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Hearing those little feet run to the tree on Christmas morning is part of the charm of Christmas. Those excited feet attached to young bodies that just can’t wait to tear into their gifts and plunge into their stockings and have chocolate for breakfast and squeal with delight that Santa received their letter and built them the toy they were hoping for.
Lalaloopsy® dolls were once rag dolls that magically came to life and took on the personalities of the fabric used to make them. It was a down-to-earth approach to dolls. But now the Lalaloopsy Workshop™ allows future fashion designers and stylists to create their own doll using mix and match expressions, hairstyles, fashions and accessories. The Lalaloopsy Workshop™ is recommended for ages four to 104 (no, that’s not a typo), and the price for the one-pack doll is $19.99, and $29.99 for the two-pack. Available at major retailers.
If you know a young one who loves remote controls, often with an emphasis on the word control, the LiteHawk QUATTRO Multi-rotor r/c helicopter is an excellent choice. This agile chopper’s stability and maneuverability is thanks to digital self-levelling and 2.4Ghz technology. It’s great for day and night stunts (and fascinating for pets) with LED running lights. The LiteHawk Quattro is 11.5 inches long and 3.5 inches high with a SRP of $99.99. Available at The Source and recommended for ages 14 and older. Check out
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Have you been introduced the amusing and interesting land of the HEXBUG? These are micro robotic creatures that move through battery power. There are a number of different styles of HEXBUG available, and one of the latest is the Nano® V2 Gravity Defying Micro Robotic Creatures & Habitat Sets. These sets use the physics of vibration to propel the Nano V2 bugs vertically and horizontally, around corners and through tubes inside the habitat. The Nano V2 Habitat Sets are also compatible with other Nano Sets. Recommended for ages three and older, with a MSRP of $7.99 - $49.99. Available at Target, Walmart and Toys ‘R’ Us. Check out nanoV2.com for details.
Are you an aunt or uncle? Maybe a mischievous family friend? Well, we have the perfect gift for you to purchase: The Fart Blaster. This is A Despicable Minion Gadget from Dr. Nefario’s lab. Press the trigger and colour-changing lights will accompany a chorus of fart sound effects. Switch it to joke mode for a 20-second time delay and use it on unsuspecting victims. Recommend for ages four and up (don’t forget about co-workers too!) with a MSRP of $19.99. It’s worth every penny, really. Available at all major retailers.