Toys R Us has released their top 15 toy picks for the 2015 holiday season.
Meccano MeccaNoid G15 KS: $399.99 or Meccano MeccaNoid G15: $179.99
Enjoy the wit and personality of a robot you built yourself with the Meccano MeccaNoid G15KS Personal Robot. The robot’s powerful and dynamic Meccabrain guides you through the building process and uses Learned Intelligence Movement (LIM) technology to learn new movements and responses based on how you move its arms and head. Control and program it with motion capture and a Ragdoll Avatar by downloading the free app to a smartphone (not included), and rebuild it into exciting new creations with its 1,188 parts.
Nerf N-Strike Modulus ECS-10 Blaster: $44.99 (list: $49.99)
Get a whole arsenal in one blaster with the motorized Modulus ECS-10 blaster! This incredibly flexible blaster has a targeting scope, drop grip and dual-rail barrel, and its many removable parts let you customize your blaster in more than 30 combinations. Load up the blaster’s 10-dart banana clip with the included darts and hit the battlefield in whatever configuration will make you the victor!
Guitar Hero Live: $99.99 (pre-order available)
It’s About to Get Real™ Guitar Hero® Live is here.
GH Live mode puts you onstage, looking out: you get a heart-stopping first-person perspective as a real crowd reacts to the notes you play. Or switch over to GHTV – a playable music video network, where you can play along in real time, discover new music, and challenge friends around the world.
Lego Dimensions: $99.99 (pre-order available)
Blend characters and storylines together in an ever-changing world with the LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack for Xbox One, which includes the LEGO Dimensions video game, a Toy Pad, LEGO Gateway building bricks, three mini figures and a Batmobile vehicle. The nefarious villain, Lord Vortech, has summoned helpers from different LEGO worlds to help him collect the Foundational Elements of the LEGO Multiverse, so he can become the supreme ruler of all. To do so, he opened an extraordinary vortex that suddenly appeared in different worlds, sweeping characters away. Place the included Batman, Gandalf and Wyldstyle mini figures onto the Toy Pad to take on the quest and work together to thwart Vortech’s attempts at ultimate control.
Star Wars Bladebuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber: $49.99
The definitive lightsaber of the Bladebuilders system provides kids with the unique components needed to create 100+ combinations from their imagination. The Jedi Master Lightsaber comes with a main Lightsaber featuring lights and sounds, two independently-lit lightdaggers, expansion hilt, two elbow connectors, dual connector, and cross connector. Combine with other Lightsabers in the BladeBuilders system (each sold separately) and imagine the thrill of battle with a custom Lightsaber! Requires three AAA batteries, included. Star Wars products are produced by Hasbro under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. Hasbro and all related terms are trademarks of Hasbro.
Paw Patrol – Paw Patroller: $51.99 (list: $59.99)
Your child will have a blast with the Paw Patrol Paw Patroller, which features a working elevator and a fully functional Command Center inside. Open up the front cab to sit four Paw Patrol pups in the driver’s seat, and load up to three vehicles for transport. When not in motion, open the truck to display six pups and their vehicles. Land Skye and her chopper on the landing pad (sold separately), or use Ryder and his ATV to zoom off to the rescue. Your little one can listen to exciting Paw Patrol sounds with the push of a button to bring his or her favorite crime-fighting puppy friends to life.
Fisher-Price Imaginext Ultra T-Rex: $94.99 (list: $99.99)
Your child can stomp through the prehistoric plains with the Fisher-Price Imaginext Ultra T-Rex. The three Power Pads engage different movements and cause lights and sounds for an exciting playtime experience. Make the T-Rex move forward on his own, raise him to his full height and shoot projectiles from his mouth at the included Imaginext figures. Let your child come up with fun dinosaur stories when playing with this multifunctional T-Rex.
Barbie Saddle ‘N Ride Horse: $44.99 (list: $49.99)
Watch Barbie go horseback riding with the Barbie Saddle ‘N Ride Horse, which features integrated mechanisms that enable Barbie to swing onto the horse automatically as it begins to walk with the push of a button. Barbie is released by pushing the button on her horse’s ribbon, and a horse brush is included for even more fun. The doll wears a patterned tunic, a denim cropped jacket, pink plastic pants and tall brown riding boots for a full equestrian ensemble. A removable pink helmet matches the pink saddle and reins for a complete fashionable look.
Little Live Pets Clever Keet: $50.99 (list: $59.99)
With the Little Live Pets Clever Keet, your child can enjoy tons of interactive fun with a bird that talks, sings and dances! The intelligent, realistic bird comes with a perch and swing for chatting with your child, as well as his very own cart that he can drive himself.
Shopkins Season 3 Fashion Boutique Playset: $34.99
Going Up! Spiral in style as you ride the Fashion Boutique elevator. See who’s in season as you open up the change room. Then ride the slide down to pick out a sweet treat to share! The Shopkins Fashion Boutique is the place to Spree!
Journey Girls 2015 Italy Holiday Doll – Giovanna: $49.99
Your little one will love to dress the Journey Girls 2015 Italy Holiday Giovanna Doll for a night of elegance and sophistication. Giovanna wears a long red ball gown with coordinating jewelry that adds a sparkling touch. Long gloves, a furry shrug, a clutch wristlet and shoes complete the outfit, and the Venetian mask adds an Italian accent for the magical ball that Giovanna attends for a fabulous night of dancing and fine dining. Other Journey Girls (sold separately) complete the set.
Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Take Care of Me Lambie: $49.99
Your little one can practice his or her doctor skills with the Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Take Care of Me Lambie, which features three triggers that activate over 50 responses from Lambie, including sounds, lights and magical movements. The plush Lambie will “Go Stuffed” after you are done taking care of her with the stethoscope, thermometer, otoscope and sticker bandages. Lambie will help tell your child what’s wrong and can sing or laugh when he or she presses her tummy.
Fisher-Price Smart Toy Bear or Monkey: $99.99
Watch your child learn and play with the Fisher-Price Smart Toy Monkey, which features speech recognition to remember your little one’s name, favorite colors and more. Smart Cards initiate a series of story, game and adventure suggestions from the toy and encourage your child to move and talk during playtime. The Smart Toy app, available on smartphones (not included), promotes parental involvement by enabling mom and dad to control the monkey and send commands, while keeping track of their child’s progress and activity.
Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo: $37.99 (list $39.99)
Get baby moving and learning with the Fisher-Price Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo, which features three different modes that are activated by pushing the colorful tummy or foot buttons. Dance ‘n Move Mode helps promote balance and core strength as BeatBo dances and plays energetic music. Learning and Games Mode helps baby develop basic skills, like identifying colors and counting, and the Customizable Sing-Along Mode enables you to record a phrase to be remixed into a song for your little one to bop along to.
Are any of these toys on your must buy list? I really love the Barbie Saddle ‘N Ride Horse and theFisher-Price Imaginext Ultra T-Rex.