2008 Hot Toy New Trends
All toy companies are eager to increase sales in a stagnant market, $ 22,000,000,000, want to know which toys are hot for the year. Invariably, the toy trends for the year are strongly influenced by the Films being released that year. This year, there are some awesome icons vying for our attention – Indiana Jones, the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and Batman. Apart from these superheroes, the hot toy trends for 2008 also include dinosaurs, robots, musical toys and of course, web connected toys!
Apart from these, "Electronics and the Internet. That's what kids are obsessed about today," said Jim Silver, editor and co-publisher of Toy Wishes magazine. "They have an iPod, who are on Facebook and some are an email to five years."
1. Web Connected Toys
IToysWe all know and love Webkinz, the pioneer of the toy "virtual" revolution. Webkinz is still doing very well and now have joined a number of manufacturers toys. Russ Shining Stars, Ty Girlz, Barbie and now even TY Beanie Babies. Aside from dolls and stuffed toys, there is a new preschool game play very well built and technology. It's called the IToys Me2. Also noteworthy is clickable, a wonderful line of toys Technosource. Clickable integrates the virtual world of fairies Disney toys for girls. There are plenty of other web-related toys and dolls. My colleague, doll collecting guide, has a great article on the virtual doll trend.
2. Dinosaur Toys
Dinosaurs have been around for a while (remember the recent Pleo?), But certainly did its presence felt at the Toy Fair! Here is a dinosaur which was hard to ignore – Kota the Triceratops from Playskool. This creature is pretty easy up to about 40 meters and is equipped with sensors, which when activated, they do move the head, tail and horns. Children enjoy being in this fun (and very expensive) child. Another dino in the center of attention is the use of Mattel. D-Rex, a dinosaur remote control with lots of realistic sounds and movements intended to fascinate children this year.
3. Indiana Jones Toys
HasbroIndiana Jones is really something to look forward to this year. The Movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Crystal Skull is scheduled to be one of the hot movies of 2008. No wonder then, that Lego, Hasbro and the rest have gone by train from Indy! The plot the film has not yet been fully revealed. However, Lego had some wonderful sets based on Indiana Jones. The Indiana Jones LEGO sets include Indiana Jones Temple Escape, Indiana Jones Race for stolen treasure, Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb and Indiana Jones Motorcycle Chase. Some of Hasbro's Indiana Jones offerings include Mr Potato Head: Taters of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones Sound FX Whip and, of course, Indiana Jones action figures.
4. Science and Nature Related Toys
Jakks Pacifici noticed a variety of Scientific Games and nature-themed toys in the Toy Fair this year. Elmers (cola company) had some cool science kits represented by Bill Nye, the man of science. Scientific Explorer had a lot of fun kits to offer where children can experiment with fascinating stuff like bubbles, perfumes, volcanoes and much more. The biggie in the science category is none other than EyeClops from Jakks Pacific, which has updated versions (read the vision night and a greater increase) available. Also, Uncle Milton Ant Farm fame had some cool Indiana Jones able to demonstrate products.
5. Batman – The Dark Knight Toys
MattelThe new Batman movie, The Dark Knight is scheduled to be released later this year. Mattel has a number of toys related to Batman action figures and sleeve. The Stealth Batmobile and the Wayne Tech Tri Fire Blaster are must haves. Besides these two, there are plenty of options pretend play and Batman action figures from Mattel. Lego Batman also has some great themed construction toys for this year.
6. Toys Speed Racer
MattelSpeed Racer is a film of the franchise in which large Mattel has a great lineup of toys. I know I have a Hot Wheels Mach Morph 6 vehicles and an interactive center to offer as well as the Speed Racer Sky Jump Track Set among other toy vehicles. The film should arouse enthusiasm for racing toy cars and going to be huge. Lego also had some great games Speed Racer on display at Toy Fair. Personally, I think this is the free to take into account.
7. Animated Toys / Robots
Fisher-PriceOk, so now everyone must have heard of Elmo Live, right? Well, the animated toy trend seems to be very common this year with Elmo Live, Hasbro's Biscuit, Playskool's Kota the Triceratops, Tomy ISobot and more. As I on the subject, I should mention that just previewing an adorable duckling from Hasbro Furreal Friends line – it's too cute for words. Like me, it seems that everyone enjoys watching cartoons animals today!
8. Iron Man Toys
HasbroHasbro has a fantastic line of action figures based on Iron Man. This is another film in the franchise for this year is going to be popular with Marvel fans.
9. Green Toys
It is not Small wonder that everyone is focusing on healthy and safe play this year. The green is the predominant theme of toys with the companies that emerge from organic products. A toy that really liked was toys Plan Indonesia, which had a wonderful lineup of natural wooden toys. There were some toys made from recycled milk bottles from a company called Green Toys. They had tea sets, gardening and games of beach sand is put on display looks very attractive. I also noticed the line of Kapla planks of timber which falls into the "green" category. 12. Classic Toys – Many Anniversaries!
10. The Incredible Hulk Toys
HasbroThe Hulk was in a lot of places in the International Toy Fair 2008. Especially I loved the line of designs for children Hulk portable computers and educational toys. Hasbro has a fantastic line of Hulk toys including awaited Hulk Smash hands, a plush animated Hulk toy, conventional Hulk action figures, a Hulk power glow electronic mask, a Hulk dart blaster and more. It seems that green is very popular in more ways than one!
11. Musical Toys
Kid Designs for the last couple of years, based toys musical instruments have really grown in popularity. Remember Piano Wizard, Piano Made Easy, "I can play the guitar, Guitar Hero and other similar toys? This, along with musical toys based on celebrities like Hannah Montana and successful TV shows like American Idol and practically dominated the music scene toy. This year the trend continues with some more Hannah Montana toys, new DVD games based on American Idol (KIDDesigns has an impressive set of American Idol DVD) and more. Stay tuned. (Pun not intended)
12. Keyboard for toddlers, Spiderman Wallcrawler
The portable DVD player is built to withstand the abuse of a child. It has a TFT color screen 3.2 inch batteries rechargeable batteries with a lifespan of two hours, an anti-skip buffer, handles and a stand for display handsfree. The player that plays DVD and CD comes with a charger battery and power unit from the wall, a video output jack and a headphone jack.
13. Wall Crawler Spider-Man
"Wall Crawler Spider-Man "is an outstanding innovation from Hasbro. The remote control Spider-Man toys, which incorporates vacuum-pump technology, actually creeps higher and walls.
Last but not least, classic toys are very much in the forefront. This year, many classics were celebrating their anniversaries. Hasbro My Little Pony is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a birthday party at the beautiful showroom of Hasbro, with a cake cutting! Cabbage Patch Kids is celebrating its 25th anniversary too. The LEGO brick celebrates its 50th anniversary with a commemorative gold brick. Other brands to celebrate this year include Scholastic Clifford the Big Red Dog, the toy company Wham-O and Mary Meyer (who turns 75 this year). We'll finish with Mr. Potato Head Hasbro congratulating which is becoming 80 this year. Way to go!
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