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2008 Hot Toy New Trends
All toy companies are eager to sales in a stagnant market growing 22 billion U.S. dollars, they want to know which toys are "Hot" for the year. Invariably, the toy trends for the year are strongly influenced by films released that year. This year there are some great icons fight to our attention – Indiana Jones, the Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and Batman. Apart from these superheroes, the hot toy trends for 2008 including dinosaurs, robots, musical toys and of course Internet-connected toys!
Apart from this, "Electronics and the Internet. That's what kids are obsessed about today," said Jim Silver, editor and co-Toy Wishes magazine publisher. "They have an iPod, they're on Facebook and some are e-mailing by age five."
1. Web Connected Toys
IToysWe all know and love Webkinz, the pioneer of the "virtual toy" revolution. Webkinz is still doing very well and has now been joined by several other toy manufacturers. Shining Stars, TY Girlz, Barbie and now even Russ Ty's Beanie Babies. Besides dolls and plush toys, a brand new preschool game nicely handled play and technology. It's called Me2 of ITOY. It is also noteworthy Clickables, a wonderful line of toys from Techno Source. Clickables integrates the virtual world of Disney Fairies with toys for girls. There are a lot of other Web-connected toys and dolls. My colleague, the doll collecting guide, has a great article on the virtual doll trend.
2. Dinosaur Toys
Dinosaurs have been around for a while now, (remember the very recent Pleo?), But they certainly made their presence at the Toy Fair! Here is a dinosaur that was difficult miss – Kota the Triceratops from Playskool. This friendly animal is relatively high at approximately 40 meters and is equipped with sensors that, when activated, make him move his head, tail and horns. Kids will enjoy sitting on this playful (and very pricey) creature. Another dino in the spotlight will be used from Mattel. D-Rex, a remote controlled dinosaur with many different sounds and realistic movement aims to fascinate kids this year.
3. Indiana Jones Toys
Jones is really HasbroIndiana something to look forward to this year. The movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the building as one of the hot movies of 2008. It is no wonder that Lego, Hasbro and the rest have jumped on the bandwagon Indy! The plot of the film is not yet fully revealed. Still, Lego had some wonderful sets based on Indiana Jones. Indiana Jones LEGO Sets include Indiana Jones Temple Escape, Indiana Jones Race for the Stolen Treasure, Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb and Indiana Jones Motorcycle Chase. Some of Hasbro Indiana Jones offerings include Mr. Potato Head: taters of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones Sound FX Whip and of course Indiana Jones action figures.
4. Science and Nature Related Toys
Jakks PacificI noticed a wide variety of science kits and nature themed toys Toy Fair this year. Elmer (the glue holding) had some really cool science kits represented by Bill Nye, the science guy. Scientific Explorer kits have great pleasure to offer for children to experiment with fascinating things like bubbles, perfumes, volcanoes and much more. The biggie in the science category is nothing but EyeClops from Jakks Pacific, which has updated versions (read night vision and a higher magnification) available. Even Uncle Milton the Ant Farm fame had some cool Indiana Jones-based products to display.
5. Batman – The Dark Knight Toys
MattelThe new Batman movie, The Dark Knight is scheduled to be released later this year. Mattel has a host of Batman related toys and action figures their sleeves. Stealth Batmobile and the Wayne Tech Tri Fire Blaster are must-haves. Besides these two, there are a lot of pretend play options and Batman action figures from Mattel. Lego also has some great Batman themed construction sets for release this year.
6. Speed Racer Toys
Mattel Speed Racer is another big movie franchise on which Mattel has a great lineup of toys. I know that Hot Wheels car and a Morph Mach 6 an interactive helmet to offer as well as Speed Racer Sky Jump Track Set among other toy vehicles have. The movie should spark off a passion for racing and toy cars is going to be huge. Lego also had some great kits to see Speed Racer at Toy Fair. Personally I think this is the franchise to watch.
7. Animated Toys / Robots
Fisher PriceOk, so now everyone must have heard of Elmo Live, right? Well, the animated toy trend seems to be common this year with Elmo Live, Hasbro's Biscuit, Playskool's Kota the Triceratops, Tomy's ISobot and much more. While I'm on the subject, let me say that I'm just a cute duckling Hasbro's views FURREAL Friends line – it's too cute for words. Like me, it seems like everyone enjoys seeing animated animals nowadays!
8. Iron Man Toys
HasbroHasbro has a fantastic line of action figures based on the Iron Man. This is another movie franchise this year, which will be popular with Marvel fans.
9. Green Toys
It is no wonder that everyone focuses on healthy and safe to play this year. The "green" theme with many predominantly toy firms promoting their eco-friendly products. A toy manufacturer that I really liked was Plan toys in Indonesia, a wonderful line-up of the natural wooden toys had. There were some toys made from recycled milk bottles from a company called Green Toys. They had tea sets, garden sets and beach sand on the screen sets that are very seemed attractive. I also noticed that the line Kapla wooden construction planks to the "green" category too. 12. Classic Toys – Many Birthdays!
10. The Incredible Hulk Toys
HasbroThe Hulk was in many places at Toy Fair 2008. I specially loved the Kid Designs line of Hulk laptops and educational toys. Hasbro has a fantastic lineup of Hulk toys including the much awaited Hulk Smash Hands, a plush animated Hulk toy, conventional Hulk action figures, a Hulk power glow electronic mask, a Hulk Dart Blaster and much more. Looks like "green" is popular in more ways than one!
11. Musical toy
KID Design for the last few years, based on musical toys have grown in popularity. Remember Piano Wizard, Piano Made Easy Can I play guitar, Guitar Hero and other toys on similar lines? This, along with musical toys based on celebrities like Hannah Montana and hit TV shows like American Idol practically dominated the musical toy scene. This years, the trend continues with some more Hannah Montana toys, new DVD games based on American Idol (kidd signage has great American Idol DVD game) and much more. Stay tuned. (No pun intended)
12. Keyboard for toddlers, Spiderman Wall Crawler
The portable DVD player is built to withstand the abuse a child. It has on a 3.2-inch color TFT screen, rechargeable batteries with a two hour service life, anti-skip buffer, handles and a mode for hands-free viewing. The player with DVD and plays CD, comes with a wall charger and power supply, video output and a headphone jack.
13. Wall Crawler Spider-Man
"Wall Crawler Spider-Man "is a remarkable innovation from Hasbro. The remote-controlled Spider-Man toys, which include vacuum-pump technology, actually crawls ups and downs walls.
Last but not least, classic toys are very much in the foreground. This year, many classics celebrating their anniversaries. Hasbro's My Little Pony celebrated their 25th birthday with a nice birthday party at the Hasbro showroom, complete with a cake cutting! Cabbage Patch Kids is celebrating its 25th anniversary as well. The LEGO brick celebrates its 50th anniversary with a commemorative gold brick. Other brands is celebrating its Scholastic's Clifford the big red dog, the Wham-O Toy Company and Mary Meyer (who turns 75 this year). We conclude by congratulating Hasbro's Mr. Potato Head, who turns 80 this year. Way to go!
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How to dress modest yet sexy, in hot weather?
I usually find my clothes in the summer is rather presumptuous … as in short shorts and tops, because I'm not Using the heat. I'm going to Australia in January next year, so I'm not sure what wear. There's a guy I know down there and he says he can not stand women who look like plastic Barbie dolls and prefer real women. He respects women who dress more modestly, and respect themselves. So how can I dress sexy modest, but in hot weather?
things that you can wear more form fit to your shape. because men are visual creatures they can easily notice things that stick out as clear colors. wearing colors like pink, yellow and bright blues you stand out. and accessories, always give a simple outfit some flare. a simple bright tee with matching earrings or a belt or chain is a nice look and a nice bright summer dress. thinking more on the lines of color and not necessarily the cut or length and you should be fine.
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