don’t think he’ll like it as much as he thinks (I know him). Plus it seems like a lot of extra stuff would end up having to be bought for it. I’m on the fence.
Hey Jennifer. Mine have been asking for them too. My daughter went to a party where this was one of the activities. I can’t imagine how much that cost.
She came home with a really cute dog. They are pricey and yep, it’s one of those toys that you keep having to buy stuff for. I haven’t given in yet, but we’ll see…..
Where are the lead contaminated toys? LOL…..
board games: lol, good question. Maybe I’ll do a list of the 12 worst toys of 2007.
Hi Julie, Aqua Dots have been recalled due to a serious risk. They turn into GHB when ingested.
http://www.keepingthecastle.com/product-recall-aqua-dots/
Thanks Maricar — now I have a better reason not to get them. I may still have gotten them too and missed the recall so again thanks
Oh my goodness! Thanks Maricar. My kids have been begging for these. We have some my daughter made laying around somewhere. I need to find them asap. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll be sure and do a post about it today.
Hey Jennifer!
Boy am I glad we didn’t buy these.
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