The official beginning of the 2009 holiday shopping season is only a few weeks away. Major toy and retail stores have started to announce their ‘Hot Toys’ lists; the toys and games that will be on many kids’ wish lists this season. With today’s challenging economy, the prices of many kids’ toys are being reduced to draw in more customers. One recent survey showed that many consumers will be starting their holiday shopping a bit earlier this year to make their money stretch further.

There are many older kid’s toys that are being brought back with bigger and more exciting features. There are new boys’ toys, girls’ toys and toys for both genders. There are many boys and girls that have fun with the very same toys. Kids today are very well aware of the toys available today and have their opinions as to what they like and don’t like. Sometimes it can seem like a child’s holiday gift list goes on forever and knowing some of the most popular toys on the market today, helps gift givers decide on what gifts they will be giving their loved ones.

The following are popular children’s toys and games that are expected to be big for this 2009 Christmas:

Boys Toys

1. Ben 10 Alien Force Kevin Levin’s Action Cruiser. Just like his muscle car, but loaded with new unique features.
2. GX Racers Tightrope Terror Track Set. A track full of high-flying stunts!
3. Bakugan Battle Pack. Answer calls to brawl and decide the galaxy’s fate.
4. VTech Kidizoom Multimedia Pink Digital Camera + Free Travel Bag. Take pictures to preview and edit; also play built-in games.
5. Battle Strikers Starter Set Series 1 Tsunami. The new generation of battling tops.
6. Playskool Kota and Pals Monty T-Rex. Soft and snugly, responds to touch, movements and sounds and that are lifelike.

Girls Toys

1. Peppa Pig’s Princess Palace. Beautiful home for Princess Peppa and her family.
2. VTech Kidizoom Multimedia Blue Digital Camera + Free Travel Bag. Takes pictures that you can preview and edit; also play built-in games.
3. Disney Princess: Just One Kiss Princess Tiana Doll. Play out scenes from the Disney’s The Princess and the Frog.
4. Little Mommy Baby Ah-Choo. Sneezes, wheezes and sniffles.
5. Dance around Dora. Interactive Dora dressed in crystals.
6. Peg Perego Polaris Trail Princess Ride-On. ATV ride-on for 2 people.
7. Littlest Pet Shop – Cozy Care Adoption Center. Keep pets healthy and well-fed.

Children’s Toys and Games for both boys and girls

1. Sylvanian Families Caravan. Everything needed for staying away from home.
2. Monopoly City. Build a city inside the board game as the game is played.
3. Lego Games Minotaurus. LEGO® Games that you build, play and change.
4. Bendaroos. Shape ’em, Stick ’em, Wrap ’em, No stains, glue, or mess!
5. Color Me a Song from Crayola Beginnings. Create music with scribbles. The faster the scribbles, the faster the song!
6. Fisher Price Elmo Live Encore. Elmo does more in his encore. Life-like furry friend with the magic of the original Elmo Live but with new surprises.

Author Bio: Jenny Talorman is an amateur writer with a special interest in education, young development and educating others on a range of topics which include; education, the role of toys and games in development, young peoples’ issues and even baking.

Category: Parenting
Keywords: Childrens toys, kids toys, toys & games, boys toys, girls toys