5 Kids Christmas Gift Ideas
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Choosing the perfect Christmas gifts for kids can be a challenge. Fortunately, the Toy Retailers Association in the UK released an official list of toys that are set to be the bestsellers for 2011. These predicted bestselling toys are known as the Dream Toys 2011, and most of these toys are available and popular in Australia too.
The online guide below will highlight a few of the top Dream Toys 2011 for kids this Christmas.
1. Let’s Rock Elmo Christmas Toy
Let’s Rock Elmo is one of the most popular Christmas toys this year in Australia. This fun doll comes with a microphone, a drum set and a tambourine. It is recommended for pre-school age children who will enjoy choosing which of the two instruments Elmo should play. The doll has sensors to recognise which instrument the child gives him. Elmo is also designed to interact with other instruments which you can purchase separately for him as well.
This high tech doll will recognise which instrument the child is playing, whether it’s the Let’s Rock keyboard, guitar or microphone, and he will play along with them. Elmo also sings six different rock songs, so kids can all grab instruments and form a band with Elmo. The Let’s Rock Elmo doll is recommended for ages 18 months and up.
2. Monster High Dead Tired Doll for Christmas
The Monster High Dead Tired doll Draculaura is likely to be one of the hottest toys this Christmas season in Australia. Draculaura is one of several Dead Tired dolls in the Monster High series. They can add some serious fun to any sleepover party, with their trendy pajama party fashions. The dolls are fully articulated so they can pose in a wide variety of positions. The Draculaura doll comes with an eye mask, a sleepover outfit and an accessory.
These dolls have small parts and could pose a choking hazard for young children. They are not intended to be played with by kids under 3 years of age. The Dead Tired dolls are the coolest kid versions of some famous historic monsters. For example, Draculaura is Dracula’s daughter and Frankie Stein is the daughter of Frankenstein.
3. Nerf Vortex Nitron Blaster for Christmas
The Nerf Vortex Nitron Blaster will likely be one of the most popular toys for Christmas in Australia this year. This disc blaster uses the most advanced technology on the market today. For example, it features a cutting edge trigger which launches a group of discs in the direction of your target, even if the target is at long range. The Nitron also features an electronic scope which uses pulsating lights to help centre on your target. It comes with a 20 disc magazine, which combines with an on board magazine storage to cut your reloading time.
The extra discs and magazines are sold separately. Not only is the Nitron fully automatic, it also is totally customisable thanks to a unique rail system which can use N-Strike and Vortex accessories.
4. Nintendo 3DS Flaming Red Console for the Holidays
Video game fans in Australia may be hoping to find the Nintendo 3DS Flaming Red Console under their Christmas trees this holiday season. The new Nintendo 3DS console was first launched in Japan during the summer as the Red Flare, and is now available worldwide. It is the latest addition to a hot new 3DS line that includes the Aqua Blue and the Cosmo Black. There will also be two new games released by Nintendo just in time for the holidays.
Nintento is hoping that the flaming red console will help to make up for its Q2 earnings, which did not meet expectations. The new culture features a 3D depth slider, Nintendo 3D sound, wi-fi capability, a 3D camera, and a front and rear camera. It also has a unique 3D upper screen and a lower touch screen.
5. LeapPad Explorer for Christmas
The LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer is one of the bestselling children’s gifts for the holidays in Australia. This special learning tablet is designed for kids between the ages of 4 to 9. The LeapPad is built to be tough enough to stand up to use by young children, and it offers many functions which encourage a new generation to learn, read and get creative.
The LeapPad Explorer was released this summer, and it is expected by many to be one of the most in demand toys for the holiday season. The device runs on the Leapster Explorer cartridges, so there is a large catalogue to choose from. This tablet is perfect for tech savvy youngsters who love to read books, listen to music and play games on a tablet like the ones they see their parents using.
If you’d like to discover more info about Christmas gift ideas for kids, check out the links below:
More Gift Ideas
Yogee Toys Top 10 Gift Ideas – www.yogee.com.au 
Kids Spot Christmas Gift Ideas – www.kidspot.com.au
Where to Buy the Dream Toys 2011 List
1. Let’s Rock Elmo toy – Yogee Toys
2. Dead Tired Doll Draculaura from the Monster High – Fishpond
