Top Toys for Girls in 2012

Finding great toys and gifts for girls for Christmas 2012 does not need to be hard. To help, we have put together a starter list of some of the more popular toys for girls this year.

• Disney Princess & Me dolls - These large, eighteen inch dolls are valuable, but they're fun to have fun with , too. Imaginext Bigfoot the Monster - This large Bigfoot has fits, and may possibly be a massive hit with young boys.

Squinkies Cupcake Surprise Bake Shop - This is an amazing toy vending machine for children that will help teach them about money.

• Silly Bandz - You might think these were mainly a summer trend in 2011, but there are in all likelihood going to be a lot of holiday themed Silly Bandz coming out in the months ahead. 
• Fairy Triad Dome Terrarium - For smaller girls who really like fairies, this is destined to be a hit. The toy permits them to grow and maintain their own garden for fairies! 
• Scrabble Flash - NEW - A current variation of the vintage Scrabble, word lovers are going to have a great time with this refreshed, 21st century edition of the word game.
• Princess Castle Paper Dolls In-a-Box - This is a playhouse for paper dolls that includes the dolls. For a minimal price, a little girl in your daily life can have hours and hours of educational fun.
• Purpleicious - If you're looking for a gift under $15, this is a great book that 4 year old girls are going to love having read to them over and over again.
• Fairy Princess Castle - This is more of a tent than a castle, but that is not going to stop little girls from having tons of fun inside it.
• Ladybug Land - This toy won't be for all little girls, but for those with a curious and scientific nature, this is going to be a hit. Ladybug Land allows them to watch nature in action - up close in an enclosed kit.
• Hopscotch Rug - This classic outdoors game is brought indoors with the Hopscotch Rug. It makes clean-up easy and is loads of fun for four year old girls.

Educational Toys for Girls

Count & Learn Cookie Jar - Created by Learning Journey, this friendly and fun looking cookie jar can help your preschooler with their numbers. Alphabet Sound Puzzle - This is put out under the Melissa & Doug brand. Beyond being a hit with preschoolers for that reason, it's also a great way for them to practice their letters. 100 Wood Blocks Set - You can get these from Melissa & Doug or other toy companies. You'll want to make sure they're safe for preschoolers - no small or sharp parts - but you should have a lot of options here. Blocks are a great way for small children to develop skills necessary to successful in life.

 Leapster Explorer - This is the leading edge when it comes to learning toys for preschoolers. If you want them to learn tech as well as basic skills, this is a great way to go. With many different cartridges available, there's something for everyone ages 4 to 9. Hasbro Playskool Alphie - This is a cool toy that has been brought back from toy history. If you want something other than Leapster, this toy robot is good for preschoolers.

• A lot of LEGO sets are popular this year, but a lot of boys are loving the LEGO Hogwarts building set and the LEGO Offroad Power 5893 set.

Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Mr. Squiggles - Yes, these cute little robot pets are still around - and hot as ever with small boys. These are great, inexpensive toys that are set to be even more hot in 2012. LEGO Ultimate Building Set - 405 Pieces is a basic building block set that is going to be loved by most girls into LEGO bricks. It comes with a big tub to make clean-up easy. If you want to see if your little girl is going to like Lego bricks or not, this is a great way to introduce them to LEGOs.


If you have other ideas, leave a comment below. There you have it - a number of popular games and toys for Girls Age 2 to 13 for Xmas 2012.

Top Toys for Boys in 2012

Finding the best toys for boys in 2012 does not need to be difficult. We have put together some of the best gift ideas for boys of all ages.

