We start our Christmas Shopping December 26th, that being said it is about to get nuts! Time to start hunting down those must have toys for Santa to put under the tree. Christmas time gets crazy and those hot new toys will become scarce. Who wants to relive the LeapPad hunt we had last year? Not me.
Toys’R’Us has put out their 2012 Holiday Hot Toy List and is taking reservations for these items. You will have the option to reserve these toys at TRU if you choose to. I can tell you know I know several items that will be on my hunt list. Wheather you’re into reserving the toys and paying *gulp* full full price or you’re wanting to taken on the challenge of the hunt, keep in mind that Amazon can be your best friend.
Consider adding these items to your Amazon Wish List and watching the prices. You can sign up for Amazon Prime and enjoy the Two Day Shipping that comes along with it. As you know Amazon prices can be crazy low or ridiculously high. All depending on the demand for the item. You’ll see this with the first hot toy from Disney listed below.
If you’re planning to purchase from Toys’R’Us, you’ll want to check out the 2 Day Shipping Offer they have through ShopRunner. This operates pretty much the same as that of Amazon, however, you have the option of using this service through several other popular online retailers. Check it out HERE.
Here is the list of the Top 15 Hottest Toys for the 2012 Holiday Season. Note that I have included the price from Toys’R’Us as well so you can better judge when the Amazon price is rockin’.
Disney Doc McStuffins Time For Your Check Up Doll: $64.12
Toys’R’Us Price: $64.12
Fisher-Price Jake and the Never Land Pirates – Musical Pirate Ship Bucky: $41
Toys’R’Us Price: $44.99
Lalaloopsy 12 inch Silly Hair Star Doll – Harmony B. Sharp: not available yet
Toys’R’Us Price: $69.99
Furby: $54
Toys’R’Us Price: $59.99
Gelarti Designer Studio: $24.99
Toys’R’Us Price: $24.99
LeapPad Explorer 2: $99.99 Amazon
Toys’R’Us Price: $99.99
LeapPad Explorer 2: $99.00 Walmart
* Note there are bundles available including a special edition Disney Princess Bundle!
Exclusive Micro Chargers Time Track Race Track: $55.70
Toys’R’Us Price: $29.99
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Secret Sewer Lair Playset: $199.99
Toys’R’Us Price: $119.99
Y-Volution YFliker F1 Scooter – Pink or Green & Black: not available
Toys’R’Us Price: $99.99
Nintendo Wii U: $599.99
Toys’R’Us Price: Price not listed.
*Releases 11/18/12. Pre-Order available on Amazon but not Toys’R’Us as of 9/19/12.
Hot Wheels Remote Control Terrain Twister: $95.54
Toys’R’Us Price: $99.99
LEGO Ninjago Epic Dragon Battle (9450): $118.74
Toys’R’Us Price: $129.99
1D Dolls (Sold individually): $19.99
Toys’R’Us Price: $19.99
Skylanders Giants Starter Kits: $74.96
Toys’R’Us Price: $74.99
Tabeo 7″ Tablet for Kids: $399.9
Toys’R’Us Price: $149.99
*Available for pre-order.
The retail price of the Wii U is $299.99.
Even the deluxe is only $349.
Thost $400-$500 prices on amazon are from third party sellers trying to rip people off.
How about some ideas for teens?
Boys or Girls?
I got 3 of them for my daughter last year we got her the leappad and i have to say it was a good investment..This year i have my christmas shopping already all done for her but i did get her a furby and the legos..i have to say she is my only child and yes you could say she is spoiled but i say she is well LOVE….I really dont like the lalaloopsy doll (yes my daughter has one) the head weighs around 2 pounds and the body is a rag doll..It is a good weapon my daughter uses it beat up her father…
I would love suggestions for a 12 year old boy. He has a PS3 and a Wii. I am getting him a Kindle Fire for reading and portable tablet purposes. However, I’m dry after that. 🙁
I would suggest Skylanders Giants from Activision.
A toy that boys could play using the PS3 or Wii.
http://www.skylanders.com/?gclid=CNqpv43Gv7MCFedxOgodlm8A5g