Top Christmas Toys 2008
A lot of the Top 12 Gifts for Christmas 2008 are still hugely popular today, and with names like Ben 10 and Bakugan in both lists you can see that kid's tastes haven't changed massively in a year. 
The Top 12 Most Wanted Christmas Gifts 2008
Baby Born with Magic Potty
Your child can have lots of fun playing Mummy with the Baby Born with Magic Potty, it's just like a real baby, and will be one of the most popular gifts for Christmas! They can feed baby a bottle, change his nappy and then bath him and put him to bed - or her, as there are boy and girl versions to choose from. The special potty has flashing lights and even realistic flushing sounds! Sing her a lullaby when she cries and watch her eyes close as she falls asleep. 
Bakugan Starter Pack
Bakugan is easy to learn but takes a lifetime to master! The Bakugan Starter Pack comprises 3 Morphing Marbles and 3 metal Gate cards, and the skill is to roll your marble accurately into the metal gate so it transforms into a powerful Bakugan warrior - then learn the strategy of where to place your Gate cards, as each one affects the battle differently. Kids love this simple but ingenius game! 
Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix
The coolest accessory for any Ben 10 fan - in the TV show Ben discovers that by using the watch he can transform into alien superhero, each with their own unique powers. Using the sounds and lights in the Ben 10 Deluxe Omnitrix you have to defend yourself when Vilgax attacks - be sure to choose the right alien for the job and you may win bonus points, but it's a race against time! 
Catcha Beast!
The latest craze from Japan, Catcha Beast is an exciting electronic game with a built-in digital compass - you must rotate your entire body 360° to search for invisible beasts living in the atmosphere. Once you find one the meter on the screen will tell you where it is, and you have to reel it in and carefully train it to use in battles and capture other beasts. Over 100 beasts to catch and trade if you have both the red and blue versions! Shapingup to be one of the most popular gifts for Christmas. 
Cupcake Maker
You can have hours of fun cooking with the Girls Gourmet Cup Cake Maker! Add water to your mixture, place it in the microwave-safe container and within seconds you've got a delicious cup cake ready to enjoy! Make sure you decorate it though, this is the fun part - choose your favourite cupcake liner print, sprinkles for the top and watch as the cupcake icer gives you a perfect swirl on the top. 
Elmo Live
Everyone's favourite Sesame Street character has come to life - this brilliant new toy tells stories and jokes, sings and plays games, a truly interactive experience! Elmo Live waves his arms, moves his head and even crosses his legs when he sits down - just tickle or squeeze Elmo's tummy, foot, nose or back to get him started. As he laughs, sneezes, blows kisses and says "I Love You", kids will feel they've got a true friend in Elmo! 
Biscuit, My Lovin’ Pup
All kids love a puppy - well now they can have their very own. The Fur Real Biscuit My Lovin' Pup is a life size Golden Retriever who acts just like the real thing, listening and responding to your voice. Tell him "sit" or "lie down" and he'll obey, and Biscuit will even offer you his paw for a handshake if you ask him to! Comes with adoption certificate to register online, and make him officially yours. 
High School Musical Got the Moves Dance Mat
When it comes to High School Musical you've either 'Got the Moves' or you haven't - now you can learn with this easy-to-use dance mat that uses flashing lights to teach you the moves to 4 songs from the hugely successful movies. Graduate through the difficulty levels from Beginner to Star and then to Superstar, having fun and keeping fit as you go. Any fan of High School Musical is going to have hours of pleasure with the High School Musical dance mat. 
In the Night Garden Upsy Daisy and Her Chase and Play BedKids love the magical world of In The Night Garden, and Upsy Daisy and her Chase n Play Bed will have them captivated too. When you place Upsy Daisy in her bed she closes her eyes and the bed gently rocks her to sleep - aaah - then as soon as she's awake her bed starts to run around the room, playing the In The Night Garden music as your little one chases after it in delight! The In the Night Garden Upsy Daisy Bed is suitable age 18m+. 
My Life Console
My Life from Playmates Toys is your own virtual world in a beautiful palm-sized package - create your own character, play games, go shopping and meet up with friends, anything is possible in the My Life world you create! You choose everything about yourself - style, size, even the colour of your eyes, and you can create your own pet to care for too. The My Life Console is great, safe and fun for the modern girl. 
Rescue Pets Swim to Me Puppy
Puppies are certainly popular this year - the Rescue Pets Swim to Me Puppy is a cute little stray that swims all day, or so they say! Put him in the water and he'll swim - he comes with his own goggles and towel too - then take him out and he walks around. Rescue Pets Swim to Me Puppy is 9 inches tall and comes with an adoption certificate you can fill out online to make him your very own. 
Star Wars Clone Trooper Voice Changer
Any Star Wars fan will love this Star Wars Clone Trooper Helmet, a fantastic replica of a Clone Trooper's headgear as featured in The Clone Wars. Strap this on and you're ready to set off on your mission, with amazing sound effects and Clone Trooper battle commentary - phrases like “Get ready to turn those clankers into scrap metal!” - and the best bit of all, the Clone Trooper Voice Changer will make you sound just like a trooper yourself, with realistic radio static effects. One of the all-round popular gifts for Christmas. Home | Baby | 2-5 Years | 6-9 Years | 10-14 Years | 15 Years + | Top 12 Toys | Sitemap |