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Toy Retailers Association Reveals Dream Dozen Toys For Xmas 2011

Wed, 26 Oct 2011

The Toy Retailers Association has announced its list of the dozen toys it expects to top the sale charts in the run-up to Christmas 2011.

This year’s items include a mixture of electronic toys and more traditional children's favourites, with prices ranging from £19.99 to £80.99.

Among them are a dog that defecates and a doll that lives in a hydration tank to stay constantly moisturised, as well as favourites such as Fireman Sam, Elmo and a Nerf gun – the Vortex Nitron Blaster.

Other items predicted to be best-sellers include Fijit Friends, a fluffy interactive rabbit toy that reacts when it is cuddled, a light sabre and the LeapPad Explorer – an interactive tablet aimed at four- to nine-year-olds.

The Toy Retailers Association's "Dream Dozen" toys list in full:

• Doggie Doo (£24)

• Fijit Friends (£54.99)

• Fireman Sam Pontypandy Rescue Set (£29.99)

• Kidizoom Twist (£49.99)

• LeapPad Explorer (£78.99)

• Lets Rock Elmo (£69.99)

• Milky the Bunny (£59.99)

• Monster High Lagoona's Hydration Station (£39.99)

• Moshling Tree House (£19.99)

• Nerf Vortex Nitron Blaster (£44.99)

• Ninjago Fire Temple (£89.99)

• Star Wars Ultimate Force Tech Lightsaber Assortment (£39.99)

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