This Christmas parents will be looking for the latest trends in toys. Retailers are going to present their best to entice customers to shop this holiday shopping season. Another exciting development is the focus on recession-friendly toys. Basically, the toy industry knows that it is one of the most vulnerable during economic downturns, so it looks to make buying toys worthwhile. This provides many opportunities for eager parents who are still looking to provide their children with great Christmas gifts, even on a shoestring budget. This article will explore some of the popular toy trends for 2009; however, there are also more that may become surprise favorites this holiday season.
Remote control toys are still very popular toys. This Christmas, many of the most popular brands will definitely be less expensive and within your budget. A great example is the extreme Micro RC helicopter. This remote control helicopter is small, lightweight, and highly durable, allowing for both indoor and outdoor play. The best part is the cost. You can buy it now for around $40. This is a huge discount on previous models that were easily double the current price. This isn’t the only remote control toy to see a major price cut. There are remote controlled cars and boats that can also be purchased at similar prices.
There is also a trend of major reappearances of toys from previous holiday shopping seasons. Analysts predict that toys like Bop It and Hula hoops will once again be in high demand. Bop also reflects the miniaturization trend with a keychain version of the game. These toys are great because they are not only tried and true choices, but they are also cheaper now than in previous seasons.
Eco-friendly toys are another big toy trend. Recycling technology has come a long way and more and more products are being made from recycled materials. The toy industry is no different. Whether it’s stuffed toys or toy trucks, there are plenty of new, environmentally friendly toys made from 100% recycled materials. The best part is that they are quite affordable. In this way, you will be able to buy gifts that are not only cheap but also good for the planet.
There are also some interesting trends with video games and their consoles. This season, all the major video game companies are slashing the prices of their consoles. That includes every console, from the PS3 to the Nintendo Wii. So if you were holding off on buying one for the kids, now is one of the best times to do it. There’s also the fact that there are some new games and accessories available. Nintendo Wii now has an accessory that provides more precise control needed for new games like Wii Resort.
Another hot toy trend is toys that you can move with your mind. There is already a cost war between the two toys on the market that has started to drive prices below $80. The one to look for is the Mindflex. This uses brain wave sensors to move a ball through a challenging obstacle course.
If you want to do something extra special, you can ask for a Santa Call. This allows your children to talk to Santa Claus himself! It can be ordered online and is very affordable. This will give your kids some Christmas magic.