Hot toys for holiday 2015

hich toys will warm the hearts of parents and kids for the holiday 2015 shopping season?

Holiday toys hit the shelves in recent weeks. And so far, there’s no single hot toy emerging. But anything Star Wars, lifelike robotic pets and remote controlled toys should drive sales.

As the holiday shopping season kicked off on Thanksgiving weekend, toy sales began heating up.

Here’s a list of some of this year’s expected hot toys and trends for 2015 (prices apply to USA):

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The Black Series Kylo Ren Force FX Lightsaber by Hasbro: toy weapon makes light and sound effects. $199.99 (Dh734). BladeBuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber set from Hasbro: system allows kids to customise weapons. $49.99. The Force Awaken’s BB-8 Droid by Sphero: remote-controlled robot that connects to an app. It changes expression and even perks up when given voice commands. $149.99.

Jim Silver, CEO of Toys, Tots, Pets & More, with the Star Wars The Black Series Kylo Ren Force

FX Lightsaber.

Millennium Falcon RC Quad by Spin Master: remotecontrolled version of the iconic ship. $140 A Bright Beats Dance & Move

BeatBo from Fisher-Price.

» FurReal Friends StarLily My Magical Unicorn from Hasbro: robotic unicorn with a horn that lights up. Also can spread and flutter her wings. It connects to an app. $119.99. » Smart Toy Bear from Mattel’s Fisher-Price: plush bear that connects to an app and customises based on the child’s preferences. $99.99. Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo: Press BeatBo’s tummy or any of the buttons on his feet to activate fun songs. Parents or the baby can record a phrase that can be remixed into a song. $39.99.

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