The dark purple variety is one of the latest releases by Fisher Price and can speak several words and phrases as well as breaking out into song. This version sings a happy version of, ‘Oh My Darling Clementine.’ These latest version are the third wave of releases from Fisher Price and the company has said that they expect high sales of the new version. Last year the toys made Amazon’s ‘hot toy’ list, as well as being listed in a similar way at Toys R Us. These new versions of the toy will be able able to sing along, in chorus, with all previous releases.

Among holiday shoppers last year the toys flew off the shelves after suddenly bursting into the market earlier in the year. When the toys were first released by Fisher Price there were five versions of the toy, later another four were added and this latest release brings the grand total to thirteen.

As the toys have been so successful there are rumours that the ‘Santa’ themed toy is just the first of many special occasion toys to be released. Some predict special toys to arrive for Valentine’s Day and Easter. Fisher Price have yet to confirm whether this is the case, but with the popularity of the toys it would seem to be a good business decision.

For those who wish to collect all the toys this is going to be a challenge and rather expensive as Fisher Price are constantly manufacturing new models. Each model is completely different from the others, it will sing a different song and come in a different colour as well as the look of the toy being completely unique.

With the new versions coming out there is some repetition, but this is only true for the colour. The way the toy looks and the song it sings is different from the previous colour. It is expected that the number of toys will continue to increase as long as the demand for them remains high, and considering the current demand for the product, this could be a long time – and collectors are going to have a very large collection.

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Children soon begin to explore their surrounding world and educational toys are an ideal way to help in this exploration. Educational toys can be glove puppets, finger puppets or toys that highlight certain parts of the world such as jungle or farm animals.

A puppet increases a child’s awareness and interest in the world around them. The animal hand puppet can act as a teacher to the child as it points to different objects in the nursery or while out on a walk,

The other type of soft toy, the comforting type, gives the child a sense of attachment to something other than a mother or father, which is very important for the child and forming an attachment to a soft toy is a healthy and natural way of learning that there are other things in life to which he or she can become attached. It is also a way of learning to make friends.

The classic type of soft toy will encourage the child to use its imagination. A child that begins to play with his or her toys on a regular basis, giving them names and personalities and taking them on imaginary exciting adventures, is a child that is developing its brain and imagination which will help him make the link between his world and the outside world.

A vivid imagination is a sign of a healthy mind and making these classic soft toys easily accessible to the child is an essential part of the parenting process. Another advantage of all soft toys is that they are soft and can be given to children of all ages. They cannot cut or bruise nor cause any other harm.

There is one warning that should not be ignored and this is that babies or very young children still in cots should not be allowed to sleep with the cuddly soft toy as there is always a danger of suffocation.

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Kids can use their imagination playing in playhouses and the house can be made out of a variety of materials that include plastic and wood. The houses can be decorated so they look like small homes for the children to play in. They also can pretend to play games and cook with playhouses that are designed for both sexes.

Trampolines for outside are also great for kids to expend energy and they are in a number of different sizes and made for kids of different ages. There are a few safety issues to be careful of with trampolines therefore it must be a house rule that only one plays on the trampoline at a time. There are surrounds available to put around the trampoline to make it even safer.

You may want to just get an inflatable castle. The bouncy castle is real popular with children and gives them a protected area inside the castle to do all their jumping and hollering. It is easily to put up and just as quick and easy to take down.

Pools are not only enjoyed by the youngsters but by the parents as well. A pool in the backyard is a great way to enjoy lots and lots of outdoor time with a diving board and water toys to play with.

There are wooden climbing frames that are a great way from kids of all ages to exercise climbing up and down. Swings are a great thing for the children to use in the back yard as well. A wooden climbing frame is great and one advantage is it can be built to the specs you need it. It is not just one size fits all. That way it will not suffocate the back garden area by being to big for the area.

Riding toys are loads of fun for the younger kids. There are lots of different styles and sizes for most ages. If the youngest cannot quite reach the pedals then you can push them around and once old enough they can then ride on their own.

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Their gear is essential since the water for them is secondary what is important is to have the correct tools to built their sandcastles. There are other essentials to take like a football, a Frisbee or even a ball to just toss around. And of course, before leaving the house remember to pack the beach towels, chairs and umbrella.

When it comes to Sand shovels and pails there are a number of different shapes, sizes and colors in shops or even in a convenience store close to the beach. During off season many online stores that have beach products will have an array for sale on their site. One of the best is the Dune Spoon with plastic grip supported by a 22 inch wooden handle. There are a myriad of colors to choose from.

There are shovels made from different forms of plastic with either long or short handles of wood or plastic. There are also shovel that are made of metal that are able move through the sand easily but very young toddlers should not be using this type of shovel.

Another good tool to have is the plastic rake and it turns out it is safer than the shovel. Rakes and shovels with sturdy handles provide the best grasps for your artistic child or the child in you.

Catch and Release toys and games are great to take with you to the beach. Balls of every size, shape, color and price can be purchased. There is Pro-Kadima, Smash ball sets and there are even towels that have patterns of game for Backgammon, Checkers and Tic Tac Toe.