• Fisher-Price Laugh And Learn: Learn And Move Music Station - This is a simple musical interactive toy that connects to the TV where your child's favorite characters come to life - which can encourage active learning. When it comes to learning toys, you want something fun that will teach them as well.
• Playskool Chuck My Talking Truck - Fun and fully-motorized vehicle toy plays over 40 phrases and sounds. When you lift his dump bed, press his bumper or press his top and he drives when you call him
• Loopz - Mattel - This could be described as a memory game with lighting effects that work with motion detecting devices. Just like a great number of other tech toys this holiday season, the cost on this toy is surprisingly inexpensive - which happens to be fabulous!.
• Turtle Shells - A first color matching memory game is Fun for all ages. Designed to give the young player a first experience playing competitive games. Each game in the series offers fun, imaginative game play for preschoolers to share together or with their families. Designed for ages 3-6, there are simple rules, no reading skills required, and variations of play in each box.
• Rubik's Cube Slide - An update of the ageless Runik's Cube - now thirty years old. Happy birthday to Rubik's Cube! It is not difficult if not out of the question to disassemble it as well.
• Kung Zhu Hamsters - If you remember Zhu Zhu pets, they are back in 2011 and hotter than ever. There have been a certain amount of improvements, but they should be less complicated to find. There is a totally new battle arena playset out this holiday season additionally.
• Imaginext Bigfoot the Monster - This large Bigfoot has fits, and may possibly be a massive hit with young boys.
• Monopoly City - The innovative new, 21st century variation of Monopoly is a fantastic board game for older children.
• Hot Wheels Stealth Rides - This miniature Remote controlled vehicle from Mattel is actually priced under thirty dollars. That makes it a perfect value. This is on top of it being a whole lot of fun for Teens.
• Nerf N-Strike Stampede Blaster - Nerf toys are classic in numerous various ways. This is a fresh new Nerf gun that is both safe and wonderful for young children. You really want to make sure that you get hold of the best one as you will find a handful of different types on the market. Also look into the Nerf N-Strike Vulcan EBF-25 Blaster.
• Paper Jamz Guitars - This is an great new toy out there WowWee. They are guitars and drum sets that are produced out of plastic and cardboard. They have an awesome sound and boys and girls, tweens and teens| all really like them. They are priced good - below thirty bucks - and come in 12 unique styles. These might be one of the coolest toys this Christmas.
• Lego Mind Storm - This is the dream toy for any young boy - or girl - who is into robotics. It's a little expensive, but when you consider what is included and what you can do with it, it's really amazing.
• Nintedo Wii - This is one of the most popular toys and games for this shopping season. There are so many great games available, even educational games. If you want something for Teens that is going to leave them happy, get the Nintendo Wii.
• Count & Learn Cookie Jar - Created by Learning Journey, this friendly and fun looking cookie jar can help your preschooler with their numbers.
• Alphabet Sound Puzzle - This is put out under the Melissa & Doug brand. Beyond being a hit with preschoolers for that reason, it's also a great way for them to practice their letters.
• 100 Wood Blocks Set - You can get these from Melissa & Doug or other toy companies. You'll want to make sure they're safe for preschoolers - no small or sharp parts - but you should have a lot of options here. Blocks are a great way for small children to develop skills necessary to successful in life.
• Leapster Explorer - This is the leading edge when it comes to learning toys for preschoolers. If you want them to learn tech as well as basic skills, this is a great way to go. With many different cartridges available, there's something for everyone ages 4 to 9.
• Hasbro Playskool Alphie - This is a classic toy that has been brought back and modernized. If you want an alternative to Leapster for whatever reason, this toy robot is great for preschoolers. It helps them learn in a fun way.
• The The World Smallest Palm Size Micro Alloy Shark Helicopter is small in size, but big in fun, which is why it's so popular for boys of all ages in 2012.
• For younger boys who love Batman, the Fisher-Price Super Friends Batcave is a great play set.
• For older boys, the LEGO Minotaurus Game is a lot of fun and selling like hotcakes right now. It's a LEGO board game that your kids can create.
• When it comes to Toy Story 3 toys, the Toy Story Talking Buzz Lightyear is big again this year. Make sure you remember batteries!
• For outdoor riding toys, the John Deere Gator HPX Ride-On is a very popular toy for boys in 2012.
• Tween and teen boys will go gaga over the Eyeclops Night Vision Stealth Goggles V2
• Younger boys who aren't big enough for a Wii, will love the Fisher Price Smart Fit system. You will need a television to hook it up to, but this shouldn't be a problem.
• A lot of LEGO sets are popular in 2012, but a lot of boys are loving the LEGO Hogwarts building set and the LEGO LEGO Building Fun 5549 set.
• Mindflex Game is selling quickly. You might want to pick this one up when you see it.
• Vtech Kidizoom Multimedia Digital Camera (Camouflage) - With a cool color scheme, and the ability to take real digital pictures, this kids digital camera is sure to be a hit with any five year old boy.
• Kid Galaxy Morphibians Gator Radio Control Vehicle - For kids 5 years old and older there haven't been too many RC toys in the past. Today, the Morphibians line lets little boys have the fun of RC cars without the fear of breaking small parts on more expensive models.
• Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster Mr. Squiggles - Yes, these cute little robot pets are still around - and hot as ever with small boys. You may want to check out the new Kung Zhu hamsters that are geared up for battling. Either way, these are great, inexpensive toys that are set to be even more hot in 2012.
• LEGO Ultimate Building Set - 405 Pieces - This basic building block set is a classic toy that is going to be loved by most five year old boys. It comes with a big tub to make clean-up easy. If you want to see if your five year old is going to like Lego bricks or not, this is a great way to introduce them to LEGOs.
• MATCHBOX Rocky the Robot Truck - Ah, the good old dump-truck updated at last. Most 5 year old boys are going to love playing with this truck that dumps and has tons of other features.
• Playtime Sheriff Woody - This very large (16 inch) Toy Story Woody doll has a string that makes Woody say a bunch of different phrases - to the delight of most little boys.

And that's our list - a few popular toys and games for Teens for this holiday season. If you have other ideas, leave a comment below.