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Nothing says Christmas morning like a stocking of presents shaped like boxes of toys! Gadget girl Tee Twyford, editor of Flossie.com, previews three of the hottest toys to be released this year, sure to make it on to your Christmas wishlist and under your tree this festive season...
The Screature
Best for: Boys and for guarding the rest of the present
haul
The Screature uses an infrared sensor to "sense" and "attack" his
prey with your help. Reach for his nose and you'll send him
snapping. Make him angry and he'll rise up, puff out his frills and
really let you know who's boss. He's not all angry dinosaur though,
pat him on the back and he'll practically purr with delight, or set
him up in guard mode to keep annoying siblings out of your
room.
Wishlist worthy: Definitely! A bit more pricey than a pure
novelty gift - but delivers more than that too!
RRP $89.99
Stockists: Available at
the Warehouse and Toy World
nationwide
Fisher Price Elmo Tickle Hands
Best: Come-back kid and for little people with little
hands.
"Get caught red-handed". The latest incarnation of Tickle-me-Elmo
puts you centre stage. Put the furry red "hands" on to go tickle
crazy! When the glove with Elmo's face touches a surface (i.e.
someone else) they start to giggle and vibrate and scream with
laughter.
Wishlist worthy: Not as cute as the original Tickle-Me-Elmo
(although that depends on the user/wearer potentially?), but bonus
points for interactivity with the Tickle Dance and the Facebook
Tickle-Grams.
RRP: $69.99
Stockists: Available at
the Warehouse and Toy World
nationwide
Zhu Zhu Pets
Best for: Girls and the 'Tamagotchi' trophy for best
'pre-Christmas hype'
Forget the Furbies and Tamagotchies, this year, furry little
robotic hamsters known as Zhu Zhu pets, are
the toy to have
this Christmas. They're flying off the shelves in Europe and the US
- with 700,000 of the tiny hamsters and play sets having been sold
in the UK alone at the beginning of this month with some stores
reportedly selling out of all stock within an hour and a half.
Because of international demand, New Zealand toy stores won't stock
the Zhu Zhu Pets until early next year, however gadget girl Tee has
secured some of the only ones in the country to preview today - and
has one to giveaway!
Wishlist worthy: For the 'keeping up with the Jones' factor'
definitely - but the low price point means they're a
recession-friendly piece of fun.
RRP: TBA - touching down in New Zealand early next
year
Stockist:
Planet Fun
Flossie has a HUGE Christmas toy giveaway worth $1,450, the perfect kick-start to your Christmas shopping. Head to the Flossie.com homepage to find out more...