These kinds of things are more important to have if you have an older kid close by. The variety is endless and can be conveniently stored in a large beach bag or laundry basket. Other great things to take along are squirt guns, water toys, floaties and inflatables.

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When it comes to outdoor leisure activities there a myriad of options available like a trampoline a swing or some other alternative activity such as pedal karts but the problem is trying to find a professional retailer that offer competitive prices, excellent sales service and guidance and advice.

Outdoor Toy Company, appropriately named is one of those companies that does offer all that and more and their online presence can be located at www.outdoortoycompany.co.uk where the shopper can find a huge array of outdoor leisure equipment all at competitive prices.

The Outdoor Toy Company offers a myriad of outdoor toys that all aim to provide leisure pursuits while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Whether it be children’s toys, a garden swing, trampoline or any of the multitude of toys available this impressive and engaging online site offers it all.

The Outdoor Toy Company is one of the leading suppliers and retailers of outdoor toys and they follow a simple ethos, which it to provide quality products at the most affordable prices possible along with the guidance and advice that their knowledge staff possesses. An outdoor piece of equipment from the Outdoor Toy Company offers the opportunity to enjoy all the leisure time that is spent outside during the warm months of the year.

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Wappy is an animatronic and can communicate and move with its owner. The owners can play and communicate with their dog using their DS or while they can use their handheld if out and about. Activities include playing mini-games and caring for the animal.

There also will be plenty of customization available. Wappy’s skills, personalities and happiness all evolve around the interaction with the player. David Oxford from Activision Publishing said it is a one of a kind video game and toy combining an exciting virtual experience with a strong emotional bond.

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Since the kids did not know the figure inside large scale swapping on playgrounds started and was exacerbated since they were only on sales for a few months at a time. Sales of the figures have increased by over 12% in the first quarter of this year despite the toy market in general remaining stagnant. It is the fastest growing sector of the toy market and 20% of everything spent in Britain on toys.

Sales are crazy as everyone has jumped on the bandwagon says buying director Stuart Grant of The Entertainer chain of stores. Even thought the economic circumstances are what they are children are still going to get pocket money and since they are relatively inexpensive to purchase they can buy them each week and get something of good quality.

Containing a mystery toy, the pack, has been duplicated by Hasbro with its line of Kreo transformer figures that include Moshi Monsters which now sells the Moshling Monster packs. Lego’s closest rival, Playmobil, will start selling individual figures later in the year. One advantage to the toys is their small size makes for less use of plastic which is a quite expensive resource.

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The Turbo small assortment features over 70 different parts that build up into your very own racing car and is now available in 2 different colours. They are suitable for children over the age of 7 and their recommended retail price is only £12.99. The Turbo medium assortment allows you to choose from one of 2 different designs and are built from 90+ parts. Race your friends’ cars and have a great deal of fun for an RRP of £16.99.

Appearing at a racetrack near you later in the year will be the Turbo RC racing car with an RRP of £29.99 and the RC Pro version that has an RRP of £59.99. Each set builds up into two racing vehicles with full remote control features.

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LEGO® Pirates Of The Caribbean™ set to be THE summer toy

The highly anticipated fourth film in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, On Stranger Tide, hits the UK cinemas from the 18^th of May. To tie in with this action packed blockbuster, LEGO have released a new range of mini-figures and playsets. The biggest seller by far is the 1000 piece ‘Queen Anne’s Revenge’ pirate ship, retailing at £102 this set is riding the crest of the sales.

Johnny Depp once again pulls on the boots of his iconic alter ego Cpt. Jack Sparrow, in the action packed tale of truth and betrayal, youth and demise. Along for the ride this time are Oscar winning actress Penelope Cruz as Angelica and British actor Ian McShane as the legendary Blackbeard.

A unique new LEGO figure immortalising Jack Sparrow comes complete with his distinctive garb of hat, long hair and bandana. The figure has been a long time in development and both the input and approval of Depp was sought, of which he was incredibly supportive. He was so impressed with the result that he asked if he could keep the unique, hand made prototype.

The Jack Sparrow figure proved a challenge for the people at LEGO, and for the first time ever they incorporated his hair with his hat instead of them being separate. This was logistically impossible due to the thickness of the figure’s hair. According to the developers the hardest of the new figures were the mermaids, who kept changing until the final signing off. This LEGO collection is set to be the must have toy of 2011.

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Toys ‘R’ Us Cyco Cycle deal

If you in are anyway interested in bikes, then you will want to get along to Toys ‘R’ Us. They are about to unveil the brand new and very exciting Cyco Cycle. This hands free, three wheeler has no handles.

It’s a great piece of engineering, as to steer it all you do is move your shoulders in the direction you want to go. Testers have reported that it almost feels intuitive, and that they haven’t consciously moved to steer.

The Cyco cycle is made to stand out in a crowd with it’s vibrant Yellow colour and step at the back for a passenger. It is solid, stable and very robust, and will be retailing at less than £100. Another feature is that it is folding, so you can easily take it away with you. Watch out for the Cyco cycle arriving at a Toys ‘R’ Us near you next month.

Buy Cyco Cycle at Toys ‘R’ Us £99.99

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