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Hasbro Toy Christmas Guide 2011

Best Toys for Christmas Guide

Toy company Hasbro has given us a wide range of their best toys for Christmas 2011. We have actually tested these toys hands-on and we know they are going to big sellers. While some of the toys stood out to us more than others, there’s something for children of all ages in this guide.

Chances are your child will want one or more of these hot toys. Many of these Christmas toys will sell out fast, so better grab one now while you still can, to avoid disappointment on Christmas morning.

Let’s Rock Elmo

Elmo comes with his very own microphone and two instruments – a tambourine and a drum set. Preschoolers can choose which instrument Elmo plays, and he “magically” recognizes which one you give him. Kids can also play along on Elmo’s instruments as they’re perfectly sized for little hands! For even more fun, Elmo also interacts with other Let’s Rock instruments (each sold separately) Ages 1.5 to 4 years.

KRE-O TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE Construction Set

Build your favorite TRANSFORMERS hero, BUMBLEBEE, in vehicle or robot mode with this 2-in-1 set of 335 KRE-O construction pieces! Includes 3 KREON figures: BUMBLEBEE, RED ALERT and Driver! 2-in-1 KRE-O construction set lets you build BUMBLEBEE as a robot figure or as a sports car! In robot mode, convert wings on BUMBLEBEE figure into a glider for KREON figures to ride on! In vehicle mode, up to 2 KREON figures can ride inside the sports car!

Set includes 335 KRE-O pieces and 3 KREON figures. Ages 7-14

CONNECT 4 LAUNCHERS

This classic game of four-in-a-row takes on a frenetic pace in the new connect 4, launchers edition. Players take part in head-to-head action as they try to aim, launch and connect their way to victory with a new, horizontal game unit that catches the launched checkers. Players aim, launch and connect their way to victory. Active twist on the game of four in a row. Head-to-head action – aim, launch and connect. Ages: 5 YEARS & UP

Easy Bake Easy Bake Ultimate Oven

Bake up sweet and tasty treats with the EASY BAKE Ultimate Oven. No more light bulbs needed! Use the included mixes, pans and other goodies to whip up cake and cookie batter. Follow the directions to bake them inside the oven. The included recipe booklet has even more yummy ideas and recipes that are just the icing on the cake! Oven comes with baking pan, cupcake pan, pan pusher, chocolate chip cookie mix, red velvet cake mix, pink frosting mix, rainbow sugar crystals package, paper cupcake wraps and instructions/recipe booklet.

Not recommended for children under 8 years of age.

LITTLEST PET SHOP Magic Motion Tree House

Meet the Walkables pets!Just push a button and see her really walk! What will Littlest Pet Shop do next? With three levels and more than eight activities, there is so much for your walking chipmunk figure to do where should she start She can hop onto the swing and have you turn the leaves to make it go. Or she can play hide and seek in the tree trunk just push the branch to open the door. Maybe she can ride the elevator up to the second level and slide back down again. If she gets hungry, you can drop some acorns down to her! Or take her up to the third level and have her look through the spyglass to see if anyone else is around to play. When she gets sleepy, put her in the hammock for a swing and a nap. After all the walking, swinging, sliding and riding shes done, she deserves a little rest!Playset comes with 1 Walkables pet and accessories.

Ages 4 years and up

NERF Vortex Nitron

The first fully automatic, 20-disc, clip-fed blaster in the NERF VORTEX line lets you rule the battlefield! High-tech features include an electronic scope with pulsing lights to center your aim and an acceleration trigger on the blaster to let you power up for ultimate-distance blasting! Includes a 20-disc magazine, 20 discs and onboard storage for additional magazines to give you maximum firepower! (Additional magazines and discs sold separately.) With Tactical Rail System, compatible with most VORTEX and N-STRIKE Mission Kit accessories, for customizing your blaster! As with all VORTEX blasters, features XLR long-range disc technology to launch discs an ultra long distance! NITRON blaster comes with electronic scope, 20-disc removable magazine, 20 discs and instructions. Requires 6 “C” and 2 “AAA” batteries (not included). Ages 8 and up.

PLAY-DOH Twirl ‘N Top Pizza Shop

Whip up some delicious fun with this pizzeria set! Mold the perfect “crust” in the “oven,” grate “cheese” with the cheese sprinkler tool and then use the molds to create tons of “toppings.” Pile your “pizza” high, serve it and slice it — then start all over again! How many different kinds of “pizza” will your pizzeria serve up?

Includes oven, cheese sprinkler, sprinkler handle, dish, server, cutter, pan, instructions and 3 two-ounce cans and 1 five-ounce can of PLAY-DOH Brand Modeling Compound. Ages 3 and up

Playskool Poppin’ Park Toys

Get ready for some poppin’, droppin’ fun with the Poppin’ Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper from Playskool! This lively air-powered, ball-poppin’ elephant features fun, upbeat music and comes complete with five balls. As baby grows, you control the level of play with a trunk that turns 360 degrees!

Requires 4 “D” batteries (not included). Adult assembly required. Ages 9 months and up.

Bop It XT

Can you keep up as the tempo revs? Shake it! Beat it! Unlock skill levels. Plug it! Use headphones or speakers (not included)! Play it! Solo,party mode or one-on-one. The hardest part is putting it down! Contents: BOP IT XT game unit, instructions. 1 player or more. Requires 3 “”AAA”" batteries (included). Ages 8 and up.

STAR WARS Ultimate FX Lightsaber Assortment

Arm yourself with the ultimate weapon of power and skill! Battle the Jedi or the Sith with these extraordinarily realistic lightsabers. Ignite the fight! Power up your galactic weapon to see the first of the brightly glowing blade’s light effects and hear the power-activation humming sound. Swing and slice your lightsaber through the air and you’ll hear more motion sensor-controlled sound effects like clashing, battle impact and crackling sounds. When the battle is over, be sure to keep your trusty lightsaber by your side — you never know when you’ll need it again! Ages 6 YEARS & UP