Hottest Toys in 2010

Trends in toys change with the passing years so much so that the trendiest toys in 2009 will not be the hottest toys 2010 will see.  There are many factors in these changing trends that include advances in modern technology, evolving preferences among children and even economic developments influencing the available budget of the shoppers.

Despite such changing trends, however, there are a few toys that are as hot as their first issue many years before.  You will find that the features, colors and specifications have been changed but the essence of the toys remain so much so that you can actually play with the toys in the same way you did during your childhood years.

The first toy on our list is the Stomp Rocket Jr. Glow Kit, which only requires stomping power instead of batteries and fuel.  As a parent, you will appreciate the safety behind the mechanism of the takeoff as well as the easy set-up involved.  Just place the launch stand in an outdoor space, connect the blast pad and vinyl air hose, load the yellow foam rocket and then jump on the blast-off pad.  Truly, the Stomp Rocket remains to be one of the hottest toys 2010 will see.

You also have the board game known as Dominion.  It is a tactical card game involving 2 to 4 players with 30 minutes each game session, which can be repeated over and over again since the outcomes will be different with each game.  Each player will start with identical cards that should be played in the most efficient manner with the end goal being the accumulation of point.  You accomplish this through building your dominion complete with imposing castles and overflowing coffers.

The Qwirkle Board Game is the recipient of numerous awards like the Mensa Best Mind Game Award Winner 2007 and Major Fun Award Winner 2007.  Three years on, you will find that it is still one of the hottest toys 2010 and for good reasons, too.  Each set contains 108 blocks with 6 different shapes and colors, which will then be used to create matching columns and rows.  The game takes 45 minutes to complete with kids and adults alike loving the activity.

Who can resist the appeal of the Toy Story toys from Woody and Buzz Lightyear to Mr. Potato Head.  Buzz Lightyear is a favorite toy amongst boys because of its supposed ability to fly as well as the can-do attitude of the character in the movie.  You will love that the details are of collector’s value while your kids will simply love that it can be made to perform plenty of things – talk, fly and just generally be, well, Buzz Lightyear.

Then there’s the Playskool Mrs. Potato Head Silly Suitcase.  As a child, you may also have a Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head in your cache of toy treasures, a legacy of fun that you will want to give on to your children.   With each set comes the potato body with 4 ears, 2 sets of teeth, 5 pairs of eyes, 4 mouths, 4 noses, 2 tongues, 3 mustaches, 2 earrings and a whole lot more.

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